la nina

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.

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.

Recent storm unsual for this time of year.

It was the biggest storm of the season. For some parts of the Central and South Coasts, it felt like a week straight of rain. But, for most of the region,…

Last rainfall season was a big one for the Central and South Coasts, with above average rainfall for many drought impacted local communities.Oxnard had…

After five years of drought, California finally had some substantial rainfall. But, researchers say some new drought conditions may be developing.With the…

El Nino was a boom for Northern California, and a bust for Southern California during the last year. Now, some experts say as we approach what should be…

Many people thought it was going to help ease the drought, but for the Central and South Coasts, El Nino has turned out to be a disappointment. As the…