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After this morning’s chilly weather, it’s safe to say we’re not looking forward to winter. Yet, the season, along with its weather conditions, is inevitably approaching.

The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) confirmed La Niña arrived as early as September , bringing “below-average sea-surface temperatures across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.” And apparently, these conditions are forecasted to persist through February.

So what does this mean and what even is La Niña? Let’s break it down into laymen’s terms.

La Niña is a natural climate phenomenon indicated by abnormal cold ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. This can influence precipitation patterns and storm pathways, potentially leading to warmer weather before winter co

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