These Arctic currents have never broken down so early in the season. Combined with an unprecedented El Niño, the outcomes aren’t easy to predict.
Nor’easters are usually a winter phenomenon. But this week’s storm is arriving earlier than usual, and it could take on some characteristics more typical of tropical systems.
Heat records are being shattered thanks to a boost from the natural climate pattern—and burning fossil fuels, of course.
El Niño coupled with Saharan dust is making this year’s hurricane season a dud. But there’s still potential for dangerous storms.
The arrival of La Niña is starving California of rain, and more high Santa Ana winds could be on the way.