Map Jet Stream. These winds reach speeds of up to 250 miles per hour (400 kilometers per hour) [1]The main jet streams are located near the altitude of the tropopause and are westerly winds, flowing west to east around the globe
from
The maps update four times a day - and are an initial small feature using this new mapping technology - keep your eye out for further additions soon. These winds reach speeds of up to 250 miles per hour (400 kilometers per hour)
See current wind, weather, ocean, and pollution conditions, as forecast by supercomputers, on an interactive animated map Within jet streams, the winds blow from west to east, but the band often shifts north and south because jet streams follow the boundaries between hot and cold air Local weather by ZIP or City Local area snow depth CURRENT WEATHER MAPS Fronts & Pressure Centers Current U.S
. 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 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 feature using this new mapping technology - keep your eye out for further additions soon. Local weather by ZIP or City Local area snow depth CURRENT WEATHER MAPS Fronts & Pressure Centers Current U.S