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New Maps Show US Winter Outlook as El Niño Strengthens

New Maps Show US Winter Outlook as El Niño Strengthens

Summary

Federal forecasters have released new winter weather outlooks for the United States, highlighting the impact of a strengthening El Niño on temperatures and rainfall. The forecasts predict warmer-than-average temperatures in the northern U.S. and wetter-than-average conditions in parts of the southern U.S. from December to February.

Key Facts

  • The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) issued updated winter outlooks for December to February.
  • A stronger El Niño is expected to influence winter weather across the U.S.
  • Northern U.S. areas are more likely to have above-average temperatures this winter.
  • Parts of the southern U.S. are expected to experience more rainfall than usual.
  • The CPC forecasts the chance of temperatures and precipitation being above, near, or below normal, not exact numbers or specific events.
  • Warmer-than-normal outlooks do not rule out the possibility of cold spells in those areas.
  • The outlook suggests Alaska is more likely to be warmer than normal compared to Florida, but this does not mean Alaska will have higher temperatures than Florida.
  • The story is still developing and may be updated.
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