AUSTIN (KXAN) — The term “atmospheric river” has become more common in recent years, as it clearly describes a unique weather phenomenon. An atmospheric river is essentially a narrow band of ...

An atmospheric river is pounding Northern California with heavy rain and the threat of flooding before heading to Southern California.

Coming from the tropics, these atmospheric river storms will be warmer, and the weather models are not unified on how much of the precipitation will fall as snow. We're seeing it right now ...

An atmospheric river is expected to bring three major storms with significant rain, snow and wind to Northern Nevada for the next several days. But what is an atmospheric river? Here's a look at ...