Dwindling weather data leave Canadians in the cold
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| Field | Value |
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| Creator | Science Magazine |
| Summary | This report highlights the challenges faced by Indigenous communities in Canada’s Arctic due to the unreliability of weather forecasts and the decline in weather station infrastructure. The Arctic is experiencing rapid warming, making accurate weather data crucial, yet Canada’s weather observation network has diminished due to budget cuts and outdated technology. Automated stations, while helpful, often lack the comprehensive data that manual stations once provided, particularly for snow and ice measurements. Indigenous communities are adapting by using tools like SmartICE to track ice conditions, but funding remains uncertain. Experts call for better real-time data and radar systems to improve weather prediction and safety in these remote areas. |
| Local Relevance | This document shows that the Indigenous communities in Canada’s Arctic face challenges from unreliable weather forecasts and reduced weather stations infrastructure due to budget cuts and outdated technology. |
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| Tags | Weather Forecast,Weather,Radar,Communities,Real-Time Data,Climate Stations,SmartICE |
| Geographic Region | NWT |
| Release Date | 2023-03-08 |
| Last Modified Date | 2023-03-08 |
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