Weather Forecasts....

The forecast has changed today with the blue skies forecast for Weds no
longer being forecast. It looks like it might improve in the afternoon,
but I need an early start for the long flight ahead, also the runway
lights at Boulia are listed as not working in the Notam so getting there
after dark is not an option. Last light in Boulia is 6.27pm local time,
to give myself a margin I want to arrive before 6pm, it's a 3hr flight
from Hughenden and I need to allow 1hr on the ground there to refuel, so
I have to get into Hughenden by 2pm. Its a 3 hr flight from Cairns to
Hughenden so I have to be on my way by 11am. I'll be out at the airport
by 9am and the plane is refueled and ready to go, so if there is a break
in the weather I'll take my chance. The weather on the other side of the
ranges is better and it should be clear skies by the time I get inland
to Hughenden. Hopefully when the sun comes up tomorrow there will be
some blue sky so I can get out of Cairns. Fingers crossed!

ATIS YBCS B 260858
APCH: EXP INSTR APCH
RWY: 15
+ SFC COND: DAMP
WND: 170/15
VIS: GT 10 KM REDUCING TO 6KM
WX: DZ AND PASSING SH
CLD: FEW005 SCT010 BKN020
TMP: 21
+ QNH: 1015