The forecast ending anticipates widespread surpluses in western and southwestern states to continue, with some intense deficit anomalies appearing in the Pacific Northwest and northern states of the Midwest. 

The 12-forecast indicates widespread surpluses throughout western and southwestern states to continue, with isolated deficits intensifying in the Pacific Northwest. Similarly intense anomalies are expected in various areas of the noncontiguous U.S.

The forecast ending indicates major surpluses to persist in many of the western and southwestern continental states. Deficits of varying intensity are expected to endure in isolated pockets of the Pacific Northwest and New Mexico, as well as noncontiguous areas of the U.S.  

The forecast indicates extreme to exceptional surpluses throughout many western states, as well as in states outside the continental United States. Some intense deficits are expected in Florida and the Pacific Northwest, as well as areas of Alaska.

The forecast through May 2023 indicates severe to extreme surpluses to continue throughout western states of the Continental U.S., including central to northeastern Nevada, central California, southeastern Idaho, northern Nebraska, and western Colorado. Surpluses in the southwestern states are expected to persist throughout November 2023 or longer.