NOAA Nov-Dec-Jan Outlook: Majority of Ski States to See Unseasonably Warm Start to Winter The November-December-January 2022-2023 temperature outlook depicts elevated odds for above-normal seasonal mean temperatures for western Alaska, much of the western U.S. to include the central Great Basin, central and southern Rockies, and Southwest, eastward to include much of the central and southern Great Plains, areas of the Southeast and along the Atlantic seaboard. The greatest likelihood for warmer than normal […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 21, 2022 0 Comments
NOAA 8-14 Day Outlook: Most of the Country Will be Warmer Than Normal Ski season is just around the corner and several resorts have begun making snow which must mean winter weather is on its way, right? Unfortunately not. Higher than normal temperatures are expected across most of the country; bad news for snowmakers. Related: NOAA ENSO October Update: 75% Chance La Niña Will Last Through Winter Discussion from the NOAA below: This outlook […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 14, 2022 0 Comments
NOAA 8-14 Day Outlook: Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot… The NOAA just released its weather outlook for the last two weeks of July. Expect higher than normal temperatures across almost all of the country. Below-normal precipitation is favored from West Texas, up through the Central Plains, then westward along the northern tier of the CONUS and into the Pacific Northwest. Alaska, the southwest, and the mid-Atlantic can expect higher than […] Weather WeatherBrains | July 19, 2022 0 Comments
NOAA 8-14 Day Outlook: Hotter and Drier for the West, Cooler and Wetter for the East Yesterday the NOAA released its outlook for the next two weeks. Looks like the west will be hotter and drier than normal, and the east cooler and drier. Related: NOAA June 2022 Outlook: Hotter and Drier Than Average for Majority of USA Detailed discussion below: Increased odds of below normal temperatures over parts of the Northern and Central Plains extending eastward […] Weather WeatherBrains | June 2, 2022 0 Comments
NOAA June 2022 Outlook: Hotter and Drier Than Average for Majority of USA The NOAA just released its outlook for June 2022. Almost the entire USA is expected to be hotter than average, with either average or below-average precipitation. Related: NOAA Summer 2022 Outlook: Buckle in For a Long, Hot, and Dry Summer The (edited) full discussion is below: Above-normal temperatures are favored across the southern two-thirds of the CONUS. The largest probabilities (above 60 […] Weather WeatherBrains | May 23, 2022 0 Comments
NOAA 8-14 Day Outlook: Colder and Wetter Than Normal Across the West Sounds Like the Perfect Recipe for Snow The NOAA’s just released outlooks for the next two weeks look promising for skiers and riders across the west, especially the PNW and Alaska. All western states can expect below-average temperatures and above-average precipitation. Sounds like the perfect recipe for snow to me! Could we see a late-season revival that allows resorts to extend their openings? Fingers crossed… Weather SnowBrains | April 4, 2022 1 Comment
NOAA March, April, May Outlook | Don’t Hold Your Breath for Miracle March Yesterday, the NOAA released its outlook for the upcoming spring season. For those expecting a Miracle March to save the ski season, don’t hold your breath! The full discussion is below: The March-April-May (MAM) 2022 temperature outlook favors above-normal seasonal mean temperatures from the Southwest, across the Central and Southern Plains, to most of the eastern half of the contiguous U.S. […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 18, 2022 0 Comments
NOAA 8-14 Day Outlook: Below-Normal Precipitation Expected for West Over Next 2 Weeks, Major Pattern Change Still Possible The NOAA yesterday issued its outlook for the first half of February. Here’s the outlook in a nutshell, focusing on the key points that we as skiers and snowboarders would want to know. Over the next two weeks, we can expect… Below-average precipitation for the western US Above-average precipitation for the Great Lakes, Great Plains region Below-normal temperatures for the Central […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 2, 2022 0 Comments
NOAA November 2021 Outlook: Warmer than Normal For Most of Country and Wetter in PNW The NOAA has issued its outlook for November. Warmer than average weather is predicted for many areas of the country: the east, south, and most of the west. Drier than normal weather is forecast for the southern half of the nation, with the Great Lakes and Northwest expected to see above average precipitation. A moderate strength La Niña is predicted for […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 29, 2021 0 Comments
[VIDEO] NOAA Winter Outlook 2021-22 for the Northern Rockies: La Niña Will Bring Colder and Snowier Than Normal Winter [arve url="https://youtu.be/4KPnUdPEWMY"] WeatherBrains | October 25, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
