tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6168620747792092240.post8709191380755539369..comments2024-03-27T15:09:59.039-06:00Comments on Wasatch Weather Weenies: A Glimmer of HopeJim Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15799757451626876963noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6168620747792092240.post-88896876852798397372013-11-12T20:51:54.724-07:002013-11-12T20:51:54.724-07:00It worked. Genius! I have access to EC data anywa...It worked. Genius! I have access to EC data anyway, but I like little hacks like this! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6168620747792092240.post-37464039845724542622013-11-12T20:14:34.044-07:002013-11-12T20:14:34.044-07:00Someone recently showed me a good site to access t...Someone recently showed me a good site to access the EC model data including precip: www.wunderground.com/wundermap. Once you get there, zoom way out on the map and look at the panel on the right. If you figure out how to condense some of the available overlays (and close the ad in the lower corner) there is a layer with model data. Check the box, then click on the blue symbol and play with the different options and slider bars. A good way to directly compare the models. I am glad someone figured out that this exists (I think maybe Dan at MSI gets the credit), am curious to see if it is more than you guys can get otherwise.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814313368731066590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6168620747792092240.post-72007876128907093632013-11-12T16:26:05.856-07:002013-11-12T16:26:05.856-07:00Ah yes, Economists. Your are correct. As far as th...Ah yes, Economists. Your are correct. As far as the two forecasts, it looks to me that they are both correct if you live in Jackpot, NV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6168620747792092240.post-71241467845407767072013-11-12T16:16:01.274-07:002013-11-12T16:16:01.274-07:00I think you have us confused with economists :-).I think you have us confused with economists :-).Jim Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15799757451626876963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6168620747792092240.post-67638246976355767042013-11-12T16:09:01.182-07:002013-11-12T16:09:01.182-07:00You know? Weather forecasting involves hundred of ...You know? Weather forecasting involves hundred of very intelligent people, PHD's and billions of dollars worth of high end computers and software. But, in the end it always comes down to a Wild-Assed-Guess. Especially when it comes to predicting the next snowfall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6168620747792092240.post-71543589350512904972013-11-12T15:02:01.443-07:002013-11-12T15:02:01.443-07:00Hmmm... interesting! Thanks, as always, for the in...Hmmm... interesting! Thanks, as always, for the insight! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6168620747792092240.post-33700083373823126362013-11-12T11:45:09.561-07:002013-11-12T11:45:09.561-07:00We like the EC and I typically consult it. Howeve...We like the EC and I typically consult it. However, I don't have access to the full model data and the runs are typically older. Those wishing to make a large donation so we can pay ECMWF for the full grids should give me a call :-). <br /><br />The 0000 UTC 11 Nov initialized deterministic EC forecast I had access to for yesterdays post did have a deeper trough, but for the 0000 UTC 17 Nov time pictured above, it was centered over Washington State rather than California. The EC ensemble initialized at that time was fairly similar to the GFS ensemble. Thus, the change is pretty substantial, even for the EC. <br /><br />Both the GFS and EC ensemble show quite a bit of spread regarding the track and intensity of this trough. Thus, I expect more surprises may be in store. <br /><br />All of this reminds me why I typically avoid extended forecasts... <br /><br /> Jim Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15799757451626876963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6168620747792092240.post-61614975320152086242013-11-12T11:14:07.954-07:002013-11-12T11:14:07.954-07:00I was wondering why you didn't mention anythin...I was wondering why you didn't mention anything about the ECMWF yesterday, because it was showing a good, cold storm for the past 48+ hours. It seems to be the much more reliable model too. Any reason you don't seem to use he EC much? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com