Wednesday Top of the Scroll: La Niña brings more worries amid drought
Though it’s unclear what the effects of the La Niña climate expected this winter will be for Northern California, drought-ending rain is likely not among them. The climate pattern brought on by cooler-than-usual surface water in parts of the Pacific Ocean creates varying weather globally, but historically the phenomena has meant drier conditions in the southern part of the state and wetter conditions in the Pacific Northwest. … Currently, the Climate Prediction Center has a La Niña watch, and La Niña is favored to carry through the winter …
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