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WRF Multi-Operating System Install Toolkit (WRF-MOSIT) ***Updated 11/20/2025***
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Just to be clear, GNU is the stable compiler at this time
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Updated to 4.5.2
Intel LLVM compilers not supported yet.
Intel LLVM compilers not supported yet.
William.Hatheway
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Good afternoon everyone,
I'm excited to share the latest updates for WRF-MOSIT!
I've upgraded all codes, libraries, and tools to their latest versions as of July 1, 2024. Additionally, I've added several new features and removed outdated functionalities to ensure optimal performance.
New Additions:
- Updated all libraries, software, and tools to their latest versions.
- Added GrADS and OpenGrADS installations for MacOS.
- Implemented checks for an active conda environment before installing WRF-MOSIT.
- Transitioned from Intel Classic Compilers to the new LLVM Compilers (ifx/icx/icpx).
- Included new geography files for specialized cases.
- Enhanced Readme files with updated instructions for executing .exe files.
Removals:
- Removed Hurricane-WRF due to dependency on non-free Intel Classic Compilers. I recommend using WRF with the vortex following option—contact me for assistance.
- Temporarily removed the DTC MET Toolkit for Intel LLVM compilers. A compatible version is in development.
- Discontinued QGIS support due to stability issues and lack of support for GIS-WRF.
- Ended sponsorships following changes in GitHub's policies.
Future Projects:
- Ongoing maintenance of libraries and codes.
- Plan to update the MET toolkit upon the release of the new version.
- Development of the COAWST model for Intel, with the GNU version already completed.
Known Issues:
- Compilation error in WRFCHEM w/KPP with Intel LLVM due to excessive core usage. Contact me directly for a tailored installation.
- GNU 14 compatibility issues with some WRF-MOSIT systems; I'm currently exploring necessary compilation flags.
- An interactive terminal prompt bug in UBUNTU 24.01 disrupts proper installation; a fix is underway with Canonical.
I'm pleased with these updates and eager to see your innovative applications of WRF-MOSIT.
As a reminder, please ensure to cite WRF-MOSIT in any publication, as REQUIRED by its academic journal publication:
Hatheway, W., Snoun, H., ur Rehman, H. et al. WRF-MOSIT: a modular and cross-platform tool for configuring and installing the WRF model. Earth Sci Inform (2023). (https://doi.org/10.1007/s12145-023-01136-y)
The updated code is available on GitHub:
github.com
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.
Best regards,
WH
#WRFMOSIT #WeatherResearch #ClimateScience #OpenSource #Meteorology #EarthSciences #SoftwareUpdate #ClimateTech #WRF
I'm excited to share the latest updates for WRF-MOSIT!
I've upgraded all codes, libraries, and tools to their latest versions as of July 1, 2024. Additionally, I've added several new features and removed outdated functionalities to ensure optimal performance.
New Additions:
- Updated all libraries, software, and tools to their latest versions.
- Added GrADS and OpenGrADS installations for MacOS.
- Implemented checks for an active conda environment before installing WRF-MOSIT.
- Transitioned from Intel Classic Compilers to the new LLVM Compilers (ifx/icx/icpx).
- Included new geography files for specialized cases.
- Enhanced Readme files with updated instructions for executing .exe files.
Removals:
- Removed Hurricane-WRF due to dependency on non-free Intel Classic Compilers. I recommend using WRF with the vortex following option—contact me for assistance.
- Temporarily removed the DTC MET Toolkit for Intel LLVM compilers. A compatible version is in development.
- Discontinued QGIS support due to stability issues and lack of support for GIS-WRF.
- Ended sponsorships following changes in GitHub's policies.
Future Projects:
- Ongoing maintenance of libraries and codes.
- Plan to update the MET toolkit upon the release of the new version.
- Development of the COAWST model for Intel, with the GNU version already completed.
Known Issues:
- Compilation error in WRFCHEM w/KPP with Intel LLVM due to excessive core usage. Contact me directly for a tailored installation.
