Evanston-Uinta County Airport-Burns Field

KEVW / EVW

Evanston, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
KEVW 152323Z 1600/1624 25015G27KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200 FM160300 06007KT P6SM FEW070 BKN200 PROB30 1606/1612 VRB12G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB BKN100

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
01:00Z
+-1h
Tue
02:00Z
+0h
Tue
03:00Z
+1h
Tue
04:00Z
+2h
Tue
05:00Z
+3h
Tue
06:00Z
+4h
Tue
07:00Z
+5h
Tue
08:00Z
+6h
Tue
09:00Z
+7h
Tue
10:00Z
+8h
Tue
11:00Z
+9h
Tue
12:00Z
+10h
Tue
13:00Z
+11h
Tue
14:00Z
+12h
Tue
15:00Z
+13h
Tue
16:00Z
+14h
Tue
17:00Z
+15h
Tue
18:00Z
+16h
Tue
19:00Z
+17h
Tue
20:00Z
+18h
Tue
21:00Z
+19h
Tue
22:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
250°
W
250°
W
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
Wind Speed
15kt
G27kt
15kt
G27kt
7kt
G27kt
7kt
G27kt
7kt
G27kt
12kt
G25kt
12kt
G25kt
12kt
G25kt
12kt
G25kt
12kt
G25kt
12kt
G25kt
15kt
G27kt
15kt
G27kt
15kt
G27kt
15kt
G27kt
15kt
G27kt
15kt
G27kt
15kt
G27kt
15kt
G27kt
15kt
G27kt
15kt
G27kt
15kt
G27kt
Visibility
>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
☀️ Clear
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW070
SCT200
FEW070
SCT200
FEW070
BKN200
FEW070
BKN200
FEW070
BKN200
BKN060CB
BKN100
BKN060CB
BKN100
BKN060CB
BKN100
BKN060CB
BKN100
BKN060CB
BKN100
BKN060CB
BKN100
FEW070
SCT200
FEW070
SCT200
FEW070
SCT200
FEW070
SCT200
FEW070
SCT200
FEW070
SCT200
FEW070
SCT200
FEW070
SCT200
FEW070
SCT200
FEW070
SCT200
FEW070
SCT200
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
20000ft
AGL
20000ft
AGL
20000ft
AGL
6000ft
AGL
6000ft
AGL
6000ft
AGL
6000ft
AGL
6000ft
AGL
6000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:52
🌙
Night
🌅 05:52
🌙
Night
🌅 05:52
☀️
Day
🌅 05:52
☀️
Day
🌅 05:52
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:07
☀️
Day
🌇 18:07
☀️
Day
🌇 18:07
🌙
Night
🌇 18:07
🌙
Night
🌇 18:07
🌙
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
250° at 15 kt
Gusts: 27 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW070 SCT200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 27kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 7000 feet, Scattered clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160300 2025-09-16 03:00:00 - 2025-09-16 09:00:00
VFR
Wind
60° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW070 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 7kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 7000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 2025-09-16 06:00:00 - 2025-09-16 12:00:00
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 12 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN060CB BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 12kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 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.