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EL NINO and LA NINA & SNOWFALL IMPACTS FOR THE INLAND NORTHWEST

 

La Nina and El Nino often have an influence on winters for the Inland Northwest.  Typically La Nina Winters bring cooler temperatures with near to above average snowfall while El Nino winters provide milder conditions with below normal snowfall.

 

La Nina Information                                                      El Nino                                                  

 

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