Warmer winter predicted in Chicago amid “Super” El Niño
As we move deeper into fall, a clearer picture is emerging of what the upcoming winter could look like across Chicago and the Great Lakes. NOAA released its official winter outlook Thursday, October 15, and the forecast continues to favor above-average temperatures for the Chicago area. A very strong to potentially historically strong El Niño is expected to play a major role in our weather patterns this winter.
