What does the acronym ENSO stand for? Describe the weather patterns in the U.S. as a result of ENSO.
What will be an ideal response?
ENSO = El Niño Southern Oscillation.
El Niño years typically bring intense storms and heavy rain from California across the Midwestern states.
In general, the U.S. sees an increased amount of rainfall during El Niño years.
La Niña years normally bring hot, dry weather to most of the U.S.
The Pacific northwest (Washington, Oregon) usually has the reverse weather patterns. (Drier during El Niño and wetter during La Niña).
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