The Winter Solstice LRC Outlook
The Winter Solstice LRC Outlook
El Niño, split flow, and a discussion on the evolving weather pattern
Season's Greetings, Weather 20/20 Subscribers,
Warm holiday wishes from all of us at Weather 20/20! We trust you are enjoying a delightful festive season. Let's embark on a captivating journey through this ever-changing weather pattern, especially as we approach the onset of winter.
In recent developments, El Niño has strengthened its presence this week. However, the true cornerstone and biggest piece of our atmospheric puzzle remains the LRC. As we delve deeper into the cycling pattern, it's worth noting that we are currently navigating the second cycle of the 2023-2024 LRC, and there are influences by the various weather pieces in the puzzle below:
As we approach the much-anticipated Winter Solstice on Thursday, December 21 (winter officially begins), a significant celestial event unfolds. During this juncture, Earth's North Pole reaches its maximum tilt away from the sun, marking the shortest daylight and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
As we embrace the winter season, let's delve into the enchanting world of Christmas and explore where the possibility of a white Christmas graces the landscapes of the United States. After a very mild start to fall, the prospect of snow on Christmas Day may be somewhat limited due as the mild start moves past the first day of winter.