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El Niño: Watching the Ocean for Clues to Our Winter
Attention is turning to El Niño, the periodic warming of Pacific Ocean waters, as forecasters look for hints about the coming winter's weather. A warming ocean can shift jet streams and rainfall patterns worldwide, so meteorologists and the public are watching sea surface temperatures closely to anticipate whether the season ahead will bring heavier storms, drought, or milder conditions.
Why now: Forecasters and the public are tracking developing El Niño conditions to anticipate how the upcoming winter's weather may differ from normal.
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- El Niño: Watching the Ocean for Clues to Our Winter · Estero Bay News
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