mikdes

I don't think so. The entire explanation with El Nino is that it moved the systems that normally hammer us to the south, thus hammering California. Last year was supposedly an El Nino year and, sure enough, we were dry and Cali got "speedbagged" by storms.

I kind of agree on the umbrella thing. I have a good one and sometimes use it, but I find it's easier just to have a coat with a hood and throw that thing up when it's really coming down.