Thanks, Chuck.
I don't know how accurate you have found the forecast, but I am less
and less confident in their accuracy in Europe. You see the Met
Office seems to be relying more and more on computer modelling to
interpret the current situation and trends. This sort of works for
regions or larger areas, but is useless for smaller areas which are
normally affected by local conditions, topography or water. I have
found over the last year or 2 that I can make more useful forecasts
than the automated product of the Met Office and I suspect that the
NOAA is no different. Back in the days when we had more people
observing and forecast nothing was perfect but we had a better chance
of knowing what might happen tomorrow, or (perhaps) the next day. But
to pretend that they can forecast up to 5 days ahead for local
conditions is just loopy ...
... but I suspect that I have rehearsed this point of view (rant)
before on the List, perhaps even to you, Chuck ;-)
Chris
On 21 Sep 2008, at 14:42, <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
<chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> wrote:
> I've been using the following NOAA graphical forecast link for a
> couple of years but I've never run into anyone else who knows about
> it. It's especially handy when traveling. Choose the area of
> interest on the map and then slide your mouse up and down the
> various columns to see the map change with time.
> <http://www.weather.gov/forecasts/graphical/sectors/conusWeek.php>
==============================================
List usage info: http://www.zuikoholic.com
List nannies: olympusadmin@xxxxxxxxxx
==============================================
|