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Wouldn't you think they'd choose HL instead?

That might confuse pilots who frequently see SS (Sandstorms),
DS (Dust Storms) and VA (Volcanic Ash).

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The French word for hail is grêle which is abbreviated GR. METAR is an international standard so you will see some non-English words included in the METAR.

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