The National Weather Service in Chanhassen predicts a colder and snowier winter than last year. Meteorologist Allie Keclik says we’ll likely be above the normal average of 50 to 55 inches of snow, and average temperatures will be near normal or below. Forecasters predict a “La Nina” this winter in Minnesota. Keclik says past La Nina winters have definitely had more than the average amount of snow, which is 50 to 55 inches. There have been 10 La Nina winters since 1950, the last one in 2005-2006.