It's like "bomb cyclone" or "firenado." It seems like the sort of phenomenon that would be responsible for the record-breaking blast of cold, snow and wintry conditions that reached all the way to the Gulf Coast this week.

Ranked dead last, or perhaps not mentioned at all, would probably be the only state that sits partly within the Arctic Circle: Alaska. But 2025 is off to an interesting start as far as the weather is concerned.

According to the National Weather Service, a polar vortex will impact most of the country this weekend, here is what you need to know.

A winter storm that is expected to begin in Texas next week could end up bringing snow and ice to parts of Florida.

A disruption in the polar vortex is about to send an Arctic air mass from Siberia as far south as Florida. Yes, Siberia—and it’s as dramatic as it sounds. As many as 47 states will experience unseasonably cold temperatures. Some areas will be hit with dangerous wind chills as low as 40 below zero.

A strong polar vortex in the stratosphere has brought subzero temperatures to the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and deep into the South.

Most of the U.S. will enjoy milder temperatures on Thursday, but the warmup will be brief as a polar vortex will send temperatures tumbling below freezing for most of the nation starting this weekend.

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal temperatures and causing the Sunshine State’s ...

Models are hinting at the possibility for snow, freezing rain, and ice pellets to fall from central Texas across the northern Gulf Coast into portions of northern Florida. While the setup looks favourable for snow and ice, it’s extremely hard for wintry precipitation to fall in this part of the world.

The unseasonable chill that has swept through the eastern half of the US defies last year's mild winters and the South's typical warmth.

Although Florida is not going to see biting cold temperatures or multiple inches of snow, the polar vortex is still going to bring lower-than-normal temperatures to the Sunshine State. According ...

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