Local weather information is gathered from the Automated Surface Observation System at Portland International Airport (PDX), just across Marine Drive from the Portland Sailing Center. Meteorological observations (METAR) reflect conditions on the Columbia River in Portland within the last hour, while the Terminal Area Forecast (TAF) for PDX lists expected conditions over the next 24 hours (all times are reported in GMT).
ADDS - METARs form results
Aviation Digital Data Service (ADDS)
Output produced by TAFs form (0143 UTC 08 February 2012) http://www.aviationweather.gov/adds/tafs/
METAR text:
KPDX 080053Z 12011KT 10SM SCT065 OVC080 08/M02 A2993 RMK
AO2 RAB18E30 SLP134 P0000 T00781017
Conditions at:
KPDX
(PORTLAND , OR, US) observed 0053 UTC 08 February 2012
Temperature:
7.8°C (46°F)
Dewpoint:
-1.7°C (29°F) [RH = 51%]
Pressure (altimeter):
29.93 inches Hg (1013.6 mb)
Winds:
from the ESE (120 degrees) at 13 MPH (11 knots; 5.7 m/s)
Visibility:
10 or more miles (16+ km)
Ceiling:
8000 feet AGL
Clouds:
scattered clouds at 6500 feet AGL
Weather:
no significant weather observed at this time
ADDS - METARs form results
Aviation Digital Data Service (ADDS)
Output produced by TAFs form (0143 UTC 08 February 2012) http://www.aviationweather.gov/adds/tafs/
Forecast for:
KPDX (PORTLAND , OR, US)
Text:
KPDX 072331Z 0800/0824 10013G20KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
Forecast period:
0000 to 0400 UTC 08 February 2012
Forecast type:
FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:
from the E (100 degrees) at 15 MPH (13 knots; 6.8 m/s)
Visibility:
6 or more miles (10+ km)
Ceiling:
10000 feet AGL
Clouds:
scattered clouds at 5000 feet AGL
Weather:
no significant weather forecast for this period
Text:
FM080400 10006KT P6SM BKN050 OVC080
Forecast period:
0400 to 1400 UTC 08 February 2012
Forecast type:
FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:
from the E (100 degrees) at 7 MPH (6 knots; 3.1 m/s)
Visibility:
6 or more miles (10+ km)
Ceiling:
5000 feet AGL
Clouds:
broken clouds at 5000 feet AGL
Weather:
no significant weather forecast for this period
Text:
FM081400 09004KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090
Forecast period:
1400 to 2000 UTC 08 February 2012
Forecast type:
FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:
from the E (90 degrees) at 5 MPH (4 knots; 2.1 m/s)
Visibility:
6 or more miles (10+ km)
Ceiling:
9000 feet AGL
Clouds:
scattered clouds at 6000 feet AGL
Weather:
no significant weather forecast for this period
Text:
FM082000 10005KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
Forecast period:
2000 UTC 08 February 2012 to 0000 UTC 09 February 2012
Forecast type:
FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:
from the E (100 degrees) at 6 MPH (5 knots; 2.6 m/s)
Visibility:
6 or more miles (10+ km)
Ceiling:
10000 feet AGL
Clouds:
scattered clouds at 6000 feet AGL
Weather:
no significant weather forecast for this period
