Question

Are we in an El Nino year or a La Nina year? How does this affect our weather and climate?

Answer 1

La Niña - the cool phase of the El Niño - Southern oscillation climate pattern emerged in the tropical pacific in August 2020 forecasters estimate an 85% chance of these conditions will last through the northern hemisphere winter

Answer 2

We are in an La Niña this year it affects our climate is typically warmer and winters are not as cold.