Scientists say they have found key conditions that allow some El Niño and La Niña events to be predicted up to 12 months ahead. The work aims to give communities and decision-makers earlier warning so they can prepare for potential weather extremes linked to these climate patterns.
Both outlets describe the findings as an improvement in seasonal forecasting, focusing on the specific situations that make longer-range prediction possible rather than guaranteeing accurate forecasts for every event. The difference in emphasis is mainly in wording and framing: one outlet presents the result as a step toward predicting “some” El Niño and La Niña cases, while the other highlights the timing of when El Niño will “strike.”
