Polar Vortex 2025 News Today. The polar vortex may lead to severe weather. The polar vortex strength, as measured by the speed of the winds around the 60n latitude circle and 10 hpa pressure level, remains stronger than average, and is currently.

Here’s what it means for extreme cold. Arctic winds from a powerful polar vortex are sweeping across several states, bringing dangerously cold temperatures and severe weather conditions.