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A La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US
« on: October 17, 2024, 08:48:30 pm »
A La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US

Fall is in full swing, but it’s not too soon to look ahead to winter, especially one that could feel considerably different than last year’s dominated by El Niño.

A weak La Niña is expected to develop ahead of the season and influence temperatures, precipitation, and by extension, even snow across the United States.

La Niña is a natural climate pattern that influences global weather marked by cooler than average ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific. The effects on weather are most pronounced during the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere and have a much weaker influence in the summer.

Last winter was the warmest on record for the Lower 48 because it was dominated by La Niña’s counterpart El Niño in a world also warming due to fossil fuel pollution.

The prolonged warmth prevented many heavy snow events in the Northeast and Midwest and created a winter snow drought measured in feet of missing snow.

La Niña isn’t here yet, but has a 60% chance of emerging through November, according to the Climate Prediction Center. Once it arrives, it’ll stick around all winter and likely persist into at least early spring of next year..............

https://www.yahoo.com/news/la-ni-winter-coming-could-082238997.html

https://www.yahoo.com/news/la-ni-winter-coming-could-082238997.html
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Re: A La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2024, 09:11:52 pm »
Quote from: libertybele on October 17, 2024, 08:48:30 pm

Last winter was the warmest on record for the Lower 48 because it was dominated by La Niña’s counterpart El Niño in a world also warming due to fossil fuel pollution.

This is where I stopped reading.  There is one and only one thing that warms the earth.  It is called 'the sun'.
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Re: A La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2024, 06:50:14 am »

NOAA releases 2024-25 winter weather outlook: Here’s what to expect
Story by Ashleigh Jackson • 11h


(NEXSTAR) — Depending on where you live in the U.S., this winter could bring a mix of snow and rain or an unseasonably warm start to the season, according to climate experts.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its 2024-25 winter outlook, highlighting a “slowly-developing” La Niña that could shape weather throughout the country from December through February.
 
“This winter, an emerging La Niña is anticipated to influence the upcoming winter patterns, especially our precipitation predictions,” said Jon Gottschalck, chief of the Operational Prediction Branch of the NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center.

Weak and short La Niña coming: How it will impact winter
The Pacific Northwest and Great Lakes regions are more likely to get above-average precipitation this season, meaning states like Michigan, Ohio and Indiana could experience increased rain and snowfall.

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Washington, Oregon and northern Idaho could also see a wet winter.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/noaa-releases-2024-25-winter-weather-outlook-here-s-what-to-expect/ar-AA1ssMhU?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=0c5dcec238044370832c943905c2d69e&ei=146
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Re: A La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2024, 06:50:59 am »
Blessed is the pessimist for he shall never be disappointed! wink777
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Re: A La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2024, 08:49:10 am »
Farmers' Almanac Winter 2024-2025
According to the Farmers’ Almanac, this winter is expected to be wet and cold for most locations, influenced by the development of La Niña, a periodic cooling of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific.

Regional Breakdown
Illinois: The Farmers’ Almanac predicts a mixed outlook for temperature, with Central Illinois ranging from colder than average to above normal. Peoria is expected to be at the center of this range. The Lower Lakes region (eastern half of Illinois) is forecast to be colder than normal, with below-normal precipitation and snowfall, with the most snowfall expected in late December, January, and February. The Heartland region (western Illinois) is predicted to be warmer than normal, with below-normal precipitation and snowfall.
Upstate, SC: The Farmers’ Almanac anticipates a “cooler than normal” winter, providing a much-needed break from the heat.
National Trends
Wet and Cold: Most locations are expected to experience a wet and cold winter.
Snowfall: While not a heavy snowfall year overall, some regions will receive significant snowfall.
Solar Cycle Influence
The Farmers’ Almanac considers the solar cycle and sunspot activity in its long-range weather predictions. The 2024-2025 solar maximum may influence the winter weather forecast, potentially leading to a milder winter.
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Re: A La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2024, 12:54:01 pm »
A La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US
Updated 11:54 AM EDT, Thu October 17, 2024
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist
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Fall is in full swing, but it’s not too soon to look ahead to winter, especially one that could feel considerably different than last year’s dominated by El Niño.

A weak La Niña is expected to develop ahead of the season and influence temperatures, precipitation, and by extension, even snow across the United States.

La Niña is a natural climate pattern that influences global weather marked by cooler than average ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific. The effects on weather are most pronounced during the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere and have a much weaker influence in the summer.

Last winter was the warmest on record for the Lower 48 because it was dominated by La Niña’s counterpart El Niño in a world also warming due to fossil fuel pollution.  *****rollingeyes*****  ...

 This winter could be one filled with frequent weather changes from week-to-week rather than prolonged periods of more consistent weather, according to Jon Gottschalck, chief of the center’s operational prediction branch.

“In a warming world, we continue to see weather extremes manifest in the coldest months,” Michael Morgan, NOAA’s assistant secretary of commerce for observation and prediction, cautioned Thursday.  ...

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Re: A La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2024, 02:03:07 pm »
Quote from: Hoodat on October 17, 2024, 09:11:52 pm
This is where I stopped reading.  There is one and only one thing that warms the earth.  It is called 'the sun'.

Same here.
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Re: A La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2024, 02:07:54 pm »
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Last winter was the warmest on record for the Lower 48 because it was dominated by La Niña’s counterpart El Niño in a world also warming due to fossil fuel pollution.

They just can't help themselves can they.
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Re: A La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2024, 04:13:37 pm »
Weather here in the Florida of Iowa has basically been a year around roller coaster of up and down temps where we have months that are warmer and cooler than the averages.

For example, we had a fall like August, and a summer like September. There isn't a great deal of rhyme and reason for the temp patterns regardless of season.
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Re: A La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2024, 04:51:56 pm »
This sounds really bad, should there be a lockdown?
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Re: A La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2024, 05:31:39 pm »
Quote from: mountaineer on October 27, 2024, 12:54:01 pm
A La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US
Updated 11:54 AM EDT, Thu October 17, 2024
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist
CNN
Don't stop believing in manmade climate change, whatever you do!!!!!
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