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Forecasts and Outlooks > Archive
Southwest Climate Outlook - January
2007
Date issued: January 23, 2007
A. Summary
The January 23, 2007 outlook is also available in a single, downloadable, printer-friendly file. [January 2007 PDF, 2.3 MB]
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Drought – Conditions have improved somewhat in New Mexico due to winter
precipitation but have deteriorated slightly in Arizona.
- In the short-term, much of New Mexico is drought-free while most of Arizona is abnormally dry or in moderate drought.
- Long-term conditions are forecast to improve somewhat with the expectation of above-average winter precipitation.
Temperature – Temperatures over the past thirty days have generally been cooler than average for most of the Southwest.
Precipitation – Over the past month, most of Arizona has had below-average precipitation while large regions in New Mexico have had above-average precipitation.
Climate Forecasts – Forecasters predict increased chances for above-average temperatures and above-average precipitation for most of the Southwest through May.
El Niño – Weak El Niño conditions are expected to persist through April, though the current event may have already reached peak strength.
The Bottom Line – Cooler-than-average temperatures combined with predicted above-average precipitation this winter could mean drought relief, increased water supplies, and fewer wildfires later in the year for the Southwest.
Global warming update
Cold snaps come and go, but the world as a whole is warming up and will continue to do so for many decades to come. For the latest findings on the extent of the warming, watch for some breaking news on February 2. On that day, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will share its Summary for Policymakers of the first volume of Climate Change 2007, their new assessment report. Some of the report’s contributing authors, including The University of Arizona’s Institute for the Study of Planet Earth Director Jonathan Overpeck, will be gathered in Paris that Friday for a press conference. The summary will outline the evidence for climate change, and society’s role in it. The full report will be released by mid-year. To watch a live webcast of the press conference and stay up to date on their findings, visit the IPCC website. For more info visit: http://www.ipcc.ch/ | This month's cover photo
A rare snowstorm hit Tucson, Arizona on January 21. Notable accumulations of snow do not normally occur in downtown Tucson, which more often sees scattered flakes of snow if any. However, this storm brought enough for someone to build a snowman on The University of Arizona campus. Local news agencies reported up to three inches in some parts of the city. Source: Steve Novy, Institute for the Study of Planet Earth |
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