On X Thursday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that La Niña conditions have officially developed in the equatorial Pacific. This weather phenomenon has the potential to impact weather patterns across the globe, more specifically in the US, in the months ahead.

"The wait is over and La Niña is officially here," NOAA wrote on X.

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The wait is over and La Niña is officially here.

There’s a 59% chance La Niña will persist through February–April, followed by a 60% chance of neutral conditions in March–May, according to @NWSCPC.

Read our latest ENSO Blog for more details: https://climate.gov/news- features/

https://x.com/i/status/1877364125216448547

Poster Comment:

Warm, dry weather not good for Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom.