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West Coast Atmospheric Rivers in the News

Satellite visuals created in CIRA’s Satellite Library were downloaded and featured in several news articles to highlight the recent string of atmospheric rivers hitting the U.S. West Coast. More information and links can be found below. (POC: S. Miller, Steven.Miller@colostate.edu, D. Smith, CIRA, dakota.smith@colostate.edu) Funding: GOES-R

 

The Independent: “Stunning satellite images captures ‘powerful storm system’ approaching US West Coast” https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/us-storm-california-west-coast-b2256449.html

 

The Daily Telegraph: “Satellite Imagery Captures ‘Powerful Storm System’ Approaching US West Coast” https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/satellite-imagery-captures-powerful-storm-system-approaching-us-west-coast/video/571d0bb449d2e91211fc4202bb871520

 

ABC 7 NEWS: Incredible satellite imagery shows never-ending parade of storms that hit CA for 6 straight days” https://abc7news.com/california-atmospheric-river-noaa-goes-18-satellite-images-ca-storms-tahoe-winter-storm/12710842/

 

NBC Bay Area: “Watch: Satellite Videos Show View From Space as Bomb Cyclone, Parade of Storms Hit the Bay Area” https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/california-bay-area-storm-from-space/3132149/