US winter to be wetter and warmer due to El Niño
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 18:02 · Archive
The US winter will likely be wetter and warmer but with less snow in the north, according to federal forecasters.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday that winter across the United States will likely be wetter and warmer than average, driven by El Niño conditions. The weather pattern is expected to shift to bring increased moisture alongside higher temperatures, which should help ease the persistent western drought.
Northern regions of the country—including the Northeast, Great Lakes, Upper Midwest and Northern Rockies—should expect below normal snowfall this winter. By contrast, the Southern Rockies, parts of the southeast and southwest may receive more snow than usual. Private meteorology firm AccuWeather forecasts that Chicago, Boston, New York and Philadelphia will receive about half or less of their normal winter snow, with Salt Lake City the only major metropolitan area where above-normal snow is predicted.
The warmer conditions mean the polar vortex, which typically brings Arctic air into the United States, should occur less frequently than in most winters. However, National Weather Service meteorologist Jon Gottschalck cautioned that milder overall conditions do not preclude snowstorms entirely. El Niño can favour a mild winter but 'doesn't mean you're not gonna have snow', he said.
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- US winter is likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say. If you want more snow, look southThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the U.S. winter will likely be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier, due to El Niño.Clickorlando · 15 Oct, 17:37
- US winter is likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say. If you want more snow, look southThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the U.S. winter will likely be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier, due to El Niño.News4Jax · 15 Oct, 17:37
In this story: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Northeast · Great Lakes · Upper Midwest · Northern Rockies · Southern Rockies · Chicago · Boston
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