The daily weather we experience is largely shaped by atmospheric conditions nearly 30,000 feet above us, where a key factor ...

It's a term you hear every couple of winters, when we get stuck in the coldest of cold patterns – polar vortex. But what exactly is it?

According to the weather service, there is a chance for this winter storm to cause moderate impacts to daily life, mostly affecting road conditions on Friday.

The weather event is so rare that meteorologist Jim Cantore can barely contain his excitement when he's recorded in viral videos witnessing it.

Based on average daily temperatures, Houston had its hottest year ever. This is the second year in a row that has happened.