The Impact of Atmospheric Rivers on California's Weather.

Atmospheric rivers, long streams of overhead moisture, have caused widespread flooding and drought relief in California. Supercharged by warm water vapor from the Pacific Ocean, they are expected to become more severe as the climate crisis intensifies. California's climate is predicted to shift more dramatically from wet to dry, with warmer downpours on the snowpack sparking rapid runoff concerns. More storms are expected in the coming weeks, exacerbating flooding concerns.