An email from Jerry asks why there is a jet stream and why is it called "jet stream." If we think of the air flowing around the planet as doing so in streams like rivers it may then be a little easier ...

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 ...

The jet stream also played a role in the 2025 hurricane season. Given its west-to-east wind direction, the southward dip of the jet stream—along with a weak high pressure system over the ...