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Disaster● Low1h ago · Nov 12, 2026, 8:35 PM

Polar vortex splitting brings uncertainty to Canada’s winter outlook

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Global News · Canada · North America

Typically at this time of year the polar vortex would be strengthening. But the early split could bring a flush of early-winter cold air to parts of Canada.

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