NOAA Forecasts Milder Winters in Northern Wisconsin Due to El Niño
What happened
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a Winter Seasonal Outlook stating that a strong El Niño is expected to impact winter weather in the northern United States. The outlook calls for a 50-60% chance of above normal temperatures and a 30-40% chance of below normal precipitation for northern Wisconsin and the western U.P.
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Why it matters
The forecast suggests potential changes to winter conditions that could affect tourism operations in Northwoods. The report notes that past milder winters have resulted in canceled ski races and unopened snowmobile trails.
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Who's involved
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationMonitors, tracks, and forecasts the physical state and global impacts of the El Niño climate pattern.
- National Weather ServiceIssued the Winter Seasonal Outlook for the U.S. regarding climate probabilities.
- NorthwoodsTourism industry operations are influenced by the National Weather Service outlook.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- NorthwoodsSpeculative
Northwoods might see reduced revenue in its winter tourism operations.
- WisconsinSpeculative
Wisconsin could experience reduced snow-dependent tourism revenue.
- Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesSpeculative
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources may see reduced operational revenue from managed assets due to lower recreational usage.
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development could face labor market strain due to a potential tourism downturn.
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El Niño
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National Weather Service
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Northwoods
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