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Horton et al. 2015
, , J.M. Winter, and , 2015: Projected changes in extreme temperature events based on the NARCCAP model suite. Geophys. Res. Lett., 42, no. 18, 7722-7731, doi:10.1002/2015GL064914.
Once-per-year maximum temperature extremes in NARCCAP are projected to increase more (less) than mean daily maximum summer temperatures over much of the eastern (western) United States. In contrast, the models almost everywhere project greater warming of once-per-year minimum temperatures as compared to mean daily minimum winter temperatures. Under projected changes associated with extremes of the temperature distribution, Baltimore's maximum temperature that was met or exceeded once-per-year historically is projected to occur 17 times per season by mid-century, a 28% increase relative to projections based on summer mean daily maximum temperature change. Under the same approach, historical once-per-year cold events in Baltimore are projected to occur once-per-decade. The models are generally able to capture observed geopotential height anomalies associated with temperature extremes in two subregions. Projected changes in extreme temperature events cannot be explained by lower boundary conditions as reflected by soil moisture anomalies or snow water equivalent.
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@article{ho03600l,
author={Horton, R. M. and Coffel, E. D. and Winter, J. M. and Bader, D. A.},
title={Projected changes in extreme temperature events based on the NARCCAP model suite},
year={2015},
journal={Geophys. Res. Lett.},
volume={42},
number={18},
pages={7722--7731},
doi={10.1002/2015GL064914},
}
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TY - JOUR ID - ho03600l AU - Horton, R. M. AU - Coffel, E. D. AU - Winter, J. M. AU - Bader, D. A. PY - 2015 TI - Projected changes in extreme temperature events based on the NARCCAP model suite JA - Geophys. Res. Lett. VL - 42 IS - 18 SP - 7722 EP - 7731 DO - 10.1002/2015GL064914 ER -
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