Forecasts and Outlooks

Current Southwest Climate Outlook
While not an official forecast, this outlook reflects both the official Climate Prediction Center forecast and a reasonable assessment of the implications of the outlook for our region.

Southwest Climate Outlook Archives
Previous forecasts dating back to August 2000.

Climate Forecasting Resources
A brief listing of operational and experimental forecasting sites.

Climate Glossary
Definitions of climate-related terms that our commonly used in forecasts.

Related Links

Western Regional Climate Center
Literally 1000's of graphics, tables, data sources, and links to climate products and producers, providing the latest news and historical climate summaries.

Current Outlook for Arizona, New Mexico, and the Nation.
From the National Drought Mitigation Center: Discussions of drought conditions and the potential impacts on agriculture and reservoirs, as well as links to long-lead forecasts and federal agencies involved in drought monitoring.