What Makes This Atmospheric River So Intense? (Image Credits: Upload.wikimedia.org)
Dark clouds are gathering over the Pacific, promising a deluge that could transform familiar landscapes into rivers of runoff and snow-capped peaks.
What Makes This Atmospheric River So Intense?
Imagine a sky-high river of moisture flowing straight from the tropics toward the West Coast. That’s exactly what’s brewing right now. This isn’t your average rainstorm; it’s a powerful atmospheric river, classified as a strong event that could rival some of the biggest in recent years.
Forecasters from the National Weather Service are watching closely as this system builds strength. It carries enough water vapor to fill major reservoirs, but the real concern is how it slams into the terrain. Mountains will squeeze out the moisture, leading to intense downpours and rapid snow accumulation at higher elevations…