[Jonty30]

Europe has the benefit of the jet-stream. Their winters, despite being on the same latitude, are typically warmer than the Mid-West.

[Right_Wing_Madman]

Europe has the benefit of the jet-stream.

I think you mean Gulf Stream.

England is about the same distance from the equator as cold regions of Canada, yet England enjoys a much warmer climate. If it weren't for the warm water of the Gulf Stream, England would have a much colder climate. Since the Gulf Stream also extends toward Europe, it warms western European countries as well.

https://scijinks.gov/gulf-stream/#:~:text=Since%20the%20Gulf%20Stream%20also,have%20a%20much%20colder%20climate.

[Nifster]

Indeed

[Paul R.]

Yes, my friend who moved to Switzerland has told me of how mild the winters are there (except up on the mountains).