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Arctic Air Patterns Are Shifting—What It Means for the U.S.
Arctic Air Patterns Are Shifting—What It Means for the U.S.
US · Published Oct 18, 2025
• The Arctic is warming faster than other regions, weakening the polar vortex.
• A weakened polar vortex can send blasts of Arctic air into the U.S., causing extreme cold waves.
• Be prepared for unpredictable weather and sudden shifts from mild to freezing temperatures.
Arctic changes send chilly ripples to U.S
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