- GNU 14 compatibility issues with some WRF-MOSIT systems; I'm currently exploring necessary compilation flags.
- An interactive terminal prompt bug in UBUNTU 24.01 disrupts proper installation; a fix is underway with Canonical.
I'm pleased with these updates and eager to see your innovative applications of WRF-MOSIT.
As a reminder, please ensure to cite WRF-MOSIT in any publication, as REQUIRED by its academic journal publication:
Hatheway, W., Snoun, H., ur Rehman, H. et al. WRF-MOSIT: a modular and cross-platform tool for configuring and installing the WRF model. Earth Sci Inform (2023). (https://doi.org/10.1007/s12145-023-01136-y)
The updated code is available on GitHub:
HathewayWill - Overview
Trying to help the atmospheric community one BASH script at a time. - HathewayWill
github.com
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.
Best regards,
WH
#WRFMOSIT #WeatherResearch #ClimateScience #OpenSource #Meteorology #EarthSciences #SoftwareUpdate #ClimateTech #WRF
haiqingsong
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is Rocky Linux9.4 suitable for WRF numerical model operation?Good afternoon everyone,
I'm excited to share the latest updates for WRF-MOSIT!
I've upgraded all codes, libraries, and tools to their latest versions as of July 1, 2024. Additionally, I've added several new features and removed outdated functionalities to ensure optimal performance.
New Additions:
- Updated all libraries, software, and tools to their latest versions.
- Added GrADS and OpenGrADS installations for MacOS.
- Implemented checks for an active conda environment before installing WRF-MOSIT.
- Transitioned from Intel Classic Compilers to the new LLVM Compilers (ifx/icx/icpx).
- Included new geography files for specialized cases.
- Enhanced Readme files with updated instructions for executing .exe files.
Removals:
- Removed Hurricane-WRF due to dependency on non-free Intel Classic Compilers. I recommend using WRF with the vortex following option—contact me for assistance.
- Temporarily removed the DTC MET Toolkit for Intel LLVM compilers. A compatible version is in development.
- Discontinued QGIS support due to stability issues and lack of support for GIS-WRF.
- Ended sponsorships following changes in GitHub's policies.
Future Projects:
- Ongoing maintenance of libraries and codes.
- Plan to update the MET toolkit upon the release of the new version.
- Development of the COAWST model for Intel, with the GNU version already completed.
Known Issues:
- Compilation error in WRFCHEM w/KPP with Intel LLVM due to excessive core usage. Contact me directly for a tailored installation.
- GNU 14 compatibility issues with some WRF-MOSIT systems; I'm currently exploring necessary compilation flags.
- An interactive terminal prompt bug in UBUNTU 24.01 disrupts proper installation; a fix is underway with Canonical.
I'm pleased with these updates and eager to see your innovative applications of WRF-MOSIT.
As a reminder, please ensure to cite WRF-MOSIT in any publication, as REQUIRED by its academic journal publication:
Hatheway, W., Snoun, H., ur Rehman, H. et al. WRF-MOSIT: a modular and cross-platform tool for configuring and installing the WRF model. Earth Sci Inform (2023). (https://doi.org/10.1007/s12145-023-01136-y)
The updated code is available on GitHub:
HathewayWill - Overview
Trying to help the atmospheric community one BASH script at a time. - HathewayWill
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.
Best regards,
WH
#WRFMOSIT #WeatherResearch #ClimateScience #OpenSource #Meteorology #EarthSciences #SoftwareUpdate #ClimateTech #WRF
William.Hatheway
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should be yes
Have you successfully compiled WRF-CHEM with KPP in MACOS?
I always failed due to creating registry with Trace/BTP trap:5 error.
