Temperature Anomaly Maps

Wedge · Nov 13th 2009, 05:52 AM

Anyone have any experience creating these types of maps. I'm going to be creating forecasts for temperature anomalies (weekly and Monthly). I need some help in getting started. What are some good resources to use for quantifying anomalies for a large area? And what’s the best approach in creating these maps?

scotman1 · Nov 13th 2009, 12:50 PM

http://hart.met.psu.edu/meteo497/mapper.html

Nothing for 2009, though.

SureFireWeather · Nov 13th 2009, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotman1

http://hart.met.psu.edu/meteo497/mapper.html

Nothing for 2009, though.

Blast from the past! Great tool.

Al Bedo · Nov 13th 2009, 05:24 PM

I use this site more often than I'd like:

http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/psd/data/usclimdivs/

PTP WX · Nov 13th 2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Bedo

I use this site more often than I'd like:

http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/psd/data/usclimdivs/

• That One •

Wedge · Nov 15th 2009, 09:41 AM

I familiar with how to produce anomaly maps for past data. However, my task is to create a forecast map. I was just wondering if there was a good way to create these forecast maps. More specifically a way to quantify these the areas/actual anomalies in map form. For instance, does the GFS (or any other model) create a forecast map of anomalies? My only thought so far is to pick forecast points throughout the us and connect he dots. However, that would be way too time consuming for me to accomplish.

scotman1 · Nov 15th 2009, 09:56 AM

http://nws.met.psu.edu/ensembles/ (uses Java) has GFS, SREF, etc. anomalies for various pressure levels.

http://www.meteo.psu.edu/~gadomski/ewallmref.html has the individual and operational mean/anomalies for the 500mb Canadian and GFS progs.

Wedge · Nov 16th 2009, 04:06 AM

Thanks Scott. I have used the top link before, but I just couldn't remember where to find it.

GUINNESS · Nov 18th 2009, 09:17 PM

You might want to look at this URL:
http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/get_medr.cgi

Select min or max temp anomalies in first drop down box.... and color/white option in second drop down box.

GUINNESS · Nov 19th 2009, 10:21 AM

It's a model fcst and the scale is rather large but here's another look:

http://www.coaps.fsu.edu/~maue/extre.../raw_temp.html

WadaWed · Nov 19th 2009, 10:35 AM

I'm looking for Temperature/Precip Anomaly maps, monthly, for previous years for the lower 48...where might I find those?

Nov 13th 2009, 05:52 AM	#1
Wedge Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 835	Temperature Anomaly Maps Anyone have any experience creating these types of maps. I'm going to be creating forecasts for temperature anomalies (weekly and Monthly). I need some help in getting started. What are some good resources to use for quantifying anomalies for a large area? And what’s the best approach in creating these maps? __________________ "Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers." - Cliff Claven

Nov 13th 2009, 12:50 PM	#2
scotman1 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: It's cloudy sometimes, sunny others. Posts: 1,422	http://hart.met.psu.edu/meteo497/mapper.html Nothing for 2009, though. __________________ Fortune favors the brave.

Nov 13th 2009, 05:24 PM	#4
Al Bedo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Left Coast Posts: 1,252	I use this site more often than I'd like: http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/psd/data/usclimdivs/ __________________ "You can plan a pretty picnic, but you can't predict the weather, Ms. Jackson..."

Nov 15th 2009, 09:41 AM	#6
Wedge Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 835	I familiar with how to produce anomaly maps for past data. However, my task is to create a forecast map. I was just wondering if there was a good way to create these forecast maps. More specifically a way to quantify these the areas/actual anomalies in map form. For instance, does the GFS (or any other model) create a forecast map of anomalies? My only thought so far is to pick forecast points throughout the us and connect he dots. However, that would be way too time consuming for me to accomplish. __________________ "Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers." - Cliff Claven

Nov 15th 2009, 09:56 AM	#7
scotman1 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: It's cloudy sometimes, sunny others. Posts: 1,422	http://nws.met.psu.edu/ensembles/ (uses Java) has GFS, SREF, etc. anomalies for various pressure levels. http://www.meteo.psu.edu/~gadomski/ewallmref.html has the individual and operational mean/anomalies for the 500mb Canadian and GFS progs. __________________ Fortune favors the brave.

Nov 16th 2009, 04:06 AM	#8
Wedge Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 835	Thanks Scott. I have used the top link before, but I just couldn't remember where to find it. __________________ "Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers." - Cliff Claven

Nov 18th 2009, 09:17 PM	#9
GUINNESS Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Duluth,MN Posts: 4	Sfc temp anomalies You might want to look at this URL: http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/get_medr.cgi Select min or max temp anomalies in first drop down box.... and color/white option in second drop down box.

Nov 19th 2009, 10:21 AM	#10
GUINNESS Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Duluth,MN Posts: 4	2m temp anomalies It's a model fcst and the scale is rather large but here's another look: http://www.coaps.fsu.edu/~maue/extre.../raw_temp.html

Nov 19th 2009, 10:35 AM	#11
WadaWed Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Posts: 283	I'm looking for Temperature/Precip Anomaly maps, monthly, for previous years for the lower 48...where might I find those?

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