Early talk of a Polar Vortex has residents on edge — but experts say don’t panic yet

Early talk of a Polar Vortex has residents on edge — but experts say don’t panic yet

With the official start of winter still weeks away, talk of a potential early-season polar vortex has many residents wondering whether to brace for a repeat of the brutal cold snaps of a decade ago. But according to climatologist David Phillips, while there are signs worth watching, it’s far too early for panic. Phillips says the term “polar vortex” is often misunderstood — and overused. “Every time you get a cold wave in the Barrie–Lake Simcoe …