GFS Forecast Model



 Level/Variable  Forecast Time
Precip / MSLP 00 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 60 120 132 144 156 168 180 204 228
1000-500MB/MSLP 00 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 60 120 132 144 156 168 180 204 228
1000MB Temp/Wind 00 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 60 120 132 144 156 168 180 204 228
850MB Height/Temp/Wind 00 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 60 120 132 144 156 168 180 204 228
500MB Height/Vort/Wind 00 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 60 120 132 144 156 168 180 204 228
300MB Height/Wind 00 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 60 120 132 144 156 168 180 204 228
RH / Lifted Index 00 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 60 120 132 144 156 168 180 204 228




The Global Forecast System (GFS) - The GFS is a global spectral model used primarily for aviation weather forecasts. The GFS provides guidance out to 384 hours at 00, 06, 12 and 18UTC. Data provided with thanks to Unisys