Reminder!
Typically there is a phase change around every 1-3 years. El Niño anomaly is growing rapidly, with a strong seasonal impact already seen in the forecast as we head into Fall and Winter 2023/2024 Based on the latest data, NOAA has released an El Niño advisory showing a rapidly growing El Niño anomaly. The image below shows the ENSO regions across the tropical Pacific. This affects the overall global circulation over time, changing the weather patterns worldwide. A (cold/warm) phase usually develops between late Summer and early Fall. El Niño is a warm phase of the ENSO, which stands for “El Niño Southern Oscillation.” This region of the equatorial Pacific Ocean regularly shifts between warm and cold phases. You will see how El Niño is currently growing and how it is expected to influence the upcoming cold weather season of 2023/2024. That is especially true during the Winter season when the pressure systems are strongest. Below you can see the latest ocean anomalies across the Pacific Ocean.