Background:
- centuries ago Peruvian fisherman notice this ‘periodic warming’ around Christmas, naming the phenomenon “little boy” in honor of the baby Jesus
- meteorologically it’s referred to as El Nino Southern Oscillation
- every 2 to 7 years, the waters in the equatorial Pacific between Peru and new Guinea warm and change the weather pattern for North America
- the rise in sea-surface temperature dictates the strength of the system – 3.6 degrees ABOVE Fahrenheit is “very strong”
- 1982-1983 and 1997-1998 have been the strongest recorded
- Currently, the oceanic temperature readings for summer/fall 2015 are MORE than 3.6 above average
- Godzilla El Nino is coming!
What it all means:
I have no fucking clue. Moreover, neither does anyone else – especially the meteorologists. From what I’ve read, even the slightest shift in the Jet Stream can be impactful. To be truthful, the information above was from SKI MAGAZINE of all places. Paul Tolme simplified all the meteorological mumbo jumbo , putting El Nino in terms I understand and can relate too. Like which resort will have the best conditions this season. While the jury is still out on my participation in the coveted annual ski trip, the weather here in Northern Michigan can be daunting. Since my daughter plays travel hockey, a drier, warmer winter would be welcome.
the Weather Channel:
I am a Local on the 8’s junkie. Really, we only check it during breakfast to plan the day. However, when the WWA (Winter Weather Advisories) start, we check it a bit more frequently. Other than that, I’m not a fan of the channel. I used to be years ago when Marshall Seese and Heather Tesch anchored the morning hours. Now the attempt to be ‘a morning show’ versus a weather channel is just stupid. Also, that Sam Champion is a bit much at 7am. And, those ‘signature’ gym shoes … . He needs to sign off on that fashion faux pas.
Just a few more random thoughts on TWC:
- Jim Cantore is a total boss when it comes to the weather
- Paul Goodloe, Mike Bettes, Jen Carfagno are some of my favorite Weather Channel personalities.
- never watched any of the ‘Weather Channel original series’ shows – it’s a weather channel. Report the weather and call it a day.
- Did I mention, Sam Champion needs to reconsider his shoe choice?
- Marshall Seese used to coordinate his tie with the color scheme of Heather Tesch’s wardrobe. It was a nice, subtle detail.
SNL link from 1997 El Nino skit:
https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/el-nino/2861308
Godzilla El Nino is coming.
Whether we like it or not.
