Seasonal climate summary southern hemisphere (spring 1988): the cold episode in the central/eastern tropical Pacific intensifies

Key Points

• This analysis aims to explore the southern hemisphere circulation during spring 1988, particularly in relation to a cold episode in the tropical Pacific.
• Presented a seasonal summary of climate circulation from September to November 1988.
• Focused on the Australian region and its climatic boundaries.
• Examined tropical and extratropical anomalies in circulation patterns.
• The cold episode in the tropical Pacific intensified during spring 1988.
• Significant anomalies in southern hemisphere circulation patterns were identified.
• Findings are relevant for understanding broader climate impacts in the region.