EL Nino Likely to Continue This Winter: 3 Things to Expect About the Weather

El Nino is forecast to continue in the Northern Hemisphere or during the winter season. The El Nino can help bring a warm and wet winter outlook in the US.

Both the El Nino and La Nina phenomena can play a crucial role in the weather conditions and climate patterns. El Nino could likely result in increasing global temperatures.

The reports added that EL Nino could cause warm water in oceans, pushing back in the East. With the warm water moving into the Pacific Jet Stream, a wetter weather outlook could be possible in the Southeast and US Gulf Coast.

Meanwhile, a warmer outlook could unfold in parts of Canada and the Northern US.

In addition, winter is one of the most-awaited events in the US, with magnificent snow during the Christmas and New Year periods. With El Nino, Americans can likely feel warmer El Nino event.

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New York City light snow after a winter storm in 2023. The strong El Nino phenomenon is likely to continue this coming winter. EL Nino can influence the weather. Here are the three things to expect this winter.

According to the Climate Prediction Center, El Nino condition is more likely to continue from January to March 2024. The El Nino can likely bring strong impacts.

The report noted the above-average surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean in August.

El Nino could bring high temperatures and increased wildfire fire risks in other countries, especially in parts of Asia and Australia.

Warmer winter or cooler winter outlook in the US

In El Nino, the forecast showed warmer than average winter could likely be in southern Alaska, Ohio Valley and the Pacific Northwest. Reports showed that El Nino could push the Pacific jet stream to move in the East, bringing a warmer outlook in the Northern US.

In Hawaii, residents can experience the dry conditions.

From California to the Carolinas, cooler and unusually wetter outlooks could unload during the strong El Nino winter. The southern US could also experience the same condition.

The wetter conditions can lead to possible flooding concerns, especially for flood-prone and low-lying areas. It can also help ease the drought conditions in drought-stricken western areas.

Northeastern US could experience above-average temperatures this winter season.

Also Read: Bushfire Risks Likely in Australia Due to Dry, Warmer Temperatures

Winter preparations

It is too early to predict the impacts of El Nino on the coming winter. Forecasts noted the possible warmer winter due to the El Nino.

Homeowners should also prepare for the winter, especially for possible flooding and winter storms. Here are essential reminders to anticipate the impacts of strong El Nino on the winter.

Americans can check their heating system before winter. Regular maintenance and repairs are essential.
The homeowner should check their roofing for possible repairs. Winter snow can cause the roof to collapse.
Don't forget to prepare your winter tools to help your home with probable snow, including shovels, snowblowers and winter jackets.
Keeping winter emergency kits is helpful during intense winter storms. Homeowners can store medicine kits, battery-powered radios, flashlights and a small radio.