What is the jet stream?

We often talk about the jet stream at FOX Weather and how it can impact our everyday lives in regard to the weather where we live as well as how it can impact travel - for better or for worse.
Strong winds within the jet stream are helping to get commercial flights from the U.S. to Europe much faster than anticipated. (Video from November 1, 2023)

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Jet stream - Wikipedia

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Shifting jet stream due to warming could threaten Europe from 2060

What is the jet stream and how does it work?

Jet Stream Winds from Southwest to Northeast U.S. Among the

What we talk about when we talk about the jet stream and El Niño

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Jet Stream, Wind Maps