‘Atmospheric River’ Brings Heavy Rain, Snow to California

‘Atmospheric River’ Brings Heavy Rain, Snow to California
A massive stream of moisture is hitting California, and has been dubbed an “atmospheric river” by meteorologists. It was brining heavy rain and snow on Feb. 14. (NWS
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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A massive stream of moisture is hitting California and has been dubbed an “atmospheric river” by meteorologists. It was bringing heavy rain and snow on Feb. 14.

An atmospheric river is when a “plume of tropical moisture in the atmosphere that can result in heavy rainfall or snowfall in a narrow swath,” says AccuWeather.
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Jack Phillips
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