NOAA Video: “What El Nino Means for the Sierra Nevada, CA/NV”

This video is NOAA’s Reno office keeping it real about what this winter’s El Nino will mean for the Sierra Nevada.

Yep, there is a chance that this year will be an above average precipitation winter for the Sierra Nevada in CA.  It also may not be.

The Blob is the scary piece of the puzzle this year.  NOAA has never seen anything like The Blob.  The Blob may keep the frightening Ridiculously Resilient Ridge that has been blocking storms from reaching the Sierra Nevada mountains.