The latest blog post on Climate.gov discusses a phenomenon called the Madden-Julian Oscillation, which is basically ab atmospheric wave pattern that moves along the equator from west to east, taking 30 to 60 days go all of the way around the globe. The MJO interacts with other weather patterns like ENSO to affect the weather across many parts of the earth. By following how it is moving and changing, we can make some predictions about how our local weather might be affected. For more information and to see an animation of the MJO, you can visit https://www.climate.gov/news-features/blogs/enso/madden-julian-oscillation-has-been-active-so-far-winter-here-why-it-matters.