Atmospheric river storms are long plumes of water vapor that can pour over from the Pacific Ocean into California. They carry so much water that they’re said to be like a river in the sky.

Atmospheric river storms are long plumes of water vapor that can pour over from the Pacific Ocean into California. They carry so much water that they're said to be like a river in the sky.

A stronger atmospheric river is set to hit Northern California on Monday and then hit L.A. County on Tuesday, aiding hopes of helping end a devastating fire season.

An atmospheric river impacting California on Dec. 27. NOAA What is an atmospheric river? While atmospheric rivers can be life-threatening, not all of them are dangerous. Most are actually ...

Atmospheric rivers play a major role in California’s rain season. Twenty five to 50 percent of the state’s annual precipitation is produced by atmospheric rivers.

At least two people are dead from the strong atmospheric river that has blasted California with torrential downpours and hazardous weather. The multi-threat atmospheric river brought considerable ...

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 ...

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 ...

Another significant atmospheric river event drenched California this weekend, flooding homes and roads, forcing evacuations, and claiming at least one life so far. A person was found dead near Elk ...

A person walks along a flooded street as a powerful long-duration atmospheric river storm, the second in less than a week, impacts California on February 4, 2024, in Santa Barbara, California.