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.

A stronger atmospheric river is set to hit Northern California on Monday and then hit L.A. County on Tuesday, aiding hopes of helping end a devastating fire season.

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.

Typical atmospheric rivers carry a volume of water vapor equivalent to the average flow at the mouth of the Mississippi River, according to the NWS. However, strong systems like this can transport ...

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. Stream ...

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.

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.