Category: Seasonal Forecast

Research notes and updates from the team.

March 2018 Climate Forecast Discussion

Seasonal Forecast

The SST forecast shows neutral ENSO conditions for all four forecast seasons from Apr-Jun through Jul-Sep, but leaning toward cool during Apr-Jun and May-Jul and leaning warm during Jun-Aug and especially Jul-Sep.

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November 2017 Climate Forecast Discussion

Seasonal Forecast

The SST forecast shows moderate La Nina conditions for Dec-Feb and Jan-Mar, becoming weak for Feb-Apr and neutral by Mar-May. Most of the subtropical and extratropical North Pacific SST and the SST in many of the other extratropical regions is predicted to be above average during all four forecast seasons.

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October 2017 Climate Forecast Discussion

Seasonal Forecast

The SST forecast shows weak La Nina conditions for Nov-Jan through Jan-Mar, weakening to neutral by Feb-Apr. Most of the subtropical North Pacific SST and the SST in many of the other extratropical regions is predicted to be above average during all four forecast seasons. A slightly positive Indian Ocean Dipole is predicted for Nov-Jan, weakening for the later seasons.

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