Model tropical Atlantic biases underpin diminished Pacific decadal variability

Model tropical Atlantic biases underpin diminished Pacific decadal variability

Model tropical Atlantic biases underpin diminished Pacific decadal variability, Published online: 21 May 2018; doi:10.1038/s41558-018-0163-4

Simulation of observed Pacific wind trends is hampered by model limitations in representing variability or the forced response. Improved mean-state climatologies, including the recent Atlantic warming trend, should improve capture of Pacific trends.