Holly Hills Elementary School

1230 local at the Centennial (KAPA) operating area, weather conditions were consistent with VFR operations. Temperatures during the early afternoon were cool but above freezing, with persistent cloud cover through the day and no significant precipitation reported in the local record. Surface winds were light to moderate, typically from the southeast to southerly sectors, reflecting the prevailing mid-February pattern in the Denver metro area. Visibility was approximately 10 statute miles with no obstructions noted. Altimeter settings based on regional pressure trends on that date were near 29.7–29.8 inHg. No weather-related hazards or operational limitations were identified during the preflight weather assessment.