Metro-02
Meteorology and Flight Planning
(5) Freezing level aloft indicated with a short
dashed line and labeled in hundreds of feet
MSL at 4,000-ft intervals
NOTE: If an upper level freezing contour
crosses the surface freezing line, multiple
freezing levels aloft are indicated.
NOTE: Areas of icing are not specifically
outlined on the chart; however, a pilot
should know that icing is implied in clouds
or areas of precipitation above the freezing
level.
PROGRESS CHECK
Question 5 -- 1.1.1.3.1
Refer to the low-level prognostic chart. Regarding the
southeastern U.S., what information can be derived?
ANSWER: The area is forecast to be dominated by IFR
weather.
2.
High-level significant weather prognostic--above
24,000 ft MSL
a.
Manually prepared by NWS forecasters
b.
Display 12- and 24-hour forecasts for
significant weather conditions
c.
Disseminated 4 times daily
d.
Symbology
(1) Scalloped lines depict areas of widespread
or embedded thunderstorms
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