In recent years, "atmospheric river" has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why.

Atmospheric river storms are long plumes of water vapor that can pour over from the Pacific Ocean into California. They carry so much water that they’re said to be like a river in the sky.

Atmospheric rivers are responsible for most flooding on the West Coast of the U.S., but they also bring much-needed moisture ...

The peak of the atmospheric river storm in L.A. County will be between Tuesday night and last through Wednesday midday. A second storm is expected to hit L.A. County on Thursday into Friday, and ...

Atmospheric river storms are long plumes of water vapor that can pour over from the Pacific Ocean into California. They carry so much water that they're said to be like a river in the sky.

The 2021 storm also had an atmospheric river attached to it, which brought tropical downpours leading to power outages, landslides, and flooding to the San Francisco Bay Area and the highest ever ...

A powerful storm is soaking Northern California and Oregon, bringing high winds and flood risk. It's known as an atmospheric river. A big question is if climate change is making these storms worse.

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Atmospheric river storms are long plumes of water vapor that can pour over from the Pacific Ocean into California. They carry so much water that they're said to be like a river in the sky.

An aerial view of the Los Angeles River swollen by runoff from a long-duration atmospheric river storm in February of 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama/Getty Images.