Originally Posted by
Awol57
The EIA (at least at the 2 class D aerodromes I have worked at) is related to the MSA/LSALT for the IFR to be visual for a visual approach. I don't know MB but if the MSA is above 3000' that could be why there was EIA on the ATIS.
This.
If IFR need the approach to get below LSALT then EIA will be on the ATIS. Might be perfectly clear and overcast at 2500'.
In that case it has pretty well no effect on VFR aircraft. Not even close to any SVFR requirement.
If its overcast at 1200' or reduced vis different story.