“Discover the Stunning and Bone-Chilling Secrets of Life in the Polar Vortex!”
Ever wondered what it feels like to be inside a giant snow globe? Well, if you lived in the Midwest during #PolarVortex2019, you likely experienced just that! Sure, we Midwesterners are no strangers to frigid winters—it’s practically a rite of passage—but this particular cold snap took things to a whole new level. Think I’m being dramatic? Trust me, a polar vortex isn’t just a fancy name for really cold weather; it’s a real scientific phenomenon! Picture a whirlwind of icy air trapped high in the atmosphere, typically lounging around the Arctic. But every so often, those frosty winds decide to break free and give us a tasty scoop of chilling temperatures that we won’t forget anytime soon… So, grab your hot cocoa and let’s delve into this winter wonderland that left us all feeling a little cooler than usual! People who live in the midwest are used to cold winters, but it has been a long time since they saw anything like #PolarVortex2019. That name might sound a little dramatic but it's an actual scientific term. A polar vortex is a set of strong winds that keep cold air high up in the Earth's atmosphere. Normally, the extreme cold is locked around the Arctic, but every once and a while…
