A normal atmosphere gets snow, but sometimes changes in temperatures at different layers can cause sleet or freezing rain.

The first storm from the tail end of an atmospheric river brought light to moderate rain throughout the Los Angeles area.

The term “atmospheric river” was coined in 1994 and has since quickly gained popularity. But what does it really mean?

Scientists are not sure how much metallic dust remained in the atmosphere after the most recent SpaceX rocket 'disassembly.' ...

Parts of northern California could see up to a foot of rain, but Phoenix will remain dry and warmer than usual.

From the warmest year on record to an arctic blast and even snow, marine biologists are concerned about weather and climate for some species.

While the wet weather may bring an end to a devastating run of wildfires in the state, it could also cause flooding and other hazards.

You may have heard meteorologists using the phrases "atmospheric river" and "Pineapple Express" when talking about wet weather in California, but what do they really mean?

The following is an excerpt from a recent article on the Weather West Blog NorCal January dry spell ends on last day of the month; much quieter wildfire conditions have emerged in SoCal We have, ...

The emission of greenhouse gases must be reduced by at least 25% by the end of 2020 compared to the level of 1990. That has been ruled today by The Hague Court of Appeal in the case between Urgenda ...

Atmospheric rivers are a "long ... anticipating that the storms would take a more southerly track in January, meaning it could be the wettest month for Los Angeles and San Diego.

The level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere measured by a weather station at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii increased by 3.58 parts per million in 2024 – the biggest jump since records ...