Method last upgraded Sept 30, 2011 



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 * The following is a verification using the most recent forecast method on the data from six days ago. *
 * It is part of "Truth in Advertising," i.e. it helps to evaluate the forecasts for this station.      *
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 * Under "Forecast - Observed", the actual values are subtracted from the forecast values. For example, *
 * a wind speed of -5 indicates the forecast wind is 5 km/h too light and +5 indicates the forecast is  *
 * 5 km/h too strong. The wind direction is the number of degrees difference between the forecast and   *
 * actual wind. Wind direction is not verified when the actual winds are light and variable.            *
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 * Under "Observed", the clouds, precipitation type, and precipitation amount are the observed values   *
 * that must be compared to the forecast values to the left.                                            *
 * Note that actual one hour precipitation amounts are not available from all stations.                 *
 * SH = Showers near but not at the station.                                                            *
 * Showers may also occur between hours and not show up in the verification column.                     *
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