Winter 2025-26 is shaping up to be a battle between competing atmospheric forces - and your location determines which side wins.
In this forecast, Ryan Hall breaks down why this winter will create 2 completely different Americas: a frozen north vs a warm south, with an explosive battleground in between where severe weather and massive snowstorms will collide.
What he's tracking:
🔹 Why a weak La Niña means MORE extreme weather swings
🔹 The Polar Vortex wildcard that could unleash historic Arctic blasts
🔹 Exact regions facing 140% normal snowfall vs severe drought
🔹 Why the Midwest becomes ground zero for ice storms AND winter tornadoes
🔹 6-9 major Nor'easters targeting the Northeast (normal is 4-6)
🔹 The specific dates when Arctic invasions are most likely