Winter out east.

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rookiepilot
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Winter out east.

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Stay safe.......

TAF CYYT 172339Z 1800/1824 35055G75KT 1/8SM SN +BLSN VV002 TEMPO
1800/1803 0SM +SN +BLSN VV001

FM180300 33040G60KT 1/4SM -SN +BLSN VV004
FM180800 31030G50KT 1/2SM -SN BLSN VV006
FM181100 31025G40KT 1SM -SN BLSN VV010
FM181300 30022G38KT 2SM -SN BLSN OVC020
FM181500 30020G35KT 3SM BLSN BKN025
FM181800 30020G35KT P6SM BKN025
BECMG 1822/1824 30015G25KT
RMK NXT FCST BY 180600Z=
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Re: Winter out east.

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Re: Winter out east.

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When I checked the Metar last night it was 85G//. I would assume the // means to high to record but I’m not sure. Either way 85kt sustained wind is quite impressive.
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Re: Winter out east.

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ant_321 wrote: Sat Jan 18, 2020 6:16 am When I checked the Metar last night it was 85G//. I would assume the // means to high to record but I’m not sure. Either way 85kt sustained wind is quite impressive.
I think the double slash is for “estimated”.

The wind measuring equipment was blown away.
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Re: Winter out east.

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// means out of range value
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