What is La Niña? A Northeastern expert explains how the weather pattern may impact your winter plans

The La Niña event forecast for this winter may deliver more snow than usual to the Northwestern U.S. and dry, warm weather to the South.

But Northeastern University professor Samuel Munoz says to be cautious about planning a ski or beach vacation around La Niña — a cyclic weather pattern caused by a colder Pacific Ocean.

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