Most summers, the polar jet stream retreats northward into Canada and weakens considerably, leaving the continental U.S. with ...
Climate Compass on MSN
How the jet stream influences storms and heatwaves
What Exactly Is The Jet Stream The jet stream, or any wind, is the result of differences in surface temperature. In simple terms, warm air rises, creating low pressure, and cold air sinks, creating ...
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Why scientists fear the polar night jet is faltering and what’s next
The polar night jet, the high-altitude winter wind that circles the Arctic, acts like a flywheel for the cold season in the Northern Hemisphere. As climate change erodes the temperature contrast that ...
Shuang-Ye Wu does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
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