NOAA Releases Winter Outlook, Predicting Warmer North and Wetter South Due to Strong El Niño

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its winter outlook for December 2026 through February 2027, highlighting the significant influence of a strong El Niño event. The forecast anticipates warmer-than-average temperatures across the northern U.S. and wetter-than-average conditions from California to Florida and along the Eastern Seaboard. Drought conditions are expected to improve across much of the country.