What makes an atmospheric river different from typical Seattle rain?

The wording and definition were changed and refined a bit as atmospheric scientists at MIT studied these storms in the 1970s.

What is an atmospheric river? A hydrologist explains the good and bad of these storms and how they’re changing

(THE CONVERSATION) Along the U.S. West Coast, atmospheric rivers are dreaded for the damage they can cause, but they are also essential to the region’s snowpack and water supply, as Qian Cao, a ...

Back-to-back storms push Washington rivers past their limits

John Ryan, KUOW environment reporter, describes how a series of powerful storms overwhelmed Washington's rivers and communities.
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Up to 10 inches of rain expected in Washington this week. Where will rain fall? See why

A powerful atmospheric river is set to bring heavy rain and mountain snow to the Pacific Northwest. Parts of Washington and Oregon could see a month's worth of rain in just a few days, raising ...

Families Stranded, Homes Washed Away As Rivers Keep Rising In Historic Washington Flooding

The National Weather Service warned of potentially "catastrophic" impacts from the flooding that's setting new records.

Local Red Cross volunteers head to Washington following floods

An atmospheric river has threatened to displace up to 100,000 residents in Washington, according to the American Red Cross.

Blizzard bearing down on flooded Washington state

Conditions could worsen for Washington state areas impacted by deadly flash flooding as a blizzard is predicted amid ongoing warnings of flooding.

Levee failure near Seattle prompts evacuations, flash flood warning

The National Weather Service issued the warning in coordination with King County for a breach of the Desimone Levee in ...