The current El Niño event is strong, possibly on its way to being very strong, as indicated by the atmospheric component. Global temperature anomalies are showing a trend similar to the powerful natural variation in 2015-16, with last month's 'hottest ever' November only 1/14th of a degree C higher than the El Niño peak in February 2016. The Ensemble Oceanic Nino Index (ENS ONI) values for Sep-Oct-Nov indicate the 9th strongest El Niño since 1850, with a value of approximately +1.6C. This strong El Niño is expected to bring heavy snowstorms near big lakes, such as the Great Lakes, and is anticipated to impact winter snow and temperatures in Chicago.
The Ensemble Oceanic Nino Index (ENS ONI) has just been updated through November. The latest ENS ONI values are ~+1.6C for Sep-Oct-Nov, making this the 9th strongest El Niño since 1850! With an uncertainty of ~ +/- 0.2-0.25C, we're quite solidly into "Strong" El Niño… https://t.co/Is8tbTdCt8
A strong El Nino winter is expected, scientists say. Here’s what it means for snow and temps in Chicago. @rebeccapaigejo has more https://t.co/WKSWTsUXiH
It’s “lake effect snow” season. This effect is one of the main reasons why areas near big lakes, like the Great Lakes, get such heavy snowstorms. ❄️ Learn why here: https://t.co/pvXYTrhHnX https://t.co/eitI4PoZDC
As a strong El Nino bites, global temperature anomalies show a similar trend to the powerful natural variation in 2015-16. Last month’s ‘hottest ever’ November was just 1/14th of a degree C higher than the El Nino peak in February 2016 My latest article for the Daily Sceptic https://t.co/gXDx7Jo60J
El Niño is more than sea surface temperature, the atmospheric component is just as important. Read our latest ENSO blog to see how the atmosphere is looking with our current strong (possibly on its way to very strong) El Niño: https://t.co/8qoWypTPvk https://t.co/pQoTm0EZkA