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  1. The Jet Stream - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Dec 9, 2024 · Jet streams are relatively narrow bands of strong wind in the upper levels of the atmosphere, typically occurring around 30,000 feet (9,100 meters) in elevation. Within jet …

  2. Jet stream - Wikipedia

    Jet streams are fast flowing, narrow air currents in the Earth's atmosphere. [1] The main jet streams are located near the altitude of the tropopause and are westerly winds, flowing west to …

  3. Global Jet Stream Map - Netweather

    2 days ago · Drag the map around to move it, the mouse wheel will zoom in and out (pinch to zoom on mobile and tablet). The maps update four times a day - and are an initial small …

  4. Jet Stream | Wind Maps | Weather Underground

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  5. Jet Stream - Education

    Oct 19, 2023 · Jet streams are currents of air high above the planet. The winds that batter the top of Mount Everest, Nepal, are jet streams. Jet streams are cold, fast-moving winds that …

  6. What Is a Jetstream and How Does It Affect Weather?

    Jul 18, 2025 · A jetstream is a narrow band of fast-moving air currents in the upper levels of the atmosphere, typically found in the tropopause, which is the boundary between the troposphere …

  7. JetStream - National Weather Service

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  8. Jet stream facts and information | National Geographic

    Mar 8, 2019 · What is the jet stream—and how does it influence the weather? The air currents that drive the world's weather are being disrupted by climate change, here's how. Jet streams …

  9. Jet stream | Upper-level winds, Atmospheric circulation, Global …

    Jet streams are characterized by wind motions that generate strong vertical shearing action, which is thought to be largely responsible for clear air turbulence. A brief treatment of jet …

  10. JET STREAM Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Dec 8, 2025 · The meaning of JET STREAM is a long narrow meandering current of high-speed winds near the tropopause blowing from a generally westerly direction and often exceeding a …