""In a way this is like a Goldilocks atmospheric river," Ralph said. "It's sort of just right to be mostly beneficial at this stage of the year.""
""It doesn't take very many AR storms to really help us have a normal water year and recover from drought," Ralph said. "This is starting the season off on a favorable foot.""
A weak Level 1 atmospheric river brought significant rain to Southern California, including over two inches at UCLA and 1.27 inches in downtown Los Angeles. Vegetation across the region absorbed moisture, reducing immediate flammability and likely delaying the peak wildfire season by weeks or months. The region has faced more than a year of intense dryness, and a single storm will not erase long-term drought impacts. Multiple AR storms can help restore a normal water year. If additional storms arrive soon, the delay could extend; however, a dry fall and strong Santa Ana winds could quickly dry brush and renew fire risk.
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