Summary: The NWS Climate Prediction Center has issued their forecasts for September, September-November (Fall), and December-February (Winter). Illinois has an increased chance of being warmer than normal this fall, and wetter than normal this winter. According to the Climate Prediction Center, the main factors in the forecast are the recent warming trends and the expected […]
Category: Seasonal Forecast
Latest Seasonal Outlook for IL
Illinois has higher odds of being both warmer and drier than average though June, according to the newly released NWS Climate Prediction Center outlooks. The main driver of the forecast continues to be the strong El Niño event in the Pacific Ocean. El Niño is expected to go away by late spring or early summer. […]
Another Forecast Suggests a Higher Chance of a Wet Fall in Illinois
Last week, the NWS Climate Prediction Center released their official forecast for fall and winter. Their forecasters used a variety of tools and as well their own expertise to develop those forecasts. While their forecast for Illinois this winter was interesting, the one for fall was not. They had us with equal chances of above-, below-, […]
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Cool and Wet Forecast for August in Illinois
The forecasts for August and the three-month period of August-October show most of Illinois with an increased chance of being cooler and wetter than average. A significant El Niño event has developed in the Pacific Ocean and has a 90% chance of remaining throughout 2015 and an 80% chance of remaining until next spring. This […]