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What regional atmospheric models are available for Europe?

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What regional atmospheric models are available for Europe?

  • Arpege Europe 0.1° (11 km)
    Regional model from Météo-France covering Europe and extending down to the Canary Islands.
    Resolution: 11 km
    Forecasts up to 4 days
    👉 Ideal for planning navigation in the Channel, Atlantic, or Mediterranean over a few days, as it accurately captures large-scale European weather systems.
  • Arome 0.025° (3 km)
    Very high-resolution model from Météo-France.
    Resolution: 3 km
    Forecasts up to 48 h
    👉 Perfect for coastal navigation in France: it captures local effects such as sea breezes, summer storms, and terrain-induced winds.
  • Arome HD 0.01° (1 km)
    Even higher-resolution version of Météo-France’s Arome model.
    Resolution: 1 km
    Forecasts over 24 h
    👉 Very useful for racing or coastal sailing: it helps anticipate micro wind shifts near capes, bays, or coastal terrain. Be aware, it can sometimes be a bit “reactive.”
  • ICON Europe 0.07° (8 km)
    Regional model from the DWD (German Meteorological Service).
    Resolution: 8 km
    Forecasts up to 5 days
    👉 Suitable for navigation in the English Channel, North Sea, Western Mediterranean, and nearby Atlantic. A good complement to French models and often cited as the best in the Mediterranean.
  • ICON D2 0.02° (2 km)
    Very high-resolution version of the ICON model, centered on Germany and neighboring countries.
    Resolution: 2 km
    Forecasts up to 48 h
    👉 Useful for the North Sea and Baltic Sea, where local effects (coastal winds, thunderstorms) are significant.
  • UKV 0.05° (6 km)
    Regional model from the UK Met Office, covering the United Kingdom and nearby areas.
    Resolution: 6 km
    Forecasts up to 48 h
    👉 Ideal for sailing around the British Isles, in the Channel, and in the Celtic Sea, where local precision is essential.

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