![La Nina Winter Could Bring More Cold and Snow to Minnesota](https://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2017/11/GettyImages-Winter-Park-Stock-Image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
La Nina Winter Could Bring More Cold and Snow to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS -- As we close out the month of December, an assistant climatologist with the University of Minnesota says it was a wild month with both winter-like weather and summer-like storms.
Pete Boulay says it's been a December unlike any other...
We had bouts of winter and bouts of extraordinary warmth. Of course, we've now counted up to 15 tornadoes in southern Minnesota. You know, I don't think the Farmers Almanac was predicting tornadoes in Minnesota in December, but it's just been that kind of month.
Tuesday, December 21st marks the winter solstice, a day many people consider to be the start of winter. Boulay says we're in a La Nina weather pattern which has typically meant a colder winter...
It used to be in the olden days, like 30 years ago, having a Lan Nina meant pretty good odds of a cooler and perhaps a little snowier winter. But the last few La Ninas haven't always panned out that way. So, the odds of that being a sure thing for a colder winter is not as much of a sure thing as it used to be.
The outlook for the next week or two will remain fairly active with a chance for snow every couple of days.
![AM 1240 WJON logo](https://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/11/attachment-wjonam-alexacard-big.jpg?w=100)
Boulay says the long-term outlook is a three-sided coin with equal chances of above-normal, normal, and below-normal temperatures and precipitation.
45 Movies Filmed In The State Of Minnesota
How To Make Your Gifts Look Amazing
More From AM 1240 WJON
![El Nino Could Signal Warmer Minnesota Winter Ahead](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2022/03/attachment-nicole-geri-rWlI4iGcSAo-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Frost Problems May Persist Despite Arrival of Spring](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2014/03/frozen_soil_graph_mndot_630x464.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Winter Recreation Gets Underway Unusually Early in MN](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2013/01/snow-trail.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Support And Unity: Sherburne County Leaders Condemn Violence In Political Disagreements](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2024/07/attachment-Trump-AssassinationAttempt-GettyImages.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Man’s Body Found After Jumping From Veterans Bridge](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/04/70240401_954648994892156_1160412640535642112_n-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Little Falls Man Hurt After Motorcycle Crash Friday](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2023/05/Mayo-Ambulance-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![See What Happens When The Sun Goes Down At Sleepover Safari](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2024/07/attachment-tiger.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Two Hurt in Stearns County Crash Near St. Rosa](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2024/07/attachment-Crash-with-Injuries.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Minnesota, 24 Other States Enter $82 Million Settlement with Abra and CEO Over Licensing Violations](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2024/07/attachment-rock-staar-NzIV4vOBA7s-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)