Atmospheric River 2.0

[Taboma]

For those of you who are under the impression that the term "Atmospheric River" is a creation of the media, you're wrong. I realize this doesn't defend their frequent exaggeration of it's intensity.

It was originally coined by weather researchers in the early 90's to describe a long thin line of water vapor moving through the upper atmosphere.
In our case, this Atmospheric River originates in the tropical waters of the South Pacific and if larger, is referred to as the "Pineapple Express".
Here's what is appears like today on Satellite imagery. As it arrives at the low pressure area currently stretching from Santa Barbara to Nor Cal, it's getting pulled in and the water wrung out of it by the Low's cold air mass and the river continues to feed this low as it slowly moves south.
The image clearly shows the river like formation.

 

[ChrisV]

Gonna be serious. Finally bought windshield wipers.

 

[4Waters]

Mandatory evacuations in Topanga Canyon. We’re supposed to get 3-4” over 9-10 hours here

Supposedly

Well, so far it's a big nothing, on Friday night it was supposed start dumping around 2am today, I got up at 6:30 to dry ground and sun light coming in my window. Now it's supposed to start later this afternoon

 

[Ziggy]

For those of you who are under the impression that the term "Atmospheric River" is a creation of the media, you're wrong. I realize this doesn't defend their frequent exaggeration of it's intensity.

It was originally coined by weather researchers in the early 90's to describe a long thin line of water vapor moving through the upper atmosphere.
In our case, this Atmospheric River originates in the tropical waters of the South Pacific and if larger, is referred to as the "Pineapple Express".
Here's what is appears like today on Satellite imagery. As it arrives at the low pressure area currently stretching from Santa Barbara to Nor Cal, it's getting pulled in and the water wrung out of it by the Low's cold air mass and the river continues to feed this low as it slowly moves south.
The image clearly shows the river like formation.

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What would we do without you?

 

[RitcheyRch]

Evacuation orders in Ventura County.

Ventura County rain to intensify during brunt of storm; evacuation orders and warnings issued

Some residents in Ventura County received evacuation orders or warnings that they could be forced to leave their homes as the region braces for a winter storm that's expected to bring heavy downpours.

abc7.com

 

[Big B Hova]

So where's this Bomb Cyclone Ark Storm Express?

I ain't getting shit here in Simi.

 

[hallett21]

So where's this Bomb Cyclone Ark Storm Express?

I ain't getting shit here in Simi.

Picking up in Woodland Hills. Nothing crazy though.

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

The calm before the storm I guess. I show 100% starting at 4pm and all through tomorrow. Man, work is gonna be boring all week.

 

[hallett21]

lol avoid the grocery store. I just went to grab some cocktail gear. Holy hell people are emptying the shelves lol

 

[Bobby V]

lol avoid the grocery store. I just went to grab some cocktail gear. Holy hell people are emptying the shelves lol

Just got back from Smart & Final in Yorba Linda. Normal shopping day so far.

 

[rivrrts429]

lol avoid the grocery store. I just went to grab some cocktail gear. Holy hell people are emptying the shelves lol

I just went to my local country market. It was a shit show as well.

I only needed a few things as I’m headed to Phoenix for a week attending the Waste Management Open golf tournament.

Thankfully those in front of me let me go ahead since I only had a couple items. Didn’t realize why it was so busy until I walked out of the store.

My girlfriend just got home from Costco in Murrieta. Said it was crazier than it usually is.

The freeways should be nice for a few days lol

 

[Taboma]

What would we do without you?

I'll try give more consideration to the general sensitivity of feelings of the group next time. I realize knowledge can be frightening for certain members.

 

[bilz]

For crying out loud, the kcal news conference is painting this as we are all gonna drown. Gotta make the sheep feel like they need help.

 

[DWC]

Just came back from my 2nd trip to Stater Bros. No one in there both times. Everyone must be in lockdown already.

