The latest winter outlook has been released and it appears El Nino may not shape up to be as impactful as once thought.

Rebekka Delaney with the National Weather Service in Lincoln indicates the winter is looking like it will be warmer and drier than normal.

According to Delaney, while the outlook shows warmer and drier trends, that doesn't mean we're out of the woods completely for winterlike conditions at times.

November is shaping up to be wet this year which has Delaney optimistic we could see an easing of drought conditions in Illinois.