How much can forecasters say about ENSO during the spring? A lot depends on which phase—El Niño versus La Niña— the Pacific seems to be headed toward.
La Niña has ended. Our blogger covers what happened last month and what forecasters think is in store for the next few months.
In 2016, the annual global temperature reached a record high for the third year in a row. How did this happen, and how unusual is it?
How does La Niña and the jet stream impact winter conditions in the United States?
Are sea surface temperatures located north of the equator important for El Niño or La Niña development? Yes! Introducing the Pacific Meridional Mode.
What are NOAA's predictions for this possible La Niña winter of 2016-17, and how did its predictions for last winter fare during the strong El Niño? Guest blogger Mike Halpert gives us the lowdown.
Because why go to the movies when you come to Climate.gov and watch the evolution of ENSO forecasts over the past two years?
Understanding the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) as multiple layers of ice cream. And how is it related to the El Niño-Southern Oscillation?
Blogger Tony Barnston describes how the transition from ENSO-neutral toward La Niña is progressing, and explains why models have become somewhat less bullish on the certainty and strength of the La Niña.
Crack out the popcorn, sit back, and marvel over the decay of El Niño.