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.

An atmospheric river is currently bringing excessive moisture to the Pacific Northwest, including as much as 7 inches of rain to parts of Washington, and another is on the way before Christmas.

The atmospheric river to make landfall this week is between a 3 and a 4 on the scale. This means it will be mostly beneficial, thanks to our dry soils, but can provide some hazards including flooding.

Atmospheric rivers happen all over the planet, but a Pineapple Express refers to a specific recurring atmospheric river that hits the U.S. West Coast.

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.

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.