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La Nina’s Back, Snowy & Cold Winter Possible

La Nina’s Back, Snowy & Cold Winter Possible

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The reemergence of a La Nina ocean pattern could lead to unsettled winter weather over the central and northern plains.
Al Dutcher, extension ag climatologist for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says in the past, La Nina’s have led to drier than normal conditions….

Dutcher says while it could be dry, it could also be snowy……

A La Nina occurs when Pacific Ocean sea surface temperatures cool.

Dutcher says he is watching the current west coast storm track, which could have an impact on our weather…..https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/al-dutcher-1031c

Dutcher says the next worry would be if the La Nina enhances drought conditions spreading north into the central part of the country next spring.

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