El Niño's Influence on Winter Temperatures in the US

Warmer-than-average conditions in much of the northern U.S.

Parts of the southern U.S.

No, there may be periods that are warmer or colder in each respective region compared to the outlook.

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<p>El Niño is the shorthand name for warmer-than-normal surface and near-surface waters that develop and persist near the equator in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, generally for periods of nine months or more. La Niña is the opposite, referring to cooler-than-normal waters in the same region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The current climate pattern is El Niño.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>El Niño has the potential to influence global weather patterns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Before the emergence of El Niño, there was a prolonged La Niña event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The upcoming El Niño is projected to be strong.</p> Signup and view all the answers