What This Year’s La Niña Means for New Jersey’s Winter
There is a new La Niña map that could give us a peek into winter weather for New Jersey this year.
New Jersey Winter Weather Predictions For This Year
The article at Newsweek breaks down the effects of this year's La Niña on winter weather across the nation, including New Jersey.
There have been many attempts to pinpoint New Jersey's winter weather. We are not the most patient people in the world, so the earlier we find out, the better.
The problem is, the earlier the prediction is made, the less reliable it is. It is the age-old battle between Mother Nature and forecasters.
Weather For New Jersey This Winter
There are, however, weather data that can give us a hint of what certain weather patterns may affect New Jersey's winter weather.
The NOAA has mapped the potential effects of La Niña across the nation this winter, and it may be a peek into our winter weather.
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The map indicates that New Jersey temperatures this winter will be "leaning above normal", indicating less snow.
Less Snow For New Jersey This Winter?
If that is the way it plays out, that will be a great reason for many New Jersey residents to breathe a long sigh of relief.
Of course, there are no guarantees, but several long-range forecasts are leaning toward a milder winter than usual for New Jersey.
Those of us who root against winter snow are happy to agree with this type of long-range forecast, and we keep our fingers crossed.
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