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A wet winter on tap? El Nino conditions revving up in the Pacific Ocean

Posted by: Maven on August 6, 2009 at 10:56 pm

From the Silicon Valley Mercury News:

“The phenomenon known as El Niño — where Pacific Ocean waters warm up, often bringing wet winters for California — is intensifying, according to a new report Thursday by federal climate experts.

As California struggles with its third year of drought, the report predicts moderate-to-strong El Niño conditions for this winter, with water temperatures rising to levels not seen since 2002, and perhaps approaching those of 1997-98. That year, the Bay Area received double its normal rainfall, causing mud slides, blackouts and floods.

“El Niño conditions are strengthening. We expect at least a moderate event this winter, and possibly a strong event,” said Michelle L’Heureux, a meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and author of Thursday’s report. …”

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August 6, 2009 · Filed Under Drought, Weather & Snowpack

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