[Milsurplus] Forecast Interpretation (OT)

[Robert Downs]

Further, “10/10ths “ means that the overcast was solid.  Had it not been solid the report might have said in part “BNOC x/10ths”  where “BNOC” means “Breaks iN the OverCast”.

 

Robert Downs

 

From: milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Francesco Ledda
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2018 18:48
To: Joe Connor
Cc: Milsurplus
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Forecast Interpretation (OT)

 

With the airplanes and navigation equipment of 1943, it means to be very careful. The worrisome is the clear ice. Clear ice is glass looking, heavy and quick to accumulate and makes things very difficult. Personally, I would stay away from clear ice.

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On Dec 24, 2018, at 18:41, Joe Connor via Milsurplus <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

Merry Christmas, everyone.

 

I'm writing an article on a WW2 plane crash, and I need help. Here's the weather forecast the pilot received before beginning the mission:





cloud base 800 feet, 10/10ths, visibility one mile, rain, clear ice 1,000 feet 

 

Can someone tell me what it means?

 

As always, thank you for your help with my radio-related and off-topic questions.

 

                                Joe Connor

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