CFB Greenwood

CYZX / YZX

Greenwood, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF CYZX 081740Z 0818/0918 01012KT P6SM SCT020 TEMPO 0818/0820 6SM -SHSN BKN020 FM082000 35012G22KT P6SM BKN025 TEMPO 0820/0902 5SM -SHSN OVC020 FM090200 33010G20KT 6SM -SHSN OVC020 TEMPO 0902/0918 3SM -SHSN RMK NXT FCST BY 090000Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
23:00Z
+-1h
Mon
00:00Z
+0h
Mon
01:00Z
+1h
Mon
02:00Z
+2h
Mon
03:00Z
+3h
Mon
04:00Z
+4h
Mon
05:00Z
+5h
Mon
06:00Z
+6h
Mon
07:00Z
+7h
Mon
08:00Z
+8h
Mon
09:00Z
+9h
Mon
10:00Z
+10h
Mon
11:00Z
+11h
Mon
12:00Z
+12h
Mon
13:00Z
+13h
Mon
14:00Z
+14h
Mon
15:00Z
+15h
Mon
16:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
10°
N
Wind Speed
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Snow, FCST
-SHSN FCST
Light Showers Snow, FCST
-SHSN FCST
Light Showers Snow, FCST
-SHSN FCST
Light Showers Snow, FCST
-SHSN FCST
Light Showers Snow, FCST
-SHSN FCST
Light Showers Snow, FCST
-SHSN FCST
Light Showers Snow, FCST
-SHSN FCST
Light Showers Snow, FCST
-SHSN FCST
Light Showers Snow, FCST
-SHSN FCST
Light Showers Snow, FCST
-SHSN FCST
Light Showers Snow, FCST
-SHSN FCST
Light Showers Snow, FCST
-SHSN FCST
Light Showers Snow, FCST
-SHSN FCST
Light Showers Snow, FCST
-SHSN FCST
Light Showers Snow, FCST
-SHSN FCST
Clouds
SCT020
SCT020
SCT020
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:56Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:56Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:56Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:56Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:56Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:03Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:03Z
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
10° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North (10°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 20:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers Snow
Clouds
BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Snow. Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM082000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Wind
350° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (350°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 20:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Showers Snow
Clouds
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 Showers Snow. Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM090200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
MVFR
Wind
330° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Showers Snow
Clouds
OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Snow. Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 02:00Z - 18:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Light Showers Snow, FCST
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Snow, FCST. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.