# Wet Weather Driving Tips for Super El Niño

> Share wet weather driving tips to prepare for Super El Niño's severe winter.
- Title: Wet Weather Driving Tips for Super El Niño · Jalopnik
- Summary: Share wet weather driving tips to prepare for Super El Niño's severe winter. Desert drivers should check tire tread depth to avoid hydroplaning during Super…
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- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2292566/top-wet-weather-driving-tips-prepare-for-super-el-nino
- Author: Logan K. Carter
- Published: 2026-10-21T13:25:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: super el niño, wet weather driving, tire tread depth, hydroplaning, la, el niño, cars, culture
## Super El Niño Winter Threat
The U.S. faces a super El Niño winter with warmer northern states and wetter southern states.
## LA Wet Weather Risks
Los Angeles freeways screech to a halt during light rain, risking floods and mudslides.
## Tire Tread Safety
Tires with less than 2/32 inch tread depth cause hydroplaning and loss of control.
## Tire Check Method
Insert a penny with lincoln's head down into tire tread to check for baldness.
## Desert Driver Advice
Ensure tires have enough tread to prevent hydroplaning during Super El Niño's wet winter.
## Key takeaway

Desert drivers should check tire tread depth to avoid hydroplaning during Super El Niño's wet winter.