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SKW3079, SEA to RNO, departing 9:41 AM PDT, Jul 21

Turbulence forecast map for SKW3079, SEA to RNO

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(Forecast data last collected at 7:00 AM PDT on Jul 21, 2026.)

  1. Takeoff from SEA at 9:41 AM PDT, Jul 21.
  2. 9:42 AM PDT: Calm skies for the next 6 minutes.
  3. 9:48 AM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 10 minutes.
  4. 9:58 AM PDT: Calm skies for the next 35 minutes.
  5. 10:33 AM PDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 19 minutes.
  6. 10:52 AM PDT: Calm skies for the rest of the flight.
  7. Landing at RNO at 11:00 AM PDT.

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