Question for DU weather experts

[malaise]

What are the implications for ocean and sea temperatures this year following this very mild winter?

Could this be a bad hurricane season?

[dipsydoodle]

1. See what La Nina has caused in the past

and assume a repetition of those events.

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. This is a la niña year

[Sentath]

3. Not an expert, but from the NOAA

http://www.elnino.noaa.gov/lanina_new_faq.html

Is this a "La Niña" hurricane/tropical storm/drought/fire/flood/winter storm?

It is inaccurate to label individual storms or events as a La Niña or El Niño event. Rather, these climate extremes affect the position and intensity of the jet streams, which in turn affect the intensity and track of storms. During La Niña, the normal climate patterns are enhanced. For example, in areas that would normally experience a wet winter, conditions would likely be wetter than normal.


How is La Niña influencing the Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons?

Dr. William Gray at the Colorado State University has pioneered research efforts leading to the discovery of La Niña impacts on Atlantic hurricane activity, and to the first and, presently only, operational long-range forecasts of Atlantic basin hurricane activity. According to this research, the chances for the continental U.S. and the Caribbean Islands to experience hurricane activity increases substantially during La Niña.

[malaise]

6. Thanks Sentath

[taterguy]

4. Time to start working on the tunnel

[malaise]

5. LOL

I may come and shelter there this year