Learn how atmospheric rivers form, why they cause mega-storms and flooding, and what new science reveals about their growing ...

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

Western Washington is grappling with devastating floods following relentless rain, amplified by powerful atmospheric rivers. These moisture-laden sky rivers, coupled with the region's mountainous ...

(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 ...

Rain has finally largely come to an end in the Pacific Northwest, but the region can’t breathe easy: Additional atmospheric ...

Two levees have failed outside of Seattle since Monday due to swollen rivers from seemingly endless heavy rain.

A 33-year-old man died in Snohomish County on Tuesday. Gov. Bob Ferguson said it was a minor miracle there haven’t been more deaths.

John Ryan, KUOW environment reporter, describes how a series of powerful storms overwhelmed Washington's rivers and communities.

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 flood ...

A powerful atmospheric river is set to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and mountain snow to the Pacific Northwest. The storm system also poses a risk of flash flooding and mudslides for parts of ...

An atmospheric river-fuelled storm is soaking Western Washington and other parts of the Pacific Northwest, bringing heavy rain and snowfall that’s resulted in flooding, road closures and emergency ...

As a storm moves through Northern California, the real work is just beginning for atmospheric river researchers. "Understanding the storms helps them make the simple decision of do you fill or do you ...