Is it just me or have any of you heard of atmospheric rivers before this year? When did atmospheric rivers become a thing?
@evamarie been a thing for a loooong time. Commonly used to describe a “Pineapple Express” that hits the PNW in winter
@evamarie Yep. They happen frequently up here in the Pacific Northwest. It's a fairly common phenomenon.
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Yes, before it was just more boring rain. Now every time it rains its an "atmospheric river!". Very exciting!
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New to me, also. Same with the "bomb cyclones."