Will La Niña be a 'bust' this winter? Meteorologist explains why it may feel like it

(NEXSTAR) – After months of teasing, a La Niña winter has finally started – but we don't blame you if you haven't noticed.
This year's La Niña is looking short and weak. That makes it less likely we'll see all the classic effects of a La Niña year, explains Michelle L'Heureux, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center, in a recent blog post.Groundhog Day 2025: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadowA "typical" La Niña