National Weather Service Updates its Important Winter Weather Terminology The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently updated a few of its winter weather terminologies that are key to staying safe for the incoming 2024-25 season. NOAA is the most trusted agency for all weather predictions and conditions. When NOAA changes something, it is essential for people to know what exactly was changed or updated. This year, NOAA […] Weather John Phocas | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
NOAA ENSO December 2024 Update: Weak La Niña Forecast Packs Surprising Punch This post first appeared on the climate.gov ENSO blog and was written by Nat Johnson Although it’s taking its sweet old time to get going, a weak La Niña, the cool phase of the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is expected to develop this winter. Much like I did last November, I thought it would be a good time to delve into how these expected tropical […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
Weak La Niña Poised to Influence U.S. Winter Precipitation Patterns The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has shared on its ENSO blog that a weak La Niña, the cooler phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is expected to develop this winter, shifting North America’s precipitation patterns. Contributors he ENSO blog are, amongst others, Michelle L’Heureux (NOAA Climate Prediction Center), Emily Becker (University of Miami/CIMAS), Nat Johnson (NOAA Geophysical […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 5, 2024 0 Comments
[UPDATED: NOVEMBER 22] NOAA Winter 2024-25 Forecast: La Niña Returns and What That Means For the Ski Season On Thursday, November 22, the NOAA updated its long-range seasonal forecasts for this winter, giving snow lovers an idea of what 2024-25 might hold. Here’s what the NOAA winter 2024-25 forecast looks like: Related: Farmers’ Almanac 2024-25 Winter Forecast: Cold, Wet, Snowy Winter Ahead…. But Where? Related: [VIDEO] Direct Weather Updated Winter 2024-25 Forecast: Coldest and Snowiest in 10+ Years […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 22, 2024 7 Comments
NOAA November 2024 ENSO Update: 57% Chance Weak La Niña Will Develop Soon Then Last Through Winter This post first appeared on the climate.gov ENSO blog and was written by Emily Becker. There’s a 57% chance La Niña will develop soon. This is late for La Niña to arrive, and it’s very likely to be a weak event at most. However, even a weak event can influence temperature, rain, and snow patterns across the world. Today, we’ll […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
Current Westwide Snowpack is 2,500% Normal in Some Regions, 30% in Others It’s still very early in the season, but this image of the current snowpack across the western states makes for good reading. As winter approaches, the latest snow water equivalent data from November 10 reveals a varied snowpack across the Western United States, with some states experiencing exceptional early-season conditions while others lag behind. Related: These Are the 23 Ski […] SnowBrains | November 11, 2024 0 Comments
NOAA ENSO Update: La Niña’s Historical Impact – What to Expect for Snow This Winter This article about the impact of La Niña on snow first appeared on the climate.gov ENSO blog and was written by Tom Di Liberto. I’ll cut to the chase. Spooky season is coming to an end, and people are beginning to set their sights on winter. And when it comes to winter, there’s a big, white, abominable “elephant” in the […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 25, 2024 0 Comments
NOAA November 2024 Outlook: Above-Normal Temperatures to Impact Opening Days Across the Country The NOAA just released its outlook for November. In this month, when many ski resorts typically open, will Mother Nature cooperate and give us the season start we crave? Related: [UPDATED: OCTOBER 17] NOAA Winter 2024-25 Early Forecast: La Niña Returns and What That Means For the Ski Season Here’s a short summary of the outlook for those only interested […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 17, 2024 1 Comment
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