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Domain 10. Southern Cone / Drake Passage
Graphics use 1° GFS Model Output


Terrain elevation in meters above sea level. Source: GFS0.25°(NOMADS-NOAA).

ALGORITHM GFS 00Z GFS 12Z
Identification of Surface Fronts - FRONT.CMD
Highlights the positions surface fronts based on horizontal gradients of thickness and dewpoint in the lower troposphere, and precipitable water to a lesser extent. If present, surface fronts are usually positioned in the warm edge of the gradient (thick black contours).
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Note: These algorithms are only forecast tools, not official forecasts. For information on the algorithms, click on the red text.
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