An expanding polar vortex is set to bring dangerously cold Arctic air, heavy snow, and record-breaking cold to millions across the U.S.
This could make January 2025 the coldest in over a decade.
Analysts from Severe Weather Europe and AccuWeather warn of temperatures plummeting as much as 30°F (17°C) below average, with sub-freezing conditions potentially reaching the Gulf Coast and Florida.
This Arctic blast could last several weeks, accompanied by heavy snowfall and severe wind chills, causing significant travel disruptions and risks like frozen pipes and power outages in southern states.
Major cities such as New York, Chicago, and Boston may experience heavy snow, while states including Virginia, Georgia, and Florida could see record-breaking cold. In Florida, temperatures might even cause iguanas to fall from trees due to temporary paralysis.
Forecasters predict this prolonged Arctic outbreak will result from a shifting polar vortex and high-pressure systems pushing frigid air southward, creating widespread and lasting impacts through mid-January.
This could make January 2025 the coldest in over a decade.
Analysts from Severe Weather Europe and AccuWeather warn of temperatures plummeting as much as 30°F (17°C) below average, with sub-freezing conditions potentially reaching the Gulf Coast and Florida.
This Arctic blast could last several weeks, accompanied by heavy snowfall and severe wind chills, causing significant travel disruptions and risks like frozen pipes and power outages in southern states.
Major cities such as New York, Chicago, and Boston may experience heavy snow, while states including Virginia, Georgia, and Florida could see record-breaking cold. In Florida, temperatures might even cause iguanas to fall from trees due to temporary paralysis.
Forecasters predict this prolonged Arctic outbreak will result from a shifting polar vortex and high-pressure systems pushing frigid air southward, creating widespread and lasting impacts through mid-January.
