| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Nov. 3, 2026, 6:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Nov. 3, 2026, 6:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/could-an-early-polar-vortex-disruption-change-chicagos-winter-forecast-what-to-expect/4011569/ |
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Some forecast models are pointing to an unusually early disruption of the polar
vortex that could influence weather patterns across the Northern Hemisphere.
The polar vortex is a large circulation of very cold air high above the Arctic,
extending through the stratosphere. Meteorologists commonly mo...