It's a term you hear every couple of winters, when we get stuck in the coldest of cold patterns – polar vortex. But what exactly is it and how does it impact our weather? The polar vortex is ...

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 ...

Kyle Burks was named the new president and CEO of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo on Friday. The zoo says Burks has more than 20 years of experience in management, wildlife conservation and ...

Before you assume that a place is closed because it seems seasonal check their social media or website. Visiting these places in the winter can be fun too. Trailside Museums and Zoo at Bear Mtn State ...

Junjun, an 11-month-old brown bear cub at Shanghai Zoo, has become an online sensation for his antics and puppy-like appearance. Standing at 3.3-foot-tall, 35-kilogram brown bear who is often seen ...

Most of the US will enjoy milder temperatures on Thursday, but the warmup will be brief as a polar vortex will send temperatures tumbling below freezing for most of the nation starting this ...

This will be due to a polar vortex, an area of strong winds that encircle the Arctic and typically keeps the coldest air locked near the Pole, according to the FOX Forecast Center. This weekend and ...

The mere mention of the term "polar vortex" can set your head spinning (and maybe eyes rolling). It’s got to be clickbait, right? Or maybe someone dreamed up the name for views? Is it a storm?