What is the Polar Vortex?

Name: What is the Polar Vortex?
Uploaded: 2025-11-17T11:01:59-05:00
Duration: 4 min 18 s
Description: During a significant snowstorm or a freezing cold snap, you may hear the term "polar vortex" bandied about. FOX Weather Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari explains what exactly the polar vortex is, how it works and how it influences our weather.

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What is the Polar Vortex?

During a significant snowstorm or a freezing cold snap, you may hear the term "polar vortex" bandied about. FOX Weather Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari explains what exactly the polar vortex is, how it works and how it influences our weather.

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