Explanation: Prevailing Westerlies is the global wind that has the most effect on the weather in the US. In the mid-latitudes, between 30∘ and 60∘ north and south winds are turned towards the East due to the Coriolis Effect. Because they blow from West to East, they are called the Prevailing Westerlies.

Which prevailing winds is the United States in?

In the mid-latitudes of North America, Europe and Asia, winds move west to east, naming them the Westerlies. Here, in the United States, it is common for weather patterns to follow winds in a west to east movement.

What type of winds does the United States experience?

The prevailing westerlies move air masses from west to east across the United States but may be deflected by the jet stream. The trade winds move air masses from west to east across the United States. The jet stream moves air masses from the Pacific Ocean across the United States.