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Active Weather for the West, Warming in the East

The potential for heavy snow at higher elevations in the western U.S. will continue for many spots through the weekend. In the meantime, the eastern half of the continental U.S. will transition to above normal temperatures ahead of a pair of cold fronts next week that will bring readings back to closer to normal as we approach Thanksgiving Day. Read More >

Rainfall Variations During ENSO


American Samoa Seasonal Rainfall Variations During ENSO
(Values are % of normal)

El Nino Year (0) Year (+1)
Winter Spring Summer Fall Winter Spring Summer Fall
103% 116% 110% 114% 109% 107% 92% 104%
La Nina Year (0) Year (+1)
Winter Spring Summer Fall Winter Spring Summer Fall
114% 87% 94% 90% 99% 86% 72% 81%