Atmospheric rivers are massive plumes of moisture carried across the sky that can dump heavy rains or snow over land. Here’s a look at the phenomenon: Where do atmospheric rivers come from?

La Niña has finally emerged after months of anticipation, but there’s a catch. The climate pattern — which typically has an outsized influence on winter weather in the US — is rather weak and may not ...

Atmospheric rivers are massive plumes of moisture carried across the sky that can dump heavy rains or snow over land. Here’s a look at the phenomenon: Atmospheric rivers generally form in tropical ...

A sign for a Christmas tree farm is pictured as flood waters from the Snohomish River cover Marsh Road off State Route 9 in Snohomish, Washington, on December 11, 2025. Tens of thousands of people ...

Despite El Niño and La Niña’s pervasive influence on global climate, atmospheric rivers don’t appear to follow their lead. “Atmospheric rivers don’t dance to the tune of ENSO,” said Alexander ...

Our changing climate is set to dramatically alter atmospheric rivers—powerful storms that carry vast amounts of water vapor and heavy rainfall—that batter the West Coast of the United States. That's ...

Hot air holds more moisture. That’s why you can blow your hair dry even after a steamy shower. It’s also what dumps rain in the tropics and sucks water from desert soils. A new study, published in ...

Hydroperoxides are strong oxidants that have a significant influence on chemical processes in the atmosphere. Now, an international research team involving the Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric ...

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