A powerful storm system could bring heavy snow, high winds and cold temperatures to parts of upstate New York by the end of next week, weather officials said. The storm, which is predicted to develop east of the Rocky Mountains early next week, is expected ...

A powerful storm system could bring heavy snow, high winds and cold temperatures to parts of upstate New York by the end of next week.

In the northern hemisphere, atmospheric rivers typically occur during winter and are often cited for strong storms in the West. According to NASA, they are the largest transport mechanisms of fresh water on Earth.