logo
Latest Climate Prediction Center 90 Day Outlook
news image
Special Stories
21 Oct 2020 2:30 AM
Along with issuing the Winter Outlook and November forecast last week, the Climate Prediction Center recently updated the 90 day outlook. It covers November, December and January and has a lot of similarities with the previous mentioned forecasts: warmer than normal temperatures over much of the nation, and drier than average weather across the southern tier of the nation. A small area in Washington is highlighted for colder than normal weather. Above average precipitation is forecast for the Pacific Northwest and Northern Plains.     The lack of precipitation expected from the Southeast to the Southwest will aid in the ongoing drought in the Southwest and southern Plains. Some expansion is also anticipated. Drought conditions are expected to improve in the Northwest and New England. As with the Winter Outlook, the driving force behind the 90 day forecast is an anticipated strong La Niña pattern, meaning the water temperatures in the equatorial pacific ocean are likely to be colder than average. The CPC states that La Nina conditions are starting to be observed in the Pacific Ocean and are expected into early next year. La Nina was discussed earlier this month by the CPC with an La Nina Advisory. The trends of an El Nino or La Nina often take time to establish, so its effects will be seen gradually through the end of 2020. Model forecasts were also used to determine the upcoming influence of La Nina through the period.
All Weather News
Significant Severe Storm Risk Targets the Deep South Friday
Significant Severe Storm Risk Targets the Deep South Friday
A strong low pressure system will continue to
23 Mar 2023 9:00 PM
Large Hail and Damaging Winds Possible through the Plains Tonight
Large Hail and Damaging Winds Possible through the Plains Tonight
A strong upper-level low-pressure system movi
23 Mar 2023 8:55 PM
Widespread Flood Threat in the Ohio & Mississippi River Valleys
Widespread Flood Threat in the Ohio & Mississippi River Valleys
In addition to severe storms, heavy rain is e
23 Mar 2023 8:50 PM
Winter Storm System to Hit the Upper Great Lakes this Weekend
Winter Storm System to Hit the Upper Great Lakes this Weekend
Another low pressure system moving through th
23 Mar 2023 8:45 PM
Strong Storms & Flooding Target the Midwest
Strong Storms & Flooding Target the Midwest
With the jet stream focused over the Midwest,
23 Mar 2023 8:40 PM
Record Heat to Finish Out the Week in the Southeast Before Weekend Turns Stormy
Record Heat to Finish Out the Week in the Southeast Before Weekend Turns Stormy
A ridge of high pressure in the Gulf of Mexic
23 Mar 2023 8:30 PM
Winter Continues in the Western U.S. with Snow in the Rockies & Cascades
Winter Continues in the Western U.S. with Snow in the Rockies & Cascades
Winter weather alerts are in effect for the C
23 Mar 2023 5:00 PM