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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1525 MDT Tuesday, July 2, 2024


* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *

METAR KFNL 022056Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP110 T02890000
       55003
METAR KFNL 021956Z 23010KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T02890006
METAR KFNL 021856Z 34014G19KT 10SM FEW110 28/00 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP108
        T02830000

METAR KGXY 022056Z 33013KT 10SM CLR 30/01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP120 T03000011
       57007
METAR KGXY 021956Z 28011KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T02940011
METAR KGXY 021856Z 33009G14KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02830039


METAR KBDU 022115Z AUTO 32011G16KT 10SM SCT120 30/01 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 022055Z AUTO 28011G24KT 10SM SCT120 30/00 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 022035Z AUTO 28012G19KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A3006 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 022115Z AUTO 31014G20KT 9SM CLR 30/01 A3002 RMK AO2
       T03020009
METAR KEIK 022055Z AUTO 29021KT 9SM CLR 31/M01 A3003 RMK AO2
       T03051006
METAR KEIK 022035Z AUTO 28013G20KT 9SM CLR 30/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND
       29027/2021 T03021013

KBJC 022009Z 0220/0318 29015G25KT P6SM SCT100
     FM022300 34008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM030300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120
     FM030600 33005KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KBJC 022045Z 29018G29KT 10SM SCT120 29/01 A3007
METAR KBJC 021945Z 29020G27KT 10SM SCT120 28/00 A3008
METAR KBJC 021850Z 27005KT 10SM SCT090 27/06 A3009

KDEN 022100Z 0221/0324 29015G25KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100
     FM022300 29012KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100
     FM030100 03009KT P6SM SCT100
     FM030400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100
     FM030900 18007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
     FM031500 24006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
     FM032000 34008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
METAR KDEN 022053Z 30019G32KT 10SM SCT100 SCT150 31/00 A3005 RMK AO2
        PK WND 32032/2050 SLP088 T03060000 58006
METAR KDEN 021953Z 29013G20KT 10SM SCT100 SCT150 29/04 A3006 RMK AO2
       SLP091 T02890044
METAR KDEN 021853Z 28007KT 10SM FEW075 FEW110 SCT150 27/07 A3007 RMK AO2
       SLP096 T02720072


KBKF 021700Z 0217/0323 VRB06KT 9999 FEW070 SCT140 QNH2998INS
      TX31/0223Z TN17/0312Z
METAR KBKF 022058Z 03010KT 10SM FEW080 FEW130 SCT200 29/04 A3005 RMK
        AO2A SLP091 T02870042 58007
METAR KBKF 021958Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW080 FEW130 SCT200 26/04 A3007 RMK
        AO2A SLP098 T02640042
METAR KBKF 021858Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW080 FEW130 SCT200 26/08 A3008 RMK
        AO2A SLP101 T02590075

KAPA 021741Z 0218/0318 VRB05KT P6SM FEW015 FEW060 SCT120
     FM021900 34011KT P6SM SCT100
     FM022300 03008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM030400 17007KT P6SM FEW100
     FM031000 32007KT P6SM FEW100
     FM031500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
METAR KAPA 022053Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW110 FEW140 28/07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP111
        T02780072 58005
METAR KAPA 021953Z 01009KT 10SM FEW080 SCT110 SCT140 27/09 A3009 RMK AO2
       SLP112 T02670089
METAR KAPA 021853Z 35007KT 10SM FEW080 SCT110 SCT140 26/10 A3010 RMK AO2
       SLP116 T02560100

METAR KMNH 022115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 22/10 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 022055Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM SCT110 22/10 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 022035Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3020 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 022115Z AUTO 31010G17KT 270V340 10SM CLR 30/05 A3000 RMK
       AO2
METAR KFMM 022055Z AUTO VRB08G14KT 10SM CLR 30/05 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 022035Z AUTO 28010G20KT 10SM CLR 30/06 A3001 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       S

