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Polar Vortex Splits Into U.S.-Chilling Rings

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The polar vortex—the swirling winds above the arctic—has fractured into three rings that will spread freezing temperatures through the eastern U.S. in late January. What do you think?

“Oh good, I thought I was cold because I just walked through a ghost.”

Kit Pham • Scared Straight Coach

“On the bright side, think of how cool all those whirling vortexes are going to look on a weather map!”

Larry Sykes • Fashion Show Volunteer

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“Looks like we’ve got a white Christmas in store after all!”

Soren Bean • Earplug Advocate