Summary
The Climate Prediction Center released new weather outlooks for the second half of November due to the ongoing La Niña conditions. The forecasts indicate cooler temperatures in the Western U.S. and warmer temperatures in the central and eastern regions. La Niña, a natural climate phase, is expected to continue into winter but remain weak.
Key Facts
- The Climate Prediction Center shared weather forecasts for mid-to-late November.
- La Niña is expected to continue into the winter season.
- Western U.S. states may see cooler-than-average temperatures.
- Central and Eastern U.S. regions could experience warmer-than-average conditions.
- Maine and most of Florida are likely to have near-normal rain levels.
- Northeast Texas and southern states like Missouri and Arkansas may face increased rainfall.
- La Niña is associated with a natural climate cycle called the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
- Current La Niña conditions are expected to stay weak, resulting in less severe weather changes in winter.
