NOAA releases revised winter weather outlook for New England

"The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a revised winter weather outlook for New England on Thursday. The revised outlook predicts general temperatures and precipitation levels for December through February. Per the outlook, temperatures will lean above-average in Southern New England - Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut - and there are equal chances for above or below average temperatures in Northern New England - New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine."

"In terms of snowfall, all the New England states have equal chances of experiencing above or below normal precipitation levels. As most of New England is currently experiencing a mild to severe drought, NOAA estimates that Southern New England will not endure a drought through the end of January whereas the drought will persist in Northern New England, including some of Western Massachusetts."

NOAA released a revised winter outlook for New England predicting general temperatures and precipitation for December through February. Temperatures will lean above-average in Southern New England (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut). Northern New England (New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine) has equal chances for above or below average temperatures. All New England states have equal chances of above or below normal snowfall and precipitation. Most of New England is experiencing mild to severe drought. NOAA estimates Southern New England will not endure drought through the end of January, while drought will persist in Northern New England and parts of Western Massachusetts. NOAA bases predictions on 1981–2010 climate conditions.

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