Present and Forecast Weather Phenomena
- BR Mist #1
- PL Ice pellets
- DS Duststorm
- PO Dust/sand whirls (dust devils)
- DU Dust (widespread)
- RA Rain
- DZ Drizzle
- SA Sand
- FC Funnel cloud (tornado or waterspout)
- SG Snow grains
- FG Fog #2
- SN Snow
- FU Smoke
- SQ Squall
- GR Hail (ø ≥5mm)
- SS Sandstorm
- GS Small hail and/or snow pellets
- UP Unknown precipitation
- HZ Haze
- VA Volcanic ash
- IC Ice crystals #3
Notes
#1 VIS at least 1000m but not more than 5000m
Training reference only. Always defer to current approved manuals and official procedures.
#2 VIS less than 1000m, except when qualified by MI, BC, PR or VC
#3 VIS 5000m or less
Characteristics of Weather Phenomena
- BC Patches
- MI Shallow
- BL Blowing
- PR Partial
- DR Low drifting
- SH Shower
- FZ Freezing
- TS Thunderstorm