[pct-l] NOAA predictions

[Brian Lewis]

Jim said:
>>... or for that matter... look at noaa's long term prediction.  
>>http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/lead02/off02_
prcp.gif


Note that the above image is for the period Jan/Feb/March (the "JFM"
abbreviation).   Their forecast for the northwest states is actually for
*below* median rainfall in the June through November period --- the time
when most NOBO thru's actually get up into the NW.
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/90day/fxus05.html

I agree that the "La Nina" pattern suggests another warmer and drier winter
than usual in SoCal. Maybe overall 2008 will be similar to what folks
encountered this year (?).



	Brian Lewis