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2008-09 Climate Recap and 2009-10 Seasonal Outlook
Dr. John AbatzoglouAssistant Prof, Department of Geography
University of Idaho
Many Thanks to Eric Salathe, CIG, UW
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2008 Global Recap
http://data.giss.nasa.gov/gistemp/
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Warming of 2009
• Jan-Sep 2009, 6th warmest on record globally• AMSU Satellite Data (CH4) Suggests Jul 18, 2009 was warmest day in satellite era (0.5F warmer than previous day in 2005).• Since July 10th, global daily maximum temperature records have been set over >30% of days
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/
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Western US Winter 2008-09 RecapOct-May Precip (% of Normal) Oct-May Temperature Anomaly
Westmap, WRCC NOAA
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Fire Season 2009
WestWide Drought Tracker, University of Idaho - WRCC
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Fire Season 2007
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Idaho Recap
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Statewide Cool Season (Oct-May) Precipitation was near 71-00’ normalsAbove normal precip in the Bitterroots and Salmon River Basin
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Winter 2008-09 Temperature Summary
Statewide Cool Season (Oct-May) Temperatures were slightly above 71-00’ normals
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Role of Temperature
Rain
Snow
Freezing level (m)Melt
No Melt
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Daily Freezing Level
NOAA RISA, WRCC-UIOperational 2010
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SNOTEL
http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/snotel/snoareas.html
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SNOTEL
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U.S. Drought Monitor: Idaho
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Statewide Drought Conditions
Change from one Year Ago
2008 2009
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2009-2010 Seasonal Outlook
Basis for Outlook– Long-lived boundary conditions (climate-
memory)• Long-term trends• Soil moisture (summer) / snow cover (winter-spring)• Ocean Temperatures
– Statistical Tools• Low-frequency Climate Variability (e.g., ENSO)
– Climate Models • CFS: Climate Forecast System
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Global SST Departures (oC)
http://www.cpc.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/enso_advisory/
Sea surface temperatures (SST) were at least 1.0°C above-average across much of the central and east-central equatorial Pacific.
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Recent Evolution of ENSO ConditionsSST Departures (oC)
El Niño
La Niña
Neutral
El Niño is present across the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
Anomalies strongest in central Pacific“Central Pacific El Nino” “El Nino Modoki”
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ENSO Forecast
1. Observations in the NINO3.4 region indicate weak El Nino conditions.
2. SST anomalies are lacking canonical El-Nino structure
3. Atmospheric response (SOI) has not been noted thus far
4. Forecasts call for a strengthening of El Nino conditions into 2009-2010 winter, with a weak to moderate El Nino
5. Atmospheric manifestation of El Nino typically begin in Nov.
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CFS Seasonal Outlook
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CPC Forecast (DJF)
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CPC Forecast (MAM)
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Implications for Idaho
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El Nino’s Footprint in IdahoOct-Mar Precipitation (% of Normal)
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MEI vs. April 1 SWE
La Niña neutral El Niño
Northern Idaho Central Idaho
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Modulation of Freezing Level during El Nino Years
Freezing Level 100m higher
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Modulation of Freezing Level during El Nino Years
Freezing Level 100-200m higher
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Summary1) El Nino generally associated with sub-par precipitation across the state, impacts accentuated over the northern portion of the state
•Strongest in early to mid-winter due to the enhancement of the subtropical jet and direction of storm track over the southern tier of the country
•Spring precipitation (MAM) increases during El Nino events
2) El Nino generally associated with warmer than normal condition•Higher freezing level results in a decrease in the percent of precipitation falling as snow for lower-elevation watersheds, accelerates spring melt
•Likelihood of extremely “warm” spring
3) Influence of long-term trends with a moderate El-Nino are likely to result in sub-par winter for Idaho snowpack, particularly lower elevation watersheds over the central and northern portion of the state
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Station Based Historical Analysis
http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/research/jtwrcc/idaho-mon/
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Cold Spell Dec 11-Jan 4th
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MEI vs. PPT
La Niña neutral El Niño
Northern Idaho Central Idaho
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El Nino’s Footprint in Idaho1 April SWE (% of Normal)