Winter is approaching, and millions of Americans are wondering what Mother Nature has in store for the coming months. Will it be another mild season, or should we brace for harsh conditions that could disrupt travel and daily life?

The Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), released its long-range forecast for December 2025 through February 2026 on Thursday. The outlook tells two different stories: a cold, wet winter for some states versus a hot, dry season for others.

Each year, the one and only Kevin Orpurt uses a mix of science and weather lore to give us a preview of the winter ahead. Kevin, with help from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Big O Tires/Ztech Audio +, here's Kevin's Winter Weather Forecast for 2025/2026.

At 2:05 p.m. EST on Saturday, the National Weather Service released an updated winter weather advisory valid from 7 p.m. EST until Sunday 1 p.m. EST for Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Houghton and Gogebic counties.

A major winter storm is blasting the Central U.S. with heavy snow this weekend, causing travel headaches for millions of people as they return home from Thanksgiving plans.