NOAA forecasts a wetter, warmer U.S. winter, with El Niño the driver
NOAA's winter outlook says the U.S. will likely be wetter and warmer than usual, which could ease drought in some states but not bring much snow to the north.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says this winter will likely be wetter and warmer than usual across the United States. The agency released its seasonal outlook on Thursday.
The Guardian reports that El Niño is expected to shift weather patterns and bring more moisture, along with higher temperatures. That should help ease the long-running drought in the West, NOAA said.
More moisture does not mean more snow everywhere. The Guardian reports that much snow is not forecast for the northern states, and its headline says more snow is expected in the south.
CBS News reports the outlook predicts wetter-than-usual conditions in some states that have been in long-standing drought.
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- CBS NewsWinter may bring snow and rain to some drought-stricken U.S. statesThu, Oct 15, 2:02 PM EDT
- The GuardianUS winter is likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say, with more snow in the southThu, Oct 15, 4:44 PM EDT
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