METAR KSTK 022115Z AUTO 33006G15KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 022055Z AUTO 33011G29KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 022035Z AUTO 25013G18KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A2996 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 022053Z AUTO 31014G19KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP103
        T02940011 58004
METAR KAKO 021953Z AUTO 29018G26KT 10SM FEW080 28/07 A3002 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 28026/1952 SLP105 T02830067
METAR KAKO 021853Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T02610083


METAR KHEQ 022115Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 022055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 022035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A2998 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 022054Z AUTO 34010G18KT 320V020 10SM SCT090 SCT110 A2999 RMK
       AO2
METAR K2V6 022034Z AUTO 36008KT 310V020 10SM SCT090 SCT110 A2999 RMK
       AO2
METAR K2V6 022014Z AUTO 32009G15KT 10SM SCT090 A3000 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 022115Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2997 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 022055Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2997 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 022035Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2998 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 022053Z AUTO 02007G14KT 10SM FEW080 29/12 A3001 RMK AO2
       SLP101 T02890117 55000
METAR KITR 021953Z AUTO 03008G20KT 360V070 10SM CLR 28/12 A3001 RMK AO2
       SLP104 T02830122
METAR KITR 021853Z AUTO 10SM FEW090 28/11 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND 36027/1827
        SLP102 T02780111 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/02/2024
Fort Collins - 05:34:22 MDT / 20:34:38 MDT
Denver       - 05:36:35 MDT / 20:31:33 MDT
Sterling     - 05:26:38 MDT / 20:27:32 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/02/24 21:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...279/045
                  19000 FT MSL...252/034
                  16000 FT MSL...252/036
                  15000 FT MSL...245/026
                  13000 FT MSL...274/015
                  12000 FT MSL...290/016
                  11200 FT MSL...285/014
                  11000 FT MSL...298/015
                  10000 FT MSL...300/016
                  10000 FT MSL...292/014
                   9000 FT MSL...305/017
                   8900 FT MSL...298/013
                   8100 FT MSL...286/012
                   8000 FT MSL...310/016
                   7300 FT MSL...294/011
                   7000 FT MSL...315/017
                   6600 FT MSL...292/010
                   6200 FT MSL...310/015
                   6000 FT MSL...310/013
                   5900 FT MSL...304/014

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2105 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 1201 PM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
VFR conditions expected for the TAF period. Upstream observations
show NW winds gradually pushing into southern Boulder County. Within
the next hour or two (19-20Z) winds become NW/WNW at 08-12 kts. BJC
may see more enhanced flow for periods this afternoon. Winds turn NE
early evening. Overnight there are indications of a weak Denver
cyclone beginning to develop, continuing into Wednesday. Location of
the circulation will dominate the wind direction, but generally
should keep winds northerly at BJC and light SW at APA/DEN in the
morning. Confidence in wind direction decreases for the afternoon.
Winds transition to more N/NNE.


* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *

METAR K4BM 022115Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM BKN060 BKN070 16/00 A3052 RMK
       AO2
METAR K4BM 022055Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM BKN060 BKN070 17/00 A3052 RMK
       AO2
METAR K4BM 022035Z AUTO 26007G14KT 220V290 10SM BKN060 BKN070 16/00
       A3052 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 021955Z 23006KT 10SM BKN085 BKN110 26/09 A3011 RMK AO2A
        SLPNO T02600085
METAR KAFF 022055Z 01006KT 10SM BKN110 26/07 A3010 RMK AO2A SLPNO T02590065
SPECI KAFF 022115Z 36006KT 10SM SCT120 SCT140 28/06 A3010 RMK AO2A
       SLPNO

