What is the 'Pineapple Express,' and how is it connected to an atmospheric river?
Weather systems that affect the West Coast of the United States often have their origins in the northern Pacific Ocean. This is because the jet stream usually flows in a general west-to-east fashion.
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A month of rain in days: Pineapple Express to drench California, Northwest
A Pineapple Express is an atmospheric river that originates near Hawaii. "What stands out about this Pineapple Express is the duration," AccuWeather meteorologist Heather Zehr told USA TODAY.
What's the difference between a Pineapple Express and an atmospheric river? We explain.
A pineapple express is a type of strong atmospheric river that carries moisture towards the western U.S. causing the risk of flooding and heavy snow.
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A month of rain in days: Pineapple Express to drench California, Northwest
A Pineapple Express is an atmospheric river that originates near Hawaii. "What stands out about this Pineapple Express is the ...