The polar regions are the coldest places on Earth. During the summer, the poles receive 24 hours of sunlight, but during the winter the sun is rarely visible. Animals that inhabit nature’s freezers ...

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and remain vigilant as the arctic blast moves in. The Source: This report's information comes from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's Office and FOX 5 Chief Meteorologist Tucker Barnes.

Temperatures are expected to plummet over the weekend, bringing life-threatening conditions to large stretches of the United States. The polar vortex will send temperatures below freezing for much ...

Texans might once again wake up to snow-covered yards this January, as another Arctic blast approaches. This time, it’s bringing subzero temperatures to parts of the state and what could be the ...

You can also get a quick briefing of national, regional and local weather whenever you like with the FOX Weather Update podcast. After a brief pause in the arctic air during the end of the ...

The extent and impact of ice is still uncertain due to extreme disagreement among models. HOUSTON - Frigid, arctic air will plunge into most of the United States beginning this weekend. Texas is ...