Arctic air in Western Canada to the northern Great Plains means potential for sneaky cold anywhere that has snow cover. The 12Z GFS indicates a pulse of arctic air across New York/New England next TUE/WED!

The Climate Impact Company 4-week gas population weight observed weekly HDD anomalies identifiers the warm December but is trending toward a colder scenario in January.

While much of Brazil has been soaking wet in recent months, the southeast has remained mostly dry. Additionally, long-term rainfall deficits imply deep layer soil moisture dryness. Northeast Argentina is trending very dry and hot to help accelerate drought concerns.

A review of the NOAA/CPC long-lead climate outlooks issued late last week compared to Climate Impact Company (for January).