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The global climate of December 1991-February 1992: Mature-phase warm (ENSO) episode conditions develop

Journal Article · · Journal of Climate; (United States)
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  1. NOAA/NMC/CAC, Washington, DC (United States)
The December 1991-February 1992 (DJF 91/92) season featured global scale atmospheric circulation, temperature, and precipitation anomalies consistent with those generally found during the mature phase of tropical Pacific warm ENSO episodes. The anomalous upper-tropospheric circulation features usually observed developed slowly during the season, but were well developed by February. The tropical and subtropical precipitation anomaly patterns reflected mature-phase ENSO conditions. A persistent anomalous circulation pattern in Europe was associated with highly anomalous temperatures and precipitation in sections of Europe and the eastern Mediterranean. 14 refs., 18 figs., 1 tab.
OSTI ID:
5572155
Journal Information:
Journal of Climate; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Climate; (United States) Vol. 6:8; ISSN JLCLEL; ISSN 0894-8755
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English