Understanding the Arctic polar vortex
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Polar vortex expert Amy Butler and Arctic expert James Overland offer perspectives on the February cold snap in the southern U.S., the polar vortex, and how the Arctic might influence mid-latitude weather.
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Another Big Winter Storm Brings Polar Vortex to US This Week
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Polar vortex, sudden stratospheric warmings and the Beast from the
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The science behind the polar vortex: You might want to put on a
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Climate News: Climate change means more extreme weather. Climate
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THE POLAR VORTEX EXPLAINED
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Polar vortex to unleash frigid Arctic blast - CBS News
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The Polar Vortex is strengthening. Should we be concerned
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Extreme cold in a world in turmoil: behind the scenes of the polar
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Deadly cold overspreads US with freezing temperatures felt from
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Welcome to the Polar Vortex Blog!
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Polar jet stream makes deep dive into southern United States (Feb
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Understanding the Arctic polar vortex