Key Points
El Nio and record heat make winter unpredictable for the Americans.P)..
But a major shift is expected soon, as a cold front and a storm system bring cooler and wetter weather to many regions..
However, the winter outlook is still uncertain, as the influence of a strengthening El Nio complicates the forecast. . El Nio is a natural climate phenomenon that occurs when warm water builds up in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, affecting weather patterns around the world. ..
El Nio and the ongoing abnormally warm conditions in the oceans and atmosphere could make 2023 the hottest year on record globally, according to Robert Rohde, lead scientist for Berkeley Earth, an independent nonprofit focused on climate analysis..
The northern half of the country, especially Maine and parts of western Washington and Oregon, is likely to have warmer than normal temperatures, while the southern half and much of the Atlantic coast are likely to have wetter than normal conditions. ..
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