KLXV METAR
Current observed weather at Lake County (LXV · KLXV), Leadville, CO, elevation 9,934 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 1439Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
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LIFRSPECI KLXV 051439Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM BKN003 M08/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 T10781089
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
2 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: temperature -7.8°C, dew point -8.9°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| T10781089 | Temperature -7.8°C, dew point -8.9°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | LIFR | Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM. |
| Wind | 060° at 4 kt | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 10+ SM | 10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater. |
| Ceiling | 300 ft BKN | Lowest BKN layer, 300 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Broken at 300 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | -8°C (18°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | -9°C (16°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 1°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 30.29 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1453Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -3°C |
| 1553Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -1°C |
| 1653Z | VFR | 230° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 1°C |
| 1753Z | VFR | 190° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 2°C |
| 1853Z | VFR | 180° at 11 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 4°C |
| 1953Z | VFR | 200° at 14 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 6°C |
| 2053Z | VFR | 190° at 17-22 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 6°C |
| 2153Z | VFR | 190° at 12 kt | 10+ SM | 5,500 ft | 4°C |
| 2253Z | MVFR | Calm | 4 SM | 3,400 ft | 1°C |
| 2348Z | IFR | 010° at 8 kt | 1 SM | 1,100 ft | -2°C |
| 0053Z | LIFR | 040° at 4 kt | 0.25 SM | 300 ft | -2°C |
| 0153Z | LIFR | 020° at 5 kt | 0.5 SM | Clear | -2°C |
| 0253Z | LIFR | Calm | 0.5 SM | Clear | -2°C |
| 0357Z | MVFR | 350° at 4 kt | 3 SM | 1,600 ft | -2°C |
| 0439Z | VFR | Calm | 9 SM | 4,100 ft | -2°C |
| 0553Z | IFR | 350° at 3 kt | 1.75 SM | 1,400 ft | -2°C |
| 0653Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 8,000 ft | -3°C |
| 0753Z | VFR | 120° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | -4°C |
| 0853Z | IFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 800 ft | -7°C |
| 0953Z | VFR | 060° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | -8°C |
| 1053Z | VFR | 090° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | -8°C |
| 1153Z | MVFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 1,200 ft | -8°C |
| 1253Z | IFR | 070° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 900 ft | -7°C |
| 1353Z | VFR | 050° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | -10°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KLXV?
The 5 Nov 2026 1439Z observation at Lake County reads: SPECI KLXV 051439Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM BKN003 M08/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 T10781089 Remarks: Routine station data: temperature -7.8°C, dew point -8.9°C.
Is KLXV VFR right now?
Lake County is reporting LIFR. Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
How often is the KLXV METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about KLXV
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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