Ask the Meteorologist: What is an atmospheric river, and will we see one this week?
Places like California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah and Nevada are (somewhat) used to this sort of phenomenon. You can see how this week's "river" grabs all that moisture from the Pacific and flings it onland.
L.A.’s first atmospheric river storm of winter is coming. What you need to know
Here's the latest forecast for an upcoming winter storm that forecasters hope could finally lift Los Angeles County from the throes of a devastating fire season.
Atmospheric River means a lot of rain and snow on the way
A persistent trough of low pressure has parked itself along the Pacific Northwest. As it spins counterclockwise it is pumping in a lot of moisture from the West
Atmospheric River Takes Aim at California: Biggest Rainstorm This Year
Heavy rain and heavy snow are expected to affect Northern California this weekend as an atmospheric river arrives.
Atmospheric river system dampens Bay Area, with more rain to follow this week
It was a wet weekend in the Bay Area, particularly in the North Bay, with some communities seeing minor flooding, after an atmospheric river system pulled through the region. More rain is in the forecast for this week,
Three atmospheric river storms are headed for California. Will one be enough to end SoCal's devastating fire season?
It could rain for many hours each day in the middle of next week as the edge of these storms take a swing into Southern California, forecasters say.
First atmospheric river of year bringing rain to SoCal next week. Here's the timeline.
Southern California will see a slight uptick in temperatures on Sunday as the region braces for an atmospheric river that's expected to bring a deluge of rain next week.For Sunday, the highs will mostly be in the 60s and 70s,
'Impressive' atmospheric river set to deliver multiple rounds of rain to Bay Area
An “impressive” atmospheric river is set to deliver numerous rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall across the Bay Area this ...
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Atmospheric river to overrun arctic air, moderate snow possible
A series of storms will disrupt travel across western Montana into early next week. Expect moderate travel impacts with ...
Atmospheric river brings rain to the Bay Area; flood watches in effect
A strong atmospheric river is moving into Northern and Central California and has prompted flood watches for the Bay Area.
Atmospheric River Set to Strike US: Heavy Rain and Snow Forecast
Forecasts indicate that an atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and snowfall to much of the Pacific Northwest starting ...
What Is An Atmospheric River?
The definition: An atmospheric river (AR) is a long plume of moisture that stretches from the tropics or subtropics into ...
Atmospheric river signals radical shift in the weather for Tahoe this weekend
After weeks of dry weather, an atmospheric river event begins Friday, kicking off a dramatic flip in the forecast for Lake ...
Storm update: Atmospheric river bringing dangerous winds to the Truckee Meadows
Most ski resorts in our area have chairs on lift hold due to the high winds, Washoe Valley is a treacherous drive, and a ...
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'Pineapple Express' among trio of atmospheric river events impacting California for days
The current atmospheric river storm will continue to push inland on Sunday, only to be replaced by another storm from Monday into Tuesday, peppering the region with additional rainfall.