Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Scientists Predict Wet Winter in Drought-Stricken US West by Elizabeth Lee Much of the western United States is experiencing extreme drought conditions, leading to wildfires and water shortages, but scientists are predicting some weather changes that will affect not only the American West but also parts of Asia, Australia and Africa. VOA's Elizabeth Lee reports. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/scientists-predict-wet-winter-ame rican-west/2942786.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/scientists-predict-wet-winter-american-west/2942786.html