The polar vortex is known for bringing chilly temperatures during winter. Will it affect Rochester this season?

How much total snow is Massachusetts​ forecast to get this winter? The WBZ NEXT Weather team shares their predictions.

When the vortex weakens or is displaced, it can send arctic air plunging southward into the U.S., including northern Ohio.

Among winter things to watch is the polar vortex, which portends bitterly cold conditions from the arctic making their way to places in North America, including Rochester. How and when the polar ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you’ve been keeping a tab on winter forecasts, you’ve likely heard the term “polar vortex” and the potential impact it may have on the upcoming season.

You might think a strong polar vortex brings wicked winter weather. Cohen explains it’s actually just the opposite. After the vortex strengthens and starts spinning faster, it actually sucks the ...

Meteorology is a relatively new field, which means new weather terms pop up and spread like "megafires " (that's a new term coming out to describe intense and fast-growing wildfires fueled by climate ...

The term “Polar Vortex” came into vogue a few winters ago and it still gets tossed around every winter. Most of the time, ...

Even with average global temperatures rising, deep freeze is still a very potent risk for Northern Hemisphere businesses.

For winter weather enthusiasts in the Washington region, recent seasons have been a huge disappointment. Snow amounts haven’t ...