Experts state that El Niño is not expected to affect weather conditions in the continental United States until later this year. Consequently, the phenomenon is not expected to be the cause of Colorado’s current summer heat wave.
This analysis comes in response to questions regarding whether El Niño is driving the heat. According to experts, the impact of the phenomenon is not anticipated in the continental U.S. for some time.
Sources: Colorado Sun (nonprofit statewide newsroom)
