A Climatology Analysis of Rain-on-Snow over the Arctic Ocean
Cast, Z., Serreze, M., Cassano, E., Ameko, A., Hahn, L.. (2024). A Climatology Analysis of Rain-on-Snow over the Arctic Ocean. , doi:https://doi.org/10.5065/a6mx-9903
| Title | A Climatology Analysis of Rain-on-Snow over the Arctic Ocean |
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| Genre | Unclassified |
| Author(s) | Zaria Cast, M. Serreze, E. Cassano, Agbeli Ameko, Lily Hahn |
| Abstract | As the Arctic warms, rain-on-snow (ROS) events are likely to become more common and increase in severity. While past research has highlighted the impacts of ROS events over land, such as impacts on reindeer herding, the frequency, characteristics, and impacts of ROS events over the Arctic Ocean are not well known. This study evaluates ROS events from 1979 to present using ERA-5 reanalysis data over both land and sea ice in the Arctic. This analysis focuses on the spatial and seasonal distribution of ROS events, specifically the frequency, intensity, and meteorological conditions associated with them. We assess monthly trends in ROS events from 1979 to present day. Lastly, we analyze the impact of ROS events on Arctic sea-ice persistence and stability by evaluating links between ROS and sea-ice age. Overall, the findings will provide more knowledge on the changing climate in the Arctic, highlighting implications for the future of Arctic sea ice and offering insights for improved model predictions. |
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| Publication Date | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Publisher's Version of Record | https://doi.org/10.5065/a6mx-9903 |
| OpenSky Citable URL | https://n2t.net/ark:/85065/d74172gg |
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| CISL Affiliations | CODE |