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Will La Niña Bring Snow to Texas? Justin Ballard Explains the Patterns Behind the Forecast

After a brief Houston cold snap, winter is on everyone’s mind ❄️ — and Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard is back on Weather Now to continue his deep dive into what could shape Texas’ winter weather in 2025. In this follow-up to Monday’s discussion, Justin explores how La Niña, El Niño, and other major climate patterns — including the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), Eastern Pacific Oscillation (EPO), and Pacific-North American Pattern (PNA) — all interact to influence whether Texas sees snow or just chilly rain. 🌦️ Despite La Niña typically bringing warmer and drier winters, data from recent years (including the February 2021 freeze) suggests there’s still potential for winter surprises. From hurricane connections to atmospheric “oscillations,” this episode unpacks the science behind Texas’ unpredictable winters. 📊 Topics Covered: How La Niña shapes Texas winters The surprising snowfall trend during La Niña years Climate oscillations that steer cold air south What Houston’s Winter 2025 Outlook is showing 🌡️ Can we expect snow again this year? Watch to find out! #HoustonWeather #TexasSnow #LaNina #ElNino #JustinBallard #RachelBriers #WeatherNow #HoustonChronicle #ABC13 #WinterForecast #TexasWeather #ClimatePatterns #NAO #PNA #EPO