The La Nina forecast, and what it means for you

The U.S. National Weather Service issued a new forecast for the winter of 2020. It predicts the continued intensification of the "La Nina" effect, at least through the winter, due to sustained cooler temperatures in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

What this means for you depends on where you are located, as this map shows. If you live in the northwestern or southeastern U.S., rainfall will likely be higher than average this winter. But if you live in the southwestern U.S.…