Simulated images - Infrared channel and total precipitation
Base Time: Sun 18 Jan 2026 12 UTC T+24 Valid time: Mon 19 Jan 2026 12 UTC (T+24)
Simulated Forecast image products are generated from the model forecast fields using the same radiative transfer algorithm (RTTOV) as in the ECMWF operational data assimilation. The forecast brightness temperature is used to produce pictures equivalent to the infra-red images available from geostationary satellites.
Precipitation which includes all precipitation types (rain, snow etc.) is represented using colour shades and has units of mm of rainfall equivalent.
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| 20 January | Evaluating operational seasonal forecasts in the extratropics: improvements, challenges, and interesting problems |
| February 2 – 5 | Training course: Use and interpretation of ECMWF products |
| 11 February | WeatherGenerator Dissemination Workshop |
| February 10 – 12 | WeatherGenerator General Assembly |
| February 23 – 27 | Training course: Machine learning and Destination Earth |
| March 2 – 6 | Training course: Parametrization of subgrid physical processes |
| 19 March | AI Weather Quest: DJF Awards Webinar |
| March 16 – 20 | Training course: Data assimilation & Machine Learning |
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