The forecast indicates that intense surplus in western states will mostly subside, as well as most intense deficits in the Upper Midwest. However, deficits are expected to linger in Minnesota, as well as in southern states such as Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
United States: Deficits continue in southern and upper Midwest states
The forecast anticipates intense deficits to linger in Louisiana and New Mexico, as well as in the Upper Midwest and western regions of the Pacific Northwest. Existing surpluses in western states are expected to mostly resolve, but will continue in northwestern states and some regions of the Midwest.
United States: Deficits continue in Upper Midwest, PNW
The forecast anticipates isolated pockets of intense deficits to continue in midwestern states, southern states, and the Pacific Northwest, but are expected to decrease in magnitude. Extreme to exceptional surpluses are expected to continue but similarly decrease in magnitude, particularly in western states and in northern Alaska.