From December 2009 to February 2010, winter weather conditions are expected to be mild. The effects of an El Niņo in the Pacific are causing temperatures to be at or above normal for much of the contiguous United States. Much of the Midwest and Northwest will likely experience higher than normal temperatures. Meanwhile, temperatures in the Southeast and in Hawaii are expected to be below normal.
Rainfall is also expected to increase along the Gulf Coast region and throughout the California coastal regions. While the increases in precipitation expected for Texas may help to alleviate the drought, tornado records suggest that there will also be an increased chance of winter tornado activity for the Gulf Coast region.
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