@jeanesweather: Winter outlook for 2026 is largely-driven by the very strong El Niño unfolding (aka Super El Niño) A mild winter for Chicago sounds great to most, but we still need to be prepared for wet and icy travel impacts. I also understand there are plenty of snow lovers, and businesses that RELY on more snowfall. This is the latest winter forecast released Oct. 15 by the Climate Prediction Center. #winteroutlook #winterweatherforecast #chicago