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Planetary wave heading for California may not mean El Niño rains
Original: The planetary wave headed for California isn't what you think it is https://www.theverge.com/science/1005077/el-nino-pla
A large atmospheric planetary wave, sometimes confused with an El Niño pattern, is moving toward the US West Coast, prompting discussion about what it actually means for California's weather. According to The Verge's science coverage, the wave — related to Kelvin waves in the atmosphere — is not the same phenomenon many assume, and its effects on precipitation forecasts may be overstated. Meteorologists are weighing in on how it should shape winter outlooks.
Why now: A large-scale atmospheric phenomenon is being confused with El Niño, and Californians are watching winter weather forecasts closely.
Evidence
- The planetary wave headed for California isn't what you think it is https://www.theverge.com/science/1005077/el-nino-planetary-wave-kelvin # Science # Weather # Atmosphere · the_verge@robot.villas · 2
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