The definition: An atmospheric river (AR) is a long plume of moisture that stretches from the tropics or subtropics into ...

Forecasts indicate that an atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and snowfall to much of the Pacific Northwest starting ...

Up to 4 inches of rain could fall on lower elevations through Tuesday night, according to the national Weather Service.

Rain is returning this week to the Bay Area – and forecasters are expecting a “potentially major storm system." ...

With heavy rain and warmer temperatures across north central West Virginia Friday, some rivers are experiencing "ice jams," which can cause flash flooding and even potential damage as a large water ...

Monday will offer a brief break from a weekend of wet weather before another storm arrives in Northern California.

It has been more than a month since the iconic Santa Cruz wharf was partially damaged by powerful waves. With more rain in ...

However, strong atmospheric river events are more dangerous and can lead to severe flooding and landslides, and cause billions of dollars of damage. There are several atmospheric rivers around the ...