Today's met 215

[tomboo]

Not seen some of this before...

080-XXX I understand!

...LCA... <--- What? !
...SUB-... <--- Huh ? !
...ZERO... <--- and.... What? !
...040-...
...050 A1

[Johnm]

Locally sub zero at 4000 or 5000ft in areas A & A1. I think.

[fireflybob]

Johnm, has it correct

Abbreviations used in aviation forecasts and warnings (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/aviation/ga-briefing-services/abbreviations)

[worrab]

It's a pity the Met Office can't spare the ink to provide a page 2 and an English translation.

[dagowly]

The Met 215 is a dated system and in my opinion should be plain language as its a busy document at the best of times.

[tomboo]

Thanks all - I agree - no need to be so cryptic!

Also when it says locally - that could mean half of the UK!

doh