Weak La Niña Returns, Could Shift U.S. Winter Weather
Weak La Niña Returns, Could Shift U.S. Winter Weather
US · Published Oct 10, 2025
La Niña has returned, bringing cooler Pacific Ocean temperatures and triggering a NOAA advisory.
The weak La Niña could bring cooler, wetter conditions to the northern U.S. and milder, drier conditions to the South.
NOAA forecasts reflect typical La Niña patterns, but other weather factors could influence the ultimate winter weather outcome.
La Niña officially returns, NOAA announces
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), La Niña has officially returned. Recent observations show that Pacific Ocean temperatures have fallen below the average threshold, triggering an official La Niña advisory. Although this La Niña is considered weak and expected to be short-lived, meteorologists are still discussing its potential impact on winter weather patterns across the United States.
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