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Old 10th October 2005 | 20:28
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I do wonder why, given the 9999 visibility, that this wouldn't be reported as CAVOK? Is it purely down to the met mans personal preference? Is is CAVOK only used when there is some cloud above 5,000ft?

Returning to the orig. q. CAVOK is more than viz. Consider the CB and other aspects as well.

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