Numerical Weather Prediction Links

Current Status of NCEP Production Suite Planned Changes to the NCEP Model Suite
Characteristics of Operational NWP Models
NWP News Groups

NCEP's Model Analyses and Forecasts

Training Links:

• An Overview of NHC Guidance Models: Technical Attachment | Pre-recorded Lessons
• Understanding NWP Models and Their Processes
  (A Distance Learning Course)
  Top 10 Misconceptions About NWP Models
  (The associated teletraining session)
  • Fundamentals of Numerical Models
  • Impact of Model Structure and Dynamics
  • How Models Produce Precipitation and Clouds
  • Influence of Model Physics on NWP Forecasts
  • Intelligent Use of Model-Derived Products
• HPC Short Range Model Diagnostics Page
• COMET NWP Symposia: Trainer Materials and Electronic Presentations

Model Background Information:

NWS/NCEP/Hydrometeorlogical Prediction Center's:

• Model Diagnostic Discussion | Short-Range Forecast Discussion | Extended Forecast Discussion
• HPC Preferred 500-mb Pattern Graphic
• Model Biases Narrative
• Interactive Model Biases Map
• Model Diagnostics Page
• Comparison of medium-range MOS and HPC guidance

• Near-Surface Parameters from NCEP
• Model Verification Page from NCEP/HPC

Related Links:

NWS Meteorological Development Laboratory

• Current Model Output Statistics Forecast Products
• Monthly verification of the NGM/AVN/MRF MOS guidance by region

NOAA Air Resources Laboratory Model Meteorograms
UCAR Real-Time Weather Data
NWS Western Region's Numerical Weather Prediction Links
Environment Canada Operational Forecasts | Ensemble Output