La Niña has ended after three months, leading to a neutral phase in the El Niño Southern Oscillation cycle, which complicates long-term weather forecasts. This year, La Niña will not influence weather patterns, particularly in the U.S. where it typically causes drier conditions in the south and west. In Europe, La Niña's effects vary based on the Pacific region's cold anomalies, but with neutral conditions expected until summer 2025, significant weather patterns are unlikely. However, 2025 is projected to be one of the hottest years on record, with potential for severe heat waves and wildfires. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)