Two New High-Resolution Weather Models on Ventusky: RRFS and ICON IT

We have expanded the selection of weather models available on Ventusky with two new high-resolution models, bringing more detailed forecasts to North America and the central Mediterranean. For North America, we have added NOAA’s new RRFS (Rapid Refresh Forecast System). RRFS represents a new generation of high-resolution regional weather ... More >>

Ventusky
Nice work on adding these new models, I look forward to start using them! However, I feel like I should clarify, the RRFS model does not yet replace the HRRR model. RRFS is only replacing NAM and HiresW for now, and when RRFS v2 becomes operational, that is when HRRR and RAP get replaced. But there is no date or timeline yet for then RRFS v2 will become operational.

Can we get the HRRR back? It is not yet retired. Only the NAM has been fully replaced by RRFS.

HRRR is back in our model selection. Thank you for the clarification. Yes, RRFS is not replacing HRRR yet, only NAM. You are correct.

Ventusky
Thanks a lot for adding ICON IT! I really appreciate it
I can see it on the website, but it is not available in the app yet. Is this normal, and will it come to the app soon?
Thank you again.

Michele7
It should be available in the app in about a week.

Ventusky
Great! 😊

It’s now available after updating the app.