Precipitation And Precipitation

A report submitted to the Colorado Energy Office, titled “The Colorado Climate Change Vulnerability Study” presents key vulnerabilities the state is faced with due to climate change. The report highlights many areas, but it offers insight into negative effects from climate variability and how to adapt to them. Since the agricultural sector plays such a critical role in Colorado’s economy, its vulnerabilities are detailed at length. The report splits

Temperatures can vary widely between regions (such as the mountains and valleys), and between seasons.

Thomas, Lisa. “Climate change on the southern Colorado Plateau.” National Park Services, 2011, www.nps.gov/articles/southern-colorado-climate-change.htm. Accessed March 14,

250 million years ago Colorado would have looked tropical, surrounded by water and home to some of the most prehistoric animals, dinosaurs. The reason for this warmth was due to the

Terre Haute lies in an area described as a humid, subtropical climate, a Cfa on the Koppen Letter Code System. This area is a mild, mid-latitude climate characterized by warm-to-hot summers, precipitation with a summer maximum, and mild winter temperatures. Both Berkeley and Terre Haute lie within relatively the same latitudes, however, Berkeley lies in an area stabilized by the poleward migration of the subtropical high and relatively cool water of the Pacific Ocean (Hess, 2013). This brings dry weather to Berkeley. Terre Haute, however, does not benefit from this stability, and continues to experience precipitation throughout the summer months. In the areas of the Eastern United States, this effect is also contributed to by the influence of tropical cyclones.

The effects of climate change may already be influencing weather patterns in southeast Florida. If temperatures rise, it is to expect that Florida’s climate zones will migrate northward, and zones of more tropical climate will enlarge, but the opposite has been the case despite record temperatures in the state because, while temperatures are higher, extremes are greater. As a result of sea level rise, coastal areas will see migration of seawater into fresh aquifers that will threaten the availability of fresh water supplies, however, the way groundwater works, the rise in sea level will be accompanied by an increase in groundwater levels. Southeast Florida has developed only by reducing groundwater levels. Rising seas also mean rising groundwater, so more intense rainfall will increase the risk of flooding (Bloetscher, Heimlich, & Meeroff 2011). The KOA campground in Okeechobee, Florida, is at risk for this natural disaster. This particular KOA location has a large annual occupancy, which correlates with a busy tourist season. Furthermore, the demand for drive tourism, however, is subject to an excess of ‘decision criteria’ including price, time, and infrastructure offerings during and at the destination point (Fjelstul & Fyall, 2015).

King County Washington is considered to have one of the most multi-layered innovative approaches to climate change (Hertsgaard, 2011). King County is unique. Its boundaries include 39 cities, with over 650,000 residents in Seattle alone, and over 250,000 residents in unincorporated King County; totaling in a combined population that exceeds 2 million (King County, 2015). King County is also unique because it’s SCAP addresses several issues including socioeconomic issues, environmental hazards, pollution, and commuting (Hertsgaard, 2011). Globally, the impacts of climate change continue to be felt and King County is no exception. As a result of climate change, King County has continued to experience hotter summers and overall warmer temperatures all year around, increased flooding, rising sea levels, water acidification,

Every year, streams and rivers are fed in the spring by fresh cold water given off by the melting snowpack. Since the 1950s, snowpack for spring snow melt in the mountains of the U.S. Northwest is declining, and this trend is projected to continue as the climate warms further this century. While precipitation has increased throughout the 1900s-2000s, temperature increases have had the overpowering affect on the snowpack (Hamelt 4559). Reduced snowpack and early snow melts in areas such as the Rockies, Sierras, and Cascades is likely to hurt hydropower during parts of the year, and to place other stresses on the region 's water supply (Serreze 35). Rivers that rely on the snowpack melt later in the spring such as the Columbia River or

The average annually temperature has risen by nearly 1.3°F and is expected to increase to 3°F to 10°F by the end of the century. The precipitation has declined in snowfall amount totals. Precipitation in the summer time is anticipated

Already, the temperature of Mount Rainier has increased by 1.5ºF in the last 25 years, which has led to increased flooding, poorer air quality, and redistribution of the mountain’s plant species. In 50 years, the

Southcentral Alaska is a diverse land of moderate rainfall and pleasant climate. The long days of summer make the Matanuska Valley the breadbasket of Alaska, and oversized fruits and vegetables are routinely produced there. Intermittent rain squalls are the rule along the coast, while the broad valleys farther inland typically enjoy sunnier weather. Craggy ranges line the valleys, with peaks that rise well above the timberline. Dense brush is prevalent at lower elevations, and a limited system of trails provides the best option for accessing the high country. Deep winter snows provide the moisture needed to maintain the region’s lush vegetation. Because of its inland location, Missouri frequently experiences changes in temperature. Winters are cold and summers are hot, prolonged periods of very cold or very hot weather are unusual. Occasional periods of mild, above freezing temperatures are noted almost every winter. Conversely, during the peak of the summer season, occasional periods of dry-cool weather break up stretches of hot, humid weather. Temperatures below zero are infrequent, but have occurred in every county in Missouri. On the average there are 2 to 5 days a year with below zero temperatures in the northern counties, and 1 to 2 days in the southern counties, although there are some winters when temperatures do not go below zero at

A very well known climate expert, James Hanson is known for studying and experiencing weather patterns for years and dedicated his life to understand and educating people on them. During my research, I took time to interview him and investigate just as he would.

Their focus was on lilac plants which bloomed earlier over time indicating that the spring was about to come earlier. American west greatly depend on the snow bearing winter storms for its water resources. Snow starts melting at the end of the spring giving the water resources for the dams, reservoirs and canals of the American west. This water resources supports agriculture in the west, which contributes 50% of the nation’s income. Team of climatologists predicted that the global warming affects this snowfall making the west to suffer for water and the studies also proved that the California experienced snowpack less 10% during the 20th century. Further research was done on stream flowers, temperature in Yosemite National park. Ecologist at the U.C.Berkley, were doing research on global warming that it affects the snowpack’s, and it might result in the scarcity of water during the mid to late summer. Most of the animals and plants were threatened about this climate induced

A statistical factor analysis would be used to confirm the climate variables that appear to be related to each

This type of precipitation is very common when there is a midlatitude warm front. The Taiga region receives very little frontal precipitation in the winter. The Boreal, Prairie, and Atlantic Maritime regions experience frontal precipitation throughout the year but moderately. The Southeastern region of Canada which is Ontario, Quebec, and parts of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, receive frontal rainfall throughout the whole year. This is where it mostly occurs. As you can see, this type of precipitation occurs very frequently in Canada whereas, the other forms only occur in a certain season and very little at