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This site contains comprehensive information on the past and present impact of La Niña on the climate of Canada and its effects on the global climate. Through animation, this site shows the changes in the Canadian climate and climatic extremes that accompany La Niña. Along with a scientific explanation of the La Niña phenomenon, comparisons between various La Niña and forecast of La Niña are provided.

What is La Niña: Description and animation of La Niña, the reason for the name, and a brief description of the antithesis, El Niño.
Canadian Effects: Specific impact of the phenomenon on Canadian provinces and territories.
Forecast and Current Status: Present state of La Niña and forecast of La Niña over the next several seasons. Climate forcast over Canada and the U.S.for the next four seasons.
Global Effects: General impact of the phenomenon on global weather patterns.
Comparing La Niñas: Chronological, numerical and graphical information on past La Niñas, and reasons for interest in the 1998-99 episode.
Further Reading: Suggested additional sources of information on La Niña.
Other Educational Sites: Other sites that may be of interest on a variety of meteorological topics.