Extreme Weather

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The forecast is in

A looming super El Niño will influence winter weather patterns across the US, bringing heavy rain or snow to some. See which areas could be hit hardest.

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Bracing for El Niño

A potentially record-setting El Niño could bring a stormy winter to parts of the US, and a new CNN Weather analysis offers clues about what to expect for snowfall. Meanwhile, erosion is already taking a toll along California’s coastline. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Tuesday to protect the iconic Pacific Coast Highway from the impacts of El Niño-related storms.

+ Latest: New maps show who could see more snow during this year’s super El Niño + Newsom signs order protecting PCH

+ Video: Beach erosion leaves buildings perched on California coast

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More weather extremes expected in 2027

The planet is on track for another year of punishing heat and extreme weather, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization. The findings come as world leaders are gathering in Turkey this week for the COP31 climate summit, where efforts to address the crisis will take center stage.

+ Read more: Planetary extremes are ‘off the charts’ as world’s biggest climate talks kick off

+ Coming soon: A super-sized El Niño   A taste of winter Winter will make its first cameo in the eastern US this week as a storm ushers in the coldest temperatures in six months for tens of millions of people. Some will see their first snow of the season.