Atmospheric River Triggers Winter Storm Warnings Across 11 US States

Another atmospheric river system has prompted storm warnings to be issued for 11 states. More rain, snow, and strong winds are apparently on the way.

Due to the heavy snowfall, races at the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill were canceled in Beaver Creek, Colo., on Dec. 1, 2023. Alexis Boichard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images

Atmospheric rivers that have been lashing the Pacific Northwest of the United States have prompted winter storm warnings in 11 states, with more heavy rain, snow, and strong winds predicted in the days ahead.

The warnings are currently in effect for parts of Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming.