KMRN METAR
Current observed weather at Foothills Regional (MRN · KMRN), Morganton, NC, elevation 1,270 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 0535Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Foothills Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 0535Z
MVFRMETAR KMRN 050535Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM -RA SCT004 OVC010 19/19 A2998 RMK AO2 P0007 T01900185
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
3 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: 0.07 inches of precipitation in the past hour, temperature 19.0°C, dew point 18.5°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| P0007 | Precipitation in the past hour: 0.07 inches | Measurement |
| T01900185 | Temperature 19.0°C, dew point 18.5°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | MVFR | Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM. |
| Wind | 180° 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 | 1,000 ft OVC | Lowest OVC layer, 1,000 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Scattered at 400 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 19°C (66°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 19°C (65°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 1°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 29.98 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0555Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 14°C |
| 0655Z | MVFR | Calm | 4 SM | Clear | 13°C |
| 0755Z | MVFR | Calm | 5 SM | Clear | 13°C |
| 0855Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | 12°C |
| 0955Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | 12°C |
| 1055Z | MVFR | Calm | 3 SM | Clear | 12°C |
| 1155Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | 12°C |
| 1255Z | MVFR | Calm | 5 SM | 2,700 ft | 14°C |
| 1355Z | MVFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 2,700 ft | 16°C |
| 1455Z | VFR | 120° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 19°C |
| 1555Z | MVFR | 100° at 3 kt | 5 SM | 1,800 ft | 19°C |
| 1655Z | IFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 800 ft | 19°C |
| 1755Z | IFR | Calm | 2 SM | 600 ft | 19°C |
| 1855Z | IFR | Calm | 5 SM | 600 ft | 19°C |
| 1955Z | MVFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 1,200 ft | 19°C |
| 2055Z | IFR | Calm | 2.5 SM | 600 ft | 19°C |
| 2155Z | LIFR | Calm | 1.75 SM | 200 ft | 19°C |
| 2255Z | LIFR | Calm | 4 SM | 200 ft | 19°C |
| 2355Z | LIFR | Calm | 4 SM | 400 ft | 19°C |
| 0055Z | LIFR | Calm | 3 SM | 400 ft | 19°C |
| 0155Z | LIFR | Calm | 5 SM | 400 ft | 19°C |
| 0255Z | LIFR | 100° at 3 kt | 7 SM | 300 ft | 19°C |
| 0355Z | MVFR | 160° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 1,400 ft | 20°C |
| 0435Z | MVFR | 210° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 1,300 ft | 20°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KMRN?
The 5 Nov 2026 0535Z observation at Foothills Regional reads: METAR KMRN 050535Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM -RA SCT004 OVC010 19/19 A2998 RMK AO2 P0007 T01900185 Remarks: Routine station data: 0.07 inches of precipitation in the past hour, temperature 19.0°C, dew point 18.5°C.
Is KMRN VFR right now?
Foothills Regional is reporting MVFR. Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
How often is the KMRN 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 KMRN
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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