However, "winter will be cooler than usual for the most part" in Florida, the Almanac's forecast said. "February is expected to be 3°F above average, with near-average temperatures for the rest of the season." And rainfall is expected to be slightly above normal across the state.

Depending on where you live in the U.S., this winter could bring a mix of snow and rain or unseasonably warm weather, according to climate experts.

The 2024-2025 U.S. Winter Outlook, released by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, shows a slowly developing La Niña shaping the upcoming winter for most of the country. La Niña, marked by cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures along the Equatorial Pacific, alters weather patterns across North America.

Seattle's winter forecast is shaping up to be chilly and wet, driven by weak La Niña conditions in the tropical Pacific. Why it matters: La Niña winters typically bring colder temperatures and increased snowfall to the Pacific Northwest.

Depending on where you live in the U.S., this winter could bring a mix of snow and rain or unseasonably warm weather, according to climate experts.

Senior Service Hydrologist, Kevin Kodama, of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) joined Wake Up 2Day with all the details. Kevin Kodama shared the outlook for the 2024-2025 season,

NOAA has released its seasonal outlook for the winter months, which predicts the U.S. will slowly transition into a La Niña pattern.