Hurricane hunter planes turn their sights to atmospheric riversNewsDuration 2:44Atmospheric rivers — and the flooding they bring — are intensifying with climate change. For the past decade, the same hurricane hunter planes used to study cyclones have been flying straight into these West Coast rain-makers. Because the data they collect proves these flights can significantly improve forecasts. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe looks at how that evidence is driving a major expansion of the program.

Source: CBC News January 14, 2026 23:21 UTC