Latest news, Apr 2, 2026: Due to an administrative error on my part, BumpySkies didn't receive any new weather data between March 31 and April 2, making domestic forecasts erroneously report no turbulence at all. I have fixed this, and apologize if this affected your flight.
ASH4004, MSP to IAD, departing 12:36 PM CDT, Apr 4
(Forecast data last collected at 4:00 AM CDT on Apr 4, 2026.)
Preliminary forecast. Check back within an hour or two of takeoff to see the most accurate route map and turbulence forecast for this flight.
- Takeoff from MSP at 12:36 PM CDT, Apr 4.
- 12:37 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 1 hour and 32 minutes.
- 2:09 PM CDT: Calm skies for the next 29 minutes.
- 2:38 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 8 minutes.
- 2:46 PM CDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
- Landing at IAD at 2:47 PM CDT.
Nelly says: Bumpy skies can be scary, but they're not dangerous!
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