The new year continues with the disturbance of the polar vortex aloft. And canada into another deep freeze Here’s your detailed breakdown of what to expect. On monday, the polar vortex will reach the deep south, with temperatures down to the freezing point of 32 degrees fahrenheit in atlanta Wind chills will be in the 20s. Arctic ice recovered more slowly than usual in december and january, likely due to polar vortex pulling freezing air from the arctic down into lower latitudes, replaced by warmer southern air.
According to the nws weather prediction center, the arctic air will hit the southern plains and ohio valley on saturday and will reach the eastern seaboard by sunday night, producing the coldest. But then, as the jet stream dip continues to evolve, the polar express will kick into high gear during the first full week of january. while temps will be unseasonably mild on new year's eve. The fox forecast center said a lobe of the polar vortex will dip to the south and move into the u.s This weekend and into next week. Then, we will focus on the upcoming stratospheric warming event and the polar vortex split, with potential winter weather outcomes to follow in february and beyond. Forecasted by weather experts to be significant, the polar vortex is poised to descend upon the eastern united states, ushering in some of the coldest temperatures experienced in recent years.
