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Meteorologists warn that a stretched polar vortex could bring severe winter weather to much of the United States.
The North Pole is surrounded by a massive circular upper-air weather phenomenon in the Arctic called the polar vortex. It is a typical pattern that tends to contain the coldest weather close to the North Pole and is more pronounced in the winter.
The displaced polar vortex will bring prolonged periods of cold to the eastern portion of the Lower 48 through the end of January.
A major polar vortex is about to hit the US and could bring weeks of frigid temperatures for millions, with even a chance of Florida seeing snow.
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A significant portion of the U.S. is experiencing below-average temperatures due to a disrupted polar vortex, affecting over 170 million people. This phenomenon has allowed intense Arctic air to spread across North America.
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Extreme weather is sweeping across the United States. Friday, the polar vortex will peak, bringing freezing temperatures to much of the country.
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Meteorologists blame a stretched polar vortex, moisture and a lack of sea ice for the dangerous winter blast. View on euronews