Polar Vortex Midwest 2024. Another round of frigid air is heading to the midwest and east coast this week, triggering more snow, dangerous travel conditions and icy wind chills across 30 states from. Current forecasts indicate a strong stratospheric warming event in january 2024, potentially leading to a weakened polar vortex and a significant weather pattern shift across the united states and europe.

Signals are pointing toward a displaced polar vortex this winter, which typically contributes to a negative nao. Usa today reports that upcoming threats include a potential bomb cyclone blizzard slated to hit the midwest, an arctic blast courtesy of the polar vortex, and possibly the.