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How does the polar jet stream affect temperature and precipitation in North America?

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The two jet streams that directly affect our weather in the continental US are the polar jet and the subtropical jet. They are responsible for transporting the weather systems that affect us. The polar front is the boundary between the cold North Pole air and the warm equatorial air.
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It increases the precipitation in North America.
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