Understanding the Compare Forecast Feature in Windy.com
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For long range (above 3 days) the GFS seems to work best. Switching to ECMWF for 2-3 day forecast, as it offers better precision. ICON models just for comparison.
Based on East coast Baltic sea, main usage wind, waves and cloud cover.
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I use ECMWF simply because it gives me very reliable results. I originally chose it because it uses the highest resolution, but I keep it because it delivers. I have fiddled a bit with the other models, especially with the help of the model comparison tool, but ECMWF generally matches best with what I see out my window.
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Mostly.using ECMWF, but ICON-D2 is also quite useful in Berlin, Germany
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@Korina mostly I use ECMWF in combination with ICON, suits me best
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@Korina I'm using Icon-D2 for near-Prague location.
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I use ECMWF mostly, occasionally use Compare to get a feel for possible different outcomes. While I'm here, I also much prefer the "Meteog" view over "Basic". Would it be possible to allow users the option to make that the default? Thanks for absolutely the best weather app ever!
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@Korina ecmwf and ICON D2
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I am in Australia and use the Access model which has a low resolution. I would be interested to see if other models give a more accurate picture.
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@Korina In Portugal we trust in ECMWF
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I sail in the Mediterranean and use ECMWF the most closely followed by meteoblue because I find them the most accurate.
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I typically use the ECMWF model for the Salish Sea, but I also check the other models when needed. When traveling to places like Fiji, I use all of the models to see what seems to be best.
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@Jonathan-Finen ECMWF in Northern Germany.
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HRRR is my preferred model.
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@Korina ecwmf in Canada b/c it's the most consistent forecast model for me and my area of Canada.
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I use the AROME model for East Germany.
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@Korina AROME in italy.
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I’ve enjoyed comparing the 6 models: ECMWF, GFS, Metroblue, HRRR, NAM and ICON, taking into account the time of the last update.
While I like the broad picture of some, I’ve also noticed some internal discrepancies, like the map view vs the Compare text. But with regards to what’s predicted and what actually happens for my location, I’m finding that both the NAM and the ICON often agree, hard to believe given the locations, and when they do, they are correct. Aside from that my overall choice is NAM
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I almost always use ECMWF for New Zealand
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@Korina my preferred model is the ECMWF. It works well for New Zealand.
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I prefer the ECMWF model, but I use the compare tools everyday
