CMIP6 Frequently Asked Questions: A resource for water managers

This FAQ was developed for the WUCA CMIP6 Working Group as guidance for water managers with little or no previous experience with CMIP6 and other climate-model datasets. The goal was to develop a dozen or so highly relevant questions — and clear responses — to aid in the use and interpretation of CMIP6 datasets, with a focus on the contiguous United States. Each question in the FAQ has a “short answer” (1–2 paragraphs) and a “long answer” (2–5 pages), including figures where appropriate, recommendations for further reading, and other references. A glossary and reference list are also available at the end of the document.

Visit the CMIP6 FAQ page on the WUCA website.

Suggested citation:

Lukas, J., and Vano, J. (2024). CMIP6 Frequently Asked Questions: A resource for water managers. A report for the Water Utility Climate Alliance. Aspen Global Change Institute. https://doi.org/10.69925/QIXT9885