This fall, La Niña is influencing winter weather patterns, bringing colder conditions to northern states and slightly warmer weather in the south. While this year’s La Niña is relatively weak, meteorologists predict some regions will experience an early onset of winter.
1. Great Lakes and Midwest
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Recent gusty winds and heavy rain have already signaled the approach of colder weather.
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Temperatures are expected to drop from the 70s to the low 50s, with real-feel readings in the 40s.
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Early winter storms may move south from Canada in December, bringing below-average temperatures and above-average precipitation through February.
2. Northeast
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Storms moving from the central U.S. are expected to reach New England and the Northeast, potentially developing into nor’easters.
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Early-season snowfall could arrive before a mid-season warm-up, followed by more snow later in winter, creating a bookend effect.
3. Plains States
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Arctic blasts may hit early in December, bringing frigid temperatures.
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Snowstorms are likely as cold air moves south from the north, followed by a brief lull in snowfall before winter conditions return in February.
Bottom line: The Great Lakes, Midwest, Northeast, and Plains States should prepare for an earlier-than-usual winter, with cold snaps and snow arriving before the traditional season fully sets in.
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