Model analysis of the changing role of convection in the Arctic climate

The pronounced warming observed in the Arctic region has significantly altered the atmospheric energy budget, leading to a transition in the prevailing equilibrium state from radiative-advective to radiative-convective-advective. This study uses data from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) to analyze the emergence and characteristics of convective events in the Arctic. Using historical simulations and future projections, we examine the spatiotemporal evolution of convection and its interactions with key climatological parameters such as temperature and humidity. By providing a detailed assessment of these processes, this research contributes to improving our understanding of Arctic climate dynamics and the implications for global climate systems in a warming world.