La Niña has arrived. Here’s what that means for the US | CNN
Jan 9, 2025 · La Niña has finally emerged after months of anticipation, but there’s a catch, and it could impact its influence on the weather.
How La Niña may impact winter weather in the U.S. : NPR
Oct 15, 2021 · During La Niña winters, the jet stream and severe weather are likely to be farther north. La Niña could also worsen California's ongoing drought and make its wildfire season even more of a...
January 2025 update: La Niña is here - NOAA Climate.gov
Jan 9, 2025 · 2-year history of sea surface temperatures in the Niño-3.4 region of the tropical Pacific for all La Nina events since 1950 (gray lines) and the recent (2024-25) event (purple line). After staying in neutral for most of 2024, the Niño-3.4 index passed the La Niña threshold in December 2024.
What are the effects of La Niña in the U.S.? – Deseret News
Jan 10, 2025 · The effects of La Niña have contributed to the dry weather in Southern California where wildfires are burning. ... According to USA Today, “La Niña is a natural climate pattern marked by cooler-than-average seawater in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. When the water cools at least 0.9 degree Fahrenheit below average for three straight ...
A La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US
Oct 15, 2024 · La Niña is a natural climate pattern that influences global weather marked by cooler than average ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific. The effects on weather are most pronounced during...
La Nina watch issued: What it means for the US - AccuWeather
Feb 8, 2024 · El Niño has been shaping the weather across North America all winter, but the tides are changing, and a major shift is on the horizon. On Thursday, NOAA issued a La Niña watch, explaining that it...
What La Niña means for Atlantic hurricane season and U.S. weather - NPR
Jun 14, 2024 · La Niña historically enhances Atlantic hurricane activity by tamping down the vertical wind shear in the tropics. Strong wind shear, which happens when the wind conditions change rapidly,...
How El Niño and La Niña affect the winter jet stream and U.S.
Sep 18, 2017 · By modifying the jet streams, El Niño and La Niña can affect temperature and precipitation across the United States and other parts of the world. The influence on the U.S. is strongest during the winter (December-February), but it may linger into early spring.
La Niña in the Northwest: What Can We Expect? | USDA Climate …
La Niña events bring contrasting changes to the southern US, which tends to see warmer than average temperatures and reduced precipitation. La Niña can also increase the severity of the Atlantic hurricane season through its impacts on upper-level winds in that region.
Revisiting La Nina and winter snowfall | NOAA Climate.gov
Oct 24, 2024 · During La Niña, the jet stream, that river of air 30-40,000 feet in the atmosphere that serves as a storm highway, shifts northward across the eastern Pacific Ocean. This causes a ripple effect on the atmosphere across North America.