Today again appears to be a day where the NearCast model is being degraded by a significant amount of cloud cover over the CWA. I have loaded the difference in theta-e fields from the GFS model to fill in some of the gaps in the model. This appears to do well as a proxi for areas of convective instability in the NearCast model. Using the model difference fields in conjunction with the NearCast can help to fill in areas and allow you to get an idea if the model has a good handle on the situation and provides confidence for later in the day.

-JB