[pct-l] Influence of El Nino for 2010?

[Eric Lee]

Carey wrote:
>
I'm only marginally familiar with  
this cyclical pattern, but my understanding is that the western U.S.  
should be receiving   increased precipitation including extra snow in  
the Sierras.
>

Well, yes, *on average*.  But it's not that straightforward for any given
year because there's a lot of random variation.  It's far too early to worry
about it yet.  We'll just have to wait until spring and see what it's like.

Eric