Weather
This is how La Niña will impact temperatures and precipitation this winter 2024-2025
The climate pattern could bring cooler than usual temperatures to the Northwest region, while the South and Southeast regions will experience higher temperatures.
As far as precipitation is concerned for the US this winter most regions will have similar conditons as in recent years, but the Great Lakes region and the Northwest could see more snow than usual. If what we saw in Buffalo on Dec. 1 is any indication, it looks like the forecast could be accurate.
Unfortunately for the central part of the country, from Canada down to Texas from the Mississippi River to Idaho, Nevada and Arizona, drought conditions could continue this Winter. The Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains could see less precipitation that in the past, which would worsen drought conditions in the area.
The East Coast, from Florida all the way north to Main will see milder temperatures this winter as well. From Arizona to Florida in the South, above normal temperatures will be the norm from now until the end of February at least, when a more accurate forecast can be made for the Spring.
What is La Niña and how does it affect winter weather conditions?
La Niña is a climate pattern that causes temperatures is to decrease in the Pacific Ocean, which can then impact weather patterns, causing drier conditions in the South and Central regions of the US, while the North could see more snow, rain and colder temperatures. The cool water in the Pacific surfaces off the coast of South America, which influences wind patterns and rain distribution.
La Niña will bring cooler temperatures and more precipitation to the Northwest, while the Northeast may see warmer weather and less rain and snow than usual. “During a La Niña year, winter temperatures are warmer than normal in the Southeast and cooler than normal in the Northwest,” according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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