climate variability
2009 Thesis Conference-Ground Water and Climate Change
October 2, 2009 - October 5, 2009 | Boulder, CO | Event Web site
The NGWA Theis Conference, taking place October 2-5, 2009, in Boulder, Colorado, will focus on how climate change impacts ground water resources. NGWA is seeking participants who are prepared to discuss their research and applications in a highly intense and interactive format.
By participating in this dynamic conference you will:
Annual Meeting of the Western Governors' Association
June 14, 2009 - June 16, 2009 | Park City, Utah | Event Web site
This year's meeting will focus on developing regional and global strategies for addressing the intertwined issues of energy, climate change and water. Join us and officials from the Obama Administration, international dignitaries and a host of private and public-sector leaders from around the West.
Binational Drought Science Conference
March 26, 2009 - March 27, 2009 | San Diego, California | Event Web site
This conference will bring together representatives from the U.S.-Mexican border states, federal officials, local water agencies and academia to discuss drought in the border area, including climatic drivers, the outlook for improving climate forecasting skills, the possibility of long-term drying trends in the region, and Colorado River Basin/Rio Grande Basin drought management activities.
7th Climate Prediction Applications Science Workshop
March 24, 2009 - March 27, 2009 | Norman, Oklahoma | Event Web site
The CPAS workshop brings together a diverse group of climate applications researchers, climate product producers, and users to share developments in research and applications related to the use of climate predictions in societal decision-making.
Climate and Hydrology Academic Network for Governance and the Environment (CHANGE)
March 5, 2009 - March 6, 2009 | México City, D.F., México | Event Web site
The CHANGE workshop is a first step towards creating a knowledge exchange network between academic researchers and experts from non-governmental organizations. Knowledge from CHANGE will be communicated to policy-makers working on issues related to water stress, drought impacts, adaptation to changing water regimes due to climate and land use changes, and monitoring water-related issues.
Monsoon Precipitation in the Southwest
The data for Arizona was obtained from the NWS Tucson; New Mexico data was compiled from the Western Regional Climate Center.
Average Annual Temperature for the Western United States
Average Temperature for 11 western states including Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. Data were obtained from the National Climatic Data Center, the Center for Climate Prediction, and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration cooperative network.
Arizona and New Mexico During El Niño Winters
During El Niño years, all climate divisions in Arizona and New Mexico tend to receive above-average winter precipitation. Values represent the percentage of December-March precipitation compared to non-El Niño years for the period 1895-1996.
