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The series of maps below show the 500 hPa height field along with the corresponding anomalies (colored) from the 22 year climatology (1979-2000) for the current 00Z GFS forecast verifying at the indicated time. At the top of each panel the blocking index strength is shown in units of (m/deg lat).

500 hPa height field and anomalies for the current 00Z GFS forecast
 
FORECASTS: DAYS 5-9

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