Automated Data Plotter
This application dynamically generates many types of graphs. These graphs are derived from processing of various data sources done by the IEM. Please feel free to use these generated graphics in whatever way you wish. Reset App.
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Plot Description:
This chart displays the combination of Model Output Statistics (MOS) forecasts and actual observations by the automated station the MOS forecast is for. MOS is forecasting high and low temperatures over 12 hours periods, so these values are not actual calendar day high and low temperatures.Based on a sampling of recent timings for this application, plot generation time has averaged 3 seconds. Hold on for the plot is generating now!

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IEM Daily Features using this plot
The IEM Daily Features found on this website often utilize plots found on this application. Here is a listing of features referencing this plot type.
- 19 Oct 2021: MOS Dew Point Forecasts
- 19 Feb 2020: How's the GFS MOS doing?
- 10 Jul 2018: GFS MOS
- 11 Oct 2016: MOS Forecasting
- 08 Dec 2014: December Forecasts
- 25 Apr 2014: MOS Forecasts
- 03 Dec 2013: Forecast Ranges
- 16 Sep 2011: Missing MOS
- 16 Dec 2010: Computers aren't perfect