-- Many climate forecasters are pointing toward North America seeing a El Niño weather pattern, but what does that mean for us here? A Super El Niño this winter could also bring unfavorable wildfire conditions to our neighbors to the north. “With the El Niño going through the winter, most likely, next spring could be a bit of a problem too. “That's quite often either a strong La Niña or a strong El Niño. This year’s wildfires were spurred on by warm, windy conditions in the summer, a season not typically impacted by the El Niño pattern.