CFB Cold Lake

CYOD / YOD

Cold Lake, CA

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD CYOD 040734Z 0407/0506 19005KT P6SM FEW040 FEW090 BECMG 0407/0409 2SM BR FM040900 VRB03KT 2SM BR BKN008 TEMPO 0409/0413 6SM BR SCT008 PROB40 0409/0413 1/2SM FG VV002 FM041300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT060 BKN220 FM041700 19008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN180 TEMPO 0417/0503 5SM -SHRA BR BKN030 PROB30 0417/0502 VRB15G30KT 3SM TSRA BR OVC025CB FM050300 19008KT P6SM SCT070 BKN260 TEMPO 0503/0506 5SM BR RMK NXT FCST BY 041200Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
09:00Z
+-1h
Sat
10:00Z
+0h
Sat
11:00Z
+1h
Sat
12:00Z
+2h
Sat
13:00Z
+3h
Sat
14:00Z
+4h
Sat
15:00Z
+5h
Sat
16:00Z
+6h
Sat
17:00Z
+7h
Sat
18:00Z
+8h
Sat
19:00Z
+9h
Sat
20:00Z
+10h
Sat
21:00Z
+11h
Sat
22:00Z
+12h
Sat
23:00Z
+13h
Sun
00:00Z
+14h
Sun
01:00Z
+15h
Sun
02:00Z
+16h
Sun
03:00Z
+17h
Sun
04:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
15 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G30 kt
15 kt
G30 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
5SM
5SM
5SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
30%
Light Showers Rain, Mist
-SHRA BR
Mist, FCST
BR FCST
Mist, FCST
BR FCST
Clouds
FEW040
FEW090
FEW040
FEW090
FEW040
FEW090
FEW040
FEW090
SCT060
BKN220
SCT060
BKN220
SCT060
BKN220
SCT060
BKN220
OVC025CB
OVC025CB
OVC025CB
OVC025CB
OVC025CB
OVC025CB
OVC025CB
OVC025CB
OVC025CB
BKN030
☀️ CLR
☀️ CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
22,000 ft
AGL
22,000 ft
AGL
22,000 ft
AGL
22,000 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
2,500 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:35Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:35Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:35Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 19:35Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:35Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:24Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:24Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 04:24Z
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
190° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW040 FEW090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (190°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Few clouds at 9000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 07:00Z - 09:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Mist
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM040900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 800 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 09:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT008
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 800 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB40 09:00Z - 13:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1/2SM
Weather
Fog
Clouds
VV002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be moderate at 1/2SM. Weather conditions: Fog. Vertical visibility at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

FM041300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT060 BKN220
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 22000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM041700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT080 BKN180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 8000 feet, Broken clouds at 18000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 17:00Z - 03:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 17:00Z - 02:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 15 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC025CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 15 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM050300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT070 BKN260
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 7000 feet, Broken clouds at 26000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 03:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Mist, FCST
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Mist, FCST. 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.