Super El Niño: Best and Worst US States To Travel to This Winter
Summary
A very strong El Niño event, characterized by unusually warm Pacific Ocean waters, is developing and may become one of the strongest on record. This climate pattern could change winter weather across the U.S. and the world, bringing heavy rains, storms, and temperature changes in different regions.Key Facts
- El Niño is a climate event where Pacific Ocean surface waters become warmer than usual.
- The current El Niño is classified by NOAA as "very strong," with a chance to become the strongest since 1950.
- Scientists use ocean buoys, satellites, and climate models to track El Niño and predict its strength.
- Warm subsurface ocean water and record global ocean temperatures have helped intensify this event.
- El Niño affects weather worldwide by changing wind patterns, rainfall, storms, and droughts.
- In the U.S., Southern California and parts of the Southwest like Phoenix may experience challenging winter weather.
- AccuWeather forecasters advise travelers to avoid certain areas prone to heavy rains and storms during El Niño winters.
- NOAA warns that a stronger El Niño does not always mean severe weather everywhere.
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