41K views · 233 reactions | The polar vortex, briefly explained: | Vox | Facebook

54K views · 621 reactions | Don’t buy into the hype that social media weather influencers are spreading about a Polar Vortex. Weather prediction over 10 days out has very little to zero accuracy. Polar Vortex is media terminology aimed at grabbing your attention, clicks and shares. February 2021 left a bruise on us all, but lest not forget that cold air intrusions are COMMON in the winter months in Texas/surrounding areas. | Texas Storm Chasers | Facebook

🚨 POLAR VORTEX BREAKDOWN IN PROGRESS 🚨 A powerful sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event is unfolding over the Arctic — and it’s starting to shake the polar vortex apart. When this happens, extreme cold doesn’t stay locked at the pole. It spills south. 🧊 WHAT THIS COULD MEAN (AROUND FEB 10): ❄️ Bitter Arctic air plunging into the U.S. 🌨️ Increased snowstorm potential 🧊 Ice accumulation & dangerous travel ⚡ Strain on power and infrastructure 📉 Prolonged, below-normal temperatures 📍 Areas