How the polar vortex causes intense wintry weather

The main culprit of the January 2025 storms

Stars Insider

22/01/25 | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE Storms

In January 2025, the winter weather in the US has been a lot more extreme than expected. Everyone is quick to blame climate change, but according to experts, there is something more specific at play.

The polar vortex, which is a band of strong winds that encloses a pool of freezing cold air in the Arctic, can cause extreme wintry weather in the US when it becomes unstable.

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