What exactly is the polar vortex?
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Theterm “polar vortex” is often usedloosely to refer to unusually cold, snowy storms. The stratospheric polar vortex itself won’t appear in your backyard, but it does influence winter weather. ResearchersZachary Lawrence and Amy Butler share on The Conversation.
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