The EFAS post-processing methodology is based on Model Conditional Processor (MCP), it is used to correct the discharge forecasts for specific locations, so they become predictors of future observed discharge value. This is done through the formulation of a probabilistic model for the future observations given the available observations, simulations and forecasts.
Figure - Representation of the joint probability distribution of observations and simulations, from Biondi, Daniela & Todini, Ezio. (2018). Comparing Hydrological Postprocessors Including Ensemble Predictions Into Full Predictive Probability Distribution of Streamflow. Water Resources Research. 10.1029/2017WR022432. https://doi.org/10.1029/2017WR022432
In EFAS, the post-processing is composed of two parts; the calibration (off-line), and the real-time part:
Calibration (off-line)
Post-processing (real-time)
EFAS post-processed forecasts are available for the relevant stations as an additional graphic shown in the pop-up window of the 'Reporting Points' layer.
Two examples are shown below, for the stations ID 334 - Bellinzona, Ticino (Switzerland), and ID 173 - Federaun, Gail (Austria).
Figure - Real time hydrographs for stations Bellinzona (left), and station Federaun (right).