"While La Niña is currently expected to remain weak, it could still influence the 2025-26 winter season," the NWS said.

Going into this winter, plentiful supplies stored in local reservoirs mean the North Bay is set up well to withstand some of the uncertainty that comes with a La Niña forecast.

La Niña is officially here and that may bring warm and dry weather to the Gulf Coast this winter! Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect.

Forecasters now have a big clue to what weather will look like in California this winter.

A La Niña Watch has been issued for the upcoming winter season. Recently, weak La Niña conditions have been observed in the tropics and are expected to persist through February, with neutral conditions beginning in March 2026.

The National Weather Service has issued a La Niña advisory for the winter, which could mean warmer, drier weather in Arizona.