Map of the Week: Global Wind Currents in Real Time

A digital globe showing North America, Central America, and the Arctic, with swirling green and blue lines representing global wind patterns—an essential tool for any Overlander navigating changing weather currents. A strong cyclone is visible in the Pacific Ocean.

Christophe Noel is a journalist from Prescott, Arizona. Born into a family of backcountry enthusiasts, Christophe grew up backpacking the mountains and deserts of the American West. An avid cyclist and bikepacker, he also has a passion for motorcycles, travel, food and overlanding.