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Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

The Climate Prediction Center has released it's Winter Outlook for the 2020-21 season.  

 

Temperature (click for a larger version):

temperature outlook

For central Indiana, there are equal chances for below normal, normal, and above normal temperatures for the winter season.

 

Precipitation (click to enlarge):

winter precipitation outlook

For central Indiana, odds favor above normal precipitation for the winter season. However, above normal precipitation does not necessarily mean above normal snowfall! At the moment, it appears that the above normal precipitation may not begin until the second half of winter. This means that drought conditions may persist into early January.