/bin/sh: line 1: 54988 Trace/BPT trap: 5 tools/registry -DEM_CORE=1 -DNMM_CORE=0 -DNMM_MAX_DIM=2600 -DDA_CORE=0 -DWRFPLUS=0 -DIWORDSIZE=4 -DDWORDSIZE=8 -DRWORDSIZE=4 -DLWORDSIZE=4 -DNONSTANDARD_SYS
TEM_SUBR -DMACOS -DWRF_USE_CLM -DUSE_NETCDF4_FEATURES -DWRFIO_NCD_LARGE_FILE_SUPPORT -DDM_PARALLEL -DNETCDF -DHDF5 -DLANDREAD_STUB=1 -DUSE_ALLOCATABLES -Dwrfmodel -DGRIB1 -DINTIO -DKEEP_INT_AROUND -DLIMI
T_ARGS -DBUILD_RRTMG_FAST=0 -DBUILD_RRTMK=0 -DBUILD_SBM_FAST=1 -DSHOW_ALL_VARS_USED=0 -DCONFIG_BUF_LEN=65536 -DMAX_DOMAINS_F=21 -DMAX_HISTORY=25 -DNMM_NEST=0 -DWRF_CHEM -DBUILD_CHEM=1 -DWRF_KPP -DNEW_BDY
S Registry/Registry
I always failed due to creating registry with Trace/BTP trap:5 error.
/bin/sh: line 1: 54988 Trace/BPT trap: 5 tools/registry -DEM_CORE=1 -DNMM_CORE=0 -DNMM_MAX_DIM=2600 -DDA_CORE=0 -DWRFPLUS=0 -DIWORDSIZE=4 -DDWORDSIZE=8 -DRWORDSIZE=4 -DLWORDSIZE=4 -DNONSTANDARD_SYS
TEM_SUBR -DMACOS -DWRF_USE_CLM -DUSE_NETCDF4_FEATURES -DWRFIO_NCD_LARGE_FILE_SUPPORT -DDM_PARALLEL -DNETCDF -DHDF5 -DLANDREAD_STUB=1 -DUSE_ALLOCATABLES -Dwrfmodel -DGRIB1 -DINTIO -DKEEP_INT_AROUND -DLIMI
T_ARGS -DBUILD_RRTMG_FAST=0 -DBUILD_RRTMK=0 -DBUILD_SBM_FAST=1 -DSHOW_ALL_VARS_USED=0 -DCONFIG_BUF_LEN=65536 -DMAX_DOMAINS_F=21 -DMAX_HISTORY=25 -DNMM_NEST=0 -DWRF_CHEM -DBUILD_CHEM=1 -DWRF_KPP -DNEW_BDY
S Registry/Registry
William.Hatheway
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I have gotten it to compile, granted i am updating the code recently that will fix a lot of these issues
haiqingsong
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Thank you so much！ Rocky linux 9.4 works better than linux8.x
William.Hatheway
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of course ill make a post about it here when it is updated
William.Hatheway
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Good afternoon Meteorologists, Atmospheric Scientists, Emergency Managers, and modelers around the globe,
After a year of debugging, refactoring, and testing in every spare hour outside my part-time job, I’m very happy to finally say:
Before diving into details, I want to start with gratitude:
If you use WRF-MOSIT in research, operations, or educational work that leads to publications, citing the paper is a requirement, and the script itself reminds you of this at startup.
Estimated installation time (depending on model choice, compiler, and network):
export METPLUS_Version=6.2.0
export met_Version_number=12.2.0
export met_VERSION_number=12.2
export METPLUS_DATA=6.2
export WRF_VERSION=4.7.1
export WPS_VERSION=4.6.0
export CMAQ_VERSION=5.5
With GNU Compilers:
Activate them with:
conda activate cdo_stable
conda activate ncl_stable
conda activate wrf-python
conda activate wrfh_gis_env
These dedicated environments reduce dependency conflicts and make your workflow reproducible.