NOAA: October 2021 Outlook: Not Looking Good For a Strong Start to Winter… October will be here next week, the month when the snow starts to fall and accumulate, and the first ski resorts begin to open. How much snow falls and how early resorts open though is dependent on the weather. Related: NOAA 3-Month Outlook: How Does the Beginning of Winter Look? It’s looking good for the PNW, with normal temperatures and […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 23, 2021 0 Comments
NOAA: September 2021 Outlook – Warmer and Drier Than Normal Across the West The NOAA yesterday released its outlook for September 2021. Forecast discussion below: Above normal temperatures are favored for much of the western CONUS and Northern Plains. Enhanced probabilities of above-normal temperatures are largely absent farther to the south and east across the remainder of the Plains, most of the Mississippi Valley and the Southeast. Below normal temperatures are favored for […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 20, 2021 0 Comments
Farmers’ Almanac Releases Highly Anticipated Winter 2021/22 Weather Outlook The famous Farmers’ Almanac just released their Winter Weather Outlook for 2021/22. The Farmers’ Almanac has been in continuous publication since 1818. Today, its circulation is around 4 million copies per year. How did they do last year? Farmers’ Almanac Release Extended Forecast for Winter 2020-2021 How accurate is the Farmers’ Almanac? They claim it’s 80-85% accurate. Reality may be […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 9, 2021 0 Comments
NOAA Updated July 2021 Outlook: Dry Conditions to Persist Across Much of West and North CONUS The updated forecast for July sees increased chances for a warmer than normal month across much of the West, Northern Tier, and East Coast. Related: The New U.S. Climate Normals Are Here | What Do They Tell Us About Climate Change? The best odds for a relatively wet July exist across the southeastern U.S. and portions of Alaska, while a […] Weather WeatherBrains | July 1, 2021 0 Comments
NOAA Jul-Aug-Sept 2021 Outlook: Most of Country Warmer Than Normal, Northwest Drier and East Wetter Than Normal The NOAA just released its three month outlook for July-August-September 2021. It’s looking lie the majority of the country will be warmer than normal, especially the Northeast, the northwest will be drier than normal and the east wetter than normal. Related: The New U.S. Climate Normals Are Here | What Do They Tell Us About Climate Change? Check out the summary […] Weather WeatherBrains | June 28, 2021 0 Comments
NOAA: Updated June 2021 Outlook – West Hotter Than Normal With PNW Also Drier Than Normal The NOAA has just released an updated 30-day outlook for June 2021. Expect warmer than average temperatures in the west, northeast, and across the northern plains and Great Lakes. For precipitation, expect the PNW to be drier than normal, and the southern High Plains to be wetter than normal. Full text discussion below: 30-DAY OUTLOOK DISCUSSION FOR JUNE 2021 The update […] Weather WeatherBrains | June 1, 2021 0 Comments
NOAA: Updated June-July-August Outlook: Warmer and Drier Than Normal For Most of Country Here is the updated outlook for temperature & precipitation this summer. The higher probabilities are for warmer and drier, largely due to the lingering La Niña in the tropical Pacific Ocean. Related: The New U.S. Climate Normals Are Here | What Do They Tell Us About Climate Change? Full summary from the Climate Prediction Center below: TEMPERATURE Above normal temperatures are […] Weather WeatherBrains | May 21, 2021 0 Comments
NOAA June-July-August Outlook: Warmer and Drier Than Normal For Most of Country Here is the current outlook for temperature & precipitation this summer. The higher probabilities are for warmer and drier, largely due to the lingering La Niña in the tropical Pacific Ocean. Full summary from the Climate Prediction Center below: La Nina conditions continue across the equatorial Pacific Ocean as indicated by oceanic and atmospheric conditions, while indications of a potential transition […] Weather WeatherBrains | May 13, 2021 0 Comments
NOAA: May 2021 Outlook: Warmth Favored for Southern Half of Contiguous US, Wetter Conditions for the East This post first appeared on climate.gov and was written by Tom Di Liberto Temperatures are warming up across the country as the calendar shifts into May. So who is most likely to be observing an early summer? The May 2021 outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center favors a much warmer-than-average month for the southern half of the contiguous U.S. and […] Weather WeatherBrains | May 4, 2021 0 Comments
NOAA May Outlook: Above Normal Temps Expected For Most of US Most ski resorts will be closed come May, but a small few will remain open for your shredding pleasure. Here’s the weather that will accompany your spring skiing… Related: 11 Resorts in North America That’ll Be Open in May Above normal temperatures are favored for the southern two-thirds of the CONUS and for much of the Northeast and generally weaker above […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 16, 2021 0 Comments