An atmospheric river, low pressure system and wildfire burn scars are a volatile mix for southern California this Christmas.

In recent decades, atmospheric rivers that carry water vapor high above Earth’s surface have shifted position, a change that ...

Explore atmospheric rivers, their origins, impacts on weather, and significance for precipitation and water supplies.

While they occur worldwide, atmospheric rivers are especially significant along the West Coast of the United States, contributing 30 to 50 per cent of the region’s annual precipitation. They are vital ...

There has been a lot of talk about the term “atmospheric river” in the last month or so. Some feel the term is now being overused or even misused. So what is an atmospheric river? The term first ...

Another atmospheric river is forecast to drench the Bay Area beginning Tuesday evening and lasting through Christmas, ...

Winter is here, and with it comes the term that everyone throws around: atmospheric river. Want to sound smart in front of your friends? We are here to help. Let's start with the basics. The ...

As a strong atmospheric river targets the Pacific Northwest, these questions are top of mind, according to the National Weather Service. Some areas have already received upwards or 7 or 8 inches of ...

A powerful atmospheric river storm has killed at least six people in California. Evacuation orders are in effect for areas recently affected by wildfires due to increased flood and mudslide risks. An ...

Southern California is bracing for an atmospheric river that could bring flash floods to the region, triggering evacuation warnings in steep terrain and areas ravaged by wildfires earlier this year. A ...

An atmospheric river-fuelled storm is soaking Western Washington and other parts of the Pacific Northwest, bringing heavy rain and snowfall that’s resulted in flooding, road closures and emergency ...

Atmospheric rivers explained: Where the term came from and what it means. Raiders' meaningless FG as time expires results in toughest bad beat of the season ...