NOAA’s 2025 Upgrade: Better Atmospheric River Forecasts

Atmospheric Rivers carry huge amounts of moisture across the Pacific—often causing major floods on the West Coast.

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New satellites, smart buoys and machine-learning models now predict storms earlier and more accurately.

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Faster warnings help protect lives, reduce flood damage and improve winter planning.

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Better forecasts mean earlier alerts and safer winters for millions across California and the Pacific Northwest.

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