Simulated seasonal mean precipitation change
Simulated seasonal mean precipitation change (%) for the Northwest region, for each future time period (2021-2050, 2041-2070, and 2070-2099) with respect to the reference period of 1971-1999. Values are given for all 15 CMIP3 models for the high (A2) emissions scenario. Also shown are values (relative to 1971-2000) for 9 NARCCAP models for 2041-2070. The small plus signs indicate each individual model and the circles depict the multi-model means. Seasons are indicated as follows: winter (DJF, December-January-February), spring (MAM, March-April-May), summer (JJA, June-July-August), and fall (SON, September-October-November). The ranges of model-simulated changes are large compared to the mean changes and to differences between the seasons.
Mean seasonal precipitation difference (percent)
2021-01-01 00:00:00.0
2099-12-31 00:00:00.0
48.9375
42.0625
-111.063
-124.688
Northwest, Simulated, CMIP3, NARCCAP, Precipitation
Who created the image:
Andrew Buddenberg
151 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
CICSNC
andrew.buddenberg@noaa.gov
(828)271-4441
When was image created (YYYY-MM-DD):
2012-09-26 00:00:00.0
Dataset #1
CMIP3
Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 3
The Program for Climate Model Diagnosis and Intercomparison (PCMDI)
2012-08-30 00:00:00.0
http://www-pcmdi.llnl.gov/ipcc/about_ipcc.php
All grids; 1971 - 1999 for 20th Century runs; 2021 - 2050, 2041 - 2070, and 2070 - 2099 for 21st Century runs
Dataset #2
NARCCAP
North American Regional Climate Change Assessment Program
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
http://www.narccap.ucar.edu/data/index.html