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SKW105, YVR to SLC, departing 7:10 AM PDT, Aug 3
(Forecast data last collected at 5:00 AM PDT on Aug 3, 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 YVR at 7:10 AM PDT, Aug 3.
- 7:11 AM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
- 7:13 AM PDT: Calm skies for the next 12 minutes.
- 7:25 AM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 50 minutes.
- 8:15 AM PDT: Calm skies for the next 13 minutes.
- 8:28 AM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
- 8:31 AM PDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
- 8:32 AM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 4 minutes.
- 8:36 AM PDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
- 8:37 AM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 3 minutes.
- 8:40 AM PDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
- Landing at SLC at 8:47 AM PDT.
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