Climate VariabilityOur climate is responsible for many types of extreme events, and communities throughout the Great Lakes are working to become more resilient to the impacts of a variable climate. Communities should be aware of climate trends and feel empowered to plan for greater resiliency to climate impacts. TRENDS/IMPACTS
RISING AVERAGE TEMPERATURESOBSERVED INCREASE IN FROST-FREE SEASON LENGTHOBSERVED EXTREME PRECIPITATIONThe amount falling in the heaviest 1% of precipitation events increased by 37% in the Midwest and by 71% in the Northeast from 1958 to 2012. GREAT LAKES ICE COVERAGERESOURCESMichigan Resources Midwest Resources National Resources International Resources: For more information, including case studies, visit MAP's Climate Change page. |