By Jillian MacMath, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer
January 7,2014; 9:07PM,EST
The meteorological term has garnered significant attention over the past few days as AccuWeather RealFeel® temperatures as low as 70 F below zero stretched across major population centers in the Midwest.
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In reality, the term refers to nothing more than a pocket of cold air from the North Pole that's been pushed farther south than usual.
On Tuesday morning, every state in the U.S., except Hawaii, had plunged to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, giving the masses an excuse to use the term.
And they did. Beginning Monday night, #polarvortex was a national trend.
Kevin Macan @kevinmacan Follow
Wish I had a digital thermometer on my
dashboard so I could upload pics of this polar vortex but I guess I'll
just do my normal selfie snaps
Caroline McCarthy
@caro
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Guys, what if the "polar vortex" is a #CES2014 stunt by some next-gen refrigerator company with a bloated marketing budget?
Polar vortex u r literally being so rude rn
— Fiona Hannafin (@_princess_FIONA) January 7, 2014
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Sara!
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I made a video about the Polar Vortex, Hugo Cabret & Bonk. I thought it was a good idea to call it "Bonk Hugo"... dft.ba/-7F-G
Jim M
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guy said that the frigid air of this so called Polar Vortex is coming
down from WINNIPEG. Geez ..thought Canadiens were polite:) lol
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