As more Arctic air masses flow into the WOWK-TV region, you have undoubtedly heard the term “Polar Vortex” brought up in the conversation. But what is it? Definition: The polar vortex is a flow of wind aloft that is always present above the cold,

A polar vortex is slated to sweep most of the continental US bringing winter storm warnings and a hazardous freeze to millions.

Severe snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected to have major impacts throughout West Virginia and other eastern states.

Snow and winds are likely to trigger flight cancellations and cause headaches for people traveling to DC for Inauguration Day.

The coldest temperatures of the winter so far are expected in West Virginia over the next few days as what some are calling a "polar vortex" continues to impact the state's weather.

A polar vortex is currently hitting the United States, with schools closed in many areas and at least four deaths caused by treacherous conditions.

A huge swath of the U.S. was blasted with ice, snow and wind on Monday as the polar vortex that dipped south over the weekend kept much of the country east of the Rockies in its frigid grip,

Several governors across the US issued warnings to residents to stay at home and off the road as the polar vortex struck deep into the American heartland and out toward the East Coast

The next round of bitter cold was set to envelop the southern U.S. on Tuesday, after the first significant winter storm of the year blasted a huge swath of the country with ice, snow and wind. A low-pressure system is then expected to form as soon as Wednesday near south Texas,

Frigid air that escaped the Arctic is plunging temperatures to subfreezing levels in some of the southernmost points of the U.S.

DES MOINES, Iowa The plunging polar vortex brought subfreezing temperatures ... fatal accidents occurred Sunday near Charleston, West Virginia, and Monday in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Nearly 150 “Welcome to West Virginia” signs greet the thousands of visitors and West Virginians coming across the state border every day and tell them who the governor is. But have you ever wondered what happens to those signs when a new governor comes in?