Parts of the Midwest and East Coast have been blanketed by the first major snow and cold of 2025. Is the polar vortex to blame (or thank) for this recent cold air outbreak? Our experts at the Polar Vortex Blog don’t think so. Read more: https://t.co/Wggr8dbUKX https://t.co/FVYeIvoVt1 NOAA Climate.gov Climate Change Science on Telegram by @ClimateChangeScience A @grttme project - Other backups: @Hallotme