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Newsom declares state of emergency for El Niño as California braces
San Francisco Chronicle • • general
Key Points:
- California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to enhance preparations for the anticipated El Niño weather pattern, following recent severe flooding caused by a levee breach in Monterey County.
- Seasonal forecasts from six numerical models in the North American Multi-Model Ensemble predict above-average precipitation and temperature departures for the southwestern U.S. during the winter of 2026-27.
- The state is bracing for potentially significant rainfall this winter, which could impact infrastructure and communities, emphasizing the need for proactive emergency measures.
- Saul Pink, a Hearst Fellow at the San Francisco Chronicle with experience covering climate and government, reported on this development and can be contacted for further information.
