

typically experiences warm, dry winters during La Nias.Īpproximately 75% of La Nia winters in southwest and central Virginia experience below-average snowfall. La Nia in the Eastern Pacific is cited as the primary cause. This winter could be warmer than average in our area by 33-40%. In a report released Thursday morning, NOAA released its outlook for winter 2022-2023. It's time to start thinking about winter even though it's still a few months away. Some models say December but others say neutral* conditions (will return) in February.”
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“(October’s) update really confirmed that. The two previous La Ninas ended up dragging on for a very long time, and we were confident this one would be shorter. The bureau's senior meteorologist Jonathan How says that La Nina is expected to continue through the summer, but this appears to be the last of this cyclone for now. In a typical La Nina situation, the period would end over the summer or in the early fall, but because this is the third La Nina in a row, it could be relatively brief, leading meteorologists to believe that the period might end by January or February. The flooding in the Mid-North and Riverland region of South Australia has been caused by large amounts of water flowing into South Australian rivers. It's been a wet year in the east due to La Nina. During the spring and summer months in northern and eastern Australia, the likelihood of above-average rainfall is typically increased by a La Nina system.

Hundreds of flood-affected communities are likely to experience relief as a result of La Nina's end in early 2023, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
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As the UK approaches the chillier weather, it's going to experience strong gales and unsettled rain.ĭuring the period of November 9 until November 23, there is an increase in the chance of settled weather, which in turn will bring a greater chance of colder, drier weather for the northern and western parts of the country.Īpproximately six months from now, Australia will be free of flooding, record-breaking rainfall and cooler temperatures brought by the damaging weather system. November 4 is the day for frost and fog, say meteorologists. I think it's time to find the de-icer now that we're entering the winter months. British 'Indian Summer' is coming to an end as temperatures drop.Īn Indian Summer occurs when there has been a brief period of cold followed by a period of unusual warmth. Second half of the week is "unsettled" according to forecasts. Most of the country is expected to experience rain or showers tonight. In Northern Ireland, western Scotland, and the South West, rain's expected to sweep in today. Western areas will see rain, but the rest of UK will not be affected. Some homes and businesses may also flood, according to the warning. There's also a warning about "spray and flooding on roads" and bus and train delays. An advisory for rain has been issued by the Met Office for the entirety of Northern Ireland.
