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 ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — You’ve probably heard meteorologists talking about the jet stream in the fall and winter months as it can be used as a tool to forecast temperature changes and even the type of ...

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 ...