GribStream provides unified access to world-class weather prediction systems from ECMWF, NOAA, and Google. Browse a curated catalog of deterministic and probabilistic models across global and regional domains, including ensemble and wave systems.
More than a weather API, GribStream is a cloud database for forecasts. Query historical and real-time data at scale, filter by space and time, compute custom fields, and run advanced searches across a complete forecast archive for every supported model.
National Blend of Models (NBM) | ||
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Code
nbm Statistically post-processed blend that calibrates many guidance sources into one reliable forecast. Uses bias correction and quantile mapping to produce site-ready probabilities. Strong baseline for threshold decisions in energy, emergency management and public works. |
DomainUnited
States
Resolution2.5-3
km
UpdateHourly
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Lead time264
hours
TypeProbabilistic
OriginNOAA
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Unrestricted Mesoscale Analysis (URMA) | ||
Code
urma Objective analysis that fuses dense surface observations with short-range guidance to create a best-estimate grid. Designed as analysis of record for verification and ML training. Ideal truth set for bias correction and backfilling missing data. |
DomainUnited
States
Resolution2.5-3
km
UpdateHourly
|
Lead timeAnalysis
TypeAnalysis
OriginNOAA
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Real-Time Mesoscale Analysis (RTMA) | ||
Code
rtma Near real-time surface analysis built with variational data assimilation. Ingests METAR networks and other sensors to map current conditions at high cadence. Best suited for monitoring, rapid QA and initializing very short-range systems. |
DomainUnited
States
Resolution2.5–3
km
UpdateHourly
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Lead timeAnalysis
TypeAnalysis
OriginNOAA
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Global Forecast System (GFS) | ||
Code
gfs Global numerical weather prediction using the FV3 dynamical core and modern physics suites. Serves as the backbone for synoptic guidance and boundary conditions. Widely used for aviation planning, long-range scenarios and downstream ensembles. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution0.25° (~28
km)
Update6 hourly
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Lead time384
hours
TypeDeterministic
OriginNOAA
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Rapid Refresh (RAP) | ||
Code
rap Hourly cycling short-range model tuned for mesoscale detail. Assimilates radar, aircraft and surface data to capture evolving boundaries and jets. A go-to for aviation operations and fast-changing weather in the next few hours. |
DomainNorth
America
Resolution13 km
UpdateHourly
|
Lead time51
hours
TypeDeterministic
OriginNOAA
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High-Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR) | ||
Code
hrrr Storm-resolving, convection-allowing configuration with hourly radar-informed cycling. Captures squall lines, outflow boundaries and sharp wind ramps. Favored for severe timing, road weather and renewable ramp forecasting. |
DomainUnited
States
Resolution3 km
UpdateHourly
|
Lead time48
hours
TypeDeterministic
OriginNOAA
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Rapid Refresh Forecast System (RRFS) | ||
Code
rrfsprslev Unified Forecast System at storm scale using the FV3 core with frequent cycling. Designed to succeed RAP and HRRR in a single modern system. Built for real-time hazard awareness, power operations and transportation planning. |
DomainNorth
America
Resolution3 km
UpdateHourly
|
Lead time84
hours
TypeDeterministic
OriginNOAA
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Rapid Refresh Forecast System Ensemble (RRFS Ensemble) | ||
Code
refsprslev Ensemble built on RRFS to express uncertainty at convective scales. Produces neighborhood probabilities for heavy rain and severe ingredients. Useful for risk communication and threshold-based triggers. |
DomainNorth
America
Resolution3 km
UpdateHourly
|
Lead time60
hours
TypeEnsemble
OriginNOAA
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GraphCast Global Forecast System (GFS GraphCast) | ||
Code
graphcast Graph neural network that advances the atmospheric state via message passing on a spherical mesh. Delivers medium-range skill with very low inference cost. Great for rapid ensembles and research workflows that need speed. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution0.25° (~28
km)
Update6 hourly
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Lead time384
hours
TypeDeterministic
OriginGoogle
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FourCastNet Global Forecast System (FourCastNetGFS) | ||
Code
fourcastnetgfs Fourier Neural Operator surrogate trained to emulate GFS fields. Produces forecasts in seconds while preserving large-scale flow patterns. Suited for large ensembles, sensitivity work and AI-assisted research. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution0.25° (~25
km)
Update6 hourly
|
Lead time384
hours
TypeDeterministic
OriginNOAA /
NVIDIA
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Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS Chem) | ||
Code
gefschem Couples meteorology with aerosol composition to simulate dust, smoke and other species. Uses emissions and chemistry modules to predict transport and deposition. Supports visibility planning, health risk and dispersion studies. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution0.25° (~28
km)
Update6 hourly
|
Lead time120
hours
TypeEnsemble
OriginNOAA
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Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS Wave Prob) | ||
Code
gefswaveprob Probabilistic wave guidance derived from an ensemble of wave simulations. Provides exceedance chances for heights and periods along routes and coasts. Used for offshore safety windows and marine risk management. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution0.25° (~28
km)
Update6 hourly
|
Lead time384
