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    Understanding the Compare Forecast Feature in Windy.com

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    • RAJAT KALERR Offline
      RAJAT KALER
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      Hii, I am from Jhunjhunu, India . I mostly use the clouds and (rain, thunder) layer for seeing current weather ☀️ and to forcast near futures weather 🌡️.
      Thank you

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      • JAYMESH RATHODJ Offline
        JAYMESH RATHOD @Korina
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        @Korina rain and thunder

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        • JAFFweatherJ Offline
          JAFFweather | Premium
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          I work in the cruise industy Sailing all over the world, I mainly use the ECMWF model on a daily basis and compare it with others sources and models, so far the ECMWF has been the most effecient and acurate in all my weather analysis forecast. Besides the route planner (with Premium) helps me to get a better understanding of the backing and veering of the wind direction for a better ships planning operation.

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          • laurent corkL Offline
            laurent cork | Premium
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            Hi All, sailing all year round in the mediterránea, I'm comparing both ECMWF and Arome. ECMWF for the short and mid range forecasts and Arome for short passage 12-24h with this more precise forecast model 1.3km but only 24-36h window and bearing in mind the specificities when closer to the coasts. I used to sail in Ireland too for many years and both forecast models seem to be the most reliable too.

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            • jldorcabJ Offline
              jldorcab @Korina | Premium
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              Hi, @Korina

              My most used weather model in Canary Islands (NW Africa - Spain) is ECMWF.

              Best Wishes 😊🌤️

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              • eurybaricE Offline
                eurybaric | Premium
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                East Med, I use ECMWF mostly. In springtime however all the models are less reliable, so I'm usually on the Compare Feature :)

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                • radwoodhavenR Offline
                  radwoodhaven | Premium
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                  The ECMWF seems to be the most accurate for my locale, but having the ability to compare the different models gives me more overall confidence in any given forecast. and, they are just that - forecasts, not guarantees.

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                  • Andreas87A Offline
                    Andreas87 | Premium
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                    I mostly use ECMWF for kitesurfing/sailing, METEOBLUE for snowborading/trekking and GFS for motorcycling! :)

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                      vaklavd | Premium
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                      ECMWF for sailing in seas around Europe (Greece, Croatia, Baltics)

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                      • Martyn B 2M Offline
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                        I use ECMWF because it's very reliable, but i also use ICON-D2 when i need more input. ICON has high resolution which makes for a nice comparison between the two. Unfortunately, D2 only has a 1.5 day forecast.

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                        • lvrfrc87L Offline
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                          It depends by the area: might be MBLUE more reliable than ECMWF or the other way around

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                          • M Offline
                            MattHyatt
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                            The most accurate model for me in Japan has been the ECMWF for daily weather and GFS for the movement of Tropical Systems.

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                              simon.tsai
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                              I usually use ECMWF models in Taiwan.

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                              • MarDre911M Offline
                                MarDre911 | Premium
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                                I use in northern Germany ECMWF.

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                                • sbikerS Offline
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                                  I mostly compare ECMWF,, ICON and GFS and take "average" of forecast. Overall GFS seems to give more extreme numbers (max/min temperatures, precipitations etc.). From the point of view of the resulting success, it is different, and comparing forecasts is therefore a perfect opportunity to get a more accurate idea for the given moment. Mostly used location - Czech republic, Přerov,. Thanks for your work! Pavel

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                                  • Oliver WielandO Offline
                                    Oliver Wieland
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                                    In the Med, I use a combination of ECMWF and ICON-EU

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                                    • DokkerD Offline
                                      Dokker | Premium
                                      last edited by Dokker

                                      I prefer ECMWF and Meteoblue as well, but ICON-EU can be a good choice too. There are 4 models available in our region.

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                                        Growltiger @Korina | Premium
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                                        @Korina We use the NAM model for exact severe WX impacts in middle USA. NAM is forecasting those saddened popup storms..hail..correctly for Denver USA. for off shore Wx..the GFS is good for the CARIBBEAN.

                                        joan

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                                        • WindyBastiW Offline
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                                          I'm using ICON-EU.

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                                          • EvenStephenE Offline
                                            EvenStephen | Premium
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                                            The answer is it's a tie! ECMWF gives me a general idea of what to expect the furthest in advance. On the day of activity, I used to rely on NAM for a more precise, localized prediction, but lately HRRR often seems to be the winner of the two. I often compare all three to look for consensus, much as your article described. GFS is typically very inaccurate for me and I haven't figured out how to incorporate ICON yet. I live in Florida, USA. Windy is the best, thank you!

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