Understanding Atmospheric Rivers

Over the last two winter seasons atmospheric rivers have impacted
California and the west with extreme precipitation and the
cascading consequences of these events. The meteorology that causes
atmospheric rivers is complex, but scientists at the Center for
Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) are working to help
better predict them and understand what they mean for rainfall and
snowfall across the state. Join CW3E Deputy Director Julie Kalansky
to learn how scientists are researching the causes and consequences
of these rivers in the sky, and are working to understand the
impact of climate change on the frequency and intensity of these
amazing weather phenomena. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives
on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 39649]