I saw that. A new numbering system for “atmospheric rivers.” Just what we were missing.
But the important thing is the names. Did this one get christened yet?
GMTA
Plus I type slow
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When the Atmospheric River hit southern BC the week before our Thanksgiving in November 2021 it washed away roads, rail lines, an oil pipeline to Vancouver and flooded thousands of structures.
There were several BC sawmills that were directly affected. This contributed to already short supply of rail cars and tight lumber market. It caused the price of lumber to jump another 30% in about two months. It did not top out until early 2022.