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Europe Is Likely to Avoid Unusually Cold Winter, Climate Model Says

  • Copernicus outlook sees higher probability of mild temperature
  • Temperatures along US East Coast expected to be above average
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Europeans and people living on the US East Coast are more likely to experience mild temperatures than a deep freeze this winter, easing any potential heating-fuel constraints at a time when energy costs are soaring.

Scientists at the Copernicus Climate Change Service, which updated its seasonal outlook Thursday, said temperatures probably will be significantly above normal during the peak heating season between December and February.