Polar Vortex

With recent news reporting about the polar vortex hitting the east coast, I thought it would be interesting to curate a small blog post about different sources and materials dealing with this polar vortex.

A Chicago resident combating extremely low temperatures. Picture courtesy of the New York Times.

The first article is from the New York Times, which is a collection of stories about the huge temperature swings being felt in the north eastern United States. The article can be read here.

The interactive web app in question. Screenshot taken from the guardian's website.

The next "article" is from the guardian, depicting a small interactive piece briefly explaining what a polar vortex is. The interactive piece can be accessed here.

Temperature fluctuations around the world during the late 2013 polar vortex. Screenshot taken from climate.gov's website.

The third article, from climate.gov, discusses areas of the globe warmer than usual during the polar vortex, that were a result of the polar vortex. The short article can be read here.