How is Pacific Northwest Climate Projected to Change?
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Continued rise in annual average temperature. Warming is projected to continue throughout the 21 century (Figure 5-1). For the 2050s relative to 1950-1999, temperature is projected to rise +5.8°F (range: +3.1 to +8.5°F) for a high greenhouse gas scenario (RCP8.5). Much higher warming is possible after mid-century (Figure 5-1, Table 5-1). Lower emissions of greenhouse gases will result in less warming.
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