Reporter’s Notebook: Is this new storm the #pineapple express or an #atmospheric river?

#Atmospheric river floods #California towns, brings rain, snow

Western US states were bracing for yet more torrid weather yesterday and into the weekend as so-called #atmospheric rivers lined up to #dump heavy rain and snow

Climate change, particularly the warming ocean, probably influenced the #strength of the storm, #atmospheric researchers said.

#Increased #atmospheric #dust masking greenhouse gases' effect: Study