Warm weather in southeastern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ isn’t done just yet as odds favor the next three months to be warmer and drier than usual, an extended forecast predicts.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ will likely see slightly below precipitation and above average temperatures throughout October, November and December, according to the seasonal precipitation and temperature outlook from the National Weather Service.
These trends are also anticipated to continue through winter as La Niña is expected for a third year, the Weather Service said.
La Niña has caused winters in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ to be drier and warmer for the past few years, the NWS said. Last year throughout October, November and December, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ saw a total of 1.36 inches of rain. In 2020, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ received a total of 0.40 inches of rain during the same period.
The average amount of rainfall seen during that three-month period is 2.19 inches, the NWS said.
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Before ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ can gear up for fall and winter, the 2022 monsoon still needs a final push to get to average rainfall.
Compared to last year, the 2022 monsoon has been mild. But there's still time to catch up.Â
Temperatures this weekend are predicted to run a few degrees above normal, the NWS said. Both Saturday and Sunday will have highs in the low 100s.
The sunny weather is not expected to last long.
Increasing moisture will lead to scattered showers and storms as well as cooler temperatures next week, the forecast shows. Starting Monday night, there is a 20% chance of thunderstorms.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday all have 30% chances of showers and thunderstorms, the NWS said.
So far this monsoon season, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ has received a total for 4.48 inches of rain. August storms helped ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ catch up, bringing the total to slightly below average.
There are still two weeks left for ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ to reach the average rainfall seen during a monsoon. Typically, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ receives a total of 5.69 inches of rain.
The 2022 monsoon officially ends on Sept. 30.
Videos: Recap of this year's ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ monsoon
Watch now: Time lapse of Sunday's cloud coverage, rainfall and lightning
Watch now: Cañada del Oro Wash floods, community left to deal with damages
Watch now: Tuesday's powerful storm on ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s southeast side
Watch now: Nighttime lightning storms in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Watch Now: Flooding forces closure of Sunrise Dr. at Esperero Wash
Watch now: Helicopter view of waterfall in the Catalinas
Watch now: Rillito River running steadily after recent monsoon showers
Watch now: Friday showers kick off ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s forecasted rainy weekend
Watch now: Flooding in Nogales kills 3, prompts new dam
Watch now: Flash flooding hits Sabino Canyon after stormy week in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Watch Now: A time-lapse camera catches a flash flood in the Foothills
Watch now: Flash flood warnings for Upper Sabino Canyon
Watch now: Lightning strikes over ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ during latest thunderstorm
Time lapse of intense 2022 thunderstorm, lightning over ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Watch now: Sweetwater Wetlands Park shows off monsoon greenery
Watch Now: Monsoon sunset
Watch now: Monsoon showers have water running in Sabino Canyon
Watch Now: Flood Damage inside Coronado Foothills Estates
Watch now: Water running in parts of the Rillito following this week's monsoon showers
Watch now: Intense water rescue in Apache Junction following heavy rain Thursday
Watch Now: The leading edge of flood waters fills the Tanque Verde Wash near Wentworth Road.
Watch Now: Time lapse shows Monsoon storm over ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Watch Now: Monsoon clouds over a Convair B-36J Peacemaker at Pima Air & Space Museum
Watch now: Harrison Road closed at Pantano Wash due to runoff
Watch now: Time lapse of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s Sunday afternoon thunderstorm
Watch now: Flooding rages in Flagstaff due to burn scar left by Pipeline Fire
Watch now: Time lapse shows Thursday thunderstorm sweep through ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
July 1: Time lapse of Friday's heavy rains in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Watch now: Time lapse shows Saturday's showers sweep over ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com
August storms put ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ slightly below the monsoon average
