El Nino has steadily strengthened over the past month and is now approaching strong category strength according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson.
A strong El Niño would also favor a milder winter compared to last two winters which sow record cold and snow to much of the Northern states.
In Europe El Niño will bring more snow and rain than usual especially to Mediterranean region.
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/el-nino-to-be-one-of-strongest/50081969