1. CONUS404 monthly precipitation climatology from 1986-2020

    Scientists gain powerful tool to scrutinize changing U.S. weather patterns

    An extraordinary new dataset of high-resolution weather simulations that span more than four decades over the continental United States is now available to the Earth system science community.

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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  2. Fire crews fight California wildfire

    Simultaneous large wildfires will increase in Western U.S.

    Simultaneous outbreaks of large wildfires will become more frequent in the West, putting major strains on efforts to fight the blazes.

    • Climate

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  3. An El Niño visualization

    NCAR experimental prediction system calls for a super El Niño this winter

    Current El Niño conditions are likely to develop into one of the strongest events on record — comparable to the major El Niño of 1997-98 — according to an experimental prediction system developed for research purposes.

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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  4. Sunset over New York City.

    Research confirms non-white urban residents face more heat stress

    An advanced computer modeling technique reveals that non-white and lower-income residents of U.S. cities face greater heat stress.

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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  5. Rain in New York City

    City dwellers will face more extreme precipitation in the future

    Researchers examine the potential for urban areas to experience heavier rainfall and flooding risks in the future.

    • Climate,
    • Weather

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