New Super El Niño Maps Show Potential Rainfall, Temperatures Across US
Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expects a strong El Niño weather pattern to affect the United States during winter 2026-27. This could bring more rain to southern states like California and warmer temperatures to northern states.Key Facts
- NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released maps forecasting temperature and rainfall for December 2026 to February 2027.
- The northern U.S. is likely to experience warmer-than-usual winter temperatures.
- Southern U.S., especially California and the Gulf Coast, may see wetter-than-normal weather.
- Some parts of the Northwest and Great Lakes regions expect drier conditions.
- Large central and northern areas of the U.S. have uncertain precipitation outlooks.
- El Niño is a natural climate pattern that happens every 2 to 7 years and affects weather worldwide.
- NOAA predicts a greater than 90% chance that this El Niño will be very strong and could break historical records.
- Even a strong El Niño does not guarantee specific weather outcomes but increases the likelihood of typical El Niño effects.
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