Polar Vortex Retreats: Late-Winter Forecast for Northeast and Midwest
• Polar vortex to stay mostly over Canada, reducing severe cold outbreaks in the US Northeast and Midwest.
• Significant ice buildup in Northeast and Midwest waterways poses a risk of ice jams and flooding as temperatures rise.
• Meteorologists predict a shift towards milder conditions as spring approaches, with the polar vortex cold pool remaining north of the Arctic Circle.
Polar vortex to remain over Canada primarily
The polar vortex, a critical determinant of winter weather, is expected to stay primarily over Canada, decreasing the likelihood of intense cold outbreaks in the central and eastern United States for the remainder of winter. AccuWeather suggests the most extreme cold is behind us, with no indications of Arctic air intrusions anticipated in the near future.
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