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 METARs form (1721 UTC 04 September 2010) http://aviationweather.gov/adds/metars/index.php
METAR text:
KPDX 041653Z 28009KT 10SM FEW032 SCT070 16/08 A3017 RMK
AO2 SLP214 T01610083
Conditions at:
KPDX
(PORTLAND , OR, US) observed 1653 UTC 04 September 2010
Temperature:
16.1°C (61°F)
Dewpoint:
8.3°C (47°F) [RH = 60%]
Pressure (altimeter):
30.17 inches Hg (1021.8 mb)
Winds:
from the W (280 degrees) at 10 MPH (9 knots; 4.7 m/s)
Visibility:
10 or more miles (16+ km)
Ceiling:
at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:
few clouds at 3200 feet AGL
Weather:
no significant weather observed at this time
ADDS - METARs form results
Aviation Digital Data Service (ADDS)
Output produced by METARs form (1721 UTC 04 September 2010) http://aviationweather.gov/adds/metars/index.php
Forecast for:
KPDX (PORTLAND, OR, US)
Text:
KPDX 041509Z 0415/0512 31004KT P6SM SCT021 SCT070
Forecast period:
1500 to 1700 UTC 04 September 2010
Forecast type:
FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:
from the NW (310 degrees) at 5 MPH (4 knots; 2.1 m/s)
Visibility:
6 or more miles (10+ km)
Clouds:
scattered clouds at 2100 feet AGL
Weather:
no significant weather forecast for this period
Text:
FM041700 29007KT P6SM SCT035
Forecast period:
1700 to 2100 UTC 04 September 2010
Forecast type:
FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:
from the WNW (290 degrees) at 8 MPH (7 knots; 3.6 m/s)
Visibility:
6 or more miles (10+ km)
Clouds:
scattered clouds at 3500 feet AGL
Weather:
no significant weather forecast for this period
Text:
FM042100 30012KT P6SM SCT035
Forecast period:
2100 UTC 04 September 2010 to 0900 UTC 05 September 2010
Forecast type:
FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:
from the WNW (300 degrees) at 14 MPH (12 knots; 6.2 m/s)
Visibility:
6 or more miles (10+ km)
Clouds:
scattered clouds at 3500 feet AGL
Weather:
no significant weather forecast for this period
Text:
FM050900 30009KT P6SM BKN025
Forecast period:
0900 to 1200 UTC 05 September 2010
Forecast type:
FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:
from the WNW (300 degrees) at 10 MPH (9 knots; 4.7 m/s)
Visibility:
6 or more miles (10+ km)
Ceiling:
2500 feet AGL
Clouds:
broken clouds at 2500 feet AGL
Weather:
no significant weather forecast for this period
