Super El Niño: US Winter Events Most at Risk, From Super Bowl to Mardi Gras
Summary
A very strong El Niño weather pattern, known as a "super El Niño," is developing in the Pacific and is expected to influence U.S. weather this winter. This pattern can bring wetter and cooler weather to the southern U.S. and warmer, drier conditions to the north, potentially affecting major events such as the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras.Key Facts
- El Niño is a climate pattern marked by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the tropical Pacific.
- The current El Niño is the strongest in over 170 years, with ocean temperatures more than 3 degrees Celsius above average.
- NOAA expects this El Niño to strengthen through November and December, with impacts lasting into early 2027.
- In the U.S., El Niño usually brings more rain and cooler weather to the southern states in fall and winter, and drier, warmer weather to the north.
- This weather can cause heavy storms and atmospheric rivers, especially in Southern California and the Southwest.
- The Super Bowl in February 2027 at SoFi Stadium in California could face weather complications like travel delays or flooding, despite the covered stadium roof.
- Other large events potentially impacted include Mardi Gras and major holiday celebrations like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting.
- El Niño affects storm patterns, snowfall, and extreme cold spells across the U.S.
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