The University of Arizona Department of Atmospheric Sciences

Regional WRF Model Data

The Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model is a next-generation mesocale numerical weather prediction system designed to serve both operational forecasting and atmospheric research needs. Model output is generated using the Department's 256 processor Beowulf cluster with the following configuration:

  • WRF Software version 3.1
  • Outer Domain Resolution: 5.4 km
  • Inner Domain Resolution: 1.8 km
  • 36 vertical σ levels
  • WRF Double Moment 6-class Microphysics
  • CAM Radiation
  • Noah Land-Surface
  • Mellor-Yamada-Janjic Boundary Layer Parameterization

Note: Products below are of an experimental nature and will not always be available

Model Discussion

During the monsoon seaons and for significant weather events, the Department of Atmospheric Sciences will produce a synopsis of the current situation which is available to the public.

Model Products

Note: Products have been updated to use Adobe Flash Player.

  06z WRF-GFS 12z WRF-RUC 12z WRF-NAM 12z WRF-GFS
 
Domain-Level Products
Composite RADAR 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km
Precipitation 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km
Total Precipitation 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km
2m Temp 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km
10m Wind 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km
Precipitable Water 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km
Solar Irradiance 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km
850mb Dew Point 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km
700mb RH 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km
600mb Vertical Velocity 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km
250mb Winds 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km
West-East Cross Section 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km
MLCAPE 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km
MLCIN 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km 1.8km | 5.4km
TUS Skew-T 1.8km 1.8km 1.8km 1.8km
PHX Skew-T 1.8km 1.8km 1.8km 1.8km
FLG Skew-T 1.8km 1.8km 1.8km 1.8km
Site-Specific Products
TUS 2m Temp Animation Animation Animation Animation
TUS Surface Station Plot Animation Animation Animation Animation
TUS 1hr Temp Change Animation Animation Animation Animation
PHX 2m Temp Animation Animation Animation Animation
PHX Surface Station Plot Animation Animation Animation Animation
PHX 1hr Temp Change Animation Animation Animation Animation
Initialization & Verification
PWV Correction PDF PDF PDF PDF
Prev. Run's Verification Directory Directory Directory Directory

Contact Mike Leuthold for questions or comments on this page.

These animations now require Adobe Flash Player. Please see this link to download. Thanks to Tom Whittaker and the FlAniS developers.