Here’s what the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say about the incoming weather conditions over the festive period.

Much of the southern half of the United States is likely to see a warmer, drier winter than usual, while the northwest could be cooler and wetter, according to a preview released this week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center.

The seasonal outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, released Friday, predicts that the Upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest will experience possible cooler-than-average temperatures, while much of the southern and eastern United States will face potentially milder temperatures than what is usually expected during the winter season.