Photos: Atmospheric river hits California, brings heavy rain, wind

Atmospheric river hits California, brings heavy rain, wind Sand blows as as a powerful long-duration atmospheric river storm, the second in less than a week, impacts California on February 4, 2024 in Santa Barbara, California. The storm is delivering potential for widespread flooding, landslides and power outages while dropping heavy rain and snow across the region. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)