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November 21, 2013

U.S. Winter Climate Outlook: 2013-14

November 21, 2013

(VIDEO) Without a strong influence from El Niño or La Niña, the U.S. winter climate is less predictable. Based on recent trends, however, drought is likely to develop in the Southwest and Southeast over the 2013-14 winter.

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Weather forecasts versus climate outlooks: what's the difference?

November 21, 2013

Traditional weather forecasts consist of weather maps that predict exactly how much rain may fall or the maximum daily temperature of an area. NOAA climate outlooks forecast the odds that future weather conditions will be above, below, or near normal.

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November 21, 2013

U.S. Winter Climate Outlook: 2013-14

Weather forecasts versus climate outlooks: what's the difference?

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