I did try the PDF docs a little but mainly just stuck to the existing resources.
The new display series are already useful to get a look at the sequences and compare ACCESS-VT/ACCESS-R/GFS.
The general trend for Vic with low cloud south (strong southerly airflow) and high cloud north was well predicted from a few days out. ACCESS clearly beats GFS from 2-3 days out. GFS was clearly not as good for low cloud and its high cloud forecasts were more variable too.
I ended up staying at home as there were no compelling locations to head to with better forecast (I was prepared to drive to SA or NSW originally). Unfortunately the high cloud I thought may stay just far enough north ended up interfering regularly only clearing late in the show but the low cloud stayed away until just after the eclipse ended.
Phil
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