El Nino and La Nina
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The latest El Nino discussion was released today. It shows that there is a strong likelihood that La Nina will continue through 2022, with a return to neutral conditions likely by spring. You can read more at their summary page. That means that even though the tropics are quiet now, we expect them to ramp…
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Here is a very detailed discussion of the current status of La Nina, what we expect in the next few months, and how it will affect the coming winter of 2022-2023 in the United States and Europe, from Severe Weather Europe. No big surprises, but a more deep dive into all of the nuances of…
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The latest ENSO forecast shows that the current La Nina is likely to continue to dominate the global weather through the end of the year. By then, neutral conditions are expected to take over and last for at least the next few months. Keep in mind that forecasts this time of year are not highly…
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Forecasts for La Niña continue to show that we are likely to get a third year in a row of La Niña conditions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. This means that our next winter could be warmer and drier than normal again. Some of the longest-range models are showing this already. As I have learned…
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The latest La Nina outlook for June 2022 and beyond was issued today by NCEI. It shows that there is a 59% chance of La Nina in early winter after a slight decrease in the likelihood of La Nina this summer. You can read more about it at June 2022 ENSO update: how does your…
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As we roll into Memorial Day weekend, sweet corn farmers are usually seeing a high demand for their delicious crops as people fire up their grills and prepare for picnics and holiday gatherings. However, this year the demand from northern parts of the US has been lower than usual due to lingering cold conditions that…
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The latest La Nina outlook was released by NOAA today. It shows that La Nina is remaining strong and is now the most likely state of ENSO (El Nino Southern Oscillation) to continue through the summer and into the fall. This means that if this forecast is good, we are likely to see warmer and…