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[VIDEO] Extremely Rare Atmospheric River to Bring Wild Weather to the U.S. Next Week

  An extremely rare atmospheric river is set to unleash wild weather across the United States next week. This extraordinary weather phenomenon, characterized by a concentrated and elongated flow of moisture-laden air, is poised to bring a diverse array of conditions. From torrential rains and potential flooding in coastal areas to heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions in mountainous regions, the […]

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WeatherBrains | January 24, 2024
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8,000-Mile Atmospheric River Stretching From Indonesia to US West Coast Forecast To Drop Feet of Snow This Week

“Atompheric River or Pinapple Express?  Moisture from with this system extends to Indonesia!” – US National Weather Service Boise, ID, 12/27/22 The atmospheric river impacting the US West Coast today is tapping into a moisture plume that stretches 8,000-miles to Indonesia. Wow! This wet, warm, windy, and wild atmospheric river is clobbering the West Coast of the United States of […]

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WeatherBrains | December 27, 2022
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The Future of Skiing: Virtual Reality?

Skiing on a SkyTechSport Simulator

Have you ever had the strong urge to go skiing but you live somewhere with no snow?  Or maybe you liked the idea in theory but didn’t want to injure yourself flying down a hill.  Folks don’t despair because now, there’s another way to ski; virtual reality. Related: VIDEO: Lines of Sight – Go Heli-Skiing From Your Couch in Unbelievable […]

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Gabrielle Gasser | June 17, 2020
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STUDY: 30% of All Avalanche Fatalities in Western USA Occurred During an Atmospheric River

  Research published by Benjamin Hatchet, Susan Burak, Jon Rutz, Nina Oakley, Edward Bair, and Michael Kaplan in the Journal of Hydrometerology suggests a strong link between Atmospheric River (AR) events and avalanche deaths. According to their research, 31% of avalanche fatalities between 1998 and 2014 occurred either during or shortly after an AR event. West Coast skiers got very […]

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Roger Romani | February 17, 2019
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