Forecasters expect Western drought to continue through December

Drought Monitor, December 1, 2020
Drought Monitor, December 1, 2020

Most of the West and 95 percent of California are in drought. In Southern California drought conditions are predicted to further develop into the winter and persist across the rest of the state.

California Drought Monitor, December 8, 2020
California Drought Monitor, December 8, 2020.
Monthly Drought Outlook, December, 2020
Monthly Drought Outlook, December, 2020. Issued November 30, 2020.

The western two-thirds of the United States is expected to have lower than normal precipitation the rest of December. All of the country will likely be warmer than normal during the period except for the Southeast and portions of the Northwest.

Precipitation outlook for December, 2020. Issued November 30, 2020.
Temperature outlook, December, 2020
Temperature outlook for December, 2020. Issued November 30, 2020

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.