Whether a new global temperature record is set this year or next, El Niño will only be the cherry on top of the global warming sundae
Natural Climate Patterns
El Niño is having its typical influence on 2026 seasonal hurricane activity in both the northeast Pacific and Atlantic basins.
Welcome back to a new era of the ENSO blog.
Watch heated water accumulate below the surface of the tropical Pacific as last summer's La Niña gave way to this summer's El Niño.
The tropical Pacific climate appears to be leaning toward La Niña this winter. How have past La Niñas affected snow across Canada and the United States?
Atmospheric rivers soak California in early January 2026
January 15, 2026
Our blogger gives us a sci-fi themed update on the status of ENSO. Can you count all the references?
The U.S. tornado season to date has been very active. Our guest blogger explains how the lingering influence of La Niña might have played a role.