NOAA: Cool And Wet Winter Likely For The South

The South is likely in for a cold and wet winter, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It released its winter outlook Thursday morning.

The big influence on the weather this year is El Niño, said NOAA’s Mike Halpert.

“El Niño is often a positive for the U.S.,” said Halpert, “contributing to beneficial rains across the south, and a milder than average winter in the north.”