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METAR/TAF Weather abbreviations

Weather qualifiers and weather phenomena abbreviations.

Weather qualifiers and weather phenomena abbreviations.

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This flashcard set covers advanced meteorological abbreviations used in aviation weather reports, focusing on METAR and TAF codes. It delves into cloud coverage (oktas, CB, TCu), visibility conditions (visibility, dust, sand), and weather phenomena (hail, pellet, funnel). The set also includes temperature readings (12°C, minus, temp) and time notations (zulu). Ideal for pilots, meteorologists, or aviation enthusiasts, it provides essential knowledge for interpreting weather reports accurately.
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BL

Blowing

SH

Shower

TS

Thunderstorm

FZ

Freezing

DZ

Drizzle

RA

Rain

SN

Snow

SG

Snow grains

PL

Ice pellets

GR

Hail

GS

Small hail and/or snow pellets

UP

Unidentified precipitation

FG

Fog (Visibility smaller than 1000m)

BR

Mist (Visibility greather than 1000m but smaller than 5000m)

FU

Smoke

VA

Volcanic ash

DU

Widespread dust

SA

Sand

HZ

Haze (visibility greater than 1000m but smaller than 5000m)

PO

Dust/sand whirls

SQ

Squalls

FC

Funnel clouds (tornado or waterspout)

SS

Sandstorm

DS

Duststorm

1-2 oktas

Few

Few

1-2 oktas

3-4 oktas

Scattered SCT

SCT

3-4 oktas

BKN

5-7 oktas (Broken)

5-7 Oktas

BKN

OVC

Overcast (8 oktas)

8 oktas

OVC

NSC

No clouds (CB or TCU) below 5000ft or MSA

NCD

No clouds detected

CAVOK requierements

Visibility: 9999

NSC

No CB or TCu anywhere

No significant weather

WS

Windshear

NOSIG

No significant changes expected

BECMG

Becoming

TEMPO

Temporary

FM

From

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