El Niño Snow Map Shows States Facing Biggest Winter Shift
Summary
El Niño, a natural climate event with warmer Pacific Ocean waters, is expected to change snowfall patterns in the U.S. this winter. Northern states may get less snow, while some mountain regions could see early snow that helps ski resorts and water supply.Key Facts
- El Niño is a climate pattern linked to warmer waters in the Pacific Ocean.
- This El Niño event is predicted to become very strong this fall and winter.
- There is a 75% chance it will be stronger than any El Niño since 1950 during October-December.
- Snowfall will likely be below normal in much of the northern U.S. this winter.
- Early snow is expected in the Sierra Nevada and central/southern Rocky Mountains.
- Warmer temperatures in the Northeast and Great Lakes may delay winter and reduce snow.
- El Niño usually brings milder winters to northern U.S. and wetter conditions in southern U.S.
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