A climate phenomenon known as El Niño Costero may be developing near Peru, potentially spelling an early end to La Niña.

For example, during 2023's La Niña, California experienced a series of nine atmospheric rivers that added up to the state's 10th wettest year on record. Despite El Niño and La Niña's pervasive ...

After months of anticipation, the slow-developing La Niña finally emerged in late December, but its conditions are expected to dissipate before having any significant impact. In its most recent ...

An analysis done by Our World in Data finds recent La Niña years are hotter than past El Niño years as world faces global ...

This is due to the ever-present jet stream that typically moves from west to east over the Pacific Ocean. The term La Niña is used to define the phenomenon in which the water temperature of the ...