Which mechanism amplifies meandering patterns of jet streams when Arctic sea ice extent decreases significantly?

💡 Explanation

When sea ice decreases, differential albedo forcing enhances temperature contrasts especially at high latitudes. This steepens temperature gradients, increasing baroclinic instability because it strengthens the upper-level winds. Therefore, increased jet stream meandering results rather than the other weather disruptions which depend on other factors.

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