El Niño 2026/2027: Winter Snowfall Outlook Across North America and Europe

First predictions for the 2026/2027 winter show a strong Super El Niño shaping how snow unfolds across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Forecast data highlight notable contrasts between regions, with the developing event driving shifts in jet stream tracks and low-pressure systems. Past very strong El Niños demonstrate where snowfall tends to rise or […]

How Flash Flood Forecasting is Evolving in Europe

Flash floods in Europe strike with little warning, turning streets into fast-moving torrents and threatening lives, infrastructure, and essential services. To shorten warning times and boost resilience, two Europe-wide initiatives—Echo Flash and the FlashFloodBreaker project—are extending lead times and strengthening preparedness across North‑West Europe. They rely on transnational collaboration, rapid crisis awareness, and advanced forecasting […]