GFS Ensemble Model Information

Model Details

Full Name: Global Ensemble Forecast System
Resolution: ~25km horizontal grid spacing
Forecast Length: 15-day forecasts
Update Schedule: Updated 0Z, 6Z, 12Z, 18Z daily
Ensemble Size: 31 member ensemble

Best Uses

Probability Forecasting: Uncertainty assessment and confidence intervals
Extended Range Planning: 7-15 day agricultural and energy planning
Risk Assessment: Extreme weather probability evaluation
Free Public Access: NOAA's ensemble system, freely available
Tropical Guidance: Hurricane track spread and uncertainty
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