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 (0327 UTC 10 March 2010)
found at http://aviationweather.gov/adds/metars/index.php
 
METAR text: KPDX 100253Z 17009KT 10SM -RA FEW015 OVC027 04/02 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP121 P0001 60001 T00440022 58005
Conditions at: KPDX (PORTLAND, OR, US) observed 0253 UTC 10 March 2010
Temperature: 4.4°C (40°F)
Dewpoint: 2.2°C (36°F) [RH = 86%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.89 inches Hg (1012.3 mb)
[Sea-level pressure: 1012.1 mb]
Winds: from the S (170 degrees) at 10 MPH (9 knots; 4.7 m/s)
Visibility: 10 or more miles (16+ km)
Ceiling: 2700 feet AGL
Clouds: few clouds at 1500 feet AGL
overcast cloud deck at 2700 feet AGL
Weather: -RA  (light rain)
ADDS - METARs form results

Aviation Digital Data Service (ADDS)

Output produced by METARs form (0327 UTC 10 March 2010)
found at http://aviationweather.gov/adds/metars/index.php
 
Forecast for: KPDX (PORTLAND, OR, US)
Text: KPDX 092321Z 1000/1024 15012G22KT P6SM -RA OVC050
Forecast period: 0000 to 0200 UTC 10 March 2010
Forecast type: FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds: from the SSE (150 degrees) at 14 MPH (12 knots; 6.2 m/s)
gusting to 25 MPH (22 knots; 11.4 m/s)
Visibility: 6 or more miles (10+ km)
Ceiling: 5000 feet AGL
Clouds: overcast cloud deck at 5000 feet AGL
Weather: -RA  (light rain)
Text: FM100200 16015G25KT 5SM RA BR BKN025 OVC040
Forecast period: 0200 to 0600 UTC 10 March 2010
Forecast type: FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds: from the SSE (160 degrees) at 17 MPH (15 knots; 7.8 m/s)
gusting to 29 MPH (25 knots; 13.0 m/s)
Visibility: 5 miles (8 km)
Ceiling: 2500 feet AGL
Clouds: broken clouds at 2500 feet AGL
overcast cloud deck at 4000 feet AGL
Weather: RA BR  (rain, mist)
Text: FM100600 21013KT P6SM SHRAGS BKN035
Forecast period: 0600 to 1400 UTC 10 March 2010
Forecast type: FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds: from the SSW (210 degrees) at 15 MPH (13 knots; 6.8 m/s)
Visibility: 6 or more miles (10+ km)
Ceiling: 3500 feet AGL
Clouds: broken clouds at 3500 feet AGL
Weather: GS SHRA  (small hail or graupel, rain showers)
Text: FM101400 22007KT P6SM -SHRA BKN035
Forecast period: 1400 to 1900 UTC 10 March 2010
Forecast type: FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds: from the SW (220 degrees) at 8 MPH (7 knots; 3.6 m/s)
Visibility: 6 or more miles (10+ km)
Ceiling: 3500 feet AGL
Clouds: broken clouds at 3500 feet AGL
Weather: -SHRA  (light rain showers)
Text: FM101900 20010KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 BKN200
Forecast period: 1900 UTC 10 March 2010 to 0000 UTC 11 March 2010
Forecast type: FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds: from the SSW (200 degrees) at 12 MPH (10 knots; 5.2 m/s)
Visibility: 6 or more miles (10+ km)
Ceiling: 6000 feet AGL
Clouds: broken clouds at 6000 feet AGL
broken clouds at 20000 feet AGL
Weather: VCSH  (showers in vicinity)

Weather information courtesy of NOAA and AviationWeather.gov

 

 

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