NOAA releases winter outlook forecast

The upcoming winter is likely to be cooler and wetter than usual in parts of the northern U.S., while most of the South is expected to see drier and warmer conditions.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its winter outlook forecast Thursday, detailing forecasters' predictions for the season.Scientists from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center say there is a 55 to 65 percent chance of La Nina weather conditions developing before winter begins. This would be the second s