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This research aims to contribute to NA-CORDEX with a focus on downscaled climate simulations over North America.

December 12, 2025Open Access

The Ouranos CRCM5-CMIP6 ensemble: A dynamically downscaled ensemble of CMIP6 simulations over North America

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This research aims to contribute to NA-CORDEX with a focus on downscaled climate simulations over North America.
Used CRCM5 driven by CMIP6 global models for downscaling.
Simulations conducted from 1950 to 2100 at 0.11° grid spacing.
Employed various emissions scenarios for future climate predictions.
Provided five ensemble members for selected model scenarios.
Validated the model configuration and its outputs for accuracy in simulating climate.
Access instructions for the datasets have been provided.

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Abstract This paper presents Ouranos’ contribution to the North American component of the Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment (NA-CORDEX). The fifth-generation Canadian Regional Climate Model (CRCM5) is driven by four global models from the sixth phase of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6). Simulations are produced at 0.11° horizontal grid spacing over North America from 1950 to 2100. Up to four different emissions scenarios are used for future climate simulations (2015–2100). Five ensemble members are available for a selected model and scenario. Here, we describe the model, the chosen configuration, model validation and provide instructions for accessing the data.

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