jet stream
Coverage of jet stream in the Nexus archive.
- Feeling like a hairdryer this weekend in southern Colorado with high fire danger
Southern Colorado faces extreme heat and high fire danger this weekend due to strong winds, low humidity, and triple-digit temperatures. Red Flag Warnings are in effect for most areas west of I-25, with gusts up to 55 mph in mountain regions. Fire weather watches are posted for Fremont and Teller counties, with hot and gusty conditions expected to persist through next week.
- Showers exit early, but isolated strong storms possible this afternoon
Rain showers in Southeast Michigan are expected to clear by morning, with isolated thunderstorms possible this afternoon, particularly north of I-69. A heatwave with temperatures potentially reaching the upper 90s and high heat indices is forecasted for early next week, accompanied by periods of showers and thunderstorms.
- Local ski-affiliated businesses react to the development of El Niño conditions
Local ski-affiliated businesses in Southern Colorado are cautiously optimistic about the development of El Niño conditions, which may bring increased snowfall after a low-snow La Niña winter. While a strong El Niño could push the jet stream south, creating potential for significant snow events, uncertainty remains about whether moisture will reach the region. Ski shops are preparing by restocking, hoping to regain customer confidence.