Library of climate resources

This is a collection of links to climate datasets, tools, guidance and related resources. The sources include the federal government, provincial and territorial governments, national professional organizations, climate consortia and established international organizations. It can be useful for impact, vulnerability and risk assessments, and for adaptation planning.

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Explanation of the different resource types
  • data product - downloadable climate dataset
  • tool - builds on a dataset with further analyses and/or visualization
  • guidance - provides direction on the use of climate information or on conducting climate-related assessments
  • codes and standards - guidance and best practice documents for climate resilient design
  • additional resources include educational and awareness-raising material, impact assessments and scientific syntheses

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  • Snow Survey Data (Opens in a new Window)

    The Snow Survey Data dataset contains historical snow survey records from manual and electronic monitoring sites across BC. These data play a major role in flood forecasting and determining snow pack, water levels and stream flow conditions. Records may be searched using an interactive map and data are available for download in tabular format.
    Organization:
    Government of British Columbia
    Resource formats:
    • Data files
    • Interactive
    • Mapped

    Water Information and Flood Conditions (Opens in a new Window)

    Manitoba Flood Forecasting presents Flood Forecasts and Reports, River Levels/Flow Plots, Forecast Information Maps, Lakes Information, and maps. Forecast Information is available in an interactive map that displays flood forecasts at various stations across Manitoba. Flood sheets, which are issued during the spring runoff period or summer rain period, are updated daily and show the flow at a particular station, and its deviations from the forecasted peak. Data are available in mapped, tabular, and various other formats.
    Organization:
    Government of Manitoba
    Resource formats:
    • Data files
    • Interactive
    • Graphical
    • Mapped

    Water Quantity Information: Rainfall, Snowfall, Stream Flow and Groundwater (Opens in a new Window)

    Rainfall, Snowfall, Stream Flow and Groundwater is a monthly summary of the state of water levels in New Brunswick based on precipitation and streamflow data from the previous 6 months, and compared to long term averages. Each monthly report contains static maps and graphs on precipitation, streamflow runoff, groundwater level, and a summary outlook of water conditions.
    Organization:
    Government of New Brunswick
    Resource formats:
    • Graphical
    • Mapped

    Water survey data products and services (Opens in a new Window)

    Water Survey Data Products and Services contains real time and historical hydrometric data collected from stations across Canada. These data include: daily and monthly mean flow, water levels and sediment concentration. Data can be searched by province, station name, drainage basin, or coordinates.
    Organization:
    Government of Canada: Environment and Climate Change Canada
    Resource formats:
    • Data files
    • Mapped


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