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Precipitation predictions for the Southwest verified. See Figure 16 for more information.

 


Forecasts and Outlooks:
Southwest Climate Outlook - April 2008

Date issued: April 23, 2008

D. Forecast Verification

Temperatures were slightly cooler than average to slightly above average through Arizona and New Mexico in contrast to the temperature outlook. Observed precipitation generally matched forecasts for below-average precipitation throughout the Southwest.

Figure 15. Temperature Verification

Figure 16. Precipitation Verification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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