Forecast and Review for:
Europe

Introduction:

Europe is a peninsula of the much larger Eurasian landmass. The traditional boundary of the continent follows roughly the crest of the Ural Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian Sea, the crest of the Caucasus Mountains, the Black Sea, the Bosporus, the Sea of Marmara, the Dardanelles, the Aegean Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Strait of Gibraltar. Its location in the westerly wind belt brings to the land the marine influences of the nearby oceans, seas, and bays. The peninsular shape of the continent and its numerous islands and indentations along the coasts facilitate the influence of the marine winds. The result is a moderate climate with a long growing season over much of Western Europe. See El Niņo's possible effect during winter and spring by clicking on Winter Forecast or Spring Forecast.
Image of Europe

Winter Forecast:

Temperature:


Red represents above average, blue below average, and white average		 Above average temperatures are expected over most of southern Europe.

Below average temperatures are forecasted for the northern half of Europe, especially Scandinavia.

All other areas will experience near normal temperatures.

Precipitation:

There is an enhanced probability for above average rainfall across central and southern Europe, especially around 43 N longitude.

Below normal rainfall is expected over northern Europe, including Scandinavia and the northern parts of western and central Russia.

All other regions will experience normal precipitation.
Red represents above average, blue below average, and white average

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Spring Forecast:

Temperature:


Red represents above average, blue below average, and white average		 Above average temperatures are forecasted for southern Europe.

Below normal temperatures are predicted over north and central parts of Europe.

All other areas will experience near normal temperatures.

Precipitation:

Above average precipitation continues over southern Europe, from western Europe to the Urals. This region also shifts north west.

Below normal rainfall is predicted for northern Europe, especially the north western part of Scandinavia.

All other areas will experience near normal precipitation.
Red represents above average, blue below average, and white average

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