Prognostic Charts
Prognostic charts, particularly those extending out to 120 hours (5 days), offer a glimpse into the atmospheric future, revealing the intricate dance of pressure systems, fronts, and air masses that dictate our weather. By analyzing these elements over a 5-day period, you can gain a valuable understanding of how weather patterns are expected to evolve.
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0 – 120 hour Prognostic Charts
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Prognostic weather charts showing isobars, weather fronts and 1000-500mb thicknesses are provided up to 120 hours ahead for Europe and the North Atlantic. This shows a useful analysis of current and forecast conditions with fronts at the surface level.
Data provided courtesy of Wetterzentrale and UKMO
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Some data sources (with thanks) provided by: Environment Canada, UK Met Office, EUMETSAT, UCAR & UQAM