The threat of Super El Nino bringing "significant snow" to New York continues to grow. In New York, a "Super El Niño" typically disrupts seasonal norms. This year, El Nino is expected to bring "heavy rain and significant snow" in New York, experts say. El Nino ArrivesGetty Images Getty ImagesThe NOAA confirmed that El Nino conditions have started in the Pacific. The 2026–2027 Super El Niño winter forecast for New York indicates a volatile, high-stakes season characterized by heavy precipitation, intensified coastal storms, and a razor-thin margin between significant snow and heavy, flooding rain.