Special Summaries for Oct-Nov-Dec 2000 - regions with enhanced sensitivity due to stress from persistent climate patterns.
   Persistent Cold or Heat
   Persistent Wet or Dry

December 2000 Global Climate - summary of recent variations in temperature and precipitation. Note that all maps are linked to the IRI Data Library. For more maps and information see the IRI Maproom.
   Climatological Background
   Temperatures
   Precipitation
   Oceanic Conditions

December 2000 Climate Impacts - influences of recent climate variations (with links to detailed reports) on:
   Hazards
   Health
   Water Resources/Energy
   Agriculture
   Fisheries

January-March 2001 Seasonal Forecasts - IRI's global net assessment forecast prepared in December 2000.
   Introduction
   Precipitation Outlook
   Temperature Outlook
   Methods