"El Nino's Reign Wanes as La Nina Gains Momentum"

El Niño is currently strong but expected to decline to neutral status soon, with increasing odds of a La Niña return by late summer. The U.S. recently experienced a rare "triple dip" La Niña before transitioning to a strong El Niño this winter. La Niña typically correlates to dry weather in the southern U.S. and cooler, wetter weather in the Pacific Northwest, while also affecting the Atlantic hurricane season. Despite an impending arctic air intrusion, El Niño-influenced weather patterns are expected to continue this winter, featuring milder and drier conditions in the North and a wetter winter in the South.