How California’s Rainy Season Is Shaping Up So Far
With its Mediterranean climate, California receives most of its annual precipitation in just a few months, with the bulk of it falling from December to February.
Tag Archive for: Atmospheric River
How Two California Reservoir Water Levels Changed After Atmospheric River
California’s two biggest reservoirs have risen by several feet since Sunday after yet another atmospheric river lashed the state with rain.
It’s Been Raining a Lot In California. Can The Influx of Water be Put to Good Use?
Atmospheric rivers recently soaked California. NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Karla Nemeth of the state’s Department of Water Resources, about protecting residents from floods and future water needs.
Storm Drops as Much as 4.8 Inches of Rain In San Diego County In The Start of a Week Of Messy Weather
The extraordinary plume of subtropical moisture that moved ashore Monday was continuing to drench San Diego County Tuesday morning in what could turn out to be nearly a week’s worth of messy weather.
El Niño and Climate Change are Supercharging Incoming Storm, Socal’s Biggest This Winter
Southern California is bracing for its biggest storm of the season, which is slated to deliver potentially damaging and life-threatening rain, wind and flooding to the region.
Big Storms Are Coming, But Feared Widespread Disaster Isn’t Looming
National Weather Service offices and other reputable meteorologists in California have been doing rumor control about the coming stormy period. Chatter on social media from unreliable sources had implied that the entire state will soon be underwater.
Oroville Dam to See Some Water Releases Ahead of Atmospheric River Headed to California
Officials say they expect to release some water from the Oroville Dam’s main spillway on Wednesday. The operation comes as a strong atmospheric river sets its sights on Northern California.
Track the Latest Atmospheric Rivers to Hit California and the Pacific Northwest
A pair of atmospheric rivers is expected to hit the Western United States and Canada in the coming days.
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Triples In Past Month, More Storms On The Way
California ushered in the New Year with a dry and disappointing snowpack in the Sierra Nevada — just 25% of the historical average. But in the month since, like the stock market and the 49ers playoff hopes, the picture has improved significantly.
