Research has found that rising temperatures in the Arctic are weakening weather systems that normally trap the cold around ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 30, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...

If someone asked you, “Where can I go in the United States to escape the frigid air this January?” what would you say?

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) 56-42 to take the helm of the Environmental Protection ...

Climate change continues to send average temperatures in Georgia upward, and a rare cold spell is linked to climate change, ...

Several school districts in Michigan have called four to six snow days so far this school year, though it may seem like more ...

Understanding the Polar Vortex The polar vortex is like a massive whirlpool of frigid air moving around our planet's poles.

The polar vortex can be a powerful source of winter weather, but it's not the only cause of severe cold and snow in regions better known for warmth and sunshine. The Gulf Coast states are still ...

The polar vortex, a swirling mass of cold air located over the polar regions, is responsible for the cold. COLUMBUS, Ohio — ...

The U.S. military is working to free a Canadian ship trapped in the icy waters of Lake Erie near the Buffalo, NY shoreline.