hours
TypeProbabilistic
OriginNOAA
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Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS Atmos Mean) | ||
Code
gefsatmosmean Ensemble mean that filters member noise to reveal persistent signals. Highlights pattern shifts and teleconnections for planning. A practical starting point before drilling into percentiles or clusters. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution0.25° (~28
km)
Update6 hourly
|
Lead time240
hours
TypeEnsemble
Mean
OriginNOAA
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Global Ensemble Forecast System – Atmospheric Members (GEFS Atmos) | ||
Code
gefsatmos Set of perturbed atmospheric members that express forecast spread. Uses stochastic physics and initial-state perturbations to sample uncertainty. Essential for percentiles, clusters and scenario risk analysis. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution0.25° (~28
km)
Update6 hourly
|
Lead time240
hours
TypeEnsemble
OriginNOAA
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Climate Forecast System (CFS Radiative Fluxes) | ||
Code
cfsflxf Seasonal shortwave and longwave flux fields from a coupled ocean-atmosphere system. Useful for energy budget studies, agriculture and hydrology at multi-month horizons. Connects surface budgets to ENSO and MJO variability. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution1.0° (~111
km)
Update6 hourly
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Lead time5160
hours
TypeSeasonal
OriginNOAA
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Climate Forecast System (CFS Pressure) | ||
Code
cfspgbf Seasonal pressure-level fields from the atmospheric component of CFS. Good for anomaly composites, stratospheric diagnostics and teleconnection studies. Supports aviation climatologies and hemispheric pattern analysis. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution1.0° (~111
km)
Update6 hourly
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Lead time5160
hours
TypeSeasonal
OriginNOAA
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Climate Forecast System (CFS Isentropic) | ||
Code
cfsipvf Fields on isentropic surfaces suited to transport and potential vorticity analyses. Reveals cross-tropopause exchange and jet dynamics on seasonal scales. Valuable for research, education and specialty diagnostics. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution1.0° (~111
km)
Update6 hourly
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Lead time5160
hours
TypeSeasonal
OriginNOAA
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Climate Forecast System (CFS Ocean) | ||
Code
cfsocnf Ocean component of CFS providing temperature, currents and heat content. Captures basin-scale variability and subsurface structure. Applied to ENSO tracking and seasonal marine planning. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution1.0° (~111
km)
Update6 hourly
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Lead time5160
hours
TypeSeasonal
OriginNOAA
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ECMWF Integrated Forecasting System Operational (IFS Oper) | ||
Code
ifsoper Deterministic forecast from ECMWF with advanced 4D-Var data assimilation. High skill on synoptic and planetary scales supports many industries. Often used as the anchor run in multi-model decision workflows. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution0.25° (~28
km)
Update12 hourly
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Lead time360
hours
TypeDeterministic
OriginECMWF
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ECMWF Integrated Forecasting System - Deterministic Wave Forecast (IFS Wave) | ||
Code
ifswave Deterministic wave model tightly coupled to the atmosphere. Resolves swell propagation and locally forced seas for ports and offshore assets. Supports routing, safety windows and coastal hazard outlooks. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution0.25° (~28
km)
Update12 hourly
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Lead time360
hours
TypeDeterministic
OriginECMWF
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ECMWF Integrated Forecasting System Ensemble Forecast (IFS Enfo) | ||
Code
ifsenfo ECMWF ensemble prediction system for the medium range. Perturbs initial conditions and model tendencies to sample uncertainty. Trusted for probabilities, percentiles and cluster analysis. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution0.25° (~28
km)
Update6 hourly
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Lead time360
hours
TypeEnsemble
OriginECMWF
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ECMWF Integrated Forecasting System Wave Ensemble Forecast (IFS Waef) | ||
Code
ifswaef Wave ensemble paired with the atmospheric EPS to quantify marine uncertainty. Delivers probabilities for crossing safe limits along routes and coasts. Used for risk envelopes, port logistics and offshore planning. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution0.25° (~28
km)
Update6 hourly
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Lead time360
hours
TypeEnsemble
OriginECMWF
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ECMWF Artificial Intelligence/Integrated Forecasting System (AIFS) | ||
Code
aifsoper ECMWF’s AI forecast trained to reproduce IFS behavior at a fraction of the cost. Enables rapid cycles and wider what-if exploration without heavy compute. Complements physics models for medium-range tasks and decision support. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution0.25° (~28
km)
Update6 hourly
|
Lead time360
hours
TypeDeterministic
OriginECMWF
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ECMWF Artificial Intelligence/Integrated Forecasting System Ensemble (AIFS Ensemble) | ||
Code
aifsenfo Ensemble of AIFS runs that provides fast probabilistic guidance. Good for low-cost spread estimates and sensitivity testing. Pairs well with traditional ensembles in hybrid workflows. |
DomainGlobal
Resolution0.25° (~28
km)
Update6 hourly
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Lead time360
hours
TypeEnsemble
OriginECMWF
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