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,

The polar vortex of ultra-cold air usually spins around ... Hundreds of car accidents were reported in Virginia, Indiana, Kansas and Kentucky, where a state trooper was treated for non-life ...

Some 60 million people are under weather alerts across 30 states. Seven of them have declared emergencies: Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky and Arkansas

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.

US President-Elect Donald Trump’s supporters braved the icy polar vortex on Saturday (local time) to catch a glimpse of the inaugural events leading up to his swearing-in ceremony. Several supporters were seen filming the fireworks that took place at Trump National Golf Club and wearing “Make America Great Again” (MAGA)

Cold wind chills from the polar vortex will follow a few more changes of snow in the Northern Virginia region in the next few days. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook in Northern Virginia and other parts of the D.

While the cold temperatures have been tough as a polar vortex comes into the region, that doesn’t mean folks still can’t have some winter fun. On

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?

The polar vortex will send temperatures below freezing ... for the central Appalachians and stretch into parts of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The NWS said the Central U.S. and the Rocky ...

The polar vortex of ultra-cold air usually spins around ... School closings were widespread, with districts in Indiana, Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri and Kansas canceling or delaying the start ...

A lobe of the polar vortex will arrive in the United States this weekend, bringing the lowest temperatures in years and snow and ice to the East and Deep South.