Subset domains of NWM long range configuration

[Tom Edwards]

Good afternoon,

 My aim is to develop several WRF-Hydro models for watersheds in northeastern USA using the same setup as the National Water Model ‘Long range’ configuration.  I then plan to run the WRF-Hydro models uncoupled, with nudging turned off.

I note that the NWM v2.0 parameter files (fulldom_hires; routelink; spatialweights; lakeparm) are available for download from NOAA’s Office for Water Prediction.

I am reaching out to the community for advice on the most efficient way to develop the WRF-Hydro models to match the NWM LR-configuration.  Is there an easy way to sample the NWM parameter files, extract the data for my area(s) of interest and re-grid onto new domains? 

Any suggestions for the best way to achieve this would be gratefully received.

I found some information on Hydroshare about the ‘CUAHSI Domain Subsetter - NWM edition’ which seems to be the sort of thing I am looking for, although it is an older version of the NWM.  Does anyone have experience using this tool?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Tom

[Molly]

Hi Tom, 
What version of code are you wanting to run? I would normally direct you to the CUAHSI subsetter, however I see that the CUAHSI subsetter is still running V1.2. It has yet to be updated with the most recent operational version of code. 
We may be able to run a subset for you. 
I will start a ticket for you through our helpdesk and we can discuss the details there. 
Best regards,
Molly