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 ...

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

The daily weather we experience is largely shaped by atmospheric conditions nearly 30,000 feet above us, where a key factor ...

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, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. As we head into a more active weather ...

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.

This article explores the meteorological phenomena behind these cold snaps, particularly focusing on the jet stream and its impact on Alberta's weather. The Jet Stream: A Key Player in Weather ...