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.

It's looking likely that La Niña will rear her head this winter. So what will that mean for Ohio's winter weather? Here's a look at the forecast.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has forecast a mild winter for Texans, with warmer-than-usual temperatures and less precipitation.

When La Niña is in effect, wetter than usual conditions are common in the Great Lakes region during winter. There is a 60% chance for a weak and short duration La Niña to emerge between September and November and persist into January to March, according to the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center.

The National Weather Service released its winter outlook​ and the La Niña forecast on the coldest morning so far in Massachusetts.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its predictions for the winter of 2024-25. Climate experts predict the U.S. will slowly transition into a La Niña pattern that could bring wetter-than-average conditions for the North and drier-than-average conditions for the South.

Large swaths of the South and the East Coast are favored to see warmer-than-average temperatures, while the Pacific Northwest has greater odds of cooler-than-normal conditions this winter.