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Why is the AWOS AUTO observation sometimes different from what the Weather Camera (Wx Cam) shows?

April 26, 2017Auto awos cam camera different observation shows weather WX

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Why is the AWOS AUTO observation sometimes different from what the Weather Camera (Wx Cam) shows?

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This is because the AWOS ceilometers “shoot” straight up over the airport. Therefore AWOS represent the weather at the airport itself not the environment away from the airport. This why the TAF should always be consulted.