Now that we're finally getting some of that crisp November air, the big question I'm getting asked everywhere is, "What's this winter going to be like? Are we going to see any snow?"

It's the question on everyone's mind! We've looked at the long-range data, and the official seasonal forecast from the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) is in. So, let's talk about it.

The big driver: A weak La Niña is back

Before I get to the forecast, we have to talk about why we're expecting this. The biggest factor influencing our winter weather in the Southeast is the water temperature in the Pacific Ocean, known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

This winter, we are in a La Niña pattern.

In simple terms, think of La Niña as a pattern that favors a strong, northerly jet stream. It shoves the m

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