What Does a Strong El Nino Mean for California? What does El Nino mean for California? We consulted NOAA and Weather West and it looks like El Nino in California should mean higher than average precipitation with near average temperatures. We like the sound of that. What Does EL NINO in CALIFORNIA Mean? โIf El Niรฑo returns, the American West and Southwest could see major relief next winter from the long-lasting, punishing drought.” – Climatologist Bill Patzert, who […] Weather SnowBrains | May 15, 2014 1 Comment