KCOS 022021Z 0220/0318 11012G22KT P6SM FEW120
     FM022100 07012KT P6SM VCSH SCT100
     FM022300 08012KT P6SM SCT100
     FM030400 05006KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM030800 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
     FM031600 16012KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KCOS 022054Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 28/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP093
        T02830061 55005
METAR KCOS 021954Z 11015G20KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 28/09 A3010 RMK AO2
        SLP093 T02830094
METAR KCOS 021854Z 12008KT 10SM SCT070 BKN110 26/10 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP106
        T02560100

METAR KABH 021955Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM SCT075 OVC095 25/09 A3011 RMK
        AO2 SLPNO T02480091

METAR KFLY 022115Z AUTO 06011G16KT 10SM BKN090 BKN120 23/08 A3018 RMK
       AO2 T02330084
METAR KFLY 022055Z AUTO 15011G14KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 26/08 A3017 RMK
       AO2 T02620075
METAR KFLY 022035Z AUTO 16011G21KT 10SM SCT080 SCT110 28/08 A3016 RMK
       AO2 T02790078

SPECI KFCS 022105Z AUTO 24012G18KT 10SM SCT095 OVC130 31/04 A3002 RMK
       AO2 WSHFT 2058 SLPNO $
METAR KFCS 022055Z AUTO 20014G20KT 10SM BKN095 BKN120 OVC140 31/04
        A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND 26026/1955 SLPNO T03100039 $
SPECI KFCS 022017Z AUTO 26012G18KT 10SM OVC090 30/06 A3002 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       04 SLPNO $

KPUB 022021Z 0220/0318 16012G22KT P6SM SCT100
     FM030000 04012G22KT P6SM SCT100
     FM030400 07008KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM030600 07008KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KPUB 022053Z 15011G21KT 10SM CLR 32/10 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP074
       T03170100 58011
METAR KPUB 021953Z 18012KT 140V200 10SM CLR 32/10 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP081
       T03220100
METAR KPUB 021853Z 22007G16KT 190V250 10SM CLR 31/11 A3001 RMK AO2
       SLP086 T03110111

METAR KVTP 022115Z AUTO 27007G16KT 10SM SCT095 20/00 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 022055Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM SCT085 20/01 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 022035Z AUTO 30008G14KT 10SM SCT085 20/02 A3054 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 022054Z AUTO 09009G16KT 060V120 10SM CLR 31/10 A3006 RMK
        AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND S SLP084 T03060100 58013
METAR KTAD 021954Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM FEW120 30/10 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP093
        T03000100
METAR KTAD 021854Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP099
        T02890100

METAR KLHX 022053Z AUTO 13006G15KT 10SM CLR 31/10 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP085
       T03110100 58012 $
METAR KLHX 021953Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T03060094 $
METAR KLHX 021853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 31/09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP091 T03060094
       $

METAR KLAA 022053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 33/10 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP088 T03280100
       58001
METAR KLAA 021953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 33/10 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T03330100
METAR KLAA 021853Z AUTO CLR 33/10 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP086 T03280100 $


Sunrise/Sunset for 07/02/2024
Burlington - 05:27:09 MDT / 20:19:28 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:39:45 MDT / 20:25:40 MDT
Lamar      - 05:32:16 MDT / 20:17:07 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 07/02/24 21:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  23000 FT MSL...280/043
                  22800 FT MSL...284/035
                  22000 FT MSL...265/038
                  21000 FT MSL...263/034
                  20000 FT MSL...272/033
                  19300 FT MSL...272/029
                  19000 FT MSL...276/031
                  18000 FT MSL...271/029
                  17000 FT MSL...251/027
                  16600 FT MSL...242/030
                  16000 FT MSL...232/032
                  15000 FT MSL...250/017
                  14300 FT MSL...224/022
                  14000 FT MSL...222/027
                  13000 FT MSL...232/017
                  12400 FT MSL...219/018
                  12000 FT MSL...212/019
                  11000 FT MSL...199/015
                  10900 FT MSL...197/015
                  10000 FT MSL...185/014
                   9700 FT MSL...182/013
                   9000 FT MSL...176/013
                   8600 FT MSL...166/011
                   8000 FT MSL...167/013
                   7800 FT MSL...137/010
                   7100 FT MSL...128/010
                   7000 FT MSL...166/014
                   6400 FT MSL...123/011
                   6000 FT MSL...122/010
                   5900 FT MSL...173/013
                   5700 FT MSL...176/014

