Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport

CYMJ / YMJ

Moose Jaw, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD CYMJ 152127Z 1521/1606 04005KT P6SM FEW060 BKN120 BKN250 PROB30 1523/1524 VRB15G25KT 2SM TSRA BR FM160000 04005KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 SCT250 PROB40 1600/1604 VRB15G25KT 2SM TSRA BR BKN070CB RMK NXT FCST BY 160000Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
09:00Z
+-1h
Tue
10:00Z
+0h
Tue
11:00Z
+1h
Tue
12:00Z
+2h
Tue
13:00Z
+3h
Tue
14:00Z
+4h
Tue
15:00Z
+5h
Tue
16:00Z
+6h
Tue
17:00Z
+7h
Tue
18:00Z
+8h
Tue
19:00Z
+9h
Tue
20:00Z
+10h
Tue
21:00Z
+11h
Tue
22:00Z
+12h
Tue
23:00Z
+13h
Wed
00:00Z
+14h
Wed
01:00Z
+15h
Wed
02:00Z
+16h
Wed
03:00Z
+17h
Wed
04:00Z
+18h
Wed
05:00Z
+19h
Wed
06:00Z
+20h
Wed
07:00Z
+21h
Wed
08:00Z
+22h
Wed
09:00Z
+23h
Wed
10:00Z
+24h
Wed
11:00Z
+25h
Wed
12:00Z
+26h
Wed
13:00Z
+27h
Wed
14:00Z
+28h
Wed
15:00Z
+29h
Wed
16:00Z
+30h
Wed
17:00Z
+31h
Wed
18:00Z
+32h
Wed
19:00Z
+33h
Wed
20:00Z
+34h
Wed
21:00Z
+35h
Wed
22:00Z
+36h
Wed
23:00Z
+37h
Thu
00:00Z
+38h
Thu
01:00Z
+39h
Thu
02:00Z
+40h
Thu
03:00Z
+41h
Thu
04:00Z
+42h
Thu
05:00Z
+43h
Thu
06:00Z
+44h
Thu
07:00Z
+45h
Wind Dir
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
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40°
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40°
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40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
Wind Speed
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
5kt
Visibility
>6SM
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>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
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>6SM
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>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
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>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
FEW060
BKN120
Ceiling
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
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12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
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12000ft
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12000ft
AGL
12000ft
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12000ft
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12000ft
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12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
12000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
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Day
🌇 18:08
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🌇 18:08
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Day
🌇 18:08
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Night
🌇 18:08
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Night
🌇 18:08
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
🌅 05:52
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Night
🌅 05:52
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Night
🌅 05:52
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Day
🌅 05:52
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🌅 05:52
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🌇 18:07
☀️
Day
🌇 18:07
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Day
🌇 18:07
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Night
🌇 18:07
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Night
🌇 18:07
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Night
🌅 05:54
🌙
Night
🌅 05:54
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Night
🌅 05:54
☀️
Day
🌅 05:54
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Day
🌅 05:54
Flight Rules
VFR: Visual Flight Rules
MVFR: Marginal VFR
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
LIFR: Low IFR
Ceiling Colors
Red: < 500ft
Amber: 500-1000ft
Blue: 1000-3000ft
Green: > 3000ft
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now • %: Probability of occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
40° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW060 BKN120 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 2025-10-15 23:00:00 - 2025-10-16 00:00:00
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 15kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM160000 2025-10-16 00:00:00 - 2025-10-16 06:00:00
VFR
Wind
40° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT080 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 8000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 2025-10-16 00:00:00 - 2025-10-16 04:00:00
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST
Clouds
BKN070CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 15kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST. Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 Understanding TAF Forecasts

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) provides detailed weather forecasts specifically for aviation operations. Our system translates complex meteorological codes into plain English to help pilots of all experience levels understand forecasted conditions.

What TAF Includes:

  • • Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • • Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • • Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • • Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • • Forecast changes with timing
  • • Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • • BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • • FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • • BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • • TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • • PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩️ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling ≥ 3000 ft
  • • Visibility ≥ 5 miles
  • • Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • • Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • • Visibility 3-5 miles
  • • Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • • Visibility 1-3 miles
  • • Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • • Ceiling < 500 ft
  • • Visibility < 1 mile
  • • Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • • Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • • Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • • Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • • Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • • Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • • Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • • Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • • Always check current METAR vs TAF forecast

Important: TAF forecasts should always be supplemented with current METAR observations, PIREPs, and other weather information for complete situational awareness. Weather can change rapidly, and forecasts have inherent limitations.