Sandy Lake Airport

CZSJ / ZSJ

Sandy Lake, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD CZSJ 061801Z 0618/0623 31008KT 2 1/2SM -SN OVC015 TEMPO 0618/0619 6SM -SN SCT015 OVC030 FM061900 30007KT P6SM OVC025 TEMPO 0619/0623 5SM -SN OVC020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 071100Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
23:00Z
+-1h
Sat
00:00Z
+0h
Sat
01:00Z
+1h
Sat
02:00Z
+2h
Sat
03:00Z
+3h
Sat
04:00Z
+4h
Sat
05:00Z
+5h
Sat
06:00Z
+6h
Sat
07:00Z
+7h
Sat
08:00Z
+8h
Sat
09:00Z
+9h
Sat
10:00Z
+10h
Sat
11:00Z
+11h
Sat
12:00Z
+12h
Sat
13:00Z
+13h
Sat
14:00Z
+14h
Sat
15:00Z
+15h
Sat
16:00Z
+16h
Sat
17:00Z
+17h
Sat
18:00Z
+18h
Sat
19:00Z
+19h
Sat
20:00Z
+20h
Sat
21:00Z
+21h
Sat
22:00Z
+22h
Sat
23:00Z
+23h
Sun
00:00Z
+24h
Sun
01:00Z
+25h
Sun
02:00Z
+26h
Sun
03:00Z
+27h
Sun
04:00Z
+28h
Sun
05:00Z
+29h
Sun
06:00Z
+30h
Sun
07:00Z
+31h
Sun
08:00Z
+32h
Sun
09:00Z
+33h
Sun
10:00Z
+34h
Sun
11:00Z
+35h
Sun
12:00Z
+36h
Sun
13:00Z
+37h
Sun
14:00Z
+38h
Sun
15:00Z
+39h
Sun
16:00Z
+40h
Sun
17:00Z
+41h
Sun
18:00Z
+42h
Sun
19:00Z
+43h
Sun
20:00Z
+44h
Sun
21:00Z
+45h
Wind Dir
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
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
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
1/2SM
Weather
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Light Snow
-SN
Clouds
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
Ceiling
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
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1,500 ft
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1,500 ft
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1,500 ft
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1,500 ft
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1,500 ft
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1,500 ft
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1,500 ft
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1,500 ft
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1,500 ft
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1,500 ft
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1,500 ft
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1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
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AGL
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1,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
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🌅 06:26Z
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🌇 17:33Z
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🌇 17:33Z
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🌅 06:24Z
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🌅 06:24Z
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🌇 17:35Z
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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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
IFR
Wind
310° at 8 kt
Visibility
1/2SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1/2SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Snow
Clouds
SCT015 OVC030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Snow. Scattered clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM061900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
MVFR
Wind
300° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 19:00Z - 23:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Snow, FCST, FCST
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 Snow, FCST, FCST. Overcast skies at 2000 feet. 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.