Deep Talks: The 2026–2027 “Godzilla” El Niño — Is It Really That Strong?
Join us for November Deep Talks with Dr. Darren Clabo, South Dakota Mines Associate Professor of Practice and State Fire Meteorologist.
Join us for this month's Deep Talks as Dr. Clabo explores El Niño and its potential impacts on winter weather across the United States, including South Dakota. He’ll explain how scientists measure the El Niño–Southern Oscillation, examine current conditions in a historical context, and discuss what a potentially record-breaking El Niño could mean for the 2026–2027 winter. The talk will also touch on El Niño’s connection to global environmental change and its impacts on humanity.
How to attend:
Deep Talks is held at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center (160 W. Main Street) in Lead, South Dakota. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a social hour and light refreshments. The presentation begins at 6 p.m.
Unable to join us in person? Watch the livestream on this page starting at 6 p.m. MT.
Deep Talks is made possible by Dakota Shivers Brewing, Edward Jones Financial Advisor – Chris Mitchell, RCS Construction, and Charles & Jolene Lichtenwalner.