Chicago's Winter Forecast: El Niño's Impact on Snow and Cold Predictions, According to NOAA

The NOAA's Climate Prediction Center has projected a warmer-than-normal winter for most of Illinois and Indiana, including the city of Chicago, due to the influence of El Niño. The Midwest and northern U.S. are expected to experience above-average temperatures, while precipitation levels in Illinois and far-eastern Indiana are projected to be below average. The southern United States is expected to see wetter-than-normal conditions. El Niño events typically result in warmer temperatures and below-normal precipitation in the Chicago area.