Meteorology 113

Midterm

1. METAR CYSX 161700Z 24015KT 3SM – SN OVC015 –4/-5 aq3006 RMK SC8 SLP221

In the weather report above, what is the: (include units) (6 marks)

Wind
Prevailing Visibility
Current Weather
Clouds (base and type)
Temperature / Dew Point
Altimeter Setting

2. Name two weather elements normally found in a Metar that will not be reported in a SPECI. (2 marks)

3. "SKC" in a TAF stands for ____________________________________________.

4. Decode completely ‘1/2SM + RA BR VV020'. (3 marks)


5. TAF CYPR 061742Z 061806 26015G25KT P6SM SCT020 BKN060
FM1800Z 33015G25KT P6SM SCT012 BKN025
TEMPO 18045SM – SHRAOVC012
FM0400Z 33020G30KT 3SM – SHRA BR OVC005
BECMG 0305 P6SM NSW SCT005 OVC012

(a) What is the period of this TAF? (2 marks)

(b) At 2000Z what is the forecast surface wind? (2 marks)

(c) What is the lowest ceiling forecast......

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