Progress and Prospects of Seasonal Climate Prediction

The present paper has reviewed the recent progress of the seasonal climate prediction, with a special emphasis on the aspect of dynamic seasonal prediction. It consists of four parts: (1) the scientific basis of the seasonal prediction; (2) the state of the art of the dynamical seasonal prediction; (3) analysis of the skill of the dynamical seasonal prediction; and (4) future development and prospect of the seasonal climate prediction. Based on the above results, the suggestions and recommendations have been put forward of the development and future planning of the seasonal prediction for China Meteorological Administration.