After a year of debugging, refactoring, and testing in every spare hour outside my part-time job, I’m very happy to finally say:
This update completely refreshes the WRF Multi Operational System Install Toolkit (WRF-MOSIT): a modular, cross-platform BASH toolkit that automates installation and configuration of a whole suite of WRF-based systems on modern 64-bit macOS and Linux platforms.
Before diving into details, I want to start with gratitude:
- Staff scientists and developers at NSF NCAR (The National Center for Atmospheric Research) and NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) who helped track down subtle bugs, test installs, and suggest improvements.
- Collaborators and testers from universities and centers around the world (Zadar, Manchester, Tunis El Manar, UCAR, GSL, DTC, and more) who provided feedback, shared logs, and validated installs on their systems.
What Is WRF-MOSIT?
WRF-MOSIT (WRF Multi Operational System Install Toolkit) is a BASH-based installer whose goal is simple:From a single script, you can install (on supported platforms):
- WRF-ARW – Core Weather Research & Forecasting Model
- WRF-CHEM – WRF with atmospheric chemistry (KPP-enabled)
- WRF-Hydro (Standalone) – Hydrologic modeling system
- WRF-Hydro Coupled w/ WRF
- WRF-CMAQ – Coupled WRF/CMAQ air quality system
- WRF-SFIRE – Wildland fire modeling within WRF
- COAWST – Coupled Ocean–Atmosphere–Wave–Sediment Transport system
- Installs compilers, MPI, NetCDF, and related libraries.
- Sets up pre/post-processing tools (MET, METplus, WRF-Python, NCL, CDO, GrADS/OpenGrADS, etc.).
- Creates Conda environments tuned for WRF workflows.
- Automatically organizes everything in a consistent directory structure under your home directory.
Citation (Required for Use in Publications)
WRF-MOSIT is not just a script; it’s a peer-reviewed tool described in the literature.If you use WRF-MOSIT in research, operations, or educational work that leads to publications, citing the paper is a requirement, and the script itself reminds you of this at startup.
The installer prints this citation up front and pauses so you see it clearly before proceeding.
System Requirements & Supported Platforms
Core Requirements
From the updated README:- 64-bit system only
- macOS (Darwin)
- Linux Debian family (Ubuntu, Mint, etc.)
- Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) – Debian/Ubuntu-based
- Linux Fedora/RHEL family (CentOS, Rocky Linux, RHEL, etc.)
- Disk space: at least 350 GB of free storage in your home directory
Minimum Recommended Hardware
- 16 GB RAM or more
- 8 CPU cores or more
Tested Configurations
WRF-MOSIT has been tested on a range of current systems, including:- Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS
- Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS
- macOS (including macOS Sonoma)
- CentOS 8
- Rocky Linux 9
- Windows Subsystem for Linux (Ubuntu)
Estimated installation time (depending on model choice, compiler, and network):
What Gets Installed: Versions & Library Stack
Core Version Environment
The script exports version variables so you (and other scripts) know what’s installed:export METPLUS_Version=6.2.0
export met_Version_number=12.2.0
export met_VERSION_number=12.2
export METPLUS_DATA=6.2
export WRF_VERSION=4.7.1
export WPS_VERSION=4.6.0
export CMAQ_VERSION=5.5
Supported Models & Versions
WRF (ARW)- WRF v4.7.1
- WPS v4.6.0
- WRF PLUS v4.7.1
