• How far ahead are you planning?
    In the U.S., you have several forecast models available in Pro. The best one depends on your timeframe.

    Let’s break it down 👇
  • 0–24 hours → HRRR

    Best for:

    • Thunderstorms

    • Squalls & gust fronts

    • Local wind shifts

    • Fast-changing conditions


    👉 Use HRRR when you’re going out today.

    Open HRRR wind forecast on the map
  • 1–3 days ahead → NAM

    Good for:

    • Frontal systems

    • Regional wind patterns

    • Pressure changes


    👉 Use NAM for weekend planning.

    Open NAM wind forecast on the map
  • 3–7 days ahead → ECMWF

    Good for:

    • Storm tracks

    • Developing pressure systems

    • Pattern evolution


    👉 Use ECMWF to see where the weather is heading in general.

    Open ECMWF wind forecast on the map
  • Up to 7–10 days → GFS

    Best for:

    • Long-range trends

    • Planning ahead

    • Seeing developing systems


    👉 Use GFS for the overall outlook — not fine local detail.

    Open GFS wind forecast on the map
  • Rule of thumb

    Short-term forecasts → High resolution, local weather

    Long-term forecasts → Low resolution, big picture

    Open a nearby spot and find the shortest forecast
  • Recap

    ✅ For short-term:

    HRRR + NAM

    ✅ For mid-range:

    ECMWF + GFS


    🤙 Pro tip: Compare models

    🟢If they agree → confidence increases.

    🔴If they differ → conditions are uncertain.

    Open a nearby spot and compare models