U.S. Weather/Crop Progress
U.S. Drought Monitor Weather Forecast: During the next five days (December 8-12), moderate precipitation (0.5-1.5 inches) is anticipated from Tennessee through the Great Lakes region, which will at least help preclude additional deterioration for the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys. For most other areas east of the Rockies, precipitation amounts are expected to be less than a half-inch. Locally heavy amounts of precipitation (liquid equivalent of 2-4 inches) are predicted for the higher elevations of the Rockies. Most of the expected precipitation for the Pacific Coast states is forecast to fall in areas that are not currently in drought, except for the Sierras where up to 7 inches (liquid equivalent) is anticipated.
For the ensuing five-day period (December 13-17), odds favor above-median precipitation across approximately the northern and eastern halves of the contiguous U.S., while odds favor below-median precipitation from Arizona eastward to the southern Great Plains.
Follow this link to view current U.S. and international weather patterns and future outlook: Weather and Crop Bulletin.