What Exactly Is an Atmospheric River? Think of atmospheric rivers as narrow regions in the atmosphere that transport water ...
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Another atmospheric river is forecast to drench the Bay Area beginning Tuesday evening and lasting through Christmas, bringing heavy rain and triggering a flood watch. As the storm ...
Atmospheric rivers are massive plumes of moisture carried across the sky that can dump heavy rains or snow over land. Here’s a look at the phenomenon: Where do atmospheric rivers come from?
In recent decades, atmospheric rivers that carry water vapor high above Earth’s surface have shifted position, a change that could affect weather patterns and rainfall worldwide. Scientists at UC ...