00:00One ocean pattern is set to shape America's entire winter.
00:03NOAA's Winter Outlook covers December 2026 through February 2027.
00:08A very strong El Nino is expected to push the jet stream south and east.
00:13That favors stormier weather across the southern U.S.
00:16Wetter-than-average conditions are most likely across the southern tier and along the east coast.
00:21The northern U.S. leans warmer than average.
00:24That includes the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, and much of the east.
00:28First, drought is expected to improve or end in the southwest, southern Great Plains, and southeast.
00:34But drought could develop or worsen in the northern Rockies, northeastern Oregon, and eastern Washington.
00:40Heavy rain on dry soil can also bring flash floods and mudslides.
00:44The outlook does not predict snowfall totals.
00:47The next update is due November 19th.
00:49For now, the signal is clear.
00:51A wet south and a mild north.
00:53Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
