December through February Outlook 'Heavily Influenced' by La Nina
The National Weather Service's (NWS) forecast for December through February signals a typical La Nina winter is ahead. The forecast calls for below-normal temps across the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Plains, while above-normal temps are expected across the South. Additionally, above-normal precip is expected across the northern tier of states, including eastern Iowa into the eastern Corn Belt, while below-normal precipitation is expected across the South. The NWS's Climate Prediction Center (CPC) says the December through February outlook is "heavily influenced...
