PFWS METAR

Current observed weather at South Naknek Nr 2 (WSN · PFWS), South Naknek, AK, elevation 162 ft. Reported 21 Sep 2026 0256Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map

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METAR observed 21 Sep 2026 0256Z

MVFR
METAR PFWS 210256Z AUTO 34013KT 10SM -RA OVC029 A2936 RMK AO2 RAB10 SLPNO P0000 60000 53007 FZRANO $
Wind
340° at 13 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Ceiling
2,900 ft OVC
Temp / Dewpoint
n/a° / n/a°C
Altimeter
29.36"

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.

What it says

FieldValueWhat that means
Flight categoryMVFRMarginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Wind340° at 13 ktDirection is degrees true, as reported.
Visibility10+ SM10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater.
Ceiling2,900 ft OVCLowest OVC layer, 2,900 ft above the field.
SkyOvercast at 2,900 ft AGL
Altimeter29.36 inHgSet this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting.
VFRMVFRIFRLIFRhover for the full observation
Flight category
20:0002:0008:0014:0019:00
Wind · kt (gust shading)
Ceiling · ft (log scale, ▲ = unlimited)
Visibility · SM
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
TimeCategoryWindVisibilityCeilingTemp
0356Z VFR 020° at 12 kt 10+ SM 6,500 ft
0456Z VFR 010° at 9 kt 10+ SM 4,500 ft
0556Z VFR 360° at 8 kt 10+ SM 3,800 ft
0656Z MVFR 340° at 9 kt 10+ SM 3,000 ft
0756Z VFR 330° at 9 kt 10+ SM 5,000 ft
0856Z MVFR 340° at 12-18 kt 10+ SM 1,000 ft
0956Z MVFR 350° at 11 kt 10+ SM 2,600 ft
1056Z IFR 350° at 14 kt 10+ SM 900 ft
1156Z VFR 340° at 12 kt 10+ SM 4,200 ft
1256Z VFR 340° at 13-19 kt 10+ SM 4,600 ft
1356Z VFR 350° at 14 kt 10+ SM 4,200 ft
1456Z VFR 340° at 13 kt 10+ SM 6,500 ft
1556Z VFR 340° at 13-19 kt 10+ SM 6,000 ft
1656Z VFR 350° at 15-22 kt 10+ SM 4,500 ft
1756Z VFR 340° at 14-20 kt 10+ SM 4,700 ft
1856Z VFR 350° at 15 kt 10+ SM 3,100 ft
1956Z VFR 340° at 13-19 kt 10+ SM 3,500 ft
2056Z MVFR 350° at 15-21 kt 10+ SM 2,300 ft
2156Z MVFR 350° at 13-18 kt 10+ SM 2,300 ft
2256Z MVFR 350° at 13-19 kt 10+ SM 2,500 ft
2356Z MVFR 340° at 14-20 kt 10+ SM 2,500 ft
0056Z MVFR 340° at 14 kt 10+ SM 2,700 ft
0156Z MVFR 340° at 17 kt 10+ SM 2,900 ft
0256Z MVFR 340° at 13 kt 10+ SM 2,900 ft

Frequently asked

What is the current METAR at PFWS?

The 21 Sep 2026 0256Z observation at South Naknek Nr 2 reads: METAR PFWS 210256Z AUTO 34013KT 10SM -RA OVC029 A2936 RMK AO2 RAB10 SLPNO P0000 60000 53007 FZRANO $

Is PFWS VFR right now?

South Naknek Nr 2 is reporting MVFR. Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.

How often is the PFWS 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 PFWS

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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