October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

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Aviation Forecast Discussion

.AVIATION... 06Z TAFS: High clouds are passing through the region and are expected through the period. VFR conditions are expected across the forecast area. Winds are expected to remain light, generally under 10kts. FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND/OR ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: High confidence for VFR conditions. ----------------------- Confidence descriptors: Low - Less than a 30 percent chance Moderate - 30 to 70 percent chance High - Greater than a 70 percent chance For additional probabilistic information for NWS Spokane airports, please refer to the Aviation Dashboard on our webpage: https:/www.weather.gov/otx/avndashboard &&

Latest GEG Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)

FTUS80 KGEG 060542
KGEG 060540Z 0606/0706 22008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM060900 14004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM061800 24005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM070200 21003KT P6SM FEW250

Latest Area Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs)

FTUS44 KSFF 060542
KSFF 060540Z 0606/0706 VRB02KT P6SM FEW200
     FM061800 24003KT P6SM FEW250
     FM070200 02002KT P6SM FEW250

FTUS46 KOTX 060540
TAFCOE
TAF
KCOE 060540Z 0606/0706 14004KT P6SM FEW200
     FM061900 22006KT P6SM BKN250
     FM070200 10004KT P6SM SCT250=

FTUS54 KPUW 060542
KPUW 060540Z 0606/0706 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
     FM062100 26005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM070200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250

FTUS46 KOTX 060540
TAFLWS
TAF
KLWS 060540Z 0606/0706 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
     FM062100 35003KT P6SM FEW250
     FM070200 17003KT P6SM FEW250=

FTUS80 KMWH 060542 RRB
KMWH 060540Z 0606/0706 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
     FM061000 36004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM062000 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250

FTUS80 KEAT 060542
KEAT 060540Z 0606/0706 29008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM062000 15005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM070100 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250

FTUS80 KSEA 060854 AAA
KSEA 060852Z 0609/0712 01003KT P6SM SCT250
     FM061000 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT003
     FM061200 02004KT 2SM BR OVC002
     FM061400 03003KT 1/2SM FG VV001
     FM061900 01005KT 6SM BR SCT002
     FM062100 36008KT P6SM SCT250
     FM070900 02004KT 5SM BR BKN007

FTUS80 KBOI 060527
KBOI 060525Z 0606/0706 15005KT P6SM SKC
     FM061700 31006KT P6SM SKC
     FM070400 13004KT P6SM SKC

FTUS80 KPDT 060521 RRR
KPDT 060520Z 0606/0706 18005KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 32005KT P6SM SKC

FTUS80 KALW 060521
KALW 060520Z 0606/0706 12005KT P6SM SKC
     FM061700 27005KT P6SM SKC
     FM070200 09005KT P6SM SKC

FTUS80 KPSC 060521 RRS
KPSC 060520Z 0606/0706 VRB04KT P6SM SKC

FTUS54 KYKM 060521 RRC
KYKM 060520Z 0606/0706 30006KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 VRB04KT P6SM SKC

FTUS80 KDLS 060521 RRF
KDLS 060520Z 0606/0706 30010KT P6SM SKC
     FM061000 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 34005KT P6SM SKC

FTUS46 KPDT 060520
TAFBDN
TAF
KBDN 060520Z 0606/0706 21005KT P6SM SKC
     FM061600 16005KT P6SM SKC
     FM062000 34006KT P6SM SKC=

FTUS44 KMSO 060521 RRA
KMSO 060520Z 0606/0706 VRB05KT P6SM SKC

FTUS43 KBTM 060521
KBTM 060520Z 0606/0706 14005KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 32008G14KT P6SM SKC
     FM070200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC

FTUS80 KSMN 060521 RRW
KSMN 060520Z 0606/0706 VRB05KT P6SM SKC

FTUS44 KGPI 060521
KGPI 060520Z 0606/0706 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM060700 VRB02KT 4SM BR FEW001
     FM061700 17010KT P6SM SKC
     FM070200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC

Raw METARs for WFO OTX CWA and Surrounding Areas

--TAFs--	Time	T	Td	RH	HI	WC	Dir	Wind	G	PK	Vis	Wx	Pcp	Clouds
KGEG	2053Z	83	43	24	81		250	7			7			FEW150 BKN250
KSFF	2053Z	84	50	31	82		VRB	7			1 1/2	HZ		FEW030
KCOE	2056Z	82	54	38	81		VRB	5			3	HZ		OVC024
KPUW	2053Z
KLWS	2056Z	90	41	18	86		350	9			10			CLR
KMWH	2052Z	85	40	20	82		200	10			10			CLR
--WA--	Time	T	Td	RH	HI	WC	Dir	Wind	G	PK	Vis	Wx	Pcp	Clouds
KS52	2055Z	89	44	20	85		140	18	26		10			CLR
KOMK	2053Z	91	45	20	87		200	14	21		10			CLR
KS10
KEPH	2053Z	86	46	25	83		150	8	17		10			CLR
K63S	2055Z	84	61	45	84		170	7			8		0.56	CLR
KDEW	2053Z	83	50	32	81			calm			7			CLR
KSKA	1955Z	82	41	24	80		180	5			10			CLR
--ID--	Time	T	Td	RH	HI	WC	Dir	Wind	G	PK	Vis	Wx	Pcp	Clouds
K65S	2055Z	82	59	45	82		360	9			10			CLR
KSZT	2055Z	84	57	40	83		120	5			10			CLR
KMLP	2053Z	69	54	59				calm			10			BKN100
-PDT TAFs-	Time	T	Td	RH	HI	WC	Dir	Wind	G	PK	Vis	Wx	Pcp	Clouds
KPDT	2053Z	85	39	20	82		280	9			10			CLR
KALW	2053Z	85	36	17	82		170	3			10			CLR
KPSC	2053Z	90	32	13	86		230	13			10			CLR
KYKM	2053Z	85	43	23	82		150	10			10			CLR
KDLS	2053Z	82	48	31	81		310	23	32	35	10			CLR
KRDM	2056Z	86	36	17	83						10			CLR
KBDN	2055Z	88	34	15	84		20	13			10			CLR
-MSO TAFs-	Time	T	Td	RH	HI	WC	Dir	Wind	G	PK	Vis	Wx	Pcp	Clouds
KMSO	2053Z	95	56	27	93		310	14	20		10			CLR
KBTM	2053Z	87	52	30	85		140	10	21		10			CLR
KSMN	2056Z	95	53	24	92		100	8			10			CLR
KGPI	2055Z	88	58	36	87		VRB	3			10			CLR
KHRF	2055Z	90	57	33	89		360	13	22		10			CLR
-Misc-	Time	T	Td	RH	HI	WC	Dir	Wind	G	PK	Vis	Wx	Pcp	Clouds
KSEA	2053Z	67	49	53			220	6			10			SCT037 BKN042
KSMP	2056Z	60	49	67							10			CLR
KELN	2053Z	81	41	24	79			calm			10			CLR
KRLD	2055Z	91	37	15	87		210	8			10			CLR
KGIC	2055Z	77	46	34			40	6	9		10			SCT090 SCT120
K1S5	2055Z	85	50	29	83		110	3			10			CLR
KHRI	2053Z	87	40	19	84		270	12			9			CLR
KP69	2052Z	79	65	62				calm

Lowest Expected Flight Category Forecasts - EXPERIMENTAL

•This site is for informational purposes. It should be used with other preflight information sources needed to satisfy all the requirements of 14 CFR 91.103. It is NOT designed to be used as a primary or sole source of information for preflight action. Refer to Flight Service for more information.

0-1 hr Ceiling Forecast	0-1 hr Visibility Forecast

1-2 hr Ceiling Forecast	1-2 hr Visibility Forecast

2-3 hr Ceiling Forecast	2-3 hr Visibility Forecast

3-4 hr Ceiling Forecast	3-4 hr Visibility Forecast

4-5 hr Ceiling Forecast	4-5 hr Visibility Forecast

5-6 hr Ceiling Forecast	5-6 hr Visibility Forecast

6-12 hr Ceiling Forecast	6-12 hr Visibility Forecast

12-18 hr Ceiling Forecast	12-18 hr Visibility Forecast

18-24 hr Ceiling Forecast	18-24 hr Visibility Forecast

HREF Ceiling Probabilities - EXPERIMENTAL

•These plots are produced by HREF ensemble guidance and are for informational purposes. It should be used with other preflight information sources needed to satisfy all the requirements of 14 CFR 91.103. It is NOT designed to be used as a primary or sole source of information for preflight action. Refer to Flight Service for more information.

