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What condition is indicated by the METAR code 'HZ'?
- A.Heavy snow
- B.Haze
- C.Hail of any size
Correct answer
B. Haze
Why
HZ is the code for haze, an obscuration caused by fine dry particles in the air. It can reduce visibility even when the temperature and dew point are not close together.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 3 · ACS knowledge area: Aviation Weather Sources and Effects · From the Aviation Weather practice bank (WEA-020).