Now that it’s officially November, we can start thinking about the upcoming winter. Are we in for a snowy season or will milder conditions prevail? Updated predictions are in, and you may not like what they have to say.

We shared a much harsher winter forecast for the Grand Canyon State earlier this season, but things are looking quite a bit different now.

Flickr/mfoubister Rather than a wet and chilly season initially predicted, warmer than usual weather is likely on the horizon.

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center suggests we’ll see over a 60% chance of above-average temperatures in Arizona.

Flickr/swingle That may or may not be good news based on whether you’re an outdoorsy person or prefer to stay warm and cozy during this time of year.

Some areas of the state have already received snow this year, so more is definitely not out of the question entirely.

Flickr/jirka_matousek This is because neither of the telltale currents, El Nino or La Nina, are present, leaving meteorologists scratching their heads.

As far as rain, it could go either way.

Flickr/michaelpwilson While showers would be nice due to a less than stellar monsoon season, no promises are being made at this point.

This is incredibly unfortunate, as some level of drought currently extends across 92% of Arizona.

United State Drought Monitor Website Some reprieve would certainly be nice, especially where next spring is concerned.

So, it’s kind of a toss-up in terms of how this winter will pan out, meaning we should prepare for anything.

Flickr/terryott I don’t know about y’all, but a little snow over the Grand Canyon wouldn’t be a terrible view!

Perhaps it’ll be the all-too-familiar weather pattern that requires two completely different outfits as the day progresses.

Flickr/ejbsf If so, it’s nothing we haven’t dealt with before!

Visit the NOAA Climate Prediction website to learn more.

Flickr/mfoubister

Rather than a wet and chilly season initially predicted, warmer than usual weather is likely on the horizon.

Flickr/swingle

That may or may not be good news based on whether you’re an outdoorsy person or prefer to stay warm and cozy during this time of year.

Flickr/jirka_matousek

This is because neither of the telltale currents, El Nino or La Nina, are present, leaving meteorologists scratching their heads.

Flickr/michaelpwilson

While showers would be nice due to a less than stellar monsoon season, no promises are being made at this point.

United State Drought Monitor Website

Some reprieve would certainly be nice, especially where next spring is concerned.

Flickr/terryott

I don’t know about y’all, but a little snow over the Grand Canyon wouldn’t be a terrible view!

Flickr/ejbsf

If so, it’s nothing we haven’t dealt with before!

How do you feel about the updated forecast for this upcoming winter? Let us know your thoughts, and check out our previous article for more breathtaking photos of a snow-covered Arizona: 19 Times Snow Transformed Arizona Into The Most Beautiful Scenery

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