A weak La Niña is expected to develop ahead of the season and influence temperatures, precipitation, and by extension, even snow across the United States. La Niña is a natural climate pattern that influences global weather marked by cooler than average ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific.

La Niña, the cooler phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), can have significant impacts on global weather, especially during the winter months.

Although there is no guarantee how this La Niña will play out, there are some general trends for how it could impact winter weather.

On Thursday, NOAA released their winter outlook for the upcoming season with a focus on temperature, precipitation and drought for December through February. NOAA is predicting a drier-than-normal winter season from the Four Corners region of the Southwest,

The annual U.S. winter outlook report predicts La Niña weather patterns throughout the country. Here's what it means for Vermont's winter.

Depending on where you live in the U.S., this winter could bring a mix of snow and rain or unseasonably warm weather, according to climate experts.