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Polar vortex headed for US will bring ‘exceptionally cold’ temps in the new year: ‘Weather models are screaming’ (only 6.11 years left)
NY Post ^ | 12/30/24 | Alex Oliveira

Posted on 12/31/2024 2:21:19 AM PST by Libloather

January is shaping up to be the coldest in a decade as the polar vortex dips south across the eastern half of the United States — shocking a nation that has enjoyed an unusually balmy end of the year.

“It’s going to get cold, and then very cold,” a Fox Weather meteorologist told The Post Monday.

“Based on the latest long-range data, this January has the potential to be the coldest since 2014,” they added.

Temperatures are expected to begin dropping from the Rocky Mountains to the East Coast around Thursday, but the real plunge will set in sometime between seven and 14 days from now.

The plunge will bring wind chills across the Midwest dipping below zero, “exceptionally cold” temperatures down to 20 degrees below average in some places, and freezing conditions setting in as far south as the Gulf coast and even into Florida — though it is still too early to forecast exact temperatures.

And there is a “pretty good chance” the vortex will bring with it “significant winter storms,” Fox Weather cautioned.

“The prime window for these winter storms would be the middle to end of next week,” they said, adding that the southeast could even see snow or ice.

While most polar vortex forecasts are often unpredictable, Fox Weather said this round of cold is different.

“This is a very highly confident forecast. Across the board the weather models are screaming at us that this really cold air is on the way,” the meteorologist said.

The cold is expected to persist throughout January, with relief coming once February rolls around.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Outdoors; Science; Travel; Weather
KEYWORDS: polar; screaming; vortex; weather
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From what I've picked up, weather models don't usually scream unless the planet is in fire. Very confusing.
1 posted on 12/31/2024 2:21:19 AM PST by Libloather
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To: Libloather

I’m sitting here with the A/C running, wrapped up in an electric blanket. It’s the only way to be sure!


2 posted on 12/31/2024 2:27:51 AM PST by Fireone (1.Avoid crowds 2.Head on a swivel 3.Be prepared to protect & defend those around you 4.Avoid crowds)
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To: Libloather

Hey guys,
It is called winter!
I worked an entire winter
on the Grave shift in Minot ND.
Guess what? It was cold and we had storms.
This was in 1975.
What is your problem?


3 posted on 12/31/2024 2:37:21 AM PST by rellic (no such thing as a moderate Moslem or Democrat )
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To: rellic

But this is a polar vortex.


4 posted on 12/31/2024 3:05:38 AM PST by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Libloather

“”This is a very highly confident forecast””

Riiiiiiiiiight...

The other day the ‘forecast’ was 100% rain. The Sun came out at 10am. There was no rain.

If in my job I EVER used the words: maybe, perhaps, chance of, 50%, I would very quickly be unemployed.

Also, not very long ago, places like Chicago were under a mile of ice. The Great Cold will return. All we can do is adapt.


5 posted on 12/31/2024 3:07:15 AM PST by Ronaldus Magnus III (Do, or do not, there is no try)
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To: Libloather
Follow the SCIENCE: Please try to keep up.
6 posted on 12/31/2024 3:07:40 AM PST by dayglored (This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24)
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To: Libloather
> But this is a polar vortex.

Ooooh, a polar vortex....

Wait, you mean that during winter, cold air from the North Pole region sometimes travels in a southerly direction and brings colder weather to our temperate zone?

Wow, that's unprecedented!! Who would have guessed that could happen?

7 posted on 12/31/2024 3:13:46 AM PST by dayglored (This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24)
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To: Libloather
Polar Vortex. Sounds ominous.

Need to pay attention to The Weather Channel to learn what they name this storm.

Polar vortexes have similarities to bomb cyclones with added cold arctic air. They are accompanied by strong derecho winds, atmospheric rivers and represent at least level 1 storm risks.

Our only hope is to stay tuned to the Weather Channel and make atoning contributions to greta thunberg and al gore.

8 posted on 12/31/2024 3:16:29 AM PST by fso301
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To: rellic

1975 coldest I saw was -70 degrees Naval Reactors Training Site in Arco Idaho.


9 posted on 12/31/2024 3:25:32 AM PST by AndyJackson
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To: fso301

What are the storms’s pronouns. How does it identify?


10 posted on 12/31/2024 3:26:40 AM PST by AndyJackson
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To: Libloather

Ugh, memories of 2014.  I'll never forget that one, the entire Great Lakes froze over and there were icebergs on Lake Superior.  We gave up trying to get wife's car out of the driveway and we shared my F-150 for a month.

And yes, the global warmists blamed that winter on CO2, AGW.

11 posted on 12/31/2024 3:35:02 AM PST by quantim (Victory is not relative, it is absolute.)
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To: Libloather

The Politicizing of Weather is the last straw .
Murdoch Media Lefties pushing BS hyperbole like polar vortex aka winter .
Its Insulting to hear such a pack of screaming lies .


12 posted on 12/31/2024 3:41:06 AM PST by ncalburt ( Gop DC Globalists are the evil)
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To: All

Got up at 4:00 AM to start the smoker and stuff a turkey...it’s not quite 5:00 AM and it’s 25 F outside.

Going to be a GREAT day whatever the weather does (OK I’ve got to clear 5” of snow off of the deck when the sun comes up...)

Looking forward to a wonderful ‘25!


13 posted on 12/31/2024 3:48:48 AM PST by BBB333 (The Power Of Trump Compels You!)
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To: BBB333

Smoked Turkey, yum, yum.... 🤤


14 posted on 12/31/2024 3:54:38 AM PST by ANKE69 (✌️🇺🇲 Let's MAGA)
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To: Libloather

21 December was the start of winter... I expect winter weather.


15 posted on 12/31/2024 4:00:55 AM PST by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: ANKE69

I figure I’d better do it today because we only have 6.11 years left...


16 posted on 12/31/2024 4:01:53 AM PST by BBB333 (The Power Of Trump Compels You!)
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To: Libloather

the only thing worse than a Polar Vortex is a Polar bear blizzard. those things can take out a car or even a house!


17 posted on 12/31/2024 4:04:26 AM PST by Qwapisking (Q: know the difference between a petulant 6 y.o. and a liberal? A:age. L.Star )
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To: Ronaldus Magnus III

Weather forecast people gotta eat too


18 posted on 12/31/2024 4:23:01 AM PST by Palio di Siena (Kralik…..you get the wallet )
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To: Libloather

Well.

Let’s hope it brings lots of snow to the Rockies.


19 posted on 12/31/2024 4:59:39 AM PST by lurk (u)
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To: dayglored

And if you dispute this consensus view, you will be vaccinated.


20 posted on 12/31/2024 5:00:28 AM PST by maro (MAGA!)
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