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HPC Day 3-7 500mb Height Forecasts


 500mb height forecasts now encompass the entire continental U.S., Southern Canada and Northern Mexico.

The images below represent 500mb height forecasts utilizing the latest operational models and/or GFS ensemble guidance.

HPC Day 3-7 500mb Heights Day 3 to 7 HPC Versus GFS Day 3-7 HPC Forecast & Ensemble Mean/Spread
HPC Forecast
HPC vs GFS
HPC vs Ensemble Mean
& Spread
To view individual forecast days and day 3-7 loops, please click on the appropriate link below.
 
HPC 500mb Forecasts
HPC vs GFS
HPC vs Ensemble Mean and Spread
Descriptive information regarding these forecasts can be found in the following text products.
HPC 500mb Graphics Description
Extended Forecast Discussions:
      -- Preliminary
      -- Final



The following images represent HPC's forecast.

Day 3 500mb Heights
Day 3
Day 4 500mb Heights
Day 4
Day 5 500mb Heights
Day 5
Day 6 500mb Heights
Day 6
Day 7 500mb Heights
Day 7
Day 3 to 7 500mb Heights
Days 3 to 7
Loop of HPC's forecasts from days 3-7.
 


Comparison between the 00Z or 12Z GFS (in red) and HPC's forecast.

Day 3 HPC Versus GFS
Day 3
Day 4 HPC Versus GFS
Day 4
Day 5 HPC Versus GFS
Day 5
Day 6 HPC Versus GFS
Day 6
Day 7 HPC Versus GFS
Day 7
Day 3 to 7 HPC Versus GFS
Days 3 to 7
Loop of HPC's forecast versus the 00Z or 12Z GFS from days 3-7.
 


Comparison between the 00Z or 12Z GFS Ensemble Mean (in black) and HPC's forecast. The shaded regions represent the spread (in meters) of the ensemble forecasts.

Day 3 500mb Heights - HPC Versus GFS Ensemble Mean
Day 3
Day 4 500mb Heights - HPC Versus GFS Ensemble Mean
Day 4
Day 5 500mb Heights - HPC Versus GFS Ensemble Mean
Day 5
Day 6 500mb Heights - HPC Versus GFS Ensemble Mean
Day 6
Day 7 500mb Heights - HPC Versus GFS Ensemble Mean
Day 7
Day 3 to 7 500mb Heights - HPC Versus GFS Ensemble Mean
Days 3 to 7
Loop of HPC forecast/Ensemble Mean and Spread for days 3-7.
 

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