Polar Vortex Splits at Record-Earliest Date — But No US Freeze Is Coming Yet
By Ahmed Khan | November 7, 2026 | Updated November 7, 2026 Yes, the polar vortex really has split at the earliest date on record — and no, that does not mean a US freeze is coming this week. The disruption is happening roughly 10 to 30 miles above the North Pole, and what happens…