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The Arctic Polar Vortex Is Collapsing Earlier in the Season Than Ever Documented—but We Don't Know How It'll Affect Global Weather

A previous polar vortex disruption contributed to the Great Texas Freeze in 2021. This time, the ongoing "super" El Niño might offset some of the collapse's influence

The Arctic Polar Vortex Is Collapsing Earlier in the Season Than Ever Documented—but We Don't Know How It'll Affect Global Weather

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