 

[Bpracing1127]

I’m glad I work from home. I don’t have to deal with it lol

 

[MPHSystems]

So glad we have our 240 in the driveway. I’ll use it to get to work and the kids to school.

 

[Angler]

All I know is Dani Ruberti on KCAL 9 news is providing great up to the minute storm coverage.

 

[Ziggy]

I'll try give more consideration to the general sensitivity of feelings of the group next time. I realize knowledge can be frightening for certain members.

LOL
Nothing to do with feelings or validity.
I guess it was just my version of saying VIN....It's something that gets told every time we get rain from the river in the sky.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

They used to call it the Pineapple Express before it was Atmospheric River. But I guess the PC/canel crowd got together and determined it was racist to pineapples, or maybe Hawaiians, and the name had to be changed.

So far in Arrowhead its been foggy and windy but nothing where I am at, though to be honest, most of the weather we get up in these mountains is focused on the ridge where the highway runs. If you're closer to Rim Forest, Sky Forest, Running Springs, you get more of it. The further north you are, the less you get. The north side of the lake has a completely different feel to it than the south side, its more scrub oak and desert than pine trees due to the differences in the weather as it traverses into the high desert.

 

[Mr. C]

Well for us in Castaic. I can say as of now the ground is wet. And we’ve had a few gust of wind. But nothing (again as of now) even close to the first storm that rolled through.
Either way. If it does hope everybody makes it through with no damage and is safe.

 

[Travmon]

Getting wet in pomona. Lot of nice cars got to drive in this shit.

 

[DC-88]

No power for 8 hours so far and steady rain, but much more wind than rain .

 

[PlanB]

Still dry in north San Diego County. News is saying 5-8 inches for LA and 3-4 for San Diego. We'll see.

 

[RitcheyRch]

Steady rain here in Santa Clarita and the wind is picking up. So glad we had our roof replaced last year.

 

[Mr. C]

Steady rain here in Santa Clarita and the wind is picking up. So glad we had our roof replaced last year.

No wind out our way. Well yet. Rain is becoming steady though.

 

[4Waters]

If we are gonna get 5+ inches here in Simi it had better start coming down. It's been raining at my house since 11am and we are at .92" right now

 

[ChrisV]

Starting to pick up in orange. Make the best of it.

 

[Big B Hova]

If we are gonna get 5+ inches here in Simi it had better start coming down. It's been raining at my house since 11am and we are at .92" right now

We were at an inch a couple hours ago. Not down pour but steady rain

 

[Backlash]

Getting some good rain now in Pasadena as well. A perfect day to sit around and get caught up on some paperwork.

 

[Backlash]

Hahaha!! Just got my "Flood watch" notification!

 

[4Waters]

We were at an inch a couple hours ago. Not down pour but steady rain

I calibrated my weather station in October, dead nuts on, balls accurate . I personally haven't seen it rain that hard yet, the flood control next to my dad's house is only about a foot deep, that's right on par with what I've seen

 

[Taboma]

LOL
Nothing to do with feelings or validity.
I guess it was just my version of saying VIN....It's something that gets told every time we get rain from the river in the sky.

I doubt you were expecting anything less than a sarcastic response to your sarcastic reply, so obviously I wanted to oblige.
Otherwise, I'd have more than likely responded with -----
I didn't take the time to post it for the sake of being redundant. I contributed it because I thought the current satellite imagery provided a textbook example of what the term implies and how it's feeding the weather front we'll be experiencing most all of next week.
So despite what you claim as being yet another VIN, it seems that many members are confusing the term as meaning intensity, when in reality, it's an input mechanism supplying potential only, not directly related to output.

 

[cofooter]

I doubt you were expecting anything less than a sarcastic response to your sarcastic reply, so obviously I wanted to oblige.
Otherwise, I'd have more than likely responded with -----
I didn't take the time to post it for the sake of being redundant. I contributed it because I thought the current satellite imagery provided a textbook example of what the term implies and how it's feeding the weather front we'll be experiencing most all of next week.
So despite what you claim as being yet another VIN, it seems that many members are confusing the term as meaning intensity, when in reality, it's an input mechanism supplying potential only, not directly related to output.

