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This report by Anthony R. Lupo from the University of Missouri provides long-range weather forecasts for winter 2007-2008 and outlooks for spring and summer of 2008 in Mid-Missouri. Predictions included a warmer and slightly wetter winter than normal, aligning with La Niña conditions. The spring forecast anticipated average temperatures and precipitation, while the summer outlook suggested warmer, drier conditions. The analysis emphasizes the impact of prolonged La Niña patterns on weather, providing valuable insights for planning and crop management.
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Some Long Range Forecasts Anthony R. Lupo Department of Soil, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences 302 E ABNR University of Missouri – Columbia Columbia, MO 65211
Winter 2007-2008 (Mid MO) • Predictions were for a warmer than normal winter, and a little wetter than normal precipitation and near normal snow. • We (our research group) forecast similar conditions based on La Nina conditions. • So far, we’re above normal (not by much), a bit wet with normal snow. A decent forecast on our part.
Spring 2008 • Spring Temps – March April May
Spring 2008 • Spring Precipitation: March April May
Summer 2008 • CPC Summer temps - JJA
Summer 2008 • CPC Summer Precipitation
Summer 2008 • CPC forecast is for a normal – to – warm summer, with the inference that later summer will be warmer. No precipitation forecast.
Our forecast – Summer 2008 • Warmer than normal, with warmer temps later. • Drier than normal amounts of precipitation, but likely a long dry period sometime in July - August period. • Reasoning: We are in a La Nina pattern, prolonged La Nina patterns bring us dry weather, but if we trend toward Neutral conditions things may not be too bad. This is based on Missouri past and analogues.
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