Polar Vortex 2024 Louisiana Forecast. It’s a permanent feature that typically sits over the north pole, keeping the hemisphere’s coldest air in the polar region. Following a polar vortex disruption in early march, winds at 60 degrees north (outlined in magenta) on march 16, 2024, were mostly from the east—a reversal of the normal.

Image of the day atmosphere heat severe. It usually produces one later in winter, compared to an el niño.