El Niño Brings Warmer Winter to St. Louis | St. Louis News

El Niño’s arrived early and strong, promising a milder winter for St. Louis — but don’t count on it. Scientists say this moderate-strength phenomenon, which typically peaks later in winter, has a 97% chance of lasting into early spring and could even intensify. While past strong El Niños have brought warmer winters to Missouri and Illinois, it’s not guaranteed — other climate factors can interfere. Combine that with the long-term warming trend from climate change, and the odds are leaning heavily toward a cozy, less frigid season ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8da0230a4c6bd68e