CFB Cold Lake
CYOD / YOD
Cold Lake, CA
Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Sun
14:00Z
+-1h
|
Sun
15:00Z
+0h
|
Sun
16:00Z
+1h
|
Sun
17:00Z
+2h
|
Sun
18:00Z
+3h
|
Sun
19:00Z
+4h
|
Sun
20:00Z
+5h
|
Sun
21:00Z
+6h
|
Sun
22:00Z
+7h
|
Sun
23:00Z
+8h
|
Mon
00:00Z
+9h
|
Mon
01:00Z
+10h
|
Mon
02:00Z
+11h
|
Mon
03:00Z
+12h
|
Mon
04:00Z
+13h
|
Mon
05:00Z
+14h
|
Mon
06:00Z
+15h
|
Mon
07:00Z
+16h
|
Mon
08:00Z
+17h
|
Mon
09:00Z
+18h
|
Mon
10:00Z
+19h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
60°
NE
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
90°
E
|
| Wind Speed |
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
| Visibility |
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
3SM
|
3SM
|
3SM
|
3SM
|
3SM
|
3SM
|
3SM
|
3SM
|
3SM
|
3SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
| Weather |
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
|
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
|
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
|
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
|
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
|
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
|
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
|
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
|
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
|
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
| Clouds |
BKN070
|
BKN006
BKN070
|
BKN006
BKN070
|
BKN006
BKN070
|
BKN006
BKN070
|
BKN006
BKN070
|
BKN020
OVC030CB
|
BKN020
OVC030CB
|
BKN020
OVC030CB
|
BKN020
OVC030CB
|
BKN020
OVC030CB
|
BKN020
OVC030CB
|
BKN020
OVC030CB
|
BKN020
OVC030CB
|
BKN020
OVC030CB
|
BKN020
OVC030CB
|
BKN006
BKN070
|
BKN006
BKN070
|
BKN006
BKN070
|
BKN006
BKN070
|
BKN006
BKN070
|
| Ceiling |
7000ft
AGL
|
600ft
AGL
|
600ft
AGL
|
600ft
AGL
|
600ft
AGL
|
600ft
AGL
|
2000ft
AGL
|
2000ft
AGL
|
2000ft
AGL
|
2000ft
AGL
|
2000ft
AGL
|
2000ft
AGL
|
2000ft
AGL
|
2000ft
AGL
|
2000ft
AGL
|
2000ft
AGL
|
600ft
AGL
|
600ft
AGL
|
600ft
AGL
|
600ft
AGL
|
600ft
AGL
|
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Day/Night |
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:12
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:12
|
☀️
Day
🌇
18:12
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:12
|
🌙
Night
🌇
18:12
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:48
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:48
|
🌙
Night
🌅
05:48
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:48
|
☀️
Day
🌅
05:48
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East (90°) at 5kt. Broken clouds at 600 feet, Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the East (90°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 600 feet, Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 5kt. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Scattered clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Conditions will gradually change to become: Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 1/2SM. Weather conditions: Fog, FCST. 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.