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 ...

Another factor is the warm, southerly winds, propelling in warmer and more humid air from the Gulf. Some spots in our western ...

So far this summer, the hottest day of 2010 in Fargo-Moorhead was 95 degrees back on May 29. But there may be an upcoming opportunity to better that reading. The jet stream pattern has, for several ...

In recent years, the global climate has become increasingly extreme, with intensifying alternations of droughts and ...

The weather pattern may turn active again around Easter weekend across Indiana. We’re closely watching the jet stream as it stirs up the potential for thunderstorms—especially heading into Good Friday ...

The frigid stream of air that plunged down into the Central U.S. this week is breaking cold records from South Dakota to Texas, with temperatures in the single digits setting records in many locations ...

Despite Chicago’s snowiest start to the season in 47 years, the chances of a White Christmas are looking bleak.

Blocking highs, like the one setting up this week, are often responsible for our highest impact and longest duration weather events. They block energy from easily leaving our state. Blocking highs can ...