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Video: What is an ‘atmospheric river,’ anyway?

The San Francisco Bay Area and large portions of Northern California have been experiencing historic levels of rainfall since the onset of 2023.

Amid all this talk of storms, you've probably been inundated by the term "atmospheric river." But what exactly is that?

Watch our short explainer video to find out.

Mike Kuba can be reached at mike@sfstandard.com