North America - Forecast Models



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Model NAM RUC GFS
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MSLP,
1000-500mb
Thickness,
& Precipitation
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2M Temperature,
2M Relative Humidity,
& 10M Wind
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850mb Temperature,
RH & Wind Flags
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700mb Vertical Velocity,
Winds &
Total Cloud Cover
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500mb Heights,
Winds &
Vorticity
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200mb Heights,
Isotachs & Wind
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Convective Available
Potential Energy
(CAPE)
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Standard Lifted Index
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Snow, Rain,
Ice Pellets, &
Freezing Rain
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Total Cloud Cover
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Model NAM RUC GFS

Forecast models Courtesy of NOAA ARL using data from the National Center for Environmental Prediction (NCEP).


 

Interesting Weather Facts
RAIN FALL
"Measurable rain" refers to a rainfall total of 0.01 inches or greater. When you hear the terms "isolated" showers or "few" showers (10-20%), "scattered" showers (30-50%), or "numerous" showers (60-70%), in the forecast, this refers to the percent of the forecast area covered by measurable rain. For instance, "scattered showers" means that the forecast area WILL receive rain, and approximately 30-50 percent of the area will experience showers.