That term is called an "Atmospheric River." CBS 8 wanted to know more about atmospheric rivers, what they are, how they work, and why they can be so potent. To do so, we turned to the Center for ...

The recent atmospheric river measurements help inform changes to water control manuals for area dams, building on an agreement reached between operators of Oroville and New Bullards Bar dams ...

Another atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rain to most parts of California this week, raising concerns over flooding on the heels of an earlier system that broke daily rainfall records ...

A rain-filled storm called an atmospheric river is sweeping into California this week. The weather phenomenon could bring heavy rain to many parts of the state—including the areas around Los ...