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8. The severity of this Atmospheric River, probably.

Fri Dec 12, 2025, 02:34 PM

Dec 12

But Atmospheric Rivers themselves are a fairly common, semi-annual occurrence.

Used to be called a "Pineapple Express".

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Water reaches roofs in Washington towns, forcing water rescues and evacuations [View all] riversedge Dec 11 OP

I live in western Washington Faux pas Dec 11 #2

.................. summer_in_TX Dec 12 #3

Thank you summer in TX! Faux pas Dec 12 #6

Vibes sent Kaleva Dec 12 #4

Thank you Kaleva! Faux pas Dec 12 #5

This is a direct result of climate change. ananda Dec 12 #7

The severity of this Atmospheric River, probably. maxsolomon Dec 12 #8

Plus no snow to keep the water on the mountains. ananda Dec 12 #9

Comes hand in hand with a Pineapple Express. maxsolomon Dec 12 #10

Wow Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 12 #11