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CPC Temperature and Precipitation Outlooks

The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) produces temperature and precipitation outlooks for the U.S., including 6-10 day, 8-14 day, monthly, and seasonal outlooks.

Data Coverage
United States
Period of Record
1991–2020
File Format
images
shapefile
kml

CW3E West Coast Freezing Level Forecasts

The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) uses Global Ensemble Forecast System forecasts to show the evolution of the freezing level above, within, or below a watershed's terrain (that is, forecast near-surface temperatures being above or below freezing, and precipitation falling as rain or snow).

Data Coverage
Regional
United States
Period of Record
Current Conditions
File Format
other
Data Type
Model

D3: Drought Data Dashboard

The Drought Data Dashboard, or D³, is an interactive mapping tool that allows users to view, analyze, and customize the display of key drought indices and climate variables across the contiguous U.S. 

Data Coverage
Contiguous U.S.
Period of Record
1979–2026
File Format
images
geotiff
other
Data Type
Land-based Station
Model
Radar

Drought Impact Reporter (DIR)

Drought Impacts Reporter (DIR): an interactive database of drought impacts in the U.S., by location, data, type, and cost built from stakeholder, government, media and other reports.

Data Coverage
United States
Period of Record
2005 - Present