Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Northeast Region for March–May 2022.  Dated June 2022.

Spring was warmer than normal, ranking among the 10 warmest for some sites; however, there were large temperature swings each month. Spring precipitation varied, with drought and abnormal dryness expanding in southern and coastal New England but easing in southern parts of the Northeast.

The purpose of the 2022–2026 Northeast Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) Strategic Action Plan is to document regionally identified needs and offer a guide for future activities that will improve drought early warning and preparedness in the Northeast DEWS. Partners from across New England and New York attended virtual listening sessions in October and November of 2020 to discuss the progress made and identify next steps.

The National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) is pleased to share our 2021 Annual Report to provide insight into the many accomplishments of the program over the previous year and the opportunities that lie ahead.

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Mid-Atlantic Region for December 2021 - February 2022. Dated March 2022.

Temperatures were generally a few degrees above normal across the region for the winter season. This was largely due to a warmer month of December, with six sites recording their second warmest December on record. The southern and eastern portions of the region experienced below normal precipitation, while areas to the west generally experienced slightly above normal precipitation.

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Gulf of Maine Region for December 2021 - February 2022. Dated March 2022.

Winter ranged from 1°C (2°F) below normal in parts of Maine to 3°C (5°F) above normal in Cape Breton, N.S. Warm winter temperatures are a concern for Nova Scotia's Christmas tree industry. Winter precipitation ranged from 75% of normal to 175% of normal.