Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

CYWG / YWG

Winnipeg, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYWG 041140Z 0412/0512 07005KT P6SM SKC PROB30 0412/0415 1SM BR SCT004 FM041600 16005KT P6SM SKC FM042000 19008KT P6SM FEW060 TEMPO 0420/0502 VRB25G35KT P6SM VCTS BKN060CB FM050200 16005KT P6SM FEW050 FM050800 18008KT P6SM FEW004 PROB30 0508/0512 3/4SM BR BKN004 RMK NXT FCST BY 041800Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
15:00Z
+-1h
Sat
16:00Z
+0h
Sat
17:00Z
+1h
Sat
18:00Z
+2h
Sat
19:00Z
+3h
Sat
20:00Z
+4h
Sat
21:00Z
+5h
Sat
22:00Z
+6h
Sat
23:00Z
+7h
Sun
00:00Z
+8h
Sun
01:00Z
+9h
Sun
02:00Z
+10h
Sun
03:00Z
+11h
Sun
04:00Z
+12h
Sun
05:00Z
+13h
Sun
06:00Z
+14h
Sun
07:00Z
+15h
Sun
08:00Z
+16h
Sun
09:00Z
+17h
Sun
10:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
70°
E
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
70°
E
70°
E
70°
E
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
25 kt
G35 kt
25 kt
G35 kt
25 kt
G35 kt
25 kt
G35 kt
25 kt
G35 kt
25 kt
G35 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
3/4SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist, FCST
BR FCST
30%
Mist, FCST
BR FCST
30%
Mist, FCST
BR FCST
30%
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
BKN060CB
BKN060CB
BKN060CB
BKN060CB
BKN060CB
BKN060CB
FEW050
FEW050
FEW050
FEW050
FEW050
FEW050
BKN004
BKN004
BKN004
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR LIFR LIFR LIFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:29Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:29Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:29Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:29Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:29Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:30Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:30Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:30Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:30Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:30Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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
70° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 12:00Z - 15:00Z
IFR
Visibility
1SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 1SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 400 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM041600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM042000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 20:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 25 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN060CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds will be variable in direction at 25 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM050200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050800 08:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 400 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 08:00Z - 12:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
3/4SM
Weather
Mist, FCST
Clouds
BKN004
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 3/4SM. Weather conditions: Mist, FCST. Broken clouds at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument 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.