El Niño/La Niña Update (November 2008)

Near-neutral conditions of air-sea interactions currently prevail in the tropical 

Pacific. These are expected to continue at least through the remainder of 2008. 

Historically, the normal period for development of El Niño or La Niña is MarchMay, so forecasters will be watching for any signs of such development. At this 

time, it is too early to derive reliable indicators on possible El Niño or La Niña 

development during March-May 2009.