After outstaying its welcome and holding on for three winters, the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) announced Thursday that the ongoing La Niña phase has officially ended.
A neutral ENSO phase is expected through spring and early summer with signs El Niño could return late summer or next fall. NOAAIt seemed like the La Niña that was never going to leave.
This was only the third time we’ve experienced a triple-dip La Niña since 1950. Both La Niña and El Niño phases usually only last nine to 12 months.
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