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UAL2145, ORD to SMF, departing 9:25 AM CDT, Mar 14

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(Forecast data last collected at 12:00 AM CDT on Mar 14, 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.

  1. Takeoff from ORD at 9:25 AM CDT, Mar 14.
  2. 9:26 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 2 minutes.
  3. 9:28 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 42 minutes.
  4. 10:10 AM CDT: Calm skies for the next 1 hour and 11 minutes.
  5. 11:21 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 12 minutes.
  6. 11:33 AM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  7. 11:34 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 6 minutes.
  8. 11:40 AM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 5 minutes.
  9. 11:45 AM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 35 minutes.
  10. 12:20 PM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  11. 12:22 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 20 minutes.
  12. 12:42 PM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 1 minute.
  13. 12:43 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 19 minutes.
  14. 1:02 PM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  15. 1:04 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely for the next 21 minutes.
  16. 1:25 PM CDT: Moderate turbulence likely for the next 2 minutes.
  17. 1:27 PM CDT: Light turbulence likely until you land.
  18. Landing at SMF at 1:46 PM CDT.
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