Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences: New Forecast Systems Aim to Improve Atmospheric River Predictions
January 27, 2026
January 27, 2026
BOULDER, Colorado, Jan. 27 -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news on Jan. 26, 2026:
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New forecast systems aim to improve atmospheric river predictions
Atmospheric rivers--long, narrow bands of concentrated moisture--are responsible for some of the most intense rainfall and flooding events on the U.S. West Coast. Improving forecasts for these high-impact storms is critical for protecting lives, prop . . .
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New forecast systems aim to improve atmospheric river predictions
Atmospheric rivers--long, narrow bands of concentrated moisture--are responsible for some of the most intense rainfall and flooding events on the U.S. West Coast. Improving forecasts for these high-impact storms is critical for protecting lives, prop . . .