El Niño's Winter Impact: From San Diego to Florida, NJ to Houston, and Washington

El Niño is expected to bring wetter-than-normal conditions across the United States this winter, a significant change from the previous three years dominated by La Niña. While the southern states have the best chance of experiencing heavier precipitation, San Diego may not see above-average rainfall despite the presence of El Niño. The forecast indicates equal chances of above or below normal winter precipitation for San Diego and Imperial counties. Although El Niño is not likely to impact drought conditions in the region, most of California has already been relieved of drought conditions. The seasonal outlook suggests that drought improvement is expected in some parts of the country, while drought development is likely in others. However, it is important to note that these outlooks are not guarantees, and local impacts may vary.