A car drives through a snowstorm in Broomfield, Colorado, in 2024. (Image credit: Bob Hyatt/NOAA)
On Thursday, October 15, NOAA’s National Weather Service will announce the U.S. Winter Outlook for December 2026 through February 2027 during a media teleconference.
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.
WHAT
U.S. Winter Outlook media teleconference
WHEN
Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET /9:00 a.m. MT /8:00 a.m. 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. (For the best experience, the Adobe Connect app offsite link is recommended). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar.
Media contact
NWS Public Affairs, nws.pa@noaa.gov