A titanic high-pressure area extending eastward from a marine heat wave west of South America causes extreme heat over the next 5-7 days in Argentina coupled with dryness likely to accelerate drought conditions into late summer.

Although extended range U.S. forecasts trend milder overnight, there is a caveat for the Midwest to Northeast U.S. Corridor. During next week’s cold, the North and East U.S. storm track turns snowy. Consequently, as the U.S. enters the extended range, snow on the ground could allow chilly air to linger, especially in the Northeast.

In the 11-15-day period, AI Graph Cast ECM ENS is competitive with ECM ENS with a significant jump in skill score to defeat ECM ENS during the past 7 days. Once again, AIFS skill scores are middle of the road and GFS ranks last.

The persistent upper ridge has produced a dry climate over parts of Eastern Europe, the Black Sea region, and Western Russia leading to ongoing and strengthening drought in key agricultural areas.