Polar Vortex: New York Under Threat Of Multiple March Snowstorms

Just as New Yorkers dig out from a massive blizzard, forecasters are warning about a polar vortex that could bring many more snowstorms next month.

Forecasters are now warning that the atmosphere may reload.

Polar Vortex Expected In New York Next Month

According to Northeast Weather Alert, a potential Polar Vortex disruption could develop in early March. That means cold Arctic air could reload across the Northeast after a brief stretch of milder weather.

"These events are not quick hitters. They tend to reinforce high-latitude blocking and open the door to sustained cold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic," Northeast Weather wrote on Facebook.

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Forecasters say a few milder days in early March are expected as the pattern adjusts, which is pretty typical this time of year.

If the polar vortex heads downward, Arctic air could reestablish itself and linger deep into late March, possibly even brushing into early April.

Polar Vortex Warning: Winter May Return Across New York In March

Unfortunately, cold air is fuel for storms. Which means the chances of snowstorms increase.

"When cold air is readily available and an active southern stream interacts with it, the result is often an elevated storm threat," Northeast Weather adds. "The signal is there for a very stormy stretch accompanying this colder regime."

Officials warn that this setup "favors multiple" snowstorms.

"When sustained cold locks in and interacts with an active southern storm track, the setup often favors multiple winter systems instead of just one isolated event," Northeast Weather said.

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