July Climate Summary
Hydrological Drought
– Abnormally dry to moderate drought persists in the
Southwest.
• Abnormally dry status was reintroduced in parts of central and southwestern
New Mexico.
• Lake Powell is at 50 percent of capacity for the first time since August and
September 2003.
• Reservoir storage in both Arizona and New Mexico remains above 2004 values.
Temperature
– Water year temperatures are near to above average in the Southwest.
The past 30 days were also above average for most of the Southwest.
Precipitation
– Most of the Southwest, except portions of southeastern Arizona,
remains wetter than average, while the past 30 days were anomalously dry.
Climate Forecasts
– Long-lead outlooks indicate increased chances of above-average
temperatures through January 2006 in Arizona and much of New Mexico. Models
predict a weak, dry monsoon and below-average precipitation through October.
El Niño
– Probabilistic forecasts show that the neutral ENSO conditions are most
likely to continue through June 2006.
The Bottom Line
– Abnormally dry conditions to moderate drought conditions are
expected to deteriorate through October with a weak, dry monsoon.
Southwest Climate Outlook July 2005
Published by the Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS), with support from University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, the Arizona State Climate Office, and the New Mexico State Climate office.
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