Science Desk · NOAA · National Weather Service
NOAA will issue the 2026–27 U.S. Winter Outlook on Thursday, Oct. 15
The outlook covers December 2026 through February 2027, including the expected effect of a very strong El Niño.
Agency release dated 2026-10-05

What the record says
- NOAA’s National Weather Service will announce the U.S. Winter Outlook for December 2026 through February 2027 on Thursday, Oct. 15.
- NOAA says experts will discuss temperature and precipitation predictions, drought changes and the impact a very strong El Niño will have on the season.
Source: NOAA — NOAA to issue 2026-2027 U.S. Winter Outlook October 15. Notice Nearby summarized this release; it adds no claims beyond the agency record.