All of teh discussion I read says we aren't in an El Nino. But if you look at the sea surface temperatures, it's above average. I think it's a splitting hairs kind of thing. I see the Climate Prediction Center has issued a new drought forecast
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/sdo_summary.html
Basically, the entire west is looking at developing or worsening drought, with the exception of Wyoming, Montana and much of Idaho. Even calling for developing drought west of the Cascades. Get ready to start working Hoot Owl shifts in June...
Gray day here today, but not too bad. Good day to build fence, need to get some more area fenced to get the wife's cute goats out running around. And hopefully, get rid of a briar patch.