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What does 'SKC' in a METAR cloud group mean?
- A.Scattered clouds at the station
- B.Sky clear with no clouds reported
- C.Sky covered by a thin overcast
Correct answer
B. Sky clear with no clouds reported
Why
SKC is reported by manual stations to indicate a clear sky. Automated stations may use a similar clear indication below their sensor limits.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 3 · ACS knowledge area: Aviation Weather Sources and Effects · From the Aviation Weather practice bank (WEA-015).