The study, published in the journal Climate Dynamics, found that atmospheric rivers explain the majority of atypical El Nino ...

Atmospheric rivers are a plume of moisture that extend across the Pacific to near Hawaii. When they hit land, they can cause heavy rains and snow. Here’s a look at the phenomenon: ...

Parts of Kentucky and Tennessee received up to 6 inches of rain during the weekend storms, and at least four people have died ...

Officials are grappling with the aftermath of the atmospheric river which caused mudslides and floods, especially in areas ...

The Santa Clara Valley Water District says after the dry start to the year, water levels at their reservoirs went from 70% of normal in mid-January to 82% by mid-February.

While most look for ways to avoid the steady rain falling from atmospheric rivers, some take advantage of the unwieldy ...

Researchers at Stanford University developed a new method to measure water levels in the state’s aquifers using readily available seismic data.

SAN FRANCISCO – A series of "atmospheric river" storms aimed ... an entire house to slip down a bank into the Russian River on Tuesday around lunchtime, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff.

A Weather Impact Alert will be in place Thursday as the third and final atmospheric river hits Northern California ... Some heavier rain is possible around the evening commute.

The second atmospheric river in a pair of storms will bring more rain and cooler temperatures to the Los Angeles area. The National Weather Service said the region will continue to have drizzle or ...

Two large atmospheric rivers have opened the storm door after ... The Sierra saw a mix of rain and snow with water content as of Tuesday night around 11-12" near Emigrant Gap.

Atmospheric rivers ... Instead, around a foot of rain fell at the wettest locations. Highways were flooded, landslides were triggered, and rivers swelled. By Tuesday afternoon, a house slid ...