The National Weather Service developed 2022 Spring Hazard Outlooks in coordination with NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) and National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS); High Plains Regional Climate Center; Midwestern Regional Climate Center; U.S. Department of Agriculture; and National Interagency Fire Centers' Geographic Area Coordination Centers. This outlook highlights the various spring hazards that could occur and potential impacts across the Ohio River Valley.

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Mid-Atlantic Region for September - November 2021. Dated December 2021.

Temperatures were on average a bit above normal across the region for the fall season.  Central and northern parts of the region experienced above-normal precipitation, while southern parts experienced below-normal precipitation.

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Northeast Region for September - November 2021.  Dated December 2021.

The Northeast had its third-warmest autumn at 2.4°F above normal.  It was record warm for Maine and among the 16 warmest for the other 11 Northeast states. The Northeast saw 110% of normal autumn precipitation, in the wettest third of all years.  It was among the 20 wettest for four states.

This handout provides information on the typical La Niña winter pattern; the precipitation implications; other factors; and the winter outlook for the Northeast region. Updated November 2021.

NOAA’s Regional Climate Services Program created these outlooks to inform the public about climate impacts within their respective regions. Each regional report contains easy-to-understand language, and anyone can access them through the Drought Portal.

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Mid-Atlantic Region for June - August 2021. Dated September 2021.

The majority of the Mid-Atlantic experienced temperatures 1-2 degrees Fahrenheit (F) above normal and some sites had among one of their warmest summers on record.  The Mid-Atlantic saw generally above normal precipitation, notably in southern New York and northern Pennsylvania, while some areas in Maryland, Virginia, and the panhandle of West Virginia experienced below normal precipitation.

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Northeast Region for June - August 2021.  Dated September 2021.

The Northeast had its sixth-hottest summer at 1.5°F above normal. This summer was among the 20 hottest for all 12 states.  The Northeast had its 10th-wettest summer with 116% of normal rainfall. This summer was among the 20 wettest for seven states.

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Mid-Atlantic Region for March - May 2021. Dated June 2021.

Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Northeast Region for March - May 2021.  Dated June 2021.

The Northeast had its 15th-warmest spring at 1.3°F above normal. This spring was among the 20 warmest springs on record for 11 of the 12 Northeast states.  The Northeast saw 81% of normal spring precipitation, ranking in the driest third of all years. Two states had one of their 20 driest springs on record.