October Heat May Predict Winter Trends

DTN Meteorologist John Baranick is part of a team of researchers looking at the effects a warm October has on winter weather. “They’ve noticed, at least over the last 20 years, warm Octobers have led to warm winters.” Baranick is quick to point out that warmer does not necessarily mean less snow. “We’re cold enough for snow even when it’s warmer than normal up here, but every year is going to be different, so we’ll see how that plays out.”