La Niña is expected to continue through the Northern Hemisphere Spring 2008
Atmospheric and oceanic conditions during February 2008 continued to reflect a strong La Niña. The most recent dynamical and statistical sea surface temperature (SST) forecasts for the Niño 3.4 region...
View ArticleNina What is El Nino and La Nina
La Niña is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific, compared to El Niño, which is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific.
View ArticleDeveloping La Niña Conditions Expected to Continue
During December 2008, negative equatorial sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies strengthened across the central and east-central Pacific Ocean. Convection remained suppressed near the International...
View ArticleEl Nino Arrives Expected to Persist through Winter 2009-10
NOAA scientists today announced the arrival of El Nino, a climate phenomenon with a significant influence on global weather, ocean conditions and marine fisheries. El Nino, the periodic warming of...
View ArticleLatest El Nino/Southern Oscillation discussion includes a La Nina Watch
The NOAA Climate Prediction Center has issued its monthly El Nino/Southern Oscillation discussion, which also includes a La Nina Watch. This indicates that La Nina--a cooling of Equatorial Pacific...
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