ENSO-Atmosphere
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Ocean temperature
pattern
SLP, winds, storms,
etc.
Ocean currents,
upwelling
By observing SSTŐs &
surface winds in equatorial Pacific, we are able to forecast ENSO events
with some skill. ENSO forecasts lead to skillful seasonal
forecasts for the US several months in advance (e.g. 1997-1998
winter) after the El Nino began.