California is in the midst of a strong atmospheric river that’s caused flooding, evacuations, road closures, and mention of it is all over the news and social media. And this comes on the heel of two previous winters where the Golden State saw damaging storms of the same kind. If you have the feeling that in the past few years, you’ve started hearing the term a lot more, you are not alone. You’re not even wrong.In recent years, “atmospheric rive…

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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.

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A rainy winter season in California tends to surface the phrase, but what exactly is an atmospheric river and what does it mean for the region?  NBC 7 Meteorologist Brooke Martell explains.  What is an atmospheric river? The term atmospheric river is defined as narrow areas in the atmosphere that transport significant amounts of moisture to areas outside of the tropics. It’s like a river in the sky, Martell said.  While atmospheric rivers can va…

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NPR reports California is in the midst of a strong atmospheric river that’s caused flooding, evacuations, road closures, and mention of it is all over the news and social media. And this comes on the heel of twoprevious winters where the Golden State saw damaging storms of the same kind. If you have the feeling that in the past few years, you’ve started hearing the term a lot more, you are not alone. You’re not even wrong. In recent years, “atmo…

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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/Getty Images North America                  hide caption               toggle caption               Mario Tama/Getty Images/Getty Images North America        California is in the midst of a strong atmospheric river that’s caused flooding, evacuations, r…

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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. (Image credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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