Central Indiana once again had highs around 40° on Saturday. However, this was early, around 12-1 a.m., before a cold front passed through. Temperatures slowly fell with afternoon highs only in the 30s.

According to the NWS, the Arctic polar vortex is a powerful band of west-to-east winds that develops in the stratosphere, about 10 to 30 miles above the North Pole, during the winter season. It is always present near the poles, though it weakens during summer and intensifies in winter.

Editor's Note for Sat. Jan. 18: A polar vortex is set to impact much of the US. Click here for the latest update. A polar vortex is forecasted to blanket most of the continental United States in the coming week, with parts of the Deep South expected to see ...

After the first snowfall of the year in New York City, the freezing cold continues to affect the area, while people carry on with their daily lives on December 23, 2024. After the first snowfall of the year in New York City, the freezing cold continues to ...

Editor's Note for Sat. Jan. 18: A polar vortex is set to impact much of the US. Click here for the latest update. A polar vortex is forecasted to blanket most of the continental United States in ...

The polar vortex, a swirling mass of cold air located over the polar regions, is responsible for the cold. COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Arctic blast arrived in central Ohio on Monday, bringing with it the coldest air that central Ohio has felt in more than two years.

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 ...

Polar Plunge season is Jan. 31 through March 1 with 19 events across Indiana. More than 3,400 Plungers raised $1.16 million last year to benefit 19,000 athletes across

Understanding the Polar Vortex The polar vortex is like a massive whirlpool of frigid air moving around our planet's poles. Think of it as a barrier that, when strong, keeps icy polar air trapped up north.

You also notice the end of the forecast indicates the polar vortex may be making another swipe at Michigan in mid-February. At that time of year it can still be a very cold outbreak. However it ...

INDIANAPOLIS — A popular fundraiser for Special Olympics Indiana (SOI) is returning to Indy's north side. The SOI Polar Plunge is bringing back its chilly challenge for a good cause on Butler University's campus Saturday, Feb. 8. In its 26th year ...

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