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North Central U.S. Monthly Climate and Drought Summary and Outlook
This is a monthly briefing from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter included a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena were considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons was discussed.
