Forecast
Observation
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Current Analysis
The following images depict the current surface analysis (SA), SA loop with radar overlay and SA loop with satellite overlay, respectively.
They are used to get a general idea of what's going on in the country at this moment and the preceding 36 hours.
National Weather Service
Almost all linked graphics, loops and data on this page are compiled by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS). They are regarded as the premier weather organization in the United States and are the primary source for weather watches and warnings.
All warnings, forecasts and data can be found on their website at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/.
Forecast
Some loops are updated every 12 hours and others every 24 hours. Be sure to check the valid starting and ending times.
- Sea Level Pressures and Fronts (days 0-7)
- 500mb Forecast (days 3-7)
- Minimum Temperatures (days 3-7)
- Maximum Temperatures (days 3-7)
- 24 Hour Precipitation Total
- 5 Day Precipitation Total
- Probability of Precipitation (days 3-7)
Forecasts in the 3-7 day range are typically considered medium range forecasts. A summary of precipitation areas and symbols can be found here.
Aviation Weather
PIREPs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs. Turbulence, icing, convection, wind charts:
- Search for current PIREPs
- Icing AIR/SIGMETs
- Turbulence AIR/SIGMETs
- IFR/Mtn. Obscr. AIR/SIGMETs
- Convective SIGMETs
- Turbulence Potential
- Icing Severity
- Center Weather Advisory/Meteorological Impact Statement
- Wind Speeds (SFC-FL480)
- Forecast Winds/Temps Aloft
- Upper Air Soundings & Skew-T
"Speed is life, altitude is life insurance."
Satellite Imagery
Current visible, IR, water vapor imagery:
