Strong El Niño now a virtual certainty: What it means for California
- Posted on July 9, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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Strong El Niño now a virtual certainty: What it means for California
Strong El Niños significantly tilt the odds of expected weather outcomes during the winter. For Southern California, that means a higher chance of above-average rainfall, risking a winter of flash floods and landslides.