Scientists formerly believed atmospheric wind had a damping effect, slowing the eddies, but the study, published in Nature Communications, offers a new theory that better explains the complexities ...

Lake-effect snow develops from narrow bands of clouds that form when cold, dry arctic air passes over a large, relatively ...

An atmospheric river — the second to wallop ... Flood watches for portions of Northern California were set to take effect starting Wednesday evening while flood watches in Southern California ...

Despite El Niño and La Niña’s pervasive influence on global climate, atmospheric rivers don’t appear to follow their lead.

Another atmospheric river storm is barreling toward the Bay Area this week, bringing “excessive rainfall” that could lead to ...

An atmospheric river is forecast to bring torrential rain to California this week, threatening parts of the state with flash floods and mudslides.

A recent study has uncovered compelling evidence suggesting that the climate effects of new particles in urban areas have been significantly underestimated.

Much like the windy weather patterns that affect the Earth’s surface ... “The new energy pathways between the atmosphere and the ocean that we discovered can help design better ocean ...