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Winter Snow Surprise: El Niño Map Reveals Snowy Forecast
21 Sep
Summary
- A meteorologist created a map predicting areas with above-average snowfall.
- El Niño conditions are expected to increase predictability this winter.
- Blue areas on the map indicate regions likely to receive significant snow.
Meteorologist Ben Noll has released a winter weather forecast map, indicating that numerous U.S. states are likely to see above-average snowfall between December 2026 and February 2027. This projection is particularly noteworthy due to the anticipated influence of El Niño, a climate pattern that may enhance the predictability of seasonal weather conditions.
Noll's map, shared on September 13, 2026, uses color-coding to illustrate snowfall expectations. Areas marked in blue are predicted to receive more snow than is typical for their regions. A comprehensive review of the map reveals that a significant number of states, including many in the West, Midwest, and Southern regions, are anticipated to experience enhanced winter precipitation.
States like California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, and others across the central and eastern U.S. are expected to see parts of their territories covered in blue. Additionally, states such as New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia are fully encompassed by the blue zones, suggesting a high probability of substantial snowfall for these areas.
