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In METAR weather codes, what do 'RA', 'SN', and 'TS' stand for?
- A.Rain, sand, and tornado
- B.Rain, snow, and thunderstorm
- C.Rime ice, snow, and temperature inversion
Correct answer
B. Rain, snow, and thunderstorm
Why
These are standard present-weather abbreviations learned for decoding reports. RA means rain, SN means snow, and TS means thunderstorm.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 3 · ACS knowledge area: Aviation Weather Sources and Effects · From the Aviation Weather practice bank (WEA-008).