It's like "bomb cyclone" or "firenado." It seems like the sort of phenomenon that would be responsible for the record-breaking blast of cold, snow and wintry conditions that reached all the way to the Gulf Coast this week.

Scientists say a warming planet may have been responsible for a winter storm that dropped 10 inches of snow on Northwest Florida.

Ranked dead last, or perhaps not mentioned at all, would probably be the only state that sits partly within the Arctic Circle: Alaska. But 2025 is off to an interesting start as far as the weather is concerned.

According to the National Weather Service, a polar vortex will impact most of the country this weekend, here is what you need to know.

A winter storm that is expected to begin in Texas next week could end up bringing snow and ice to parts of Florida.

Around 40 million people in the U.S. are under a winter storm warning from an unusual blast of severe cold weather and snow across the South.

Most of the U.S. will enjoy milder temperatures on Thursday, but the warmup will be brief as a polar vortex will send temperatures tumbling below freezing for most of the nation starting this weekend.

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal temperatures and causing the Sunshine State’s ...

The unseasonable chill that has swept through the eastern half of the US defies last year's mild winters and the South's typical warmth.

Although Florida is not going to see biting cold temperatures or multiple inches of snow, the polar vortex is still going to bring lower-than-normal temperatures to the Sunshine State. According ...

Understanding the Polar Vortex The polar vortex is like a massive whirlpool of frigid air moving around our planet's poles. Think of it as a barrier that, when strong, keeps icy polar air trapped up north.

"Weather connects people to each other and to places, and I hope we all saw a bit of magic and possibility in the world and in our neighborhoods this week. I know I did."