NOTE THAT THE ETA SURFACE LOW IS A LITTLE WEST OF ITS 500 MB CENTER. THE NGM HAS A MUCH BETTER FIT TO THE 500 MB PATTERN.
48 H ETA SURFACE V.T. 12Z 23 APR 98
48 H NGM SURFACE V.T. 12Z 23 APR 98
THE STRONG EASTERLY COMPONENT TO THE WINDS NORTH OF THE MODEL LOW ALLOWS IT TO WRAP MOISTURE AND PRECIPITATION TOO FAR WEST