Green Bay, WI
Weather Forecast Office
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center (CPC) is forecasting cooler than normal temperatures and above normal precipitation for the upcoming meteorological winter (December-February) across much of northeast and north-central Wisconsin.
A weak La Niña is favored to develop during the remainder of the Northern Hemisphere autumn. This weak La Niña is favored to continue into the winter. Due to this feature, the CPC temperature and precipitation outlooks are consistent with typical La Niña winters.
The last time that there was a La Niña winter was 2011-12, also a weak La Niña.
While temperature and snow impacts associated with La Niña are favored, La Niña is not the only driving force in our region's winter weather. This winter, like others, will also be affected by other atmospheric phenomena which are more difficult to forecast this far in advance. Temperatures and precipitation could be highly variable throughout the winter.
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The outlook for northeast Wisconsin indicates an enhanced chance for a colder and wetter (snowier) winter (Dec-Feb). |
U.S. Outlook
Winter 2016-17 Temperature Outlook:
For the upcoming winter, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center temperature forecasts for the most part reflect typical La Niña temperature anomalies in the United States. This includes:
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Winter 2016-17 Precipitation Outlook:
For the upcoming winter, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center precipitation forecasts for the most part reflect typical La Niña precipitation anomalies in the United States. This includes:
For more information from the CPC, click here. |
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US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Green Bay, WI
2485 South Point Road
Green Bay, WI 54313-5522
920-494-2363
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