On Thursday, October 15, NOAA’s National Weather Service will announce the U.S. Winter Outlook for December 2026 through February 2027 during a media teleconference.

NOAA experts will discuss seasonal temperature and precipitation predictions, expected change in drought conditions across the country, and the impact a very strong El Nino will have on the season. Following the media briefing, there will be a moderated question-and-answer session.

WHAT

U.S. Winter Outlook media teleconference

WHEN

Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET /9:00 a.m. MT /8:00 a.m. PT

WHO

Ken Graham, director, NOAA’s National Weather Service

Jon Gottschalck, meteorologist, NOAA’s National Weather Service

Brad Pugh, meteorologist, NOAA’s National Weather Service

Russell Vose, climatologist, NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service

HOW

For credentialed media only. Interested reporters are required to register for the media briefing offsite link .…