Smithers Airport

CYYD / YYD

Smithers, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYYD 140040Z 1401/1406 33008KT P6SM SCT012 BKN050 TEMPO 1401/1402 2SM -SHSN BKN012 OVC050 FM140200 33005KT P6SM SCT050 TEMPO 1402/1406 FEW020 BKN050 RMK NXT FCST BY 141400Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
10:00Z
+-1h
Sat
11:00Z
+0h
Sat
12:00Z
+1h
Sat
13:00Z
+2h
Sat
14:00Z
+3h
Sat
15:00Z
+4h
Sat
16:00Z
+5h
Sat
17:00Z
+6h
Sat
18:00Z
+7h
Sat
19:00Z
+8h
Sat
20:00Z
+9h
Sat
21:00Z
+10h
Sat
22:00Z
+11h
Sat
23:00Z
+12h
Sun
00:00Z
+13h
Sun
01:00Z
+14h
Sun
02:00Z
+15h
Sun
03:00Z
+16h
Sun
04:00Z
+17h
Sun
05:00Z
+18h
Sun
06:00Z
+19h
Sun
07:00Z
+20h
Sun
08:00Z
+21h
Sun
09:00Z
+22h
Sun
10:00Z
+23h
Sun
11:00Z
+24h
Sun
12:00Z
+25h
Sun
13:00Z
+26h
Sun
14:00Z
+27h
Sun
15:00Z
+28h
Sun
16:00Z
+29h
Sun
17:00Z
+30h
Sun
18:00Z
+31h
Sun
19:00Z
+32h
Sun
20:00Z
+33h
Sun
21:00Z
+34h
Sun
22:00Z
+35h
Sun
23:00Z
+36h
Mon
00:00Z
+37h
Mon
01:00Z
+38h
Mon
02:00Z
+39h
Mon
03:00Z
+40h
Mon
04:00Z
+41h
Mon
05:00Z
+42h
Mon
06:00Z
+43h
Mon
07:00Z
+44h
Mon
08:00Z
+45h
Wind Dir
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
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☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
SCT012
BKN050
Ceiling
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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5,000 ft
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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
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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Day
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Day
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Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:01Z
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Day
🌇 17:01Z
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Day
🌇 17:01Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:01Z
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Night
🌇 17:01Z
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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
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
🌅 06:56Z
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Night
🌅 06:56Z
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Night
🌅 06:56Z
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Day
🌅 06:56Z
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Day
🌅 06:56Z
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Day
🌇 17:03Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:03Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:03Z
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Night
🌇 17:03Z
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Night
🌇 17:03Z
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Night
🌅 06:55Z
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Night
🌅 06:55Z
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Night
🌅 06:55Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:55Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:55Z
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
330° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT012 BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 1200 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 01:00Z - 02:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Light Showers Snow
Clouds
BKN012 OVC050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Snow. Broken clouds at 1200 feet, Overcast skies at 5000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM140200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
330° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 02:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Weather
FCST
Clouds
FEW020 BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Weather conditions: FCST. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet. 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.