GFS Forecast Model

 Level/Variable  Forecast Time
Precip / Prec SL 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