NOAA has released its seasonal outlook for the winter months, which predicts the U.S. will slowly transition into a La Niña pattern.

According to NOAA’s winter outlook for this coming winter, there is the possibility of some drought relief for us and much of the Great Lakes region. A developing La Niña is expected to have a positive influence on a higher potential for more precipitation this winter.

Large swaths of the South and the East Coast are favored to see warmer-than-average temperatures, while the Pacific Northwest has greater odds of cooler-than-normal conditions this winter.

La Niña conditions are expected to dominate across the United States, resulting in above-average temperatures across the southern states.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its winter outlook, which predicts a drier winter in Colorado.

The temperature outlook is forecasting a 50-60 percent probability that southern Alabama will have warmer-than-average temperatures over the winter months. Central and most of north Alabama have slightly lower but still decent odds of a warmer winter — 40 to 50 percent, according to the outlook. (The temperature outlook is at the top of this post.)

Memphis could possibly see a more mild winter in terms of temperature and precipitation this year. Here's what a La Niña year could mean for the Memphis area.

NOAA's 2024-25 winter outlook looks warm and dry for Texas, but that doesn't mean we won't see any snow or freezing weather.

The early season outlook calls for a warmer winter with more snow than last year, but still below NYC's average.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its winter outlook on Thursday, revealing what Minnesotans can expect weather-wise in the coming months. The forecast for this winter — the months of December,

Winter in the United States may be more varied this year compared to last — with colder and snowier conditions likely in the North and the potential for drier weather than is typical in the South and relative warmth in the Southeast,