[Pilots] *Update* MN AWOS METAR Issues

[Joel Siegel]

Good day, MN Wing Pilots!

As a follow up, there was a telecommunications issue with a service
provider who supports 150+ airports across the country; 70+ of which are
here in MN.

The telco line issue has been resolved, and we have seen the majority of
our AWOS reports coming back online over the past hour. Please check your
airport's AWOS status to confirm you are receiving the most updated
information, and please let me know if you see any issues! Otherwise, have
a very happy Holiday week and stay safe out there!

V/R,
--

Joel Siegel, M.S., SIP
(770)845-2792 (c)

"The best thing about being both a meteorologist and a pilot, is that you
always have an excuse to have your face to the sky."



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From: Joel Siegel <jsiegelwx at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Dec 23, 2024 at 8:35 AM
Subject: MN AWOS METAR Issues
To: <pilots at lists.mncap.org>


Good morning, MN Wing Pilots.

As some of you may have noticed this morning, we are having an issue here
in MN that is impacting the way Minnesota's AWOS sites are providing
METARs. The data are not reaching NOAA, and therefore not being shown on
AWC, Foreflight, or any other means you may use to view METARs digitally.
This is impacting about *79 uncontrolled airports* across the state,
including SGS, 21D, etc.

This being said, the AWOS are *broadcasting normally on VHF frequency and
are available via calling the associated phone numbers* for those
stations, so please call the AWOS directly for the latest weather if you
are planning to fly today.

The FAA is aware of the issue and are quickly working to diagnose and
correct the issue. I will try to send out an update when I hear more.

V/R,
--

Joel Siegel, M.S., SIP
(770)845-2792 (c)

"The best thing about being both a meteorologist and a pilot, is that you
always have an excuse to have your face to the sky."
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