La Niña, El Niño Update Issued by Forecasters
Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports that La Niña conditions are present but should shift to neutral by late winter or early spring, with a possibility of El Niño developing later in 2026. El Niño and La Niña impact weather patterns, such as temperature and rainfall, across different regions.Key Facts
- NOAA's Climate Prediction Center (CPC) says La Niña will likely end in late winter to early spring.
- Transition to neutral conditions is expected from February to April, with a 60% chance.
- Neutral conditions might last through the summer in the Northern Hemisphere with a 56% chance.
- There is a 50-60% chance of El Niño forming by late summer or later, though there's uncertainty.
- La Niña generally causes warmer winters in the southern U.S. and cooler conditions in the North.
- El Niño and La Niña are part of a climate pattern known as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
- The CPC will release its next update on March 12.
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