The recent cold weather in the US has brought some meteorological questions, as well as pointed to some issues here at Seminole High School.

Recently, the polar vortex was part of the northern US. Formally known as the 2014 North American cold wave, it has many wondering why there were such unusual weather patterns. The answer that many meteorologists gave was the polar vortex. But then came the question, what is a polar vortex? A polar vortex is an arctic cold front that takes over almost the entire US. The arctic cold front is so big that it extends from New Mexico to even here in Central Florida.

Junior Lewis Corrolo said, “[The weather is] bad, because I am sick of it. It has its ups and downs. I’m from New York.

Here in Florida, specifically Sanford, there have been the wintery cold shifts in weather. One week the temperatures are below 50°F even 40°F and the next week the temperatures are in the 70s and 80s. This has happened recently in the past month. Currently, the explanation is that there have been cold fronts coming in from the center of the US. Some schools recently were even cancelled in Tallahassee because of the cold, icy roads. Florida was never really prepared for the conditions that have recently occurred .

Sophomore Kendra Crow said, “Well, I like the fact that it is colder than the normal. I am from Washington, so I am used to it.”

Freshman Keerie Shavvow said, “I enjoy it. I like that it is sweater-weather. Good for cuddling.”

Students at Seminole High School have questioned the school’s preparation for wintery weather. A common question that students have asked is why the school hasn’t expanded the cafeteria to accommodate those who would normally eat outside. What the students want is a larger cafeteria for them to eat, instead of eating outside in the blizzard-Florida temperatures.

While the winter weather may come or go, there are only four moths left in school for students to endure, and temperatures are expected to average in the upper 60s.