Bulletin
February 28, 2018
ASMC
ASMC Bulletin (Issue #1, Feb 2018)
Highlights
- Weak La Niña conditions developed in late 2017 and is forecast to continue until April 2018.
- Above average rainfall and temperature conditions were observed over Southeast Asia during the October-December 2017 season
- MJO was activein October and December 2017.
- Lowest annual hotspot count for 2017 since 2011.
CLIMATE REVIEW (JUL-DEC 2017): From neutral conditions to late-developing, weak La Niña
REGIONAL FIRE AND HAZE SITUATION (JUL-DEC 2017): Wetter conditions contributed to low hotspot count
CLIMATE & HAZE OUTLOOK (FEB – JUL 2018): Weak La Niña continuing in early 2018
