17th Conference on Climate Variability and Change
13th Conference on Middle Atmosphere
15th Conference on Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics

JP8.16

Assessment of trends in surface and upper air temperatures at various locations in Canada

Lucie A. Vincent, MSC, Toronto, ON, Canada; and E. Milewska

Recent studies of the Canadian climate have indicated significant changes in the observed surface temperature during the past five decades. A strong warming is identified in the western part of Canada while cooling occurs in the north-eastern part of the country, particularly during winter and spring. It is pertinent to determine if related trends also occur in upper levels of the atmosphere. This work presents a preliminary analysis of the trends and variability in temperature at the surface and various standard upper air pressure levels at several locations in Canada.

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Joint Poster Session 8, Climate Variability and Trends - POSTERS (JOINT WITH MIDDLE ATMOSPHERE, FLUID DYNAMICS AND CLIMATE VARIATIONS)
Thursday, 16 June 2005, 4:30 PM-6:00 PM, Riverside

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