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Polar Vortex to Bring Frigid Temperatures Nationwide This Weekend

12/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A polar vortex will bring frigid temperatures to South Carolina and much of the United States this weekend.
Nightly lows may reach around 20 degrees in South Carolina, with highs in the mid-50s.
The cold snap is brief and could end by mid-next week as temperatures rebound to normal.
The National Weather Service has issued frost advisories and freeze warnings as Arctic blasts persist through mid-December, with teens in areas.

History

Historical Context

In January 2014, a polar vortex brought extreme cold to the United States, with temperatures dropping to -13°F in Chicago and affecting over 200 million people. This event, part of a broader cold wave caused by a weakened polar vortex, highlighted the increasing volatility of winter weather and sparked discussions about climate change's role in such extreme weather patterns.

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Story summary

A polar vortex will bring frigid temperatures to South Carolina and much of the United States this weekend.
Nightly lows may reach around 20 degrees in South Carolina, with highs in the mid-50s.
The cold snap is brief and could end by mid-next week as temperatures rebound to normal.
The National Weather Service has issued frost advisories and freeze warnings as Arctic blasts persist through mid-December, with teens in areas.

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