KQED Science

Atmospheric rivers almost guarantee that San Francisco, with its sewage system, will dump millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. That’s a big deal for surfers who love the giant waves that the storms create.

No one asks to join the club of extreme weather survivors, but being a member makes you uniquely suited to helping others. The nonprofit Extreme Weather Survivors links veteran survivors with the newest ranks.

Scientists attending a recent snow school at the Sierra Snow Lab join a rich tradition of data gathering that has huge implications for California’s water supply.