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 3.0
- Outer Domain Resolution: 5.4 km
- Inner Domain Resolution: 1.8 km
- 36 vertical σ levels
- Lin et al. 6-class Microphysics
- Dudhia Shortwave Parameterization
- 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 GFS | 12z NAM | 12z GFS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain-Level Products | |||
| Precipitation | 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 |
| 2m Temp | 1.8km | 5.4km | 1.8km | 5.4km | 1.8km | 5.4km |
| 10m Wind | 1.8km | 1.8km | 1.8km |
| Precipitable Water | 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 |
| 850mb Dew Point | 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 |
| 600mb Vertical Velocity | 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 |
| West-East Cross Section | 1.8km | 5.4km | 1.8km | 5.4km | 1.8km | 5.4km |
| TUS Skew-T | 1.8km | 1.8km | 1.8km |
| PHX Skew-T | 1.8km | 1.8km | 1.8km |
| FLG Skew-T | 1.8km | 1.8km | 1.8km |
| Site-Specific Products | |||
| TUS 2m Temp | Animation | Animation | Animation |
| TUS Surface Station Plot | Animation | Animation | Animation |
| TUS 1hr Temp Change | Animation | Animation | Animation |
| PHX 2m Temp | Animation | Animation | Animation |
| PHX Surface Station Plot | Animation | Animation | Animation |
| PHX 1hr Temp Change | Animation | Animation | Animation |
| Initialization & Verification | |||
| PWV Correction | Prev. Run's Verification | Directory | Directory | Directory |
Contact Mike Leuthold for questions or comments on this page.
