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Climate Toolbox

Access a range of tools that offer climate and hydrologic data for the contiguous United States. The sites' popular tools include:

The Climate Mapper Tool – summary maps of gridded climate and hydrology from past observations to future projections.

The US Water Watcher Tool – maps of drought metrics and a site-specific summary chart of drought.

The Future Projections Tool – boxplot graphs of climate and hydrology projections for high- and low-emission futures.

The Future Crop Suitability Tool – maps and graphs show projections of climate suitability, timing of crop stages, and irrigation demands for several specialty crops in the Western US.

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Hazards
Drought
Extreme Cold
Extreme Heat
Flooding – General
Shifting Species, Habitats, and Ecosystems
Wildfire
Assets
Agriculture and Food Supply
Forestry
Natural Areas and Wildlife
Water Infrastructure – General
Sources
Climate Impacts Research Consortium USDA Northwest Climate Hub University of Idaho | Northwest Knowledge Network
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