6 Oct 2026 - 05:58 UTC
GOES-West - Sector view: U.S. Pacific Coast - Band 6
20 August 2026 - After reviewing customer feedback, we have adjusted the position of the U.S. Pacific Coast sector north & west by about 4 degrees to better observe incoming weather systems.
2 hour loop - 12 images - 10 minute update
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2.2 µm - "Cloud Particle Size" Band - 2 km resolution - in conjunction with other bands, Band 6 will enable cloud particle size estimation. Cloud particle growth is an indication of cloud development and intensity of that development. Other applications include: use in aerosol particle size estimation, cloud screening, hot-spot detection, and snow detection.
Band 6 is a visible channel and is therefore black during nighttime hours.
• For more details, see the Band 6 - ABI Quick Information Guide, (PDF, 554 KB)