NOAA released its final 90 day winter forecast and little changed from earlier predictions. For Colorado that means the likelihood of warmer than normal temperatures, particularly in the southern part of the state. In terms of precipitation, they foresee equal chances for normal, above and below normal moisture while southern Colorado remains dry.
“Although we are expecting a warmer than normal winter, we do believe there will be fluctuations of warm weather and typical winter weather throughout the season,” said Edward O’Lenic, chief, forecast operations, NOAA Climate Prediction Center. “We encourage people to review winter weather risks for their particular area and information available online to help keep them safe when events do occur.”
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Click here to read the complete report from NOAA.
The metro area is going through a bit of a dry spell with it having been 25 days (and counting) since our last measurable precipitation. Relief may be on the way toward the middle of next week. The National Weather Service’s outlook says:
Klaus Wolter predicts that the La Nina pattern that seems to be setting in will drive the jet stream north thus causing Colorado to stay dry. He says, “”I am very concerned that Colorado … might see regions of drought develop by spring.” To read more, 
Historically there is actually a pretty good chance that we will! 
November is actually Denver’s second snowiest month so the potential is there for a good bit of moisture. Temperatures can vary widely with Denver having seen a record high of 80 degrees and a record low of -18. Forecast models right now show above normal temperatures can be expected for the month with an indeterminate amount of moisture. For more on what to expect and what Denver has seen in November in the past, check out the