Atmospheric, Pacific Northwest

Atmospheric river takes final aim at Pacific Northwest, still reeling from bomb cyclone
Forecasters said a final round of rain, snow and high winds were targeting the Pacific Northwest and Northern California regions on Friday.
Atmospheric River To Bring Heavy Rains, Snow Across Pacific Northwest
"The average atmospheric river carries an amount of water vapor roughly equivalent to the average flow of water at the mouth of the Mississippi," NOAA states.
A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river are developing in the Pacific
The Northwest is bracing for a strong storm system to move in this week, fueled by an atmospheric river​ and bomb cyclone. What do those terms mean?
Pacific Northwest reeling from bomb cyclone; atmospheric river targets California
A developing storm system forecast to swing off the Oregon and Washington coastline on Friday will add to the region's weather woes.
How California's Major Reservoirs Changed After Atmospheric River
A bomb cyclone occurs when a storm's pressure drops quickly, which intensifies the storm and ramps up wind gusts. Atmospheric rivers are a "long, narrow region in the atmosphere—like rivers in the sky—that transport most of the water vapor outside of the tropics," according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Northern California and Pacific Northwest brace for atmospheric river
Northern California and the Pacific Northwest are bracing for what is expected to be the strongest storm of the season so far, with heavy rain and winds set to pummel the region and potentially cause power outages and flash floods.
‘Bomb cyclone’ brings high winds and soaking rain to Northern California and Pacific Northwest
In northern California, flood and high wind watches were in effect, with up to 8 inches (20 centimeters) of rain predicted for parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, North Coast and Sacramento Valley.
Western states face powerful atmospheric river, potential bomb cyclone
Starting Tuesday, the Pacific Northwest could get at least 6 inches of rain, with 20-plus inches possible in the mountains. Strong winds could cause power outages.
Atmospheric River Map Shows States Set To Be Hit Hardest
"Numerous flash floods, hazardous travel, power outages, and tree damage can be expected as the storm reaches max intensity," the NWS has warned.
Pacific 'Bomb Cyclone' Ushering In Strong Atmospheric River To West With Heavy Rain, Snow, High Winds
A Pacific storm has undergone what meteorologists call bombogenesis while also hauling in an atmospheric river of moisture.
Atmospheric river bringing heavy rainfall to Northern California through Friday
The atmospheric river is expected to unleash relentless rains. Parts of Northern California into southwestern Oregon may get 6 to 12 inches of rain. Some spots could see 12 to 18 inches or more.
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