Weather outlook for October-December, 2008

The US National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center recently posted their ENSO forecast (El Nino/Southern Oscillation) for the next quarter. Based upon the water temperature of the equatorial Pacific Ocean, in combination with weather patterns in that region, meteorologists have declared an "ENSO neutral" condition. With some exceptions, this is good news for almost everyone.

During an ENSO neutral condition, Pacific Ocean water temperatures and weather patterns are roughly normal, which means that weather patterns in most of the world…