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weather forecast website recommendations?

  • 21-01-2014 10:08PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,358 ✭✭✭


    hi what good weather forecast websites are people using? I use to use yr.no but I don't find it very reliable of late…

    thanks


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,780 ✭✭✭✭ninebeanrows


    Most of these sites are just driven off a model output and the location you search for just pulls data for the nearest grid point on the model.

    Most sites use the GFS model, yr.no use the ECMWF model, so tends to be more accurate especially for Europe. However they are only as accurate as the model forecast so have times where they are less accurate and more accurate.

    For Ireland, Met Eireann is your best bet as they have customized written forecast and understand the nuances of forecasting for Ireland, some other sites who offer written forecasts for Ireland may also be of use.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭MadDogGreener


    Lines is good for comparing all the models in one place.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,358 ✭✭✭sporina


    c'mere i know nothing about models.. - hence i just want a good reliable website


  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,410 ✭✭✭mike2084


    I like www.met.ie, www.metcheck.com & www.yr.no

    But again I don't think there is a lot between any of them. I note you use Yr already but I still find it decent.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,567 ✭✭✭Red Pepper


    Met Eireann generally get it right for Ireland. They are getting better and better at it too.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 49 trmartin


    The UCD Meteorology and Climate Centre web site is also worth a look:

    http://mathsci.ucd.ie/met/mcc-rain-d2.html


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