NOAA: US Will Face Dynamic Winter Due to El Nino

NOAA announces America's winter changes due to El Nino (photo: dock. NASA)

JAKARTA - El Nino, an unusual weather change phenomenon, will attack the United States. This was predicted directly by the American Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The United States (US) will enter winter soon. This winter is expected to occur at the end of December to mid-March.

Even though there is no change in time, most parts of the US are predicted to experience a different winter. This season can be colder or warmer than usual.

NOAA predicts the northern region of the US will experience a winter with unusual temperatures. They will experience above average rainfall from December to February.

Most of the northern region is predicted to experience heavy rainfall and extra amounts of snow. This area is estimated to occur in the East Coast to New England.

"Moisture that frequently appears during El Niño events supports the possibility of above-average precipitation for the Gulf Coast, lower Mississippi Valley, and Southeastern states," said Jon Gottschalck, Head of the Operational Prediction Branch of the Climate Prediction Center, as reported by Gizmodo.

Apart from high rainfall, several areas are also predicted to experience only rain. These areas still have snowpack, just in smaller amounts.

Meanwhile, some areas in the Central Great Lakes and Northern Rockies will experience different conditions. This region will have below average rainfall and is expected to reach drought.

This situation, namely drought, is predicted to continue until winter storms hit the California coast. This storm will bring more rain and snow until the snowfall could break records.