The easy answer is a deep southward dip in the polar jet stream that typically rings the globe at higher latitudes but is known to create havoc when it wobbles out of its normal circular pattern.

Extreme cold and snow smacked the Gulf Coast states this week, but the polar vortex may not be to blame. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET.

The polar dance that caused snow to fall across the South in January has been studied for decades, but scientists still hope to answer many remaining questions. Miles above the Earth, two bands of ...

And if the polar vortex is to blame. First, a quick refresher on the polar vortex. The polar vortex is a region of very strong winds that form a circle around the North Pole. The vortex is located ...

Keim says this blast of cold air likely came from the Arctic as part of the “polar vortex.” The “polar vortex” is an area of cold air and low pressure that always exists around the Earth ...

Since 2013, Special Olympics Ontario has raised money for its tournaments through Polar Plunges organized by citizens from all across the province. For the second year in a row, Burlington has ...

THE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS YOU RAISE AND DONATE FOR THE POLAR BEAR PLUNGE ACCOUNT FOR OVER 40% OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS MARYLAND, HELPING ATHLETES PLAY WITHOUT HAVING TO PAY.

Retroid first announced the handheld on its Discord with a render, and it’s hard not to see the GameCube in its design. From the purple shell that closely resembles the original indigo to the ...

The coldest burst of Arctic air this season is coming to put an icy exclamation point on America’s winter of repeated polar vortex invasions, meteorologists warn. And it will stay frozen there ...

The Nintendo GameCube launched more than 20 years ago, back in 2001. It has plenty of classic games, including Mario Kart Double Dash, Tales of Symphonia, Super Mario Sunshine, Animal Crossing ...

A pineapple express is a type of strong atmospheric river that carries moisture toward the western U.S., bringing the risk of flooding and heavy snow.

It would make sense then, that he’d be immune to change around him, too. That plays well at The American Express, the lone tournament of the season played across three separate courses.