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“SNOWBIRDBOB WEATHER PREDICTIONS — FINAL 2025–26 SNOWFALL OUTLOOK (Updated Oct 1st)
We’ve been digging deep into global weather patterns, ENSO signals, analog years, and long-range model data, and today we’re releasing our final snowfall outlook for Winter 2025–26.
Here’s what we’re expecting:
Above Normal Snowfall:
Much of the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and interior Northeast is favored to see a snowy winter. Frequent storm tracks and strong cold intrusions will fuel above normal totals, with some areas possibly seeing significantly above normal snowfall.
The Winter Battle Zone:
From Central Arkansas through Tennessee, into the Carolinas and Virginia, this is the corridor where warm Gulf moisture and frequent Arctic fronts collide. These areas will see a mix of ice, snow, and wintry messes, and frequent roller coaster ride of weather and temps.
Average to Slightly Above Normal:
Across the northern Plains into the northern Rockies, snowfall should be close to normal, with some areas leaning above normal depending on storm track alignment.
Below Normal Snowfall:
The Southwest U.S., southern Plains, and much of California into Nevada are projected to see below average snowfall. This region will likely lean drier overall with less cold air intrusion.
The Big Drivers:
A Neutral ENSO with a brief dip toward weak La Niña early winter before balancing back to neutral.
Strong blocking signals showing up in the high latitudes at times, which could drive cold outbreaks into the central & eastern U.S.
Past analog winters (2013–14, 2014–15, 2017–18, 2019–20, and 2024–25) line up well with this year’s setup.
Bottom line: If you’re in the Midwest, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, or Northeast, get those shovels ready. If you’re in the Winter Battle Zone, prepare for some wild storms with snow & ice mixing in”