Warmer temperatures - El Niño winters in the US historically see above average temperatures across much of the southern and eastern US.
Warmer temperatures - El Niño winters in the US historically see above average temperatures across much of the southern and eastern US.
Weaker storms - The jet stream is weaker during El Niño winters, meaning storms tend to be less intense as they move across the country.
Less snow - Places like the Midwest and Northeast may see below average snowfall. The heavily snowbelt areas may be spared major snow storms.
Drought relief - El Niño winters sometimes ease drought conditions in the South and bring above average precipitation to California.
Flood potential - Heavy rainfall could cause flooding in ordinarily wet areas from Southern California to the Gulf Coast.cipitation to California.
Severe weather risk - Strong storms are still possible but the tornado and hurricane seasons may be less active overall.
West coast impacts - While inland areas become drier, the El Niño pattern could mean an wetter and stormier than average winter for coastal Northwest regions.