U.S. Weather/Crop Progress
For the upcoming period of December 18-22, heavy precipitation (up to 10 inches in northwest Oregon) is forecast for the Pacific Northwest, northwestern California and the northern Rockies, with lighter amounts in the central Rockies. A southern storm system should bring widespread moderate-to-heavy precipitation (1-4 inches) from central Texas eastward to Georgia and the Carolinas (including the expanding drought area in the Southeast), and lighter amounts along the Northeast Coast and in the central Great Plains. Mostly dry weather is expected in the Southwest (including southern California), High Plains, upper Midwest, Ohio Valley and southern Florida. Near to above normal temperatures should envelop most of the lower-48 States, with the greatest positive departures in the northern Rockies and Plains and upper Midwest.
For the ensuing period of December 23-27, the CPC 6-10 day outlooks tilt the odds toward subnormal precipitation from southern Oregon and California southeastward into the lower Mississippi Valley (lower Delta). Favorable chances of above median precipitation are expected across the northern tier of States, and in the eastern quarter of the nation, with the highest odds in the Great Lakes region and Northeast. Above median temperatures are expected in the Far West, Southwest and New England, with subnormal readings favored in the northern Plains and Florida. Follow this link to view current U.S. and international weather patterns and the future outlook: Weather and Crop Bulletin.