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.

Michigan could be milder and wetter this winter, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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,

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