If you are looking ahead to Winter, get your snow shovel and snowblower ready because it could be a cold, snowy winter here in New York State.
This Winter could end up being a very cold and snowy one.
La Nina Expected To Impact Winter Weather In New York
Current weather predictions are calling for a La Nina this winter for New York State. La Nina’s usually produce colder and snowier winters than El Ninos and neutral weather systems.
A La Nina will bring colder and wetter weather from the Northwest across New York State. That mix of weather could keep temperatures well below freezing, which means when it snows, that snow won’t melt right away.
Warm Lakes Could Mean More Lake Effect Snow
Another reason this winter could be a very snowy one is the warm lakes across New York State. Lake Erie and Lake Ontario are both warmer than normal for this time of year, and if they stay warm, that could mean a lot of lake effect snow…