Super El Niño Could Impact Western Ski Season
As the 2026-2027 ski season approaches, meteorologists are closely monitoring the strengthening Super El Niño, which could significantly influence snowfall patterns across the western United States. According to NOAA, sea surface temperature anomalies in the eastern equatorial Pacific have already exceeded +3.0°C (5.4°F) in recent weeks, with a 69% chance of this event surpassing the strength of previous El Niño events since 1950. Historically, El Niño winters have favored southern ski resorts in California, Colorado, and Utah, but the variability of such events makes precise predictions challenging.
