Suppose that where you live, the middle of January is typically several degrees warmer than the rest of the month. If you forecast this "January thaw" for the middle of next January, what type of a weather forecast will you have made?
a. ensemble forecast
b. common forecast
c. seasonal outlook
d. nowcast
e. probability forecast
ANSWER: e
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