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Polar Vortex Hits U.S.: Record Cold and More to Come

2/23/2025

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This winter, the U.S. has been gripped by an intense polar vortex, plunging temperatures to their lowest since 1988. As January brought record chills, a warming trend is on the horizon. Yet, brace yourselves—forecasts warn of another icy blast in early March as the polar vortex shifts once more.

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Story summary

This winter, the U.S. has been gripped by an intense polar vortex, plunging temperatures to their lowest since 1988. As January brought record chills, a warming trend is on the horizon. Yet, brace yourselves—forecasts warn of another icy blast in early March as the polar vortex shifts once more.