[UPDATED] Direct Weather Winter 2024-25 Forecast: Heavy Snow Expected in Rockies, Cascades, and Northeast

According to the Direct Weather forecast video above, here is a detailed breakdown of the snowfall and temperature forecast for each region of the U.S. for the winter of 2024-25.

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Temperature Forecast by State

West Coast and Southwest

• California, Nevada, Arizona, and Southwestern New Mexico: Expect above-average temperatures due to a positive Pacific/North American pattern.

Central U.S.

• Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and Dakotas: Below-average temperatures are anticipated, with colder air masses likely.

Eastern U.S.

• Upper Midwest (Minnesota, Wisconsin), Great Lakes (Michigan, Ohio), Ohio Valley (Indiana, Kentucky), Mid-Atlantic (Virginia, Maryland), Northern Southeast (North Carolina, South Carolina), Northeast (New York, Pennsylvania): Below average temperatures expected with high confidence.

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Snowfall Forecast by State

Western U.S.

• Northern Rockies (Montana, Idaho, Wyoming): Due to more frequent storm systems, above-average snowfall is expected.
• Southwest (California, Nevada, Arizona): Below average snowfall chances due to warmer and drier conditions.

Central U.S.

• Northern Plains (North Dakota, South Dakota): Above-average snowfall expected from frequent Clipper systems.

Eastern U.S.

• East Coast (from Louisiana and Arkansas to New England): Above average snowfall chances with potential for major snowstorms and nor’easters.
• Interior East (Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia): High likelihood of significant snowfall events.

Regional Highlights

Pacific Northwest

• Expect typical stormy conditions with significant snowfall in the Cascades.

Rocky Mountains

• Anticipate more snow than usual in the northern Rockies due to colder temperatures and storm activity.

Southwest

• Warm and dry conditions will lead to below-average snowfall chances.

Great Lakes

• Potential for increased lake effect snow early in the season due to warm lake waters.

East Coast

• There is an increased chance of major snowstorms and nor’easters affecting coastal areas. This forecast is influenced by a neutral El Niño or weak La Niña pattern, typically resulting in colder and snowier conditions in the Eastern U.S.