The alleged "El Nino" is coming, and is predicted to be the most powerful on record. This storm is also supposed to peak next month, prior to when it dies down in the springtime. The western portion of the U.S. is going to receive more desperately needed snow and water and experience surprisingly mild temperatures throughout the northern portion as well. According to climatologist Brian Fuchs, "Many more storm events are needed through the rest of winter to really put a dent in the drought," especially since too many reservoirs and wells are devastatingly low. Just like the water, the temperatures are going to warm up a bit like last December after a few upcoming weeks of the frigid cold. However, there is apparently a 40% chance that the sister storm referred to as "La Nina" could surface later this year, emitting an unusual increase in Atlantic hurricanes.
This could possibly be a good topic to consider for our classes project, preparing for El Nino. We could make it a really fun way to gather supplies, raise awareness, and plan for future agricultural disasters that are sure to arise after this storm. As a class, we can go around Turlock and plant grass on everyone's yard or in public places, so that they can thrive from the potential surplus of water we will have.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2016/01/14/el-nino-winter-spring-climate-weather/78802550/
This could possibly be a good topic to consider for our classes project, preparing for El Nino. We could make it a really fun way to gather supplies, raise awareness, and plan for future agricultural disasters that are sure to arise after this storm. As a class, we can go around Turlock and plant grass on everyone's yard or in public places, so that they can thrive from the potential surplus of water we will have.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2016/01/14/el-nino-winter-spring-climate-weather/78802550/