California Lakes Surge

California Lakes Surge After Once-in-a-Thousand-Year Atmospheric River
Record rainfall from bomb cyclones and atmospheric river storms brings much-needed relief to drought-stricken reservoirs.
Atmospheric river turns deadly in Northern California
Two people were found dead in Northern California floodwaters amid an atmospheric river that dumped a record amount of rain.
Atmospheric river pummels Northern California. Why is it called a bomb cyclone?
The week begins with a Freeze Warning across the Valley on Monday night and goes on until Tuesday morning. Areas below 2,000 feet in elevation can expect overnight lows to drop below 36 degrees by Tuesday morning.
California lake jumps by nearly 12 feet after atmospheric river
An atmospheric river that pummeled Northern California last week helped boost the water levels at many of the state’s reservoirs, recent data shows. Levels at Lake Sonoma had jumped more than 12 feet as of Monday,
Third day of significant flooding risk in California as atmospheric river meanders
A high-end atmospheric river continued to pound Northern California on Friday on the tail end of a historic bomb cyclone.
Another atmospheric river is already headed for California. Here’s when it will hit
While one atmospheric river is still pumping rain toward California, another storm is waiting in the wings.
Atmospheric river soaks Northern California on Day 2 of storm; rain prompts North Bay flood watch
The second day of an atmospheric river brought heavy rain to Northern California and the Bay Area Thursday, with the heaviest downfalls in the North Bay ahead of the storm moving south on Friday.
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.
Atmospheric river storm hits California. What area of SLO County saw the most rain?
An atmospheric river storm hit California over the weekend, dropping heavy rain on at least one part of San Luis Obispo County. The Nationa Weather Service shared a notice Saturday evening showing 24-hour rainfall totals for the storm.
Atmospheric River Flooding Claims A Life In California
Heavy rain and flooding from an atmospheric river slamming Northern California turned deadly over the weekend. In this new video you’ll get the latest and hear from people who say the flooding is unlike anything they’ve experienced before.
Southern California braces for atmospheric river
Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, NBC News projects — overcoming polls, prosecutions and ...
California snow forecast: Atmospheric river poses flooding risks after 'bomb cyclone'
More than a foot of rain is forecast in Northern California and southwest Oregon, likely causing life-threatening flash ...