Though large portions of the country may have above average precipitation, drought is likely to persist in northern Plains.
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released the U.S. Winter Outlook yesterday, with La Nina potentially emerging for the second year in a row as the biggest wildcard in how this year’s winter will shape up. La Nina has a 55- to 65-percent chance of developing before winter sets in.
NOAA produces seasonal outlooks to help communities prepare for what’s likely to come in the next few months and minimize weather’s impacts on lives and livelihoods. Empowering people with actionable forecasts
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