• Higher winter precipitation to the Southwest United States
• More mild temperatures and less snowfall in the Northern United States
• Reduced hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean
• Higher frequency of winter storms in California
• Occasional flooding or mudslides in South and Central America
• Decreased rainfall and drought conditions in Indonesia
• Reduced food sources for marine life in the Pacific Ocean
• Weaker tradewinds
• Increased rainfall over the central tropical Pacific Ocean

http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090709_elnino.html

East Coast Areas of the [[East Coast[[ of the U.S. should expect colder than normal temperatures, by as much as 5-10% on average. http://www.insuranceheadlines.com/Homeowners/6247.html

Upper Midwest A mild winter is likely in store for states in the upper midwest, where warmer-than-average temperatures are predicted due to El Nino effects. Precipitation will likely be below average. http://cloudyandcool.com/2009/09/23/nws-winter-2009-2010-winter-forecast/

Northwest Much like the upper midwest, the Pacific northwest will most likely see milder temperatures and less snowfall and precipitation than normal.http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/fxus05.html

South In areas including Texas, Florida, and other southern states, temperatures should be cooler than normal. Also expect more precipitation to hit the southhttp://cloudyandcool.com/2009/09/23/nws-winter-2009-2010-winter-forecast/

These long-range weather forecasts are considered typical predictions for El Nino years.