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Atmospheric rivers to fuel the 2 biggest storms of the winter in California

A meteorological double-whammy will pound the West Coast with heavy rain and mountain snow, starting with one storm that will last into Thursday night and be quickly followed by another storm Sunday to Monday. Both will tap into moisture from atmospheric rivers, heightening the flood risk for millions, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. The proximity of the second storm to the first, hitting roughly the same areas, could escalate flooding, mudslides and power issues. Rounds of large waves from bot
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What is an atmospheric river?

The term "atmospheric river" is a term first used in the 1990s to describe a plume of tropical moisture in the atmosphere that can result in heavy rainfall or snowfall. Use of the term is most common along the West Coast of the United States, but the setup can occur anywhere that persistent winds can transport moisture from the tropics to a mid-latitude location. Impacts from an atmospheric river can range from beneficial rainfall in drought-stricken areas to significant travel disrupt...
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