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Slower snowmelt in a warming world
As the world warms, mountain snowpack will not only melt earlier, it will also melt more slowly, according to a new study by NCAR scientists.
- Climate
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High-resolution regional modeling (no supercomputer needed)
The Intermediate Complexity Atmospheric Research Model (ICAR) gives researchers increased accuracy using only a tiny fraction of the computing resources.
- Climate,
- Weather
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Two NCAR scientists honored by American Geophysical Union
NCAR hydrologist Martyn Clark named AGU fellow; his research includes developing new modeling methods for streamflow forecasts.
- Climate,
- Weather
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Extreme downpours could increase fivefold across parts of the U.S.
At century's end, the number of summertime storms that produce extreme downpours could increase by more than 400 percent across parts of the United States.
- Climate,
- Weather
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Days of record-breaking heat ahead
The ratio of record highs to record lows will increase sharply if greenhouse gas emissions continue.
- Climate