Notes for global model precipitation forecast evaluation:

GFS ---> NCEP global forecast system (1X1 degree)
UKM ---> UKMet office forecast (0.833X0.55 degree)
JMA ---> Japan Met. Agency forecast (1.25X1.25 degree)
CMC ---> Met. Service of Canadian (1X1 degree)
24 hours rain gauge observation reports: 7000-8000
Total verified boxs: 1100 at 80X80 km over Northern American

Please refer to this page for calculations

24 hours accumulated precipitation (mm)
	12-36 hrs	36-60 hrs	60-84 hrs
sum. 2004	Yes	Yes	Yes
spr. 2004	Yes	Yes	Yes
win. 2004	Yes	Yes	Yes
aut. 2003	Yes	Yes	Yes
sum. 2003	Yes	Yes	Yes
spr. 2003	Yes	Yes	Yes
win. 2003	Yes	Yes	Yes
aut. 2002	Yes	Yes	Yes

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