The first blast of winter weather from the polar vortex arrived in Florida on January 6th, 2025. During that week the vortex fueled a winter storm that dumped snow and ice across several ...

"Polar vortex" sounds cool. 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 ...

A polar vortex is then expected to reach Florida on January 11 or 12, which could see temperatures drop to around freezing in the south of the state, as far as Miami, DaSilva told TC Palm.

Florida citrus groves could suffer during polar vortex. There is potential for damage in Florida's northern citrus groves, DaSilva said. Even groves in the southern portions of the state could ...

A polar vortex with the potential to damage Florida's seasonal citrus crop is expected to descend on the state next week -- just after industry analysts predicted the lowest yield in 100 years.

ORLANDO, Fla. – You might have heard the term “polar vortex” thrown around during the winter months, but what does it really mean and how does it affect us here in sunny Central Florida?

Much of the country is experiencing a polar vortex this week, including Florida. A polar vortex is a stream of cold air that normally spins around the poles high in the stratosphere. The phenomenon ...

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 ...

The first polar vortex of 2025 arrived in Florida on January 6. During that week the vortex fueled a winter storm that dumped snow and ice across several southeastern states and brought below ...

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.