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Weather update: It’s springtime conditions this week, so does that mean El Nino is over?

Posted by: Maven on March 16, 2010 at 5:14 am

From the Accu-Weather Western Weather Blog:

“I do not know whether March will go out like a lamb or lion but I can tell you the middle of the month will be a pussycat, purring nicely. There certainly will be no big storms and even small storms will be rather short lived. So I think its time to kick back and relax a little. Its been a busy winter, for some more than others, and its never bad to relax when one can.

There will be a cold front move through the Pacific Northwest coast Tuesday bringing a period of rain from western Washington to the northern most California coast. Much of this rain will be light, especially from Oregon on south. For Northwest standards this will be weaker than most storms in March. … “

Read more of the forecast from the Western Weather Blog by clicking here.

So, does all this nice weather mean El Nino is over? No, say some experts in this article from NBC San Diego:

” … climate experts are optimistic, saying they’re latest long-range forecast models are still calling for a moderate or strong El Nino to continue through April. They’re calling for above average rainfall for the next 6-8 weeks and while this sunshine feels great and we’re finally out of our drought conditions, a surplus of water is always welcome in Southern California and you better believe those who manage the water supplies are hoping the current heat wave and dry-spell ends quickly.”

Read the full text from NBC San Diego by clicking here.

March 16, 2010 · Filed Under Drought, Weather & Snowpack

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