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PORTLAND TODAY

Future projections of crop suitability for grapes in Portland, Oregon

TODAY

LOW EMISSION

HIGH EMISSIONS

Success in 1.3 of 10 yrs

Success in 8.7 of 10 yrs

Success in 9.2 of 10 yrs

Source: Future Crop Suitability Tool (ClimateToolbox.org)

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PORTLAND GROWING DEGREE DAYS

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1990s

2050s

RCP 4.5

2050s

RCP 4.5

GDD50

2610 F

2930 F

3350 F

Cabernet needs 3000 F GDD(50)

Source: Future Climate Dashboard Tool (ClimateToolbox.org)

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GDD50 on a day = TAVERAGE - 50 F