What a Strengthening La Niña Tells Us About SoCal's Winter Weather Outlook
La Niña and other factors are giving us an idea of what to expect this winter in Southern California, where a dry winter could extend the already record-breaking fire season.
By Belen De Leon • Published November 27, 2020 • Updated on November 27, 2020 at 10:15 am
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A strengthening La Niña weather pattern in the Pacific means a drier and warmer than normal winter. Belen De Leon reports for Today in LA on Friday Nov. 27, 2020.
What to Know
A La Niña pattern is strengthening over the Pacific as we head toward winter, which could have significant impacts on SoCal's weather.
Since 1950, there have been 22 different La Niña. Most have been on the drier side with below average rain.
But even during dry years, SoCal has seen some powerful storms that unleashed natural disasters.
Winter is usually the wettest season in Southern California, but due to a strengthening La Niña pattern in the Pacific, this winter is looking warmer and drier than normal.
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/weather-news/weather-winter-outlook-california-los-angeles-rain-la-nina-drought/2472110/
