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Volatile Winter Ahead: La Niña's Impact on U.S. Weather

10/16/2025

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says La Niña conditions are developing but weak for winter 2025-26, with a 71% chance of emergence that drops to 54% by late winter.
This setup signals a volatile season, as the jet stream shifts and yields alternating cold and warm spells across North America.
In Texas, drier and warmer conditions are expected, worsening droughts, while Oregon and Pennsylvania may experience wetter conditions.

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Story summary

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says La Niña conditions are developing but weak for winter 2025-26, with a 71% chance of emergence that drops to 54% by late winter.
This setup signals a volatile season, as the jet stream shifts and yields alternating cold and warm spells across North America.
In Texas, drier and warmer conditions are expected, worsening droughts, while Oregon and Pennsylvania may experience wetter conditions.