The term “atmospheric river” is heard most often during heavy rain events that typically lead to flooding, but this weather phenomenon is so much more than that. Here’s what you should know.

Atmospheric rivers extend thousands of miles from the tropics to the western U.S. They are responsible for up to 65% of the western USA's extreme rain and snow events.

The term “atmospheric river” is heard most often during heavy rain events that typically lead to flooding, but this weather phenomenon is so much more than that. Here’s what you should know ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Have you heard this weather buzzword discussed over the past several months? Atmospheric river. The California coast is currently experiencing the 12th atmospheric river ...

The term “atmospheric river” is heard most often during heavy rain events that typically lead to flooding, but this weather phenomenon is so much more than that. Here’s what you should know ...