U.S. Weather/Crop Progress
U.S. Drought Monitor Weather Forecast:
During the December 13-16 time period, the probability of precipitation is above-normal for nearly the entire eastern U.S. and in the Northwest early in the period. A below-normal chance of precipitation is expected in the rest of the West and spreads to the entire country by the end of this time period. Below-normal temperatures are expected across most of the eastern U.S. with the exception of Florida. Above-normal temperatures are expected for from the Southern Plains extending into New England. An above normal chance of precipitation is also present across areas of the West, particularly in the Southwest. Temperatures are expected to be below-normal across the country, with the exception of the East Coast during this time.
For the period of December 17-21, the odds favor normal to above-normal temperatures across the CONUS with the exception of a swath from North Dakota, through the Great Lakes and into New England. Below-normal temperatures are forecast for the previously mentioned part of the North and Northeast. Above normal-precipitation is likely across the Northern tier of the country and along the East Coast. Below-normal precipitation is expected from throughout the Southwest and into the Southern Plains. Follow this link to view current U.S. and international weather patterns and the future outlook: Weather and Crop Bulletin.