Oct 24, 2023 - News
Iowa's winter forecast: Warmer than average
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There's a strong chance for higher-than-average temperatures this winter in Iowa, according to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center.
What's happening: The combination of a strong El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean and record-high global ocean temperatures will shape the upcoming winter season in potentially unforeseen ways across the U.S., Axios' Andrew Freedman writes.
Of note: NOAA is also predicting normal precipitation for Iowa this winter.