El Niño's Impact on Winter: What to Expect in the US and Beyond

This winter, the US is expected to experience the effects of El Niño, a weather phenomenon that influences temperature and precipitation patterns. El Niño typically brings wetter and cooler weather to the South, while the North becomes drier and warmer. The southern Plains to the Southeast may see increased precipitation, benefiting states plagued by drought. The combination of cooler weather and more frequent precipitation may also increase the chances of wintry precipitation in the South. In contrast, the North, including the Pacific Northwest, Rockies, Plains, and Midwest, may experience a milder winter. California, the Southwest, and the Northeast have less predictable outcomes during an El Niño winter. Looking back at previous El Niño winters, there were notable storms, record-breaking temperatures, and significant snowfall in different regions of the US.