First, instead of moving storms quickly eastward, the sluggish jet stream stalled storm systems in place, causing prolonged ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The jet stream is a key atmospheric phenomenon that plays a crucial role in shaping day-to-day weather patterns. These fast-moving winds, typically located around 30,000 feet above ...

The daily weather we experience is largely shaped by atmospheric conditions nearly 30,000 feet above us, where a key factor is the weather phenomenon known as the jet stream. Think of a jet stream as ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Heading into the cooler months, we can certainly see some cold snaps make their way into the area. But what's going on in the atmosphere that causes these cooler-than-average ...

CLEVELAND — Northeast Ohio’s weather this week is a textbook example of how the upper-level jet stream can flip the switch between quick-moving rain showers and prolonged bouts of wintry weather. This ...

Tree-ring data reveal that periodic shifts in strong winds high above the Earth's surface have driven opposite climates in different parts of Europe for the past 700 years and likely much longer, ...

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South Florida could see warmer temperatures Saturday, thanks to the same jet stream that elevated the wind flow which has fueled the fires in Southern California. This upper-level low on the West ...

If you’re flying east this holiday season, the weather will be in your favor. A screaming band of winds miles above the ...

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WE’RE USED TO THAT. CHALLENGING AT TIMES. EXACTLY. IT’S BEEN A CHILLY JANUARY, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THIS IS GOING TO ROLL ON. IN FACT, WE PROBABLY HAVE NOT EVEN FELT THE COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON YET.

Even though we are well into December and almost entering the new year, it hasn't quite felt like the winter season.