NOAA's La Niña Outlook Predicts Warm, Dry Winter for Southern U.S., Wet North
• NOAA predicts a warm, dry winter for the southern U.S. due to La Niña.
• The Pacific Northwest and northern regions are expected to have wetter conditions and increased snowfall.
• Residents are advised to monitor local forecasts and prepare for potential weather hazards.
La Niña to bring varied U.S. winter
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its winter outlook for 2025-2026, indicating that a strengthening La Niña climate pattern will significantly influence weather conditions across the United States. According to Fox Weather, La Niña, characterized by cooler-than-average ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific, is expected to alter jet stream patterns, leading to distinct regional variations in temperature and precipitation.
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