Which forecast model should you choose?
Depends on how far ahead you're planning.
• Thunderstorms popping up
• Squall lines & gust fronts
• Sea breeze timing
• A cold front coming through
• Wind building before the front & shifting after
• Weekend wind setup
• Large storms' paths
• A Nor’easter forming
• Hurricane/tropical paths
• Weather for multi-day trips
• Long-range wind trends
• If a system is developing
• Next week’s weather window
Recap
For today, use→ HRRR
Next 1–3 days → NAM
Next week pattern → ECMWF
Long-range trends → GFS