El Niño 2026: Why this year's pattern could mean warmer Minnesota winter

(FOX 9) - A super El Niño , possibly the strongest in decades, is here, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it could shape this year's winter by making it notably warmer and wetter than average. What is a super El Niño? Image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows coral reef anomalies from Aug. 18, 2026. (Supplied) DNR Senior Climatologist Dr. Kenny…