La Nina pattern forecast for the Winter

Posted By on November 10, 2010

Scientists working with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have released projections  indicating a strong “La Nina” pattern for the south central US this winter.  This means above average temperatures and below average precipitation (the west coast and Pacific NW get the opposite).

What does this mean for us?  A high probability of drought conditions developing through the winter.  Not good for duck hunting but great for lower lake levels (which produce EXCELLENT carp/”flats” fishing!).  We’ll see.  The last La Nina pattern we had produced just that; a mild, dry winter.  Past evidence has also proven that the pattern lasts through February and then we get a shot of cold, wet weather in March (remember the “Easter Snow” a few years ago?).

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Joel Hays has been a professional guide since 1990, and has guided professionally in Colorado and Texas.

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  1. admin says:
    November 13, 2010 at 4:32 am

    So does this mean I should start to forget about the Guadalupe? Dang! I just bought my GRTU pass(port) too!

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