Emergency crews in California renewed sand-bagging operations and round-the-clock patrols of levees and rain-swollen riverbanks as the state braced for the season's 11th ‘atmospheric river,’ an airborne current laden with dense tropical moisture from the ocean. #atmosphericriver #California #News #Reuters #newsfeed #winterstorm #usa Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en