NOAA/CPC Forecasts -NAO/-AO Days 11-15 Favoring Cooler Quebec/New England (ECM) Outlook
04/10/2026, 4:13 pm EDT
Climate Impact Company Week 2-4 Outlook
Australia
Issued: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Highlight: Drier pattern emerges.
Chart of the day: March 2026 soil moisture.
Discussion: Record wet soil moisture conditions were observed in March across central and southern Australia. A small area of drought persisted in northeastern New South Wales.
Week-2 Ahead Forecast valid April 19-26, 2026: Warmer South; Drier East.
Discussion: High pressure ridges across the southern half of the continent supporting a warmer pattern. Lack of MJO influence allows eastern continent to observe very little rainfall.
Week-3 Ahead Forecast valid April 26-May 3, 2026: Patchy showers East.
Discussion: The dry pattern shifts to northwest/north continent. Moderate showers appear during the week from northwest NSW to southeast QU.
Week-4 Ahead Forecast valid May 3-10, 2026: Wet weather expands in the East.
Discussion: Wet weather risk in the East expands in early May.