Hurricane Polo has battered Mexico and, per last week's rainfall, affected the weather in Nevada. And you can mostly blame the warmer ocean temperatures in the Pacific -- a weather pattern known as El Niño.
We typically experience El Niño every 2-7 years. This year’s event not only arrived early, it’s projected to be a so-called "super" El Niño, lasting potentially well into next spring.
So what does that mean for conditions in both Southern and Northern Nevada? In short: There could be a lot more rain and higher temperatures for both — but experts warn that they still don't know enough about this unpredictable weather system.
KNPR’s Mike Prevatt spoke to Nevada state climatologist and UNR climatology professor Baker Perry about what could happen this winter and beyond.
Guest: Baker Perry, Nevada state climatologist, UNR climatology professor
