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El Niño Brings Historic Rain to California | Lexington News
El Niño is turning serious, and California’s preparing for a wet winter unlike any other. Climate models — including NOAA’s — predict a major precipitation surge across the state in December and January, with rain totals 40-65% above average. Warmer ocean temps are supercharging atmospheric rivers, pushing the jet stream south and increasing flood risks, especially from intense downpours. Higher elevations may see more snow, though warmer air means snowlines rise, leaving lower mountains drier. The El Niño is actively strengthening as tropical cyclones pump warm water eastward, making this…
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