Polar Vortex 2025 Effects On Climate. A strong/stable polar vortex usually means strong polar circulation and jet stream. While it can cause extreme cold in some regions, others may experience milder conditions as arctic air is.

The beginning of 2025 will be marked by the year’s first polar vortex, bringing snow, storms, and frigid temperatures that will impact the majority of the country and millions of americans. This winter has been all about the polar vortex (pv) alternating among three different states: