What to expect as La Niña emerges in Southern California

An unpredictable winter is in store for Southern Californians.
A La Niña weather pattern is forecast to develop over the next several months. A La Niña year, as opposed to an El Niño year, is characterized by stronger trade winds and colder ocean temperatures, often resulting in drier weather on the west coast, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) .
La Niña weather patterns can be unpredictable, though, leaving forecasters unable to