The western United States should have a warmer winter , federal forecasters say . But areas below the Rockies should be cooler this winter . The western half of the Lower 48 is forecast to have a warmer-than-average winter . There 's a kink : El ##ement has n't developed , taking away confidence in winter .
The western United States should have a warmer winter , federal forecasters say . But areas below the Rockies should be cooler this winter . There 's a kink : El ##ement has n't developed , taking away confidence in winter .