| Time | Forecast Lead Time in Months | hindcast time |
|---|---|---|
| months since 1960-01-01 | months | months since 1960-01-01 |
| Sep 1960 | 2.5 | Apr-Jun 1996 |
| Oct 1960 | 2.5 | May-Jul 1996 |
| Nov 1960 | 2.5 | Jun-Aug 1996 |
| Sep 1960 | 3.5 | May-Jul 1996 |
| Oct 1960 | 3.5 | Jun-Aug 1996 |
| Nov 1960 | 3.5 | Jul-Sep 1996 |
| Sep 1960 | 4.5 | Jun-Aug 1996 |
| Oct 1960 | 4.5 | Jul-Sep 1996 |
| Nov 1960 | 4.5 | Aug-Oct 1996 |