NOAA to issue 2026-2027 U.S. Winter Outlook October 15

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Winter Outlook October 15 October 8, 2026 A car drives through a snowstorm in Broomfield, Colorado, in 2024. NOAA experts will discuss seasonal temperature and precipitation predictions, expected change in drought conditions across the country, and the impact a very strong El Nino will have on the season.

Following the media briefing, there will be a moderated question-and-answer session. PT WHO Ken Graham, director, NOAA’s National Weather Service Jon Gottschalck, meteorologist, NOAA’s National Weather Service Brad Pugh, meteorologist, NOAA’s National Weather Service Russell Vose, climatologist, NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service HOW For credentialed media only. Interested reporters are required to register for the media briefing offsite link .