Val-d'Or Airport

CYVO / YVO

Val-d'Or, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYVO 031750Z 0318/0406 20015G25KT P6SM -RA SCT012 OVC030 TEMPO 0318/0319 5SM -RA BR BKN008 OVC020 BECMG 0321/0323 27010G20KT RMK NXT FCST BY 040000Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
19:00Z
+-1h
Mon
20:00Z
+0h
Mon
21:00Z
+1h
Mon
22:00Z
+2h
Mon
23:00Z
+3h
Tue
00:00Z
+4h
Tue
01:00Z
+5h
Tue
02:00Z
+6h
Tue
03:00Z
+7h
Tue
04:00Z
+8h
Wind Dir
200°
S
200°
S
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
Wind Speed
15kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
10kt
G20kt
10kt
G20kt
10kt
G20kt
10kt
G20kt
10kt
G20kt
10kt
G20kt
10kt
G20kt
10kt
G20kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
Light Rain
-RA
Light Rain
-RA
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
FCST
Clouds
SCT012
OVC030
SCT012
OVC030
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
3000ft
AGL
3000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 17:00
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
200° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Rain
Clouds
SCT012 OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Scattered clouds at 1200 feet, Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 2025-12-03 18:00:00 - 2025-12-03 19:00:00
IFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN008 OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 800 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 2025-11-03 21:00:00 - 2025-11-03 23:00:00
VFR
Wind
270° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Weather
FCST
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West (270°) at 10kt. Gusts up to 20kt are expected. Weather conditions: FCST. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

📚 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.