The wet weather fueled by an atmospheric river represents an about-face after a dry January helped ignite fires that ...

The atmospheric river's effects are expected to last at least through Tuesday, one meteorologist told Newsweek.

Colorado's northern mountains are forecast to receive light to moderate snow during the first full week of February.

Dangerous flooding and landslides are possible over the next few days as moist air from Hawaii approaches the US west coast.

BBC Weather's Elizabeth Rizzini looks at the meteorological phenomenon hitting North America's west coast. When it comes to ...

An atmospheric river originating from near Hawaii known as a 'Pineapple Express,' will send copious amounts of moisture into a large portion of the Northwest and California into the new week, ...

Weather systems that affect the West Coast of the United States often have their origins in the northern Pacific Ocean. This is because the jet stream usually flows in a general west-to-east fashion.

The West Coast is in the middle of a long-lasting and potent atmospheric river event, which will bring days of heavy rain and ...

Instead of major fires the Golden State will be delt with major rainfall with precipitation amounts that could reach over half a foot over the next week.

You may have heard meteorologists using the phrases "atmospheric river" and "Pineapple Express" when talking about wet weather in California, but what do they really mean?