La Niña Set to Return, Shifting Warmth West and Cold East
La Niña Set to Return, Shifting Warmth West and Cold East
US · Published Jan 9, 2026
La Niña is expected to return, bringing warmer, drier conditions to the western U.S.
The eastern U.S. is anticipated to experience colder air outbreaks and increased snow potential due to La Niña.
Temperature swings and periodic winter storms are expected as part of a weak La Niña winter pattern.
La Niña's return will reshape US weather
La Niña is poised to make a comeback, reshaping weather patterns across the United States. After a brief respite earlier this year, forecasts indicate that La Niña conditions will likely return by mid to late January. This resurgence is expected to bring significant shifts in temperature and precipitation across the country.
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