Texas, polar vortex

The polar vortex readies to dump snow on Texas and its neighbors
The polar vortex of ultra-cold air usually spins around the North Pole, but it sometimes ventures south into the U.S., Europe and Asia. Some experts say such cold air outbreaks are happening more frequently, paradoxically, because of a warming world.
The polar vortex sets its sights on Texas and neighboring states, with snow expected
Texas is preparing for severe winter weather. An area stretching from Texas to Tennessee braced Wednesday for the possible arrival of freezing rain and snow even as some other parts of the U.S. hit by the plunging polar vortex this week began to shake off its icy effects.
Polar vortex could bring snow to Central Texas this week
Our chilly weather could bring freezing rain and snow to parts of the Hill Country and I-35 corridor, local forecasters say. Why it matters: A polar vortex hauling arctic air from Canada down across the U.
Will it snow in Texas? Polar vortex brings freezing temps, precipitation later in week
Storm Blair has hit most of the U.S., bringing freezing temperatures to Texas. Precipitation later this week could mean snow for some areas.
Texas Map Shows Counties Set to Freeze When Polar Vortex Hits
According to a forecast map by Pivotal Weather, based on data from the European Center for Medium-range Weather Forecasts, the vast majority of the state could see wind chills below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Some of the coldest wind chills are forecast for the Texas panhandle and northeastern parts of the state.
Polar vortex threatens to bring freezing rain and snow from Texas to Tennessee
An area stretching from Texas to Tennessee braced Wednesday for the possible arrival of freezing rain and snow even as some parts of the U.S. hit by the plunging polar vortex this week began to shake off its icy effects.
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Texas Under Winter Storm Warnings As Polar Vortex Advances
The NWS warned “most of North Texas” could expect “heavy mixed precipitation” including snow and sleet until noon on Friday. Potential snow accumulations were forecast between 2 and 4 inches by the ...
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What’s in store as the polar vortex hits Texas this week
A polar vortex is bringing freezing temperatures to Texas this week, with a couple of rounds of precipitation that could ...
Polar vortex to hit Texas with arctic air starting Monday. 4 maps show how cold it'll get
A polar vortex is bringing arctic air into the country next week. Forecast maps show when freezing temperatures will sweep ...
The polar vortex brings its bitter cold to the Southern U.S.
As the cold front moved southward Tuesday, it prompted a cold weather advisory for the Gulf Coast and pushed temperatures ...
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When will polar vortex reach Texas? Arctic blast to bring freezing temps on Monday
A polar vortex, a weather pattern similar to the historic winter storm that struck Texas in 2021 — when every county in the state experienced below-freezing temperatures for the first time ...
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The polar vortex is causing energy prices to spike
The increased energy demand nationwide has caused natural gas prices to spike, and according to energy analyst Matt Smith of ...
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As bitter cold sweeps through Texas, ERCOT says the power grid is stable
The state’s electric grid operator issued a weather watch until Friday but says it doesn’t expect power disruptions as demand ...
Prolonged chill across Central Texas this week; potential for winter weather incoming Thursday
Models are starting to indicate the possibility of a cold rain or wintry mix in portions of Central Texas later this week.