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Polar Vortex

Avalanche Danger Closes Some Utah Resorts After Massive Snowfalls

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The recent incredible snowfalls surely have had most of us dreaming of powder days, but there can be too much of a good thing: several Utah resorts were unable to open in the last few days. Sundance Mountain Resort announced on its social media channels that it would not be able open on Monday, January 2, 2023, due to extreme […]

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Julia Schneemann | January 3, 2023
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Polar Vortex Strikes Japan Leaving at Least 17 Dead

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The polar vortex that has been wreaking havoc over large parts of the US and Canada has also been causing disruptions, chaos, and deaths in large parts of Japan. In the last ten days, Japan has seen at least 17 deaths and 90 injuries related to the sudden cold snap. Many of those who died fell off roofs while removing […]

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Julia Schneemann | December 28, 2022
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The Polar Vortex: A Treatise

The most prevalent stereotype of small talk is “So, how about that weather, eh?” and from my relatively brief experience in this world, this stereotype is absolutely true. When it dips, the polar vortex is often the biggest talking point at parties. A sure way to make friend, I tell you. It’s amazing how much community and conversation can be created when we are […]

Sergei Poljak | December 16, 2016
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