TEMPLE, Texas — For this Weather Impact 101, we are focusing on the atmospheric river.
You may have heard the term and thought to yourself, what is that? Well, an atmospheric river is just how it sounds: A river in the sky.
The giant band of water can be as large as 200 miles to 400 miles wide. The water moves inland and since it is near the mountains, the mountains push the water upward.
Once the water cools and condenses, it produces rain. If temperatures are cold enough, snow can even be produced.
If the atmospheric river lasts over one particularly area for along time it could lead to mudslides, flooding of even a heavy snow.
Watch our Weather Impact 101 video above to learn more!
