Your Long-Range Winter Forecast is Here

The meteorological winter will kick off on Monday, December 1, while the astronomical winter will officially begin on Sunday, December 21. What will the season have in store for the U.S.? Read on for the details of the long-range winter weather outlook.

Where the Flakes Will Fly the Most Frequently

Forecasters are predicting that the central and eastern portions of the nation will see the most significant snow events at the beginning and end of the season. Frequent winter storms are expected to creep down from Canada and into the Midwest before tracking to the east at the start of the season. Some of these storms could intensify into nor'easters when they reach the East Coast. The storm track will likely shift as winter comes to a close, resulting in a steady stream of weather makers for the Plains, the Mississippi Valley, the Appalachians, the Midwest, and the Northeast.

Overall snowfall totals are forecast to be higher than last year's paltry offerings in the Northeast. However, the accumulation may still fall below the historical average for the season, particularly if the bulk of the action happens at the end of the season when rain mixes in with the snow.