ML4WX

Post-processing & calibration

Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts With Machine Learning

W. E. Chapman, A. C. Subramanian, L. Delle Monache, S. P. Xie, F. M. Ralph

Geophysical Research Letters ·

Paper

In one sentence. A CNN postprocesses GFS integrated vapor transport forecasts, cutting RMSE by 9-17% from 3 hours to 7 days and improving atmospheric river forecasts over the western US.

Labels

Topic
Post-processing & calibration, Extremes & hazards
Type
New model or method
Method
CNN / U-Net
Time scale
6 h–3 days, 3–15 days
Domain
Regional
Data
NWP analysis or forecasts (IFS, GFS, ...)
Status
Research
Identifiers
DOI:10.1029/2019gl083662 OpenAlex:W2970999468
Added
2026-10-22

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