❄️ Official NOAA Winter Outlook (Dec 2025 – Feb 2026) ❄️The NOAA Climate Prediction Center has released its winter forecast — and the setup points to a La Niña pattern dominating the season once again.🌡️ Temperature Outlook • Colder than normal: Northern U.S. — including the Pacific Northwest, Northern Plains, and Great Lakes. • Warmer than normal: Southern tier — California, the Southwest, Gulf Coast, and Southeast are favored for above-average warmth. • Equal chances: Central U.S. (transition