Question

What protects us from the freezing cold winds blowing southward from the north pole? Short answer

Answer 1

polar vortex, as NOAA explains here, is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth's poles. The "vortex" is the counterclockwise flow of air that helps keep the colder air close to the poles. On occasion throughout winter, the vortex will expand, and send cold air southward with the jet stream.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Himalayas protects us from the freezing cold winds blowing southwards from the north pole.