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Decision Tools for the Soil Climate Analysis Network (SCAN)

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ACIS NRCC Interpolated (Grid 1) is a gridded dataset that includes area averages of daily temperatures and precipitation conditions for the contiguous United States.

Gridded Climate Datasets: NOAA's ACIS NRCC Interpolated (Grid 1) - Daily

ACIS NRCC Interpolated (Grid 1) is a gridded dataset that includes area averages of daily maximum, minimum, and average temperatures and daily precipitation amounts for the contiguous United States

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1950 – Present

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Preview of the Northeast DEWS Dashboard, showing a drought status update and U.S. Drought Monitor maps

Northeast DEWS Dashboard

The Northeast Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) Dashboard, hosted by the Northeast Regional Climate Center, displays current drought status, impacts, and future conditions for the Northeast DEWS

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Current Conditions, Outlooks

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February 24, 2023

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March 23, 2023

Drought Status Update for the Northeast

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September 2023

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Northeast Region - September 2023

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September 2023

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Gulf of Maine Region - September 2023

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June 2023

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Gulf of Maine Region - June 2023

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June 2023

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March 2023

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Gulf of Maine Region - March 2023

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March 2023

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Northeast Region - March 2023

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December 2022 Gulf of Maine Climate Impacts and Outlook report.

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December 2022

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Gulf of Maine Region - December 2022

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December 2022 Northeast Climate Impacts and Outlook report.

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Climate Impacts and Outlook report for the Gulf of Maine region.

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September 2022

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Gulf of Maine Region - September 2022

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Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook report for the Northeast region.

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September 2022

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June 2022

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Gulf of Maine Region - June 2022

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June 2022

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