I appreciate your posts and knowledge, Taboma and others! Keep posting your relevant info! And if you feel frustrated with RDP, do yourself a favor and go visit the Meatloaf thread!!!, haha

 

[Big B Hova]

I calibrated my weather station in October, dead nuts on, balls accurate . I personally haven't seen it rain that hard yet, the flood control next to my dad's house is only about a foot deep, that's right on par with what I've seen

We have an actual glass psychical rain Guage which we put in the middle of the back yard so its not blocked by trees or walls. Supposedly the most accurate on Amazon. Our weather station says .50 inches with is wrong for sure.

 

[4Waters]

We have an actual glass psychical rain Guage which we put in the middle of the back yard so its not blocked by trees or walls. Supposedly the most accurate on Amazon. Our weather station says .50 inches with is wrong for sure.

You have to calibrate them every once in a while, mine was reading low so I adjusted the screws on the bucket until it was on per the instructions, it took a few hours to calibrate it, kind of a PIA. Expired saline bags and the tubing would make it way easier.

 

[riverroyal]

Storm of the decade. Nice timing mother nature!!!

 

[DILLIGAF]

Most active thread currently on RDP is about the rain.....aging out....naw

 

[The Prisoner]

I am ready like 1973 with my Sears Husky Highwaters

 

[The Prisoner]

Most active thread currently on RDP is about the rain.....aging out....naw

Wait til spring…there will be a thread about the “best” allergy, nasal drip medicine with all the weeds that will grow because of this.

 

[Mr. C]

OMG. Those poor Grammy people.

 

[500bbc]

OMG. Those poor Grammy people.

?
Don't snowflakes melt in the rain?

 

[Desert Whaler]

Hootin in the Harbor !!!

 

[Mr. C]

Hootin in the Harbor !!!

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Looks like a few places are getting hot harder now. Just later than expected.

 

[Mr. C]

I just turned on the weather channel. Sounds like they are announcing the fourth quarter of a tied football game. The excitement is off the charts.
We are all gonna die.

That said. I still hope everyone comes through this safe and sound.

 

[shintoooo]

Raining hard here for the past few hours.

 

[Big B Hova]

You have to calibrate them every once in a while, mine was reading low so I adjusted the screws on the bucket until it was on per the instructions, it took a few hours to calibrate it, kind of a PIA. Expired saline bags and the tubing would make it way easier.

Our weather station doesn't have calibration. I checked that last winter. It just sux.

At 2.4" right now. Pumping the pool down right now another few inches just incase.

Pumped it down 3 inches before the storm. It was about 1/2" to 3/4" from over flow drain

 

[Mr. C]

My rain gauge. Lol.
6 inches in the last two storms.
Then this morning. Omg. It’s overflowing.

 

[Ziggy]

I doubt you were expecting anything less than a sarcastic response to your sarcastic reply, so obviously I wanted to oblige.
Otherwise, I'd have more than likely responded with -----
I didn't take the time to post it for the sake of being redundant. I contributed it because I thought the current satellite imagery provided a textbook example of what the term implies and how it's feeding the weather front we'll be experiencing most all of next week.
So despite what you claim as being yet another VIN, it seems that many members are confusing the term as meaning intensity, when in reality, it's an input mechanism supplying potential only, not directly related to output.

Trust me, I had no expectations. As I said before but this time without the alleged sarcasm, what would we do without you here?
.
Btw...the flat earth/moon landing threads are some great redundant grin growers too.

 

[MPHSystems]

It’s really coming down now!! Much of my front yard is wet!

We will rebuild!!

 

[LhcBrad]

This is AI

and one of the many reasons I do not believe the news. It almost looks real.