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When will the polar vortex reach Vermont? See forecast of when cold temps are coming
What is the polar vortex?
The polar vortex is a large area of low-pressure and cold air that typically swirls around the Earth’s poles, particularly the North Pole.
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The new year brings a wave of cold temperatures to much of the country, including Vermont.
A polar vortex, which is a large pocket of cold air that swirls in place over the North and South Poles, is expected to spill south and push Arctic-level temperatures across the country next week.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, the surge of cold temperatures is expected to hit most of the eastern part of the country.
NOAA’s latest forecast has most of Vermont likely to see below freezing temperatures throughout most of next week. Here’s what to know.
When will polar vortex reach Vermont?
A polar vortex bringing a surge of Arctic temperatures is expected to reach most of the country, including Vermont, mid-next week through Jan. 14, according to NOAA.
According to AccuWeather meteorologist Alex DaSilva, the polar vortex blasts are expected to hit from Jan. 3 to 4, Jan. 7 to 8 and Jan. 11 to 12.
Some parts of the country, like the northern Plains, could face a risk of heavy snow next week.
AccuWeather forecasters are predicting a possible snowstorm impacting metro areas including Boston later next week.
How cold will it be in Vermont during polar vortex? Temperature forecast
During next week’s polar vortex, some parts of the country could reach temperatures as low as -30°F, according to the latest AccuWeather forecast.
Temperatures in Vermont are expected to reach peak lows between Jan. 8 and Jan. 10. AccuWeather’s forecast has the northeast, including Vermont, hitting somewhere between 0 and 10°F on those days.
“This could end up being the coldest January since 2011 for the U.S. as a whole,” said AccuWeather’s lead long-range expert Paul Pastelok.