Unusually mild weather is ongoing in the region.  The main reason is simple.  The Polar jet stream has retreated way up into Canada.  As Ron Childers eluded to in the previous post, it appears this feature will stay there for awhile and, as a result, it will not turn brutally cold anytime soon.  This is typically the coldest time of year with respect to climate.  Expect wet weather Wednesday and Thursday with an active Subtropical jet.  Another lobe of energy could bring rain and even a few thunderstorms to the Mid-South next weekend.  We will, of course, continue to track that disturbance all week and bring you the very latest.  Thank you, as always, for choosing Action News Five.