Meteorologists warn that a disruption of the polar vortex could lead to a snowier and colder winter. Tony Lugo, professor of atmospheric science at the University of Missouri, joins FOX Weather to discuss how the La Niña and polar vortex combination may cause an intense start to winter. | FOX Weather

Date: November 23, 2025 ❄️🌬️ THE POLAR VORTEX IS HERE — AND WINTER JUST TURNED AGGRESSIVE. Meteorologists now confirm that the Arctic Polar Vortex has finally broken open, unleashing a powerful surge of frigid air into multiple regions. The winter lock over the North Pole is gone — and the cold is escaping fast. 🔥 What’s happening right now: • Rapid temperature drops across North America • Arctic air pushing into Europe and parts of Asia • Sudden snow bursts & ice events forming quickly • Dang