How US Winter Snow Forecasts Compare as El Niño Strengthens
Summary
Different weather forecasts show mixed predictions for snowfall across the United States this winter due to a strengthening El Niño, a climate pattern involving warmer Pacific Ocean waters. Some forecasts expect less snow in the northern U.S., while others predict more snow in regions like the West and parts of the Northeast.Key Facts
- El Niño is a climate pattern caused by warmer waters in the Pacific Ocean and can affect weather worldwide.
- AccuWeather forecasts below-normal snowfall in much of the northern U.S., with warmer conditions reducing snow in the Northeast and Great Lakes.
- AccuWeather expects above-average snow in parts of the Western states and some areas of the central U.S. like New Mexico and Colorado.
- The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts above-average snowfall in central New England, the Appalachians, the Intermountain region, the Pacific Northwest, and Alaska.
- The Farmers’ Almanac forecasts bursts of snow and cold in the North, mixed winter weather in the Northeast, and favorable mountain snowfall in the southern Rockies.
- NOAA’s winter outlook predicts more precipitation in many western and eastern U.S. regions but drier conditions in parts of the Midwest and Northwest.
- Snowfall amounts can vary, and one big storm can change expected totals, especially in East Coast cities.
- Precipitation includes rain, snow, sleet, or ice falling to the ground.
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