atmospheric rivers

California: executive order to help capture and store more water from severe stormsCalifornia: executive order to help capture and store more water from severe storms

California: executive order to help capture and store more water from severe storms

From the Office of the Governor: In anticipation of a multi-day, significant atmospheric river in Northern California, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued…

2 months ago
New report confirms benefits of FIRO strategy in enhancing water management at Prado DamNew report confirms benefits of FIRO strategy in enhancing water management at Prado Dam

New report confirms benefits of FIRO strategy in enhancing water management at Prado Dam

Press release from the Orange County Water District, Army Corps of Engineers, and Scripps Institute of Oceanography A new report…

1 year ago
The Science Behind Atmospheric RiversThe Science Behind Atmospheric Rivers

The Science Behind Atmospheric Rivers

Atmospheric rivers are essential for the transportation of precipitation occurring in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. The rapidly changing climate…

2 years ago
Ranking Atmospheric Rivers: New Study Finds World of PotentialRanking Atmospheric Rivers: New Study Finds World of Potential

Ranking Atmospheric Rivers: New Study Finds World of Potential

Photo: Dark clouds roil the sky above Pasadena, California, during an atmospheric river event. A series of nine such storms…

2 years ago
Challenges of Forecasting Water Supply During Extreme Weather EventsChallenges of Forecasting Water Supply During Extreme Weather Events

Challenges of Forecasting Water Supply During Extreme Weather Events

Photo: Deep snow has blanketed the meadow where the second media snow survey of the 2023 season was held at…

2 years ago