The weather is changing, and new research is coming in for November, with parts of the country preparing for a shift in temperatures and precipitation. AccuWeather’s forecast from senior meteorologist Chad Merrill points to a month of contrasting conditions, with some areas expecting wetter-than-average weather while others could see less rain and snow than usual.
As November approaches, the forecast suggests that winter weather will begin to take shape in several regions. Some mountain areas could build up their first meaningful snow base of the season, while other parts of the country may deal with repeated storms and potential flooding. The outlook also points to opportunities for early-season skiing and snowboarding in the mountains.
Some Regions Could See More Rain and Snow
According to Merrill in a statement provided to Men’s Journal, much of California, apart from the far southern part of the state, is expected to receive more rain than average in November, along with increased mountain snowfall. A series of Pacific storms could move into California during the first week of the month.
The Southwest and central Rockies are also forecast to see above-average rainfall and mountain snow. The additional snowfall could help establish a base for skiers and snowboarders as the season gets underway.
Further east, eastern Texas, the Southeast, northern and central Florida, the Carolinas and the southern Mid-Atlantic are expected to receive more rainfall than usual. AccuWeather’s outlook suggests that several rounds of rain could bring flooding to parts of this region, particularly during the middle and latter portions of November.
These conditions could make for a soggy month in parts of the South, while the mountains in the West get a boost from early-season snowfall.
Drier Conditions Expected in Other Areas
Other parts of the country are forecast to see less precipitation than normal. AccuWeather expects below-average rainfall across the Northwest, the far northern Rockies, the Dakotas, the far northern and Upper Mississippi Valley, the Great Lakes and the Northeast. Snowfall could also fall below average in these regions.
That doesn’t mean snow is completely off the table. The forecast leaves room for a late-November snow event around the Great Lakes and interior Northeast. However, the potential event is expected to be limited, with wet snow most likely in higher elevations of the Adirondacks and the Green and White Mountains, along with a few locations in the eastern Great Lakes. Elsewhere in the Northeast, precipitation is more likely to fall as rain. The Mountain West could see another round of snow during the final weekend of November, according to the reserach.
Overall, the November outlook points to a mixed start to the winter season, with wetter conditions in parts of the South and West and a drier pattern across much of the northern United States. Merrill’s research lines up with the National Weather Service’s data, too. Forecasts can change as the month approaches, so residents should keep an eye on local updates.
