Note DetailLa Nina likely to impact Summer
3/20/2008 12:40:00 PM
La Nina will likely remain moderate through May and
be moderate to weak in July, possibly influencing
North American weather until December according to
the NOAA long-range outlook for April and 90-day
trends through the end of 2008.
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/forecasts/
This outlook includes a slightly greater than usual
chance of below normal precipitation in July. This
forecast is in harmony with the January analysis I
made indicating that odds favor a below trend Corn
yield for the US in 2008. -- Elwynn --