What Is Meridional Flow?
A wavy jet stream pattern where winds swing strongly north and south, bringing big temperature swings. In technical terms: Large-scale flow with a substantial north-south (meridional, v) component, associated with amplified troughs and ridges and enhanced poleward heat transport.
Meridional Flow In Plain English
A wavy jet stream pattern where winds swing strongly north and south, bringing big temperature swings.
The Technical Definition
Large-scale flow with a substantial north-south (meridional, v) component, associated with amplified troughs and ridges and enhanced poleward heat transport.
