La Niña usually means a drier than average water year for California. So what happened in 2016-2017 when a weak La Niña coincided with a remarkably wet water year?
La Nina conditions appear to have peaked in strength and will likely last through the upcoming winter.
Our newest ENSO blogger provides the latest scoop on what is going on with ENSO.
Neutral conditions are expected to continue in the Pacific with chances increasing for El Nino by the fall. Our blogger fills you in on the latest developments across the Pacific.
In this week's Beyond the Data blog, Deke Arndt explains the climate behind this spring's prairie fires.