La Niña is coming: What it could mean for New York this winter

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Forecasters predict a warmer-than-normal fall for New York, but a developing La Niña could bring a colder, stormier winter.

La Niña conditions, expected by December, historically bring colder temperatures and above-average snowfall to the Northeast.

Upstate New York could see enhanced lake-effect snow, while New York City may experience more rain from coastal storms.

La Niña is a climate pattern characterized by cooler-than-normal ocean temperatures in the Pacific, which can alter global weather.

The Climate Prediction Center is calling for a warmer-than-normal, more mild fall across New York, but the return of La Niña could complicate the outlook for winter.

La Niña winters often bring more frequent swings in the jet stream, opening the door for bursts of