Provides global probabilistic seasonal climate outlooks for temperature and precipitation to support climate-informed decision-making and seasonal forecasting.
IRI Probablistic Seasonal Climate Forecast Product
Strengths
- Long-established operational seasonal forecast product
- Widely used by NMHSs
- Clear probabilistic visualization
- Strong scientific foundation
Weaknesses
- Global resolution
- Requires localization
- Limited sector-specific information
Synergies
- Provides seasonal forecast guidance that complements APCC MME and NMME.
- Supports operational forecast production using PyCPT, CPT, and XCAST.
- Provides inputs for forecast customization through FOCUS.
- Supports downstream climate service platforms including CST.