What are the current conditions depicted for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?

• A. Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, rain
• B. Clear skies, visibility 10 miles
• C. Few clouds at 2,000 feet, light rain
• D. Broken clouds at 3,000 feet, no rain

Answer: (A)

Interpreting current weather conditions focuses on ceiling, visibility, and precipitation. The depicted data show a sky completely covered with clouds at 700 feet, visibility of 1.5 miles, and rain. That combination indicates IFR conditions, with a low ceiling and restricted visibility due to precipitation. The other options describe weather that is much better for flight (clear skies with 10 miles visibility; few clouds at 2,000 feet with light rain; broken clouds at 3,000 feet with no rain), so they don’t match the observed low ceiling and reduced visibility.