Science Source
EEE 2013: Seasonal- and annual-mean precipitation extremes occurring during 2013: A U.S. focused analysis
Main findings:
The Coupled Model Intercomparison Project phase 5 model analyses suggest that seasonal and annual mean precipitation extremes occurring during 2013 in north-central and eastern U.S. regions, while primarily attributable to intrinsic variability, were also partly attributable to anthropogenic and natural forcings combined.
Full report:
EEE 2013 = Explaining Extreme Events of 2013 from a Climate Perspective
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