When La Niña is in effect, wetter than usual conditions are common in the Great Lakes region during winter. There is a 60% chance for a weak and short duration La Niña to emerge between September and November and persist into January to March, according to the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its winter outlook on Thursday, revealing what Minnesotans can expect weather-wise in the coming months. The forecast for this winter — the months of December,

Winter in the United States may be more varied this year compared to last — with colder and snowier conditions likely in the North and the potential for drier weather than is typical in the South and relative warmth in the Southeast, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s outlook released Thursday morning.

The annual U.S. winter outlook report predicts La Niña weather patterns throughout the country. Here's what it means for Connecticut's winter.

The National Weather Service released its winter outlook​ and the La Niña forecast on the coldest morning so far in Massachusetts.

After the warmest winter on record last year, the upcoming winter could be another mild one for much of the nation.

Experts with the NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center announced their annual winter outlook on Thursday. With the anticipated dominance of the weather pattern known as La Niña, here’s what they saw: The East Coast and the southern parts of the United States are likely to see warmer and drier conditions.

Depending on where you live in the U.S., this winter could bring a mix of snow and rain or unseasonably warm weather, according to climate experts.