Today's model interpretation (6/10/08)

[Darren Prescott]

Note: I've to leave early today - hence this is a shorter analysis. Normal
service will be resumed tomorrow morning.

Here is a summary of the latest NWP output for noon (GMT) on Friday. Issued
0442z, 6th October 2008.

The end of the week will see SSW'lies over the UK with rain likely
especially in the north and west. Thereafter GFS and ECM show generally dry
conditions for England and Wales, with further rain elsewhere.

ECMWF: http://85.214.49.20/wz/pics/Recm1201.gif
The UK lies under SSW'lies due to a deep low near Iceland. A col brings
light winds on day 6 for England and Wales, with SW'lies elsewhere. SW'lies
persist on day 7, with much of England and Wales remaining under light
winds.

MetO: http://expert.weatheronline.co.uk/daten/profi/en/ukmo/pslv.html
MetO shows SSW'lies for all, again with a low to the NW. On day 7 the winds
become SW'lies as a weak trough moves eastwards.

GFS: http://85.214.49.20/wz/pics/Rtavn1201.png
Southerlies cover the UK, with a ridge over England. On day 6 the winds
become SSE'lies as pressure builds to the east. A trough approaches from the
west on day 7, with SE'lies and SSE'lies over the UK.

GEM: http://expert.weatheronline.co.uk/daten/profi/en/gem/pslv.html
The Canadian run shows strong SSW'lies and southerlies, with a ridge over
France.

JMA: http://85.214.49.20/pics/Rjma1201.gif
The Japanese run shows southerlies and a ridge over England and Wales.