The past two decades have seen a dramatic increase in societal awareness regarding the implications of climate change. While there is still debate on the methods and quality of some of the measurements, clear evidence exists that temperatures have risen from the early 20th century to the present time, with 9 of the 10 warmest years on record globally having occurred since 2000.What may be a more significant change, which has been observed in recent years, is the increased volatility of the climate system. Many of the recent changes have been attributed by some to more "buckling" in the upper level flow, causing storms to stall for longer periods of time and thus bringing consistent wet and stormy conditions to one area, and mild and dry to another.With precipitation and temperatures being critical to surface transportation, it is important for communities to understand how long-term trends could affect the way you prepare for and address winter hazards. In this presentation, you will learn at how this increased weather volatility and shifting patterns could impact winter road maintenance, and how your community can be better prepared for the future. 

Learning Objectives: 

– Plan for the future. 

– Communicate the effects of climate change. 

– Assess effects of weather volatility.

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Gregg Benedict

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