METAR /TAF Decode

[Skip Miller]

KLGA 281156Z 281212 15026G42KT 4SM RA BR SCT008 OVC010 WS020/16060KT
TEMPO 1215 2SM +RA BR BKN008 OVC010
FM1500 16023G40KT 5SM -RA BR BKN015 OVC020
FM1800 21020G30KT P6SM SCT010 OVC025
FM2100 27023G33KT P6SM BKN035
FM0000 28023G40KT P6SM SCT035


OK, the short version of the translation is: NO FLYING TODAY!

Please what is the end of the METAR line: WS020/16060KT

The official code for windshift is WSHFT. Is this just local shorthand?

-Skip

 

[Steve]

windshear @ 2000'

 

[Skip Miller]

windshear @ 2000'

D'oh!

It was too early to think, I guess....

-Skip

 

[JasonCT]

So this is the outlook in Hyannis for today


FM1700 18028G45KT 2SM RA BR OVC005 WS020/16065KT


So this isn't good weather for flying a 150???

 

[silver-eagle]

Perfect day.... For kite flying!

 

[JasonCT]

You said it John!

Love the Downwind to 24 at 3B2!

 

[GMascelli]

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