When you flip the thermostat down on a sweltering afternoon, you might not think about what's happening five or six miles ...

I think everyone, including this meteorologist, is ready for a change in the weather. Some moderation of these harsh conditions would certainly be welcome.In the short term, however, the overall ...

Scientists say recent extreme snowstorms are consistent with weather patterns shifting due to climate change. A warmer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Additionally, this shift in the jet stream will shield the East from the worst of the polar vortex, which will retreat farther ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A split jet stream over the Pacific Ocean will help amplify a ridge of high pressure near the West coast, keeping California warm ...

While much of the eastern U.s. has been frozen by rounds of Arctic air and snow, the West has experienced weeks of unseasonable warmth, which has left many mountain ranges in a snow drought. A major ...

Last week, Southwest Colorado saw enough snow to cancel school and snarl travel. A week later, winter appears to have vaporized – replaced by clear skies, dry roads and temperatures warm enough for ...