Raw vs Plain Language? METARs have been around for a LONG time. Some may be used to breaking down the raw, and others find that tech like ForeFlight makes it a lot easier. Remember a METAR is what is happening NOW, an observation, whereas a TAF would be an actual forecast of the FUTURE.
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