METAR Wx Abbreviations Flashcards by Bill Scott

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Light

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Heavy

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VC

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In the Vicinity

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MI

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Shallow

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BC

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Patches

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DR

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Low drifting

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BL

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Blowing

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SH

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Showers

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TS

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Thunderstorms

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FZ

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Freezing

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DZ

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Drizzle

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RA

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Rain

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SN

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Snow

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SG

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Snow grains

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IC

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Ice Crystals (diamond dust)

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PL

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Ice Pellets

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GR

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Hail

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GS

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Small hail or snow pellets

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UP

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*Unknown Precipitation

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BR

A

Mist

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FG

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Fog

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FU

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Smoke

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DU

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Dust

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SA

A

Sand

HZ

Haze

PY

Spray

VA

Volcanic Ash

PO

Dust/Sand Whirls

SQ

Squalls

FC

Funnel Cloud

+ FC

Tornado or waterspout

SS

Sandstorm

DS

Dust Storm