El Niño Outlook 2026: ENSO Forecast, Transition Timeline, and Global Risks
The El Niño outlook 2026 signals a major transition in the Pacific climate system after an extended period of La Niña influence. As of mid February 2026, oceanic and atmospheric indicators show weakening La Niña conditions and a rapid move toward ENSO neutral, with increasing odds of El Niño by late summer. According to the…
