Winter is quickly approaching. Thanks to El Niño, the US had two mild winters in a row. Now that El Niño is gone and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting a weak La Niña event to emerge, what should we expect? Below is Meteorologist Meghan Klee’s seasonal outlook for Winter 2024-2025.

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Generally, the forecast points to a cold and snowy winter in the Rockies and Pacific Northwest. Along the East Coast, especially in the Northeast, a mild and less snowy winter is forecast. December is an exception where some areas in the Mid-Atlantic and interior Northeast could see some cold shots and chances for snowstorms.  For the Southern Plains, Texas, and Southeast, a mild and drier-than-normal winter is expected. However, there are signals for some cold shots in December and February. The battle ground between a cold and mild winter exists in the Midwest where a mix of mild and cold months is likely. November and January look very mild but December and February could be cold and snowy.

This article was first published on StormImpact's website