The forecast anticipates widespread deficits of varying intensity in western and southwestern Russia, with northern and central regions of Russia experiencing small, isolated areas of notable surplus. Intense deficits are expected in most eastern Central Asian regions. 

The forecast for Central Asia indicates anomalies of varying intensity across the region, with surpluses primarily in northern and central regions, and pockets of deficit in western and southern regions. 

The forecast indicates intense anomalies will be present throughout Russia, with intense surpluses in its eastern and central regions, and notable deficits throughout its northern and southern regions.

The forecast indicates major anomalies throughout the continent, with intense surplus and transitional conditions throughout much of its central and eastern regions, and major deficits occurring throughout its northwestern areas. 

The forecast through May 2023 predicts widespread exceptional surpluses in much of Russia’s Yenisei River Watershed, Central Siberian Plateau, and pockets throughout the Russian Far East. Severe to exceptional surpluses will persist from central Tyumen Oblast further east into territories near the city of Omsk.