Forecasters expect a warmer, wetter US winter, with snow favoring the South

Summary

The United States is expected to have a generally warmer and wetter winter, though not necessarily a snowier one, according to the federal seasonal outlook and other meteorologists’ forecasts reported by The Guardian. El Niño is likely to bring more moisture along with higher temperatures, and the outlook suggests more snow in the South than in northern states. The Guardian says the wetter pattern could help ease persistent drought in the West.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   15 Oct 2026, 19:33 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that forecasters expect a wetter and warmer US winter and suggests looking south for more snow.

2. The Guardian

   15 Oct 2026, 20:44 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that the federal outlook and other meteorologists’ forecasts point to a generally wetter, warmer winter, with El Niño bringing more moisture and higher temperatures but little prospect of more snow in the North.