Weather Forecast Quiz

A weather forecast is _________.

• a prediction of what the weather will be at a point in the future
• an hour-by-hour summary of yesterday’s weather

• a detailed description of the current weather at a certain location

• a prediction of the chances of rain over the next 10 days

What is the current altimeter reading?

• 2922 in Hg

• 29.92 mb

• 2992 mb

• 29.92 in Hg

Weather forecasts are partly determined by probabilities based on past experience.

• True

• False

What is the reported altitude based on the PIREP code?

UA /OV CYS360065 /TM 0130 /FL026 /TP C172 /TB MOD SK BKN045-TOP070

• 2,600 ft

• 1,300 ft

• 1,720 ft

• 3,000 ft

What is the airport identifier for the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)? (2.A.3)

KBUR 042320Z 0500/0600 22012KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN250

• VCTS

• 0500

• KBUR

• P6SM

Under Federal Aviation Regulation 14 CFR 91.103, the pilot in command (PIC) is responsible for becoming familiar with _________ before flight. (2.A.1)

• weather reports and forecasts

• fuel requirements

• alternatives available if the planned flight cannot be completed

• all of the above

What does this SIGMET say about air conditions? (2.A.3)

SFOR WS 100130

            SIGMET ROME02 VALID UNTIL 100530

            OR WA

            FROM SEA TO PDT TO EUG TO SEA

            OCNL SEV CAT BTN FL280 AND FL350 EXPCD

            DUE TO JTSTR.

• Occasional severe clear air turbulence

• Frequent mild clear air turbulence

• Occasional mild clear air turbulence

• Frequent severe clear air turbulence

A new Doppler radar image is produced every _________. (2.A.2)

• hour

• 15 seconds

• 20 to 30 minutes

• 6 to 10 minutes

When reading a METAR or TAF, what codes within the sky condition group indicate that most of the sky is covered in clouds? Select all that apply. (2.A.2)

• BKN

• FEW

• OVC

• SCT

• CLR

What weather trends can be identified in the KLAX forecast? Select all that apply. (2.A.3)

KLAX 050300Z 0503/0606 26010KT P6SM FEW013

FM050500 25007KT 6SM HZ SCT017

FM051200 15005KT P6SM OVC020

• The visibility is 4 statute miles due to haze.

• Winds shift 110°.

• Cloud cover becomes a ceiling by 1200Z.

• Heavy clouds at 1300 feet.

• Visibility decreases due to haze, then increases.