USA National Forecast

Winter Outlook: A Cold December, Then A Milder January, February?

There’s a temperature split in the upcoming winter months, with warmer-than-normal temperatures across the South and cooler in the Northern Plains and Pacific Northwest. Here’s how the months break down:

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What La Niña Means For Your Winter Outlook

A weak La Niña is expected to continue into meteorological winter , but it doesn’t have the final say-so for the temperature outlook for the season.

Here’s what you can expect from the upcoming months:

Meteorological Winter (December, January and February)

In general, we expect the coldest winter to be over the Northwest, Northern Rockies and Northern Plains from Washington state to North Dak

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