During the winter months, El Niño episodes feature a strong jet stream and storm track across the southern part of the United States and less storminess and milder-than-average conditions across the North.
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During the winter months, El Niño episodes feature a strong jet stream and storm track across the southern part of the United States and less storminess and milder-than-average conditions across the North.