A ‘super El Niño?’ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare
- Written by Pedro DiNezio, Associate Research Professor in Climate Modeling, University of Colorado Boulder
El Niño can mean a rainy U.S. Southwest, warmer winters in the North and less Atlantic hurricane activity – but not always. Bill Tompkins/Getty ImagesTalk of a “super El Niño” developing in 2026 is gaining momentum, with concerns rising that this climate pattern could bring extreme rainfall, heat, drought and...

