El Niño's Impact on Winter Weather Across the US

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center forecasts that Connecticut will experience a warmer and wetter winter due to the presence of a strong El Niño. However, the impact of El Niño on the Northeast's weather is difficult to predict, as other factors also influence the region's climate. While there may be fewer big storms, the ones that do occur could be intense. The forecast is an average, so extreme weather conditions are still possible. Connecticut's Emergency Management Division is preparing for all possibilities, including significant snowstorms.