Early signs of a possible La Niña fall and winter are emerging in some climate models, federal forecasters announced Thursday July 10.

NOAA expects neutral ENSO conditions to continue in the Pacific through late 2025, with only a brief, weak La Niña possible later in the winter. A neutral pattern typically makes winter weather harder ...

The latest forecast indicates La Niña conditions could return just in time for winter despite El Niño-Southern Oscillation-neutral conditions well past the end of summer, according to the National ...

This pattern doesn't guarantee calm or quiet weather, since big storms or heatwaves can still happen. "La Nada" or ENSO-neutral means long-term patterns are somewhat less predictable, because ...

The climate pattern had been anticipated for months but didn’t fully emerge until late December, and even then, it arrived at minimal strength and faded quickly. As of mid-April, more than ...

NOAA's latest update shows an increasing chance for the return of a weak La Niña from late fall into early winter.

Three factors are combining to increase the likelihood of a weaker polar vortex this winter, the website reports. And a weaker polar vortex can lead to more dynamic winter weather patterns for the U.S ...

La Niña and El Niño typically have minimal impact on summer weather in the United States, other than some effects on hurricanes. Winter is the one season when they have the most impact.

La Niña and El Niño typically have minimal impact on summer weather in the United States, other than some effects on hurricanes. Winter is the one season when they have the most impact.

La Niña is a natural climate pattern marked by cooler-than-average seawater in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. When the water cools at least 0.9 degree Fahrenheit below average for three ...