Yahoo News Polar Vortex 2025. Basically, the term polar vortex describes a large area of low pressure and cold air that usually sits at both of the earth’s poles, according to the national. The beginning of 2025 will be marked by the year’s first polar vortex, bringing snow, storms, and frigid temperatures that will impact the majority of the country and millions.
Winters with at least one polar vortex disruption/sudden stratospheric warming (ssw) are marked with a black outline (and years with two have two circles). Forecasts suggest it will bring cold air to much of the u.s.
