PDO: +0.20

[donsutherland1]

In December, the PDO roared back, wiping out its strongly negative standing. In November, the PDO stood at -1.50, its lowest level since January 2000 (-2.00). The December figure had risen to +0.20.

Should the PDO continue to rise, it would likely mean:

∙ An increasing tendency for PNA+ setups. That would likely translate into potentially drier and milder conditions in the Pacific Northwest
∙ A growing risk of increased snowfall in the eastern United States: Weak La Niña-PDO+ winters have often proved snowy. Winters in which the PDO has averaged -0.50 or above have typically seen greater snowfall in the East than those in which the PDO averaged < -0.50

[JETSTREAM BOB]

Don please give us anaylsis of what to expect for the extended...don't leave us hanging out to dry.....JSB

[donsutherland1]

Bob,

I'll probably have a fairly lengthy post on that by Thursday or Friday.

[JETSTREAM BOB]

Thanks,I'll be looking for it----------------JSB

[MiamiensisWx]

Does this increase the potential for neutral or El Nino conditions, donsutherland1?