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News in English (USA) / 22.10.2026 / 08:00

UN Warns of Powerful El Niño Impacting Global Weather Patterns

A strong El Niño is brewing in the Pacific, with the potential to disrupt weather across the globe, according to warnings from the UN and NOAA. This unprecedented Super El Niño, described as potentially one of the strongest in 1,000 years, is expected to bring significant changes including warmer, wetter winters in regions like the Capital Region, Ohio, and parts of Canada. With record-breaking temperatures and unusual climate conditions forecasted, UN agencies are appealing for assistance to protect the most vulnerable communities from the impacts. As meteorologists track its development, various regions are bracing for possible extreme weather events like heavy snowfall in Minnesota and uncertain winter conditions in Oregon. The phenomenon raises questions about how prior Super El Niño winters may inform what lies ahead for this winter season.
USA Today, FOX Weather, BBC, University of Colorado Boulder, UN News, POWDER Magazine, CBC, UC San Diego Today, Times Union, World Meteorological Organization WMO