NOAA’s 2026-2027 U.S. Winter Outlook – El Niño Looms Large

The 2026-2027 U.S. Winter Outlook map for precipitation shows wetter-than-average conditions are most likely across the Southwest, South and East Coast. Drier-than-average conditions are forecast for parts of the northern Rockies and Great Lakes, and central Alaska. (Image credit: NOAA)

 

A wet warm winter is in store for much of the country. A predicted very strong El Niño weather system will bring wet storms and rain to the South with warmer than average temperatures in the North. Check out how El Niño may affect your area. The question is, will it be a Super El Niño?

“As we know from decades of observations, a very strong El Nino will likely bring a southward and eastward shift to the jet stream for the contiguous U.S., which tilts the odds toward stormier weather across the South,” said Ken Graham, director of NOAA’s National Weather Service. “While higher chances of rain and snow may bring relief to drought-afflicted areas, too much precipitation on dry soil can fuel destructive flash floods and mudslides. Now is the time for communities and individuals to plan ahead for the upcoming winter.”

Read more! You can track expected precipitation levels out 72 hours here and keep an eye out for weather events that become “Particularly Dangerous Situations”

See the official three month outlook at NOAA and Study up on El Niño–Southern Oscillation via Wikipedia

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