El Niño is losing its punch, greatly influencing how the summer weather patterns will play out. While El Niño was the dominant player in summer of 2023, its subsequent weakening over the last few months will make it a non-factor heading into the next few months.
In fact, meteorologists are predicting that El Niño will disappear completely by the start of summer.
Here is a more detailed look at this climate pattern and how its absence could influence specific weather this summer.
Understanding How Climate Phases Impact Weather Patterns
El Niño is defined as a particular climate pattern that forms when ocean water temperatures in the equatorial Pacific trend warmer than usual.