ISOTACH
– A line of constant wind speed.
ISOTHERM
– the line of equal temperature denoted on surface weather maps.
ITCZ
– Inter-tropical Convergence Zone. The region where the northeasterly and southeasterly tradewinds converge, forming an often continuous band of clouds or thunderstorms near the equator.
J
JET STREAK
– A relative maximum of windflow within the jet stream.
JET STREAM
– Strong winds concentrated within a narrow band in the atmosphere. The jet stream often “steers” surface features such as fronts and low pressure systems.
K
KATABATIC WIND
– Local winds a result of cold, dense air flowing downhill.