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The dew point is a measurement of atmospheric moisture, or more specifically -- the temperature at which the water vapor in the air becomes saturated and condensation begins. We see this condensation (dew), on the grass, tree leaves, car windshields, and other surfaces in the early morning hours when the sky has been clear and the temperature was cooler overnight than the previous day. The dew point equals the temperature at which the relative humidity is 100 percent. (Relative humidity is the ratio of the amount of water in the air at a given temperature to the maximum amount it could hold at that temperature, before saturation, expressed as a percentage. The maximum amount the atmosphere can hold varies according to the temperature of the air.) Dew points above 70 create muggy uncomfortable outdoor conditions for humans. Dew points below freezing allow frost to form.
Jet stream is defined as: A high-speed high-altitude airstream blowing generally from west to east near the top of the troposphere and having important effects on the formation of weather fronts. To picture how the jet stream works, think of it as a river of air above the earth and fronts and low pressure systems as boats that travel the river. The direction, speed, and path of the jet stream, (river) determine where and when the weather fronts (boats) end up. Cold arctic air is located north of the jet stream and warm tropical air is found south of the jet stream. A front is where air masses with different temperatures and humidity values meet and form various types of storms.
Black ice is a weather phenomenon that consists of a thin coating of ice, formed from rain or mist that freezes when it hits the ground. Black ice can cover a roadway or sidewalk and be nearly invisible to drivers and pedestrians, creating hazardous driving and walking conditions.
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