US winter is likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say, with more snow in the south
Summary
The U.S. winter is expected to be warmer and wetter overall due to El Niño, a natural warming of the Pacific Ocean. This means less snow in northern states but possibly more snow in southern and southwestern areas. Warmer temperatures will likely ease drought conditions in the western U.S.Key Facts
- El Niño raises temperatures and brings more moisture, influencing U.S. winter weather patterns.
- Most northern U.S. regions are expected to have below-normal snowfall this winter.
- Southern Rockies, southeast, and southwestern states may get more snow than usual.
- Around 41 of the lower 48 states will likely be warmer than average this winter.
- No states are expected to have colder-than-average winter temperatures.
- Drought is predicted to improve or end in parts of western states like Oregon.
- There is still a chance of winter storms, especially in the eastern U.S., even with overall warmer weather.
- The U.S. winter has warmed about 4°F (2.2°C) over the past 50 years due to climate change.
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