/tags/atmospheric-river Atmospheric river en-US Copyright Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:50:38 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-02-10/climate-change-turns-an-idyllic-california-community-into-a-perilous-paradise People say they move to Los Angeles for the weather. As climate change makes extreme weather events like wildfire and flooding more common, some people wonder if they should stay or go. Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:50:38 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-02-10/climate-change-turns-an-idyllic-california-community-into-a-perilous-paradise Caleigh Wells /npr-news/2024-02-04/record-setting-rainfall-in-california-claims-3-lives-and-leaves-homes-in-peril The storm, an atmospheric river which is now in its second day, has claimed three lives. Meanwhile, the unrelenting deluge is soaking already saturated soil, threatening more floods and mudslides. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:22:45 GMT /npr-news/2024-02-04/record-setting-rainfall-in-california-claims-3-lives-and-leaves-homes-in-peril Joe Hernandez, Vanessa Romo /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-10-06/miracle-water-year-in-california-rain-snow-put-states-reservoirs-at-128-of-historical-average California ended its “miracle” water year on Saturday with enough rain and snow to fill the state's reservoirs to 128% of their historical average, making it among the wettest years in recorded state history. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:38:54 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-10-06/miracle-water-year-in-california-rain-snow-put-states-reservoirs-at-128-of-historical-average Adam Beam /weather/2023-09-25/northern-california-could-get-help-with-wildfires-smoke-from-early-atmospheric-river Northern California is starting to see some precipitation from the first atmospheric river of the season. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 01:16:17 GMT /weather/2023-09-25/northern-california-could-get-help-with-wildfires-smoke-from-early-atmospheric-river Manola Secaira /wildfire/2023-08-04/californias-wet-winter-lowered-the-risk-of-big-fires-experts-say This winter, researchers predicted record-breaking snowpack and precipitation would mean a reduced risk for massive wildfires. So far, that theory has held up. Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:25:59 GMT /wildfire/2023-08-04/californias-wet-winter-lowered-the-risk-of-big-fires-experts-say Manola Secaira /weather/2023-04-18/californias-farmers-reeling-as-flooding-wreaks-havoc-on-dairy-industry After weeks of rain, the long-dry Tulare Lake is rising from the San Joaquin Valley floor, endangering farms, towns, livelihoods. Now record snow on the Sierra Nevada is melting. Will the Central Valley be ready? Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:09:06 GMT /weather/2023-04-18/californias-farmers-reeling-as-flooding-wreaks-havoc-on-dairy-industry Nicole Foy /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-04-07/recent-rains-are-helping-boost-some-california-salmon-populations The recent onslaught of atmospheric rivers slamming into California has dumped massive amounts of rain and snow in the state, causing widespread flooding and extensive damage. But a Sacramento River flood control project has created feeding conditions that are helping young salmon bulk up for their migration out to sea. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:39:00 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-04-07/recent-rains-are-helping-boost-some-california-salmon-populations Vicki Gonzales /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-04-04/californias-snowpack-levels-are-over-double-the-average-for-april-officials-say Dozens of atmospheric rivers hit the West Coast this winter and California snowpack levels are soaring. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:39:34 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-04-04/californias-snowpack-levels-are-over-double-the-average-for-april-officials-say Manola Secaira /npr-news/2023-03-29/another-storm-is-expected-to-bring-more-snow-and-flooding-to-northern-california Storms have been sweeping across California since last December. Areas with high elevation are forecasted to experience the brunt of this week's extreme weather. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:03:45 GMT /npr-news/2023-03-29/another-storm-is-expected-to-bring-more-snow-and-flooding-to-northern-california Ayana Archie /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-03-24/california-lifts-target-for-15-water-conservation-as-yet-another-storm-approaches California ended its voluntary statewide target, triggering concerns from experts that many water supplies remain depleted. Other drought measures remain in place. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:41:25 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-03-24/california-lifts-target-for-15-water-conservation-as-yet-another-storm-approaches Alastair Bland