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Climate Prediction Center Outlooks
NOAA / National Weather Service / National Centers for Environmental Prediction / Climate Prediction Center (CPC)
The National Weather Service (NWS) Climate Prediction Center (CPC) produces temperature and precipitation outlooks for the United States, including 6-10-day, 8-14-day, 3-4-week, monthly, and seasonal outlooks. The CPC also provides U.S. and global hazards and U.S. drought outlooks. The outlooks depict whether there is a greater chance for above-, below-, or near-normal conditions during the noted time frame.
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How do I use the site?
- Roll your cursor over the names/labels of outlook products to view the maps.
- Click any label to see a larger view of the image.
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Climate Prediction Center Outlooks: View temperature and precipitation, U.S. and global hazards, and drought probabilities maps