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Probabilistic Skill of Subseasonal Precipitation Forecasts for the East Africa–West Asia Sector during September–May
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West African convection regimes and their predictability from submonthly forecasts
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Developing Colombia’s Next Generation of Seasonal Forecasts
Last year, climate scientists from the International Research Institute for Climate and Society visited Colombia’s national meteorological service (called the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies and known by its Spanish acronym, IDEAM) to discuss their continuing partnership and to start developing a more advanced seasonal forecasting system called ‘the Next Generation of Seasonal […]
Should seasonal rainfall forecasts be used for flood preparedness?
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Here’s why improved forecasts are not helping prevent floods, droughts in India
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Study Shows Promise for Subseasonal Forecasts of Heavy Rain in South America
Analysis of Paraguay flooding event during 2015-16 El Niño examines influence of climate at multiple timescales The Paraguay River is an essential lifeblood for the landlocked country that shares it name. It provides Paraguayans with fishing, irrigation for agriculture and access to shipping. But it’s also prone to seasonal flooding, with especially high consequences for […]
Predictability of Recurrent Weather Regimes over North America during Winter from Submonthly Reforecasts
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Experimental Forecasts Could Help Guatemala Recover from Volcanic Eruption
By Sarah Fecht This story originally appeared on the Earth Institute’s State of the Planet blog. La version en español esta disponible aquí. Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego erupted in early June, killing at least 110 people, while hundreds more remain missing. Streams of lava and plumes of smoke and ash have displaced thousands of Guatemalans, […]
Downscaling Probabilistic Seasonal Climate Forecasts for Decision Support in Agriculture: A Comparison of Parametric and Non-parametric Approach
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The Big Idea: Farsighted Forecasts
Lisa Goddard directs Columbia’s International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI), which helps developing countries anticipate and manage the impacts of climate change. Columbia Magazine asked her to explain how climate scientists can predict weather patterns months in advance, and how their work is improving people’s lives. Columbia Magazine: IRI is at the forefront […]