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El Niño Winter Rain Map Shows Wetter States
El Niño forecast predicts wetter-than-normal winter for West, East coasts, and Southern U.S.
In brief
El Niño forecast predicts wetter-than-normal winter for West, East coasts, and Southern U.S. A historic El Niño event increases wetter-than-normal winter conditions across the West Coast, East Coast, Southern Tier, and Central Plains. Originally reported by Newsweek.
El Niño Winter Outlook
Federal forecasters released winter precipitation outlook for December, January, and February.
Above-Normal Precipitation
West Coast, East Coast, Southern Tier, and Central Plains face wetter-than-normal winter conditions.
High Confidence in El Niño
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center reports 90 percent confidence for strong El Niño and 75 percent chance of historic event.
El Niño Weather Effects
Typical El Niño brings stormier Southern U.S., drier northern areas, and changes in hurricane activity.
California and Southeast Rainfall
California and Southeast see increased rainfall due to robust subtropical jet stream and atmospheric river events.
Drought Relief Potential
Wetter conditions in California and Southeast could ease drought conditions for both regions.
At a glance
A historic El Niño event increases wetter-than-normal winter conditions across the West Coast, East Coast, Southern Tier, and Central Plains.
