WEATHER MODELS

Regional Weather Models
We use state-of-the-art scientific weather models for the short-term forecasts. These regional weather models provide high resolution forecasts for the next 72 hours. Because of the small grid size (5km at best), local scale atmospheric processes can be modeled, such as thermal winds and orographic effects. The results are updated every 6 hours.

Currently seven regional weather models are in operative use. We thank all sponsors for their support.

Region	Map	Main sponsor
Germany, 8km grid
Alps (Suisse/Austria), 6km grid
Europe (Belgie, Denmark, Holland), 8km grid
Canaries, 5km grid
Egypt, 8km grid
Greece, 8km grid
English Channel, 8km grid

GFS Model
The medium-term forecasts are based on the results of the "Global Forecast System" (GFS), operated at NOAA ("National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration"). Through interpolation we calculate the specific forecasts for each spot. Because the resolution of the GFS is limited (about 40km), local effects are not incorporated in the results. So we recommend having a look at our regional models for more detailed forecasts.