The 12-forecast indicates widespread surpluses throughout western and southwestern states to continue, with isolated deficits intensifying in the Pacific Northwest. Similarly intense anomalies are expected in various areas of the noncontiguous U.S.
United States: Intense water surpluses to continue in W, SW states
United States: Widespread surplus throughout W, SW States
United States: Water surpluses in SW States to persist
The forecast through May 2023 indicates severe to extreme surpluses to continue throughout western states of the Continental U.S., including central to northeastern Nevada, central California, southeastern Idaho, northern Nebraska, and western Colorado. Surpluses in the southwestern states are expected to persist throughout November 2023 or longer.