Strong El Niño expected to bring moisture to Plains

Wet weather that delayed fall harvest may be here to stay.Both are attributed to the near-record strong El Niño, that pulls tropical moisture over the Pacific Ocean toward the Plains states. The weather pattern has an 83% chance of staying in place this winter, according to the forecast released by the Climate Prediction Center Oct. 15.“The wetness could delay mid- to late-season harvest efforts but should ultimately benefit rangeland, pastures and winter wheat, as well as provide favorable m