el nino

Changes in ocean water temperatures indicate a La Nina pattern is forming. La Ninas can mean below average rainfall for our region, and can set the stage for drought conditions.

Some scientists believe they are the new normal for the region.

Expert says January through March are historically the big months for El Nino to impact us, if it is going to happen.

A leading climatologist says it's too soon to say. But, Dr. Bill Patzert cautions that an El Nino pattern doesn't necessarily mean above average rainfall.

UC Santa Barbara researcher gets major federal grant to fund ongoing study of the question.

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