When they hit land they can cause heavy rains and snow. Here’s a look at the phenomenon: What is an atmospheric river? Atmospheric rivers are long and relatively narrow bands of water vapor that ...

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An atmospheric river event is forecast to bring rainfall, snow, and the potential for flooding to parts of California this ...

Atmospheric rivers are long and relatively narrow bands of water vapor that form over an ocean. Some get the nickname ...

A map of expected rainfall totals from the incoming atmospheric river. A map of expected rainfall totals from the incoming atmospheric river. NWS Bay Area Another map showed the areas under a ...

That term is called an "Atmospheric River." CBS 8 wanted to know more about atmospheric rivers, what they are, how they work, and why they can be so potent. To do so, we turned to the Center for ...

Editor's note: This page reflects news from Wednesday, Feb. 12. For the latest updates on the atmospheric river in California, read USA TODAY's coverage for Thursday, Feb. 13. SAN DIEGO ...

A relentless atmospheric river is drenching the Bay Area, with heavy rain expected to continue for several hours on Thursday. Flood advisories remain in effect, and the risk of flash flooding in ...

Residents have raised concerns about one particular closing. Many atmospheric river events are weak. But the powerful ones can transport extraordinary amounts of moisture. Studies have shown that ...

Many atmospheric river events are weak. But the powerful ones can transport extraordinary amounts of moisture. Studies have shown that they can carry seven to 15 times the average amount of water ...