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Multi-decadal analysis of past winter temperature, precipitation and snow cover data in the European Alps from reanalyses, climate models and observational datasets
Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Université de Toulouse, Météo-France, CNRS, CNRM, CEN, 38000 Grenoble, France
Samuel Morin
Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Université de Toulouse, Météo-France, CNRS, CNRM, CEN, 38000 Grenoble, France
CNRM, Météo-France, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, 31057 Toulouse, France
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Short summary
Beyond directly using in situ observations, often sparsely available in mountain regions, climate model simulations and so-called reanalyses are increasingly used for climate change impact studies. Here we evaluate such datasets in the European Alps from 1950 to 2020, with a focus on snow cover information and its main drivers: air temperature and precipitation. In terms of variability and trends, we identify several limitations and provide recommendations for future use of these datasets.
Beyond directly using in situ observations, often sparsely available in mountain regions,...