The Ship Report: A look at this year's "Super" El Nino and its opposite sibling, La Nina

<p><strong>The Ship Report, Tuesday, October 13, 2026</strong></p><p>Scientists are saying we are in for an intense El Nino period this winter. But what does that mean - what is El Nino, and its close relative, La Nina?</p><p>And how will it affect conditions in the Pacific Northwest, in particular? Today we&#39;ll take a look at that.</p><p></p>