Aviation weather forecasts are produced separately by the two offices ( Edmonton and Montreal ) of the Canadian Meteorological Aviation Centre.
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He was followed by Stephen Lichtblau ( 1944-1970 ) who managed a regional center and forecast office inclusive of hurricane, marine, and aviation weather forecast responsibility.
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"Nowcasting " is thus used for public safety, weather sensitive operation like snow removal, for aviation weather forecasts in both the terminal and en-route environment, marine safety, water and power management, off-shore oil drilling, construction industry and leisure industry.
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Oktas are often referenced in aviation weather forecasts and low level forecasts : SKC = sky clear; FEW = 1 to 2 oktas; SCT = 3 to 4 oktas; BKN = 5 to 7 oktas; OVC = 8 oktas; NSC = nil significant cloud; CAVOK = ceiling and visibility okay.