Maier et al. (2025) Correction to: Analysing the future trends of foehn-enabling synoptic patterns over two valleys in the Eastern Alps in CMIP5 EURO-CORDEX models

Identification

• Journal: Theoretical and Applied Climatology
• Year: 2025
• Date: 2025-11-29
• Authors: Philipp Maier, Tatiana Klisho, Herbert Formayer, Fabian Lehner
• DOI: 10.1007/s00704-025-05931-z

Research Groups

• Institute of Meteorology and Climatology, BOKU University, Vienna, Austria

Short Summary

This correction addresses an error in the number of climate models used for specific Global Warming Levels (GWLs) in a previous study, clarifying the statistical significance of annual foehn occurrence trends while affirming the validity of the original paper's main conclusions.

Objective

• To analyze the future trends of foehn-enabling synoptic patterns over two valleys in the Eastern Alps using CMIP5 EURO-CORDEX models. This correction specifically aims to rectify an error in model counts and reassess the statistical significance of annual foehn occurrence trends.

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Two valleys in the Eastern Alps (Inn valley and Rhine valley).
• Temporal Scale: Future climate projections corresponding to Global Warming Levels (GWLs) of 1.5°C, 2.0°C, 3.0°C, and 4.0°C.

Methodology and Data

• Models used: CMIP5 EURO-CORDEX models. The corrected model counts for GWLs are: 48 models for GWL-1.5°C, 38 models for GWL-2.0°C, 26 models for GWL-3.0°C, and 19 models for GWL-4.0°C.
• Data sources: Model output from CMIP5 EURO-CORDEX simulations. Statistical significance was assessed using t-tests.

Main Results

• Due to corrected model numbers, the t-test yielded a p-value of 0.0558 for total foehn occurrence in Inn valley at GWL-4.0°C and 0.0644 for the increase in widespread events in Rhine valley at GWL-4.0°C.
• These p-values are marginally non-significant at a 0.05 significance level but would retain statistical significance if a p-value of 0.07 is considered.
• The main conclusions regarding annual foehn occurrence trends remain valid, and the statistically significant shift in foehn seasonality remains unchanged.

Contributions

• This correction ensures the accuracy of the scientific record by addressing an error in model numbers and its impact on the statistical significance of specific findings. It reinforces the robustness of the original paper's main conclusions regarding future foehn trends and seasonality.

Funding

• Not specified in the provided text.

Citation

@article{Maier2025Correction,
  author = {Maier, Philipp and Klisho, Tatiana and Formayer, Herbert and Lehner, Fabian},
  title = {Correction to: Analysing the future trends of foehn-enabling synoptic patterns over two valleys in the Eastern Alps in CMIP5 EURO-CORDEX models},
  journal = {Theoretical and Applied Climatology},
  year = {2025},
  doi = {10.1007/s00704-025-05931-z},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-025-05931-z}
}