Jennifer Francis

Jennifer Francis is an atmospheric scientist known for her research on how Arctic warming affects weather patterns in the Northern Hemisphere. She studies how the rapid temperature rise in the Arctic influences jet streams—fast-moving air currents that steer weather systems—leading to more extreme weather, such as cold spells, heatwaves, and storms. Her work highlights the connection between climate change and changing climate variability, helping us understand the broader impacts of global warming on regional and seasonal weather patterns.