Super El Niño: Meteorologist Just Predicted These 6 States Could Face Heavier Snow This Winter

Meteorologist predicts six states likely to have heavier snow this winter due to impending super El Nino.

Strong El Nino could bring above-average snowfall to California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona.

El Nino conditions may lead to wetter storm track in southern U.S., potentially benefiting water supplies and drought conditions.

Over the last several days, the news has been spreading that a historic super El Niño is very likely impending. While that is eye-catching and important information, the thing that many observers don't know is how it may affect future weather conditions. Now, a meteorologist has predicted six states that are likely to have heavier snow approaching this winter.

Which 6 States Are Most Likely to Have Heavier Snow Arrive This Winter

On September 7, 2026, Newsweek reported on a conversation it had with Crystal Egger. As the outlet noted, she is a meteorologist and the president of Monarch Weather Consulting. While speaking to reporter Aliss Higham, Egger described how the predicted super El Niño c ould affect the coming winter weather conditions .

"A strong El Niño can tilt the odds toward certain temperature and precipitation patterns across different parts of the U.S., but it doesn't determine exactly how every storm, or even the entire winter, will play out."

Even though Egger was very clear that the nature of the coming winter season is still uncertain, Newsweek noted which six states could face heavier snow based on her comments.

The outlet quoted the meteorologist discussing which regions should prepare for the possibility of more snow arriving and why that would be a good thing.

"Historically, strong El Niño winters tend to favor a wetter storm track across the southern tier of the U.S. That can translate to above-average snowfall across parts of the southern and central Rockies and the higher elevations of the Southwest. And this year, the need for mountain snow is particularly important. Much of the West is coming off a very dry start to the water year, so building that snowpack will be critical for water supplies and overall drought conditions heading into 2027."

While much of America could see additional precipitation thanks to the El Niño conditions, the opposite is predicted to be the case for other areas of the country. As Egger told Newsweek , there are regions of the United States that could be drier as a result of the same scenario.

"The flip side is that El Niño typically favors warmer conditions across the northern tier of the U.S., including parts of the Pacific Northwest, Northern Rockies, and Upper Midwest."

This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Sep 8, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.