In recent decades, water temperatures in the Gulf have been increasing faster than average ocean temperatures across the globe, a result of heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions and specific features of the region. That may have contributed to the intensity of the storm, Grymes said.

A series of cold fronts the last few weeks has kept Florida downright chilly, as another winter storm starts to take aim this weekend

Extreme cold and snow smacked the Gulf Coast states this week, but the polar vortex may not be to blame ... a large region of the US from Texas to Florida. Snowfall and cold triggered flight ...

Part of Mississippi under extreme cold warning after winter storm dropped snow across the Gulf Coast. When will temperatures warm up?

The first polar vortex of 2025 arrived in Florida on January 6th. During that week the vortex fueled a winter storm that dumped snow and ice across several southeastern states and brought below-freezing temperatures to much of north and central Florida.

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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.

Some areas of New Orleans and Houston got more than four inches of snow Tuesday morning in a historic winter storm hitting the south.

A strong polar vortex in the stratosphere has brought subzero temperatures to the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and deep into the South.

Even if you didn't see snow, the Arctic air blast from the polar vortex is still here. See how to get ready for the cold. When will Mississippi get warm?

However, a deep freeze, thanks to the polar vortex dipping down from Siberia, is bringing an even harsher arctic blast to million Americans this week. Maps show what to expect as the cold front ...

However, a deep freeze, thanks to the polar vortex dipping down from Siberia, is bringing an even harsher arctic blast to million Americans this week. Maps show what to expect as the cold front ...