What is your PRO for?
More accurate forecasts
More accurate forecasts
With your PRO access, you can see local forecasts. They are short (2–3 days), but show a much more detailed wind field.
For example:
For example:
Bay wind effects: higher winds over the water, following the coastline
Does more detailed always mean more accurate? Not always — but near the coast, mountains and lakes, it often does.
Look at 3 more real-life examples of how local wind details can help you.
Look at 3 more real-life examples of how local wind details can help you.
Island wind effects: wind shadows and flow around the island
Mountain wind effects: higher winds in the valleys
Lake wind effects: higher winds over open water
Want to try local models?
Global Models
A global model by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. Considered the best for precipitation and cloudiness. Resolution — 14 km. Updates every 12 hours, providing forecasts for 10 days.
The US Global Forecast System, originally created for aviation. Updated 4 times a day, providing forecasts for 10 days.
While the GFS27 interpolates data for every dot within a 27 km x 27 km square, the GFS+ always shows only the maximum result in each square. Updates 4 times a day, forecasting for 10 days.
A global model by Deutscher Wetterdienst (German Meteorological Service). For Europe, higher resolution (7 km) is available for the ICON model, making it even more precise than the ECMWF. The ICON with a 13 km resolution is the global version available worldwide.
- ICON13 — updates 8 times a day, every 3 hours. Provides forecasts for the next 5 days.
North American Models
Developed specifically for North America, provides the most precise forecast for the region. Resolution — 12 km. The forecast is updated 2 times a day. Provides forecasts for the next 61 hours.
A regional weather model by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the US. HRRR is High Resolution Rapid Refresh. It provides a great forecast for the continental US based on the radars' data — the unique advantage of HRRR. Resolution is 3 km (1.9 m). Updates 18 times a day, forecast for 2 days.
A local model developed by Meteo France (French meteorological service). Covers France and some adjacent regions. Resolution — 1.25 km. It is updated 8 times a day and provides forecasts for the next 42 hours.
European Models
Developed
A local model developed at the University of Athens. Considered one of the best for the Mediterranean. Resolution — 12 km. Updated once a day, providing forecasts for the next 5 days.
A local model for the Mediterranean. Based on the WRF technology, adapted by the University of Athens and a group of enthusiasts. Resolution — 12 km. Updated 4 times a day, giving forecasts for the next 4 days.
A local model developed by Meteo France (French meteorological service). Covers France and some adjacent regions. Resolution — 1.25 km. It is updated 8 times a day and provides forecasts for the next 42 hours.
A local model developed by Meteo France (French meteorological service). Covers France and some adjacent regions. Resolution — 1.25 km. It is updated 8 times a day and provides forecasts for the next 42 hours.
A local model developed by Meteo France (French meteorological service). Covers France and some adjacent regions. Resolution — 1.25 km. It is updated 8 times a day and provides forecasts for the next 42 hours.