La Niña weakens, affecting Atlantic hurricane predictions

Forecasters report that La Niña, currently weak, is likely to fade in the coming weeks. The U.S. Climate Prediction Center indicates that warmer Pacific waters suggest a shift toward ENSO-neutral conditions by the end of spring. La Niña, the cold phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, has influenced weather patterns since early 2025. Its weakening may reduce the typical enhancement of Atlantic hurricane activity, as La Niña usually decreases wind shear in the region. While La Niña's effects will linger into early summer, Canada is expected to experience typical La Niña weather patterns in the coming week. Predictions for the fall remain uncertain, with equal chances for either neutral conditions or a return of La Niña.