Climate Change in Colorado: A Synthesis to Support Water Resources Management and Adaptation (2008)
This report is a synthesis of climate change science that is important for evaluating impacts on Colorado's water resources. This document provides scientific analyses to support state and regional efforts to develop a water adaptation plan, while presenting scientific analyses on observed trends, modeling, and projections of hydro-climatic variables - including temperature, precipitation, snowmelt, and runoff. This analysis includes a record of Colorado climate that covers trends in temperature, precipitation, snow and stream flow; a section describing climate models, emissions scenarios, and downscaling; followed by climate attributions, projections, and implications for the state.
Publication Date: 2008
Authors or Affiliated Users:
- Andrea J. Ray
- Joseph J. Barsugli
- Kristen B. Averyt
Related Organizations:
- Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
- Western Water Assessment (WWA) - RISA
- University of Colorado at Boulder
Sectors:
Resource Category:
Resource Types:
- Climate science
States Affected:
Impacts:
- Water supply
- Air temperature
- Drought
- Precipitation changes
- Water quality
