Individual weather phenomenon code as defined by METAR/TAF standards.
Precipitation types:
DZ
RA
SN
SG
IC
PL
GR
GS
UP
Obscuration types:
BR
FG
FU
VA
DU
SA
HZ
PY
Other phenomena:
PO
SQ
FC
SS
DS
Individual weather phenomenon code as defined by METAR/TAF standards.
Precipitation types:
DZ- DrizzleRA- RainSN- SnowSG- Snow grainsIC- Ice crystals (diamond dust)PL- Ice pellets (sleet)GR- Hail (diameter >= 1/4 inch)GS- Small hail / snow pellets (diameter < 1/4 inch)UP- Unknown precipitation (automated stations)Obscuration types:
BR- Mist (visibility 5/8 SM to 6 SM)FG- Fog (visibility below 5/8 SM)FU- SmokeVA- Volcanic ashDU- Widespread dustSA- SandHZ- HazePY- SprayOther phenomena:
PO- Dust/sand whirls (dust devils)SQ- SquallFC- Funnel cloud (tornado or waterspout)SS- SandstormDS- Dust storm