Winds Aloft
18012KT, what does “180” mean?
Wind direction, from 180° (south)
In a METAR, what does 10SM mean?
Visibility is 10 statute miles
In FEW020, what does “020” mean?
Clouds are at 2,000 feet AGL
In 20/18, what does the first number represent?
Temperature (20°C).
What does FZFG mean?
Freezing Fog
In 25015G25KT, what does “G25” mean?
Wind gusts to 25 knots.
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How many eighths of sky are covered in SCT025?
3/8 to 4/8
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What does FU mean?
Smoke
What does 00000KT mean?
Calm winds
What does VC Stand for?
In the vicinity
What does BKN008 mean?
Broken clouds at 800 feet AGL.
What do we write when the dew point information is missing?
//
Two forward slashes
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Decode VRB03KT
Variable winds at 3 knots.
What does +SN mean?
Heavy snow
What does OVC050 mean?
Overcast clouds at 5,000 feet AGL.
What does a negative temperature look like in a METAR?
With an “M” before the number (e.g., M05 = -5°C).
What does BCBR mean?
Patches of Mist
If a METAR reads 09015KT, is the wind blowing from the east or to the east?
From the east.
What does BR mean in a METAR?
Mist (visibility usually 5/8 mile to 6 miles).
What does NSC mean in a METAR?
No significant clouds
If the METAR reads 03/M01, what is the temperature and dew point?
Temperature 3°C, dew point -1°C.
What does UP mean?
Undefined Precipitation