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Thursday, December 16, 2021. 12:30 PM. Webinar: North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Outlook. Justin Glisan, Iowa State Climatologist. Sponsored by National Integrated Drought Information System. More information here. Register here.

Abstract: The focus area for this webinar series is the North Central region of the U.S. (from the Rockies to the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley). These free monthly webinars provide and interpret timely information on current climate and drought conditions, as well as climatic events like El Nio and La Nina.

December 2021 topics include drought severity and impacts; recent and potential climate/weather impacts, including but not limited to, what La Nia could mean for the region, winter soil moisture update and recharge outlook, recent warmth, Great Lakes & river conditions, mountain, plains and Midwest snow (or lack thereof); and providing the latest trends and outlooks for precipitation, temperature, and snow potential through late fall and winter (2 weeks to 6 months).