A sudden stratospheric warming event reversed the winds that make up the northern polar vortex on March 9. A new animation ...

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On March 9, the polar vortex wobbled and then snapped back the other way as mighty winds, suddenly shifting from the west to the east - something that typically happens once a year - usually in the ...

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This summer will see record low Arctic ice and Russia has stolen a march on militarizing the strategic region.

The Arctic polar vortex is a circle of strong, cold winds that picks up every winter over the North Pole. The vortex is always present, but it strengthens in the winter due to a redistribution of ...