Winter 2026-27 Outlook - National Weather Service (.gov)

El Niño brings a warmer and wetter winter to Chicago

A historic El Niño winter is anticipated to bring a gentler winter to Chicago with a historic El Niño forecast. The winter could be wetter and hotter across the United States, with higher snowfall in the south. The National Weather Service has published the official forecast. The 'Godzilla' El Niño could impact snow levels in Alaska. The weather pattern may also affect winter budgets.

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