As U.S. shivered through polar vortex, one state was unusually warm. It’s been warmer in Alaska than in three dozen other states.

When asked whether heating costs in Anchorage would be lower, Alaska-based climate scientist Brian Brettschneider said, “That is the one silver lining of an otherwise very dark cloud.” ...

Lobes of the polar vortex, like octopus tentacles, have frequently lashed the Lower 48 this season. ... 300 W. 31st Ave. Anchorage, Alaska, 99503.

A complex combination of factors, including an erratic polar vortex, kept Alaska warmer and drier and sent temperatures plunging in more tropical states. ... 300 W. 31st Ave. Anchorage, Alaska, 99503.

Polar vortex is not a synonym for “cold snap,” according to the Polar Vortex Blog at Climate.gov, and it’s not the only weather pattern to blame for blasts of cold air.

It’s really, really cold again – as the US shivers through at least the eighth blast of air from the Arctic this winter. Here’s why it keeps happening.

Polar vortex is not a synonym for “cold snap,” according to the Polar Vortex Blog at Climate.gov, and it’s not the only weather pattern to blame for blasts of cold air.

Arctic air is making New England feel colder than Anchorage, Alaska. Meteorologist Ken Mahan breaks down what’s behind the freeze and the forecast. (Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff) The ...

The polar vortex can be a powerful source of winter weather, but it's not the only cause of severe cold and snow in regions better known for warmth and sunshine.

On Monday, the polar vortex will reach the Deep South, with temperatures down to the freezing point of 32 degrees Fahrenheit in Atlanta. Wind chills will be in the 20s.

As U.S. shivered through polar vortex, one state was unusually warm Jan. 29, 2025 Updated Wed., Jan. 29, 2025 at 8:46 p.m. Anchorage has had a higher average temperature than parts of three dozen ...