Effects of Arctic stratospheric ozone changes on spring precipitation in the northwestern United States

<p>Using observations and reanalysis, we find that changes in April precipitation variations in the northwestern US are strongly linked to March Arctic stratospheric ozone (ASO). An increase in ASO can result in enhanced westerlies in the high and low latitudes of the North Pacific but weakene...

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Main Authors: X. Ma, F. Xie, J. Li, X. Zheng, W. Tian, R. Ding, C. Sun, J. Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:https://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/19/861/2019/acp-19-861-2019.pdf