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The Polar Vortex: When the Arctic Comes Visiting

The Winter Storms That Froze the Midwest Solid

Andrew Alpin

When winter storms roll across the Midwest, they don’t just dust the fields with snow—they bury towns in ice and lock entire states in a deep freeze. These storms have turned highways into parking lots, cut off power to millions, and tested the endurance of families huddled against subzero temperatures. From blizzards that shut down ...

Modern Storms Still Pack Ancient Fury

These Fierce Storms Defined Life in the Midwest

Andrew Alpin

When most people think of the American Midwest, they picture endless prairies, friendly communities, and amber waves of grain. But beneath this peaceful surface lies a region forged by some of nature’s most violent forces. The heartland has witnessed storms so fierce they changed the course of history, redefined weather forecasting, and left scars that ...