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What is Jet Stream?

Jet streams are strong, fast-flowing air currents in the upper levels of the atmosphere. They form when warm air masses meet cold air masses and impact weather conditions, air travel, and more.

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A mass of very cold, dry air that mostly originates over the Arctic Ocean.

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