Trying to predict Chicago’s weather is about as fruitful as guessing if any of our sports teams will have a winning season—no matter the number crunching or the optimism, it’s usually a lost cause. But damn the torpedoes—the National Weather Service is charging in with a fresh batch of Midwest weather predictions. La Niña has arrived, and meteorologists have some thoughts about it.

According to the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center , La Niña conditions have emerged in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. While the “cool phase” of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation climate pattern may be brewing half a world away, there are some real deal implications for Chicagoans. Here’s everything you need to know about La Niña and what it means for Chicago’s winter.

What is La Niña?

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