La Niña is back. Here’s what it could mean for Michigan’s weather

The waters in the central Pacific have officially dropped below average influencing autumn and winter across the country. La Nina is known for bringing cooler, wetter conditions and more snowfall, especially in the northern parts of the state. The pattern often shifts storm tracks south, placing Michigan on the northern edge of potential winter storms, and can lead to increased lake-effect snow if the Great Lakes remain ice-free. This winter’s La Niña is predicted to be weak, so its impact may not be as pronounced as in previous years.