METAR Weather Codes Flashcards
1
Q
-
A
Light intensity
2
Q
(blank)
A
Moderate intensity
3
Q
+
A
Heavy intensity
4
Q
VC
A
In the vicinity
5
Q
MI
A
Shallow (French: Mince)
6
Q
PR
A
Partial
7
Q
BC
A
Patches (French: Bancs)
8
Q
DR
A
Low drifting
9
Q
BL
A
Blowing
10
Q
SH
A
Showers
11
Q
TS
A
Thunderstorm
12
Q
FZ
A
Freezing
13
Q
RA
A
Rain
14
Q
DZ
A
Drizzle
15
Q
SN
A
Snow
16
Q
SG
A
Snow Grains
17
Q
IC
A
Ice Crystals
18
Q
PL
A
Ice Pellets
19
Q
GR
A
Hail (in the US includes Small Hail) (French: Grêle)
20
Q
GS
A
Snow Pellets and/or Small Hail (not in the US) (French: Grésil)
21
Q
UP
A
Unknown Precipitation
22
Q
FG
A
Fog
23
Q
VA
A
Volcanic Ash
24
Q
BR
A
Mist (French: Brume)
25
Q
HZ
A
Haze
26
Q
DU
A
Widespread Dust
27
Q
FU
A
Smoke (French: Fumée)
28
Q
SA
A
Sand
29
Q
PY
A
Spray
30
Q
SQ
A
Squall
