The polar vortex is set to freeze America as far south as the US

With the winter months approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, it may seem like temperatures are already quite cold. However, thanks to a deep cold polar vortex Drops from Siberia are set to bring even more harsh, cold temperatures for nearly 300 million Americans.

The polar vortex is a large area of ​​cold air and low pressure that typically rotates over the North and South Poles. During the winter months and when the jet stream allows, this cold air can descend into lower latitudes, like the United States. This is expected to happen later this week.

Starting Saturday, the polar vortex will begin to descend over the northern level of the US, causing temperatures to drop into the single digits. The wind chill may already be negatively impacting teens for that area. Forecast temperatures will be 20-25 degrees below average for this time of year.

On Sunday, the cold really sets in, and temperatures drop into the teens across the central plains. Wind chill will drop to minus 20 in the northern plains and single digits for the central plains, leading to dangerously cold Terms for those attending NFL playoff games. Forecast temperatures will be 25-30 degrees below average for this time of year.

On Monday, the polar vortex will reach the Deep South, causing temperatures in Atlanta to drop to a freezing 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind chills will be in the 20s, well below zero. across the of rocksfield and middle WestSome areas won't make it out of single digits.

At least 19 record-cold high temperatures are expected from the Plains to the east. Forecast temperatures will be 25-30 degrees below average for this time of year.

for the presidency Inauguration Skies will be mostly sunny for Monday's ceremony in Washington, D.C., with temperatures in the low 20s. The wind chill is expected to be in single digits.

It will be the coldest Inauguration Day in 40 years. In 1985, temperatures reached only 7 degrees for President Ronald Reagan's second inauguration, causing the ceremony to be held indoors and the parade cancelled.