- WRFDA 4DVAR v4.7.1
- OBSGRID (via NCAR Command Language/Conda)
- WRF-CHEM w/ KPP (v4.7.1)
- WPS v4.6.0
- WRFDA-CHEM 3DVAR
- OBSGRID (NCL/Conda)
- WRF-Hydro v5.4
- WRF-Hydro v5.4
- WRF v4.7.1
- WPS v4.6.0
- OBSGRID (NCL/Conda)
- WRF v4.5.0
- CMAQ v5.5
- WPS v4.6.0
- WRF-SFIRE v2
- WPS v4.2
- COAWST system using a compatible WRF/WPS stack on supported Linux platforms
Compiler Availability by OS
From the README’s compatibility table:- Ubuntu/Debian (x86_64)
- WRF-ARW, WRF-CHEM, WRF-Hydro (standalone & coupled), WRF-SFIRE, COAWST:
→ GNU or Intel compilers - WRF-CMAQ:
→ GNU only
- WRF-ARW, WRF-CHEM, WRF-Hydro (standalone & coupled), WRF-SFIRE, COAWST:
- RHEL/Rocky/CentOS (x86_64)
- Same pattern as Ubuntu/Debian:
→ WRF-ARW, WRF-CHEM, WRF-Hydro, WRF-Hydro Coupled, WRF-SFIRE, COAWST: GNU or Intel
→ WRF-CMAQ: GNU only
- Same pattern as Ubuntu/Debian:
- macOS (Intel & ARM)
- WRF-ARW, WRF-CHEM, WRF-Hydro, WRF-SFIRE: GNU only
- WRF-CMAQ & COAWST: not available on macOS in this release
Libraries Installed (as of 2025-11-01)
Libraries are built and installed under each WRF folder using either GNU or Intel compilers.With GNU Compilers:
- zlib 1.3.1
- MPICH 4.3.2
- libpng 1.6.39
- JasPer 1.900.1
- HDF5 1.14.6
- PHDF5 1.14.6
- Parallel-NetCDF 1.14.1
- NetCDF-C 4.9.3
- NetCDF-Fortran 4.6.2
- NetCDF-CXX 4.3.1
- Miniconda
- zlib 1.3.1
- libpng 1.6.39
- JasPer 1.900.1
- HDF5 1.14.6
- PHDF5 1.14.6
- Parallel-NetCDF 1.14.1
- NetCDF-C 4.9.3
- NetCDF-Fortran 4.6.2
- Miniconda
- Intel Basekit
- Intel HPC Kit
- Intel oneAPI Python
Pre/Post-Processing Tools Installed
For each WRF flavor (where supported), WRF-MOSIT sets up a consistent toolchain. Across WRF, WRF-CHEM, WRF-Hydro (where relevant), WRF-CMAQ, WRF-SFIRE, and COAWST, the toolkit installs:- MET (DTC Model Evaluation Tools) v12.1.1
- METplus (Enhanced Model Evaluation Tools) v6.1.0
- WRF-Python (Conda)
- OpenGrADS
- GrADS
- NCAR Command Language (NCL) (Conda)
- Climate Data Operators (CDO) (Conda)
- Generating and verifying forecasts (MET/METplus)
- Visualizing output (NCL, GrADS, OpenGrADS)
- Scripting diagnostics and plots (WRF-Python, CDO)
- Installing dependencies via apt or yum/dnf
- Downloading and building MET with an official compile_MET_all.sh
- Configuring METplus defaults.conf to point to the MET install and data
- Downloading and unpacking METplus test data
- Running a GridStat test to confirm everything works
Conda Environments and Analysis Tools
WRF-MOSIT sets up several named Conda environments under each WRF installation to keep tools organized and stable:| Env name | Path | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| cdo_stable | $HOME/<WRF software name>/miniconda3/envs/cdo_stable | For CDO: manipulating & analyzing climate and model data. |
| ncl_stable | $HOME/<WRF software name>/miniconda3/envs/ncl_stable | For NCL: advanced scientific visualization & analysis. |
| wrf-python | $HOME/<WRF software name>/miniconda3/envs/wrf-python | For WRF-Python: post-processing WRF output in Python (NumPy/Matplotlib ecosystems). |
| wrfh_gis_env | $HOME/<WRF software name>/miniconda3/envs/wrfh_gis_env | For WRF-Hydro GIS Pre-Processor: preparing geospatial input datasets for WRF-Hydro runs. |
conda activate cdo_stable
conda activate ncl_stable
conda activate wrf-python
conda activate wrfh_gis_env
These dedicated environments reduce dependency conflicts and make your workflow reproducible.