AUSTIN, Texas — The winter climate outlook was released on Thursday, and there's some very interesting information that came out of it, especially for the Lone Star State.
We could be expecting a wetter and cooler winter in Central Texas, which is consistent with an El Niño pattern.
We could even be seeing a "Super El Niño" similar to the 1997-1998 El Niño event, where sea surface temperatures in the Pacific sat at roughly 2.4 degrees Celsius (4.32 degrees Fahrenheit) above average. That event resulted in over 10 inches of rain at Camp Mabry during that season.
Unlike 1997-1998, we're only expected to have slightly above-average precipitation, with the bulk of the heaviest rainfall in areas that need it more, such as sections of Louisiana and Mississippi as opposed to Texas.
In addition to above-average precipitation, we look to be slightly below average from a temperature standpoint. However, it's important to note that this does not mean we have a potential for winter weather.
Stick with KVUE as we continue to keep Weather First and track every system that traverses Central Texas this winter season and beyond.
