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The Southwest Climate Outlook (SWCO)

Project Status
Ongoing

This monthly outlook summarizes climate and weather information from various sources in nonscientific language. The SWCO also provides a tool for two-way communication with stakeholders and a platform for responding to needs throughout the region.

General Location
State
Specific Location
Utah
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
Regions
Intermountain West
Key Partners
Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS, a NOAA RISA Team)
Sectors
Agriculture
Ecosystems
Energy
Hazard Planning & Preparedness
Manufacturing
Navigation and Transportation
Recreation and Tourism
Water Utilities
Wildfire
DEWS Components
Observation & Monitoring
Communication & Outreach