Polar vortex to send bitter cold to U.S. including DC area

Polar vortex to send bitter cold to the U.S. including DC area
The polar vortex is a ring of cold air that typically circles the Arctic. A strong jet stream essentially acts like a fence, keeping it locked there. If there's any weakening in the jet stream (the fence), the frigid air can become unstable and spill out. This sends the normally trapped cold air much farther south.
Polar Vortex Map Shows How Cold Temperatures Will Get in Your State
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Snow and winds are likely to trigger flight cancellations and cause headaches for people traveling to DC for Inauguration Day.
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