Toronto to see mild weather Friday but cold air ‘blasts back in’ this weekend - CP24

How will El Niño impact how your winter feels? Winter in the Midwest is expected to be mild, largely due to a super El Niño. And those temperatures and precipitation could have impacts on snowfall and your heating bill in the coldest months. (MORE: Our complete coverage of El Niño)Here's the outlookThe Weather Company's temperature outlook from December through February shows the Midwest with temperatures most above average of any region in the country, especially from northern Minnesota to Upper Michigan. This is the December 2026 through February 2027 temperature outlook issued by The Weather Company on Sept. 21, 2026. The Midwest region is highlighted. We also expect the winter to skew a little drier than average from the Northern Plains to the western Great Lakes. This drier signal looks strongest in the Northern Plains in December and in the western Great Lakes and Upper Midwest in February, according to The Weather Company energy forecasting team. (MORE: Complete US Winter Outlook)Get More of Our News on GoogleSet The Weather Company as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value.