Colour state other than clouds or low visibility (e.g. ice or other obstructions) then the word BLACK is written in full and placed immediately before the actual colour state (e.g. BLACKWHT). The colour state may be appended to a METAR report. A short period forecast called a "TREND" which covers the following two hours from the observation may also be added, often with reference to the colour state. The following criteria are used to determine the colour state: Colour state Colour states is a system used for quickly showing meteorological conditions. Meteorological colour states are determined by the relevant worst condition from
National Brotherhood of Skiers a year-to-year basis through national, regional and local fundraisers which raise money for the Olympic Scholarship Fund. Past athletes sponsored by the NBS who have gone on to compete internationally include: National Brotherhood of Skiers The National Brotherhood of Skiers, Inc. (NBS) was founded in February 1973 in Aspen, Colorado, USA and incorporated in 1975. The NBS mission is to identify, develop, and support athletes of color who will win international and Olympic winter sports competitions representing the United States. The current national president is Diana C. Starks. Team NBS was formed to meet this mission. It is a national