The term atmospheric river is defined as narrow areas in the atmosphere that transport significant amounts of moisture to areas outside of the tropics. It’s like a river in the sky, Martell said.

An atmospheric river has been forecast to hit California this week, with the National Weather Service (NWS) warning of the potential for flash flooding, debris flow, and significant mountain snow ...

A powerful atmospheric river-fueled storm lashing the Pacific Northwest left Northern California under a high risk for ...

What atmospheric rivers mean for storms, rain and snow in California Invisible rivers in the Earth's atmosphere move up to 25 times more water in a day than the Mississippi River.

California Atmospheric River Forecast: 'Big Changes' in Storm Path Expected. Published Oct 14, 2024 at 1:19 PM EDT Updated Oct 15, 2024 at 10:19 AM EDT. By .

Key Background. California has been facing a round of severe storms starting late last month, when an atmospheric river paired with a sudden drop in air pressure called a “bomb cyclone ...

The atmospheric river is likely a Category 3 event (on a scale of 1 to 5), according to The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes and as reported by the Washington Post.

An ‘atmospheric river’ caused a massive downpour in parts of California on Thursday, bringing flooding and felling trees. Heavier storms, bringing rain, snow and dangerously high winds, are ...

Another atmospheric river arrives in California late Thursday — bringing with it warmer air, rain and a risk of flooding. Accessibility links. Skip to main content; ...