The Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), released its long-range forecast for December 2025 through February 2026 on Thursday. The outlook tells two different stories: a cold, wet winter for some states versus a hot, dry season for others.

Winter is approaching, and millions of Americans are wondering what Mother Nature has in store for the coming months. Will it be another mild season, or should we brace for harsh conditions that could disrupt travel and daily life?

CLEVELAND (WJW) — A Winter Weather Advisory was issued by the National Weather Service through 1 p.m. on Tuesday in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake counties. The advisory will end at 10 a.m. on Tuesday for Portage, Summit and Trumbull counties.

As winter grows ever closer, temperatures continue to gradually drop and the potential for snow becomes a reality. But just how low will those temperatures descend in New York and how much snow will the state receive this season? In reality, the forecasts ...

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Another layer in the forecast puzzle is the Eastern Pacific Oscillation (EPO), now in its negative phase. That setup — warmer waters in the northwest Pacific and cooler waters near the Gulf of Alaska — can steer milder air into the Northeast.

The Farmers’ Almanac predicts a wild ride for the Northeast, calling for significant cold snaps in mid-January and mid-February.

Lake effect snow is set to impact portions of Northeast Ohio just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday this week, which is why the National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the following counties from Thursday morning through Friday evening: