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Weather/Obscuration Abbrv.
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Aviation
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08/16/2014
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-
 Definition
Light
Term
+
 Definition
Heavy
Term
none (Intensity)
 Definition
Moderate
Term
none (Proximity)
 Definition
On station
Term
VC
 Definition
In the vicinity (5-10 mi)
Term
DSNT
 Definition
>10 mi
Term
BC
 Definition
Patches
Term
BL
 Definition
Blowing
Term
DR
 Definition
Low Drifting
Term
FZ
 Definition
Freezing
Term
MI
 Definition
Shallow
Term
PR
 Definition
Partial (covering part of the sky)
Term
SH
 Definition
Shower(s)
Term
TS
 Definition
Thunderstorm
Term
DZ
 Definition
Drizzle
Term
GR
 Definition
Hail (diameter ≥5mm or .25")
Term
GS
 Definition
Small Hail / Snow Pellets (diameter <5mm or .25")
Term
IC
 Definition
Ice Crystals
Term
PL
 Definition
Ice Pellets
Term
RA
 Definition
Rain
Term
SG
 Definition
Snow Grains
Term
SN
 Definition
Snow
Term
UP
 Definition
Unknown Precipitation (Automated Only)
Term
BR
 Definition
Mist (visibility ≥5/8 SM or ≥1000m)
Term
DU
 Definition
Widespread Dust
Term
FG
 Definition
Fog (visiblility <5/8 SM or ≥1000m)
Term
FU
 Definition
Smoke
Term
HZ
 Definition
Haze
Term
PY
 Definition
Spray
Term
SA
 Definition
Sand
Term
VA
 Definition
Volcanic Ash
Term
DS
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Dust Storm
Term
FC
 Definition
Funnel Cloud(s) (e.g. Tornado or water spout)
Term
PO
 Definition
Well-developed dust/sand whirls
Term
SQ
 Definition
Squalls
Term
SS
 Definition
Sandstorm
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