April Outlook from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center

news image
Special Stories
23 Mar 2020 2:00 AM
On Thursday, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center released their April outlook. Chances are increased for warmer than normal temperatures for most areas east of the Mississippi River and throughout the South. The only colder than average weather is forecast from Montana into the western Dakotas. https://twitter.com/NWSCPC/status/1240621078159884295 Wetter than normal weather is expected from the Southeast to the Central Plains. The Pacific Northwest is forecast to see below average precipitation. The April outlooks reflect the latest model guidance, likely impacts from trends, tropical patterns, current & expected soil moisture and snowpack. Neutral sea surface temperatures are expected in the Pacific Ocean, with no influence from an El Nino or La Nina.  
All Weather News
More
Aurora Could Be Seen As Far South As Alabama

Aurora Could Be Seen As Far South As Alabama

Aurora lovers, rejoice! The Space Weather Pre

12 Nov 2025 2:50 AM
Arctic Blast Sends Temperatures Plummeting for Millions

Arctic Blast Sends Temperatures Plummeting for Millions

The season’s first Arctic blast has surged in

12 Nov 2025 2:30 AM
Warm Weather for the Western U.S.

Warm Weather for the Western U.S.

If it hasn't been wet, it's been warm out Wes

12 Nov 2025 12:00 AM
Western Waves Bring Soggy, Snowy Pattern

Western Waves Bring Soggy, Snowy Pattern

Winter alerts have already been issued for th

11 Nov 2025 11:55 PM
Lake Effect Snow Wraps Up Today

Lake Effect Snow Wraps Up Today

The lake effect snow season has arrived, with

11 Nov 2025 5:05 PM
Severe Threat Ending With Florida

Severe Threat Ending With Florida

The much-anticipated cold front that will sla

10 Nov 2025 12:50 AM
Midwest Clipper Brings Light Snow, Gusty Winds

Midwest Clipper Brings Light Snow, Gusty Winds

A system has been bringing snow across the Pl

8 Nov 2025 11:05 PM