storm track
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of storm track
First recorded in 1830–40
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Gulf producers to evacuate platforms, shutting in production, although the storm track lies east of most U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Together, these atmospheric changes shift the Southern Hemisphere storm track closer to the equator, making it easier for powerful weather systems to reach areas of Chile that are normally extremely dry.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
In January, the weather pattern worsened — with the storm track blocked from “not just Southern California, but all of the West — from Seattle southward,” Tardy said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2025
Forecasters said the storm track has been difficult to predict, with models on Monday showing it moving more to the south, which could decrease snowfall forecasts.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
Precipitation in the storm track on the margin of the relatively cold ice sheet would thus be much increased, for most winds from low latitudes carry abundant moisture.
From Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes by Ellsworth Huntington
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