U.S. Climate Prediction Center Forecasts Transition to Neutral ENSO State

The U.S. Climate Prediction Center anticipates a shift from La Niña to a neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) state over the next month. According to Jin10, the neutral ENSO condition is expected to prevail from May to July 2026. Furthermore, the emergence of El Niño is highly likely between June and August 2026, with projections indicating its persistence at least until the end of 2026.