Is China behind Californias 2017 catastrophic rain? Recent studies indicate that unusually warm temperatures on the Tibetan Plateau have a direct correlation with extreme rainfall occurrences in California. This climatic teleconnection plays a crucial role in the formation of atmospheric rivers along the Pacific Coast. By linking distant warming patterns to precipitation in the West, this research aims to enhance future weather forecasts, potentially allowing for earlier warnings about severe weather events.

Is China behind Californias 2017 catastrophic rain? Recent studies indicate that unusually warm temperatures on the Tibetan Plateau have a direct correlation with extreme rainfall…

The discovery could transform winter forecasting and explains why severe floods hit the US west coast when dry weather was expected.