The storm door stays closed for now, as forecast models show California staying warm and dry for a considerable amount of ...

Climate scientists have long watched the jet stream with fascination and growing concern. These rivers of air racing across our planet at altitudes of roughly 5-9 miles dictate much of our day-to-day ...

StormTRACKER meteorologist John Wheeler has identified areas of unusual weather patterns thanks to a weak split in the jet stream. The change is bringing on warm and dry weather throughout the Corn ...

A recent study in the journal Nature shows that when the summer jet stream over Europe veers north or south of its usual path, it brings weather extremes that can exacerbate epidemics, ruin crop ...

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