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Stay updated on the recent evolution of the North American Monsoon System. Learn about current conditions, recent rainfall patterns, and forecasts for the southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico. Get insights into below-average rainfall observations and predictions for the next two weeks.
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The North American Monsoon System: Recent Evolution and Current Status Update prepared by Climate Prediction Center / NCEP 18 July 2016
Outline • Recent Evolution and Current Conditions • Summary • Climatology
Rainfall Patterns: Last 7 Days Below-average rainfall has been observed over southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico during the past week.
Rainfall Patterns: Last 30 Days Rainfall accumulations over the past 30 days were below-average over eastern-central and southern Mexico.
NCEP/GFS Forecast Slightly below-average (wk1) to near-average (wk2) precipitation for southwestern U.S. during the next two weeks
Summary • Below-average rainfall has been observed over southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico during the past week. • Rainfall accumulations over the past 30 days were below-average over eastern-central and southern Mexico. • NCEP/GFS Forecasts call for slightly below-average (wk1) to near-average (wk2) precipitation for southwestern U.S. during the next two weeks.