215: Winter 2025 Forecast: Long Cycles, Storm Signals, and Ag Impacts with Gary Lezak

Winter has officially taken shape in the atmosphere, and Lauren Moylan and Gary Lezak break down what the fully formed cycle reveals about the months ahead. With a long LRC pattern driving everything from drought shifts to potential ice storms, the conversation unpacks the signals farmers and ranchers should watch as the season develops. Gary lays out the major themes in his 40-page winter forecast and explains how this year’s unusually long cycle could influence storm intensity, regional snow totals, and agricultural planning.LINKSWeather 20/20 Dashboard Discount⁠ - https://www.weather2020.com/partner/cattle-usaSubstack - https://weather2020.substack.com/The Global Predictor App ⁠- ⁠https://www.weather2020.com/global-predictor-mobile-appYoutube⁠ -https://www.youtube.com/@Weather2020Follow Gary on X ⁠- https://x.com/glezak CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l/1102253/2025-06-04/288f5m⁠CattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleusamediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleusa.media/Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusadrive.com/CattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/Lauren’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_laurenmoylan/Lauren’s Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ShowboatmediacoThe Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/TAKEAWAYS• The winter weather cycle is now fully established, allowing clearer long-range projections.• Gary Lezak’s winter forecast is extensive this year, driven by a uniquely long atmospheric cycle.• Each winter operates under its own pattern, and this season’s blueprint is already showing its signature traits.• Early drought indicators are improving in select regions but remain a concern for much of the plains.• Southern California is positioned for a notably wet stretch under the new LRC cycle.• Several winter systems are expected to intensify as the season progresses.• The Midwest may face a high-impact ice storm within this cycle.• A warm spell is likely in mid-December across the eastern United States.• The LRC provides a structural guide for understanding storm placement, intensity, and timing.• Forecasting will never be perfect, but the LRC continues to outperform traditional long-range models.CHAPTERS00:00 How the Winter Pattern Has Fully Set Up09:08 Drought Movement and Agricultural Implications11:59 Storm Tracks, Ice Risk, and Regional Winter Expectations15:11 The LRC Blueprint: What This Cycle Tells Us Going Forward16:30 Closing Thoughts and Forecast Resourceswinter weather, weather forecasting, drought conditions, winter storms, LRC, weather patterns, climate predictions, agriculture, snow forecasts, seasonal weather