0-1 hr Probability of Ceiling < 1000 ft	0-1 hr Probability of Ceiling < 2000 ft	0-1 hr Probability of Ceiling < 3000 ft

1-2 hr Probability of Ceiling < 1000 ft	1-2 hr Probability of Ceiling < 2000 ft	1-2 hr Probability of Ceiling < 3000 ft

2-3 hr Probability of Ceiling < 1000 ft	2-3 hr Probability of Ceiling < 2000 ft	2-3 hr Probability of Ceiling < 3000 ft

3-4 hr Probability of Ceiling < 1000 ft	3-4 hr Probability of Ceiling < 2000 ft	3-4 hr Probability of Ceiling < 3000 ft

4-5 hr Probability of Ceiling < 1000 ft	4-5 hr Probability of Ceiling < 2000 ft	4-5 hr Probability of Ceiling < 3000 ft

5-6 hr Probability of Ceiling < 1000 ft	5-6 hr Probability of Ceiling < 2000 ft	5-6 hr Probability of Ceiling < 3000 ft

6-12 hr Probability of Ceiling < 1000 ft	6-12 hr Probability of Ceiling < 2000 ft	6-12 hr Probability of Ceiling < 3000 ft

12-18 hr Probability of Ceiling < 1000 ft	12-18 hr Probability of Ceiling < 2000 ft	12-18 hr Probability of Ceiling < 3000 ft

18-24 hr Probability of Ceiling < 1000 ft	18-24 hr Probability of Ceiling < 2000 ft	18-24 hr Probability of Ceiling < 3000 ft

HREF Visibility Probabilities - EXPERIMENTAL

0-1 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.25 mi	0-1 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.5 mi	0-1 hr Probability of Visibility < 1 mi

1-2 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.25 mi	1-2 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.5 mi	1-2 hr Probability of Visibility < 1 mi

2-3 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.25 mi	2-3 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.5 mi	2-3 hr Probability of Visibility < 1 mi

3-4 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.25 mi	3-4 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.5 mi	3-4 hr Probability of Visibility < 1 mi

4-5 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.25 mi	4-5 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.5 mi	4-5 hr Probability of Visibility < 1 mi

5-6 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.25 mi	5-6 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.5 mi	5-6 hr Probability of Visibility < 1 mi

6-12 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.25 mi	6-12 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.5 mi	6-12 hr Probability of Visibility < 1 mi

12-18 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.25 mi	12-18 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.5 mi	12-18 hr Probability of Visibility < 1 mi

18-24 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.25 mi	18-24 hr Probability of Visibility < 0.5 mi	18-24 hr Probability of Visibility < 1 mi


0-1 hr Probability of Visibility < 2 mi	0-1 hr Probability of Visibility < 4 mi

1-2 hr Probability of Visibility < 2 mi	1-2 hr Probability of Visibility < 4 mi

2-3 hr Probability of Visibility < 2 mi	2-3 hr Probability of Visibility < 4 mi

3-4 hr Probability of Visibility < 2 mi	3-4 hr Probability of Visibility < 4 mi

4-5 hr Probability of Visibility < 2 mi	4-5 hr Probability of Visibility < 4 mi

5-6 hr Probability of Visibility < 2 mi	5-6 hr Probability of Visibility < 4 mi

6-12 hr Probability of Visibility < 2 mi	6-12 hr Probability of Visibility < 4 mi

12-18 hr Probability of Visibility < 2 mi	12-18 hr Probability of Visibility < 4 mi

18-24 hr Probability of Visibility < 2 mi	18-24 hr Probability of Visibility < 4 mi