You might not realize it, but all of our energy really comes from the sun. Solar energy causes water in the ocean to evaporate, giving it potential energy. The water then falls in the form of rain or snow. When the water gets into rivers and streams, it becomes potential energy. The water powers turbines that create the electrical energy that comes right into your home, and the computer screen your reading right now.
Nobody knows for sure.
We've had high pressure sitting off the coast, a pattern we generally see in the summertime, when it is drier. El Ninos tend to give us our driest winters. La Ninas give us our coolest and wettest winters. And right now we are in a phase called La Nada, where anything can happen. Here are some simple tips you can use to help cut down on your energy use.