Abstract: Spatial and temporal characteristics of heavy precipitation events over Canada (excluding the high Arctic) are examined for the period 1900?98. In southern Canada, about 71% of total precipitation comes from rainfall events. ...

Abstract: A method to homogenize daily maximum and minimum temperatures over Canada is presented. The procedure is based on previously defined monthly adjustments derived from step changes identified in annual Canadian temperature ...

Abstract: Recent studies have shown that, since 1900, mean annual temperature over southern Canada has increased by an average of 0.9°C, with the largest warming during winter and early spring. Every season was associated with greater ...