The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center reports that there is a 60 percent chance of a weak La Niña event developing this autumn, potentially lasting until March.
La Niña is part of a natural climate cycle that can cause extreme weather across the planet, with effects varying from place to place.
Although there is no guarantee of how this La Niña will play out, experts have identified some general trends. Northern parts of South America could see more rain than usual, while southern regions of the U.S. and parts of Mexico could be drier than average. Additionally, the northern tier of the U.S. and southern Canada could experience wetter conditions than normal.
As the potential arrival of La Niña approaches, communities around the world are monitoring weather forecasts closely to prepare for possible impacts on winter weather patterns.
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La Nina could soon arrive. Here's what that means for winter weather
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