Map Shows Potential Snowfall Across US As Super El Niño Chances Climb
A super El Niño could reshape winter, boosting snowfall in parts of the West while bringing warmer conditions elsewhere.
A potentially historic super El Niño is taking shape in the Pacific Ocean, with forecasters predicting it could significantly impact snowfall patterns across the United States during the 2026-27 winter season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center (CPC) report a greater than 90 percent chance of the El Niño becoming a very strong event, with a 69 percent chance of reaching historic strength.
New winter outlook maps from OpenSnow suggest that the strongest snowfall opportunities may shift toward parts of the Southwest and southern Rockies, while some northern-tier states could see below-average snowfall.
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