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Study Says Troubles Ahead For California Due to More Rain And Less Snow

A new study from UCLA signals troubles ahead for California due to more precipitation falling as rain. That precipitation mainly falls during atmospheric river (AR) events. In fact, more than half of California’s annual precipitation occurs during these events. As Alex Hall, Director of the Center for Climate Science at UCLA puts it, an AR is a filament of water that comes from the […]
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Meteorologist Explains the Atmospheric River that Dumped 55″ in 48-Hours Near Steamboat, CO

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A super interesting Facebook post by meteorologist Chris Tomer explaining why Rabbit Ears pass (near Steamboat, CO) go SO MUCH snow last week, 55″ in 48 hours! Every day’s a school day, right?! I’ve been asked why the Thursday-Friday event was so powerful. 55″ in 48 hours on Rabbit Ears and Buffalo Pass. Let’s talk meteorology. Take a look at […]
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NOAA: Winter Storm Watch for Colorado | Atmospheric River Set to Bring Upto 2-FEET Snow Thurs-Sat

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A prolonged atmospheric river event will bring moderate snow to the northern and central Colorado mountains beginning Thursday. A winter weather advisory from Thursday 11 am, will upgrade to a winter storm watch Friday afternoon and last through Saturday afternoon. From Thursday through Saturday night, resorts could see in excess of 24″. …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY […]
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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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NOAA: What Are Atmospheric Rivers? | In More Scientific Terms

NOAA: Atmospheric River Q & A ARs are the water-vapor rich part of the broader warm conveyor belt (e.g., Browning, 1990; Carlson, 1991), that is found in extratropical cyclones (“storms”). They result from the action of winds associated with the storm drawing together moisture into a narrow region just ahead of the cold front where low-level winds can sometimes exceed hurricane […]
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NOAA: “A Moderate To Strong Atmospheric River-Type System” For CA This Weekend | Heavy Snow Possible Saturday & Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for The Sierra that’s calling for a Winter Storm next weekend. California could see high winds, heavy snow, and lowering snow levels throughout the weekend. It’s expected to be the first meaningful Winter Storm of the season. “After a week of unseasonably warm temperatures, a large pattern shift is expected for […]
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