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.

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal temperatures and causing the Sunshine State's manatee ...

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 ...

Tampa, FL -- Florida is one of only two states in the country Wednesday with low temperatures above freezing. The other was Hawaii. For people visiting from colder climates, it's pretty good ...

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.

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.

The wintertime spell of record heat continued in Florida this week with a seasonal oddity in Earth’s northern latitudes partly to blame.. A split in the polar vortex, a pinwheel of stratospheric ...

Polar vortex? What polar vortex? In Florida, we are doing just great, thanks By Madeleine Marr. Updated January 30, 2019 7:10 PM. Beach in Clearwater Miami Herald file. Admit it. If you live ...

People stroll South Pointe Park in Miami Beach as temperatures dipped into the low 50s across South Florida in 2022. ... The first polar vortex of 2025 arrived in Florida on January 6.

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.