This phrase refers to the CAP forecast process. CAP is a deterministic forecast; it provides a single, fixed precipitation range for the water year and remains unchanged regardless of how the actual weather conditions evolve. This contrasts with probabilistic forecasts or other forecasts that are regularly updated as new data becomes available (see CPC outlooks). Deterministic forecasts are often considered more actionable than probabilistic forecasts due to their straightforward and specific nature.
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