ENSO-Atmosphere
Coupling
Ocean temperature
pattern
SLP, winds, storms,
etc.
Ocean currents,
upwelling
By observing SSTŐs and
surface winds in equatorial Pacific, we are able to forecast ENSO
events with considerable skill (much better once they have started to form). ENSO forecasts lead to skillful
seasonal forecasts for the US several months in advance (e.g.
1997-1998 winter).