U.S. Weather/Crop Progress
U.S. Drought Monitor Weather Forecast: During the December 6-9 time period, precipitation is forecast along much of the eastern U.S., 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 10-14, the odds favor above-normal temperatures in the Southeast. Normal to below-normal temperatures are favored across the rest of the CONUS and in southern and central Alaska. Above normal-precipitation is likely across most of the eastern third of the country, in northern Alaska, and from the Pacific coast, through the Rockies and into the northern Plains. The eastern Southwest and the Central and Southern Plains, as well as the southwestern Midwest are likely to see below-normal precipitation. Follow this link to view current U.S. and international weather patterns and the future outlook: Weather and Crop Bulletin.