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2047 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1130 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
VFR conditions are anticipated during the next 24 hours at all 3
taf sites, KPUB, KALS and KCOS.
Winds will generally be light, but a cool front will pass
southward down the plains affecting KCOS and KPUB later this
afternoon. Brief gusty NE winds may occur after fropa. Isolated
showers may accompany the front. A better chance of some
convection will occur late this evening (04-06 UTC) and may
briefly affect KCOS and KPUB.


* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *

METAR KCAG 022053Z AUTO 20011G16KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T02500017 58008
METAR KCAG 021953Z AUTO 30007G21KT 250V340 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3019 RMK AO2
       SLP151 T02501011
METAR KCAG 021853Z AUTO 27005G19KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP157
       T02330017

METAR KHDN 022056Z AUTO 28010G16KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T02281028 58006
METAR KHDN 021956Z AUTO 29007G16KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T02110000
METAR KHDN 021856Z AUTO 29010G16KT 10SM FEW070 20/02 A3024 RMK AO2
        SLP171 T02000022

METAR KSBS 022115Z AUTO 21007G16KT 10SM SCT085 21/00 A3022 RMK AO1
       T02110004
METAR KSBS 022055Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3022 RMK AO1
       T02080020
METAR KSBS 022035Z AUTO 24008G16KT 10SM SCT070 20/03 A3023 RMK AO1
       T02030028

METAR KC07 022115Z AUTO 28005G16KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 022055Z AUTO 29009G20KT 200V340 10SM CLR 12/01 A3044 RMK
        AO2
METAR KC07 022035Z AUTO 27010G18KT 210V330 10SM CLR 12/02 A3044 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT N


METAR KEEO 022053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T02391022 58010
METAR KEEO 021953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T02280011
METAR KEEO 021853Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T02220022

METAR K20V 022115Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM BKN080 22/02 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 022055Z AUTO 32007KT 294V354 10SM BKN080 23/05 A3025 RMK
        AO2
METAR K20V 022035Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM SCT080 SCT100 23/04 A3026 RMK
       AO2

METAR KGNB 022115Z AUTO 27009G14KT 10SM CLR 19/M28 A3030 RMK AO2
       T01921279
METAR KGNB 022055Z AUTO 29010G18KT 10SM SCT060 SCT085 20/M27 A3030 RMK
       AO2 T01961273
METAR KGNB 022035Z AUTO 28012G17KT 10SM SCT060 SCT085 19/M24 A3031 RMK
       AO2 T01861244

METAR K0CO 022115Z AUTO 30029G35KT CLR 07/M04 A3053 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 022055Z AUTO SCT046 SCT050 07/M04 A3055 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 022035Z AUTO 29024G37KT SCT046 SCT050 07/M02 A3055 RMK AO2
       PWINO

METAR KC99 022113Z AUTO 29008G19KT 10SM SCT041 BKN049 BKN060 12/02 A3046
       RMK AO2
METAR KC99 022054Z AUTO 30009G14KT 10SM SCT043 BKN055 13/02 A3046 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC99 022033Z AUTO 29010G23KT 10SM BKN040 BKN048 BKN055 11/01 A3046
       RMK AO2

KGJT 021737Z 0218/0318 29010KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
     FM022000 29010G17KT P6SM SKC
     FM030300 01006KT P6SM SKC
     FM031400 13007KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KGJT 022115Z VRB03KT 9SM FEW007 32/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 T03171006
METAR KGJT 022053Z 28008KT 9SM CLR 31/00 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP099 T03110000
       58011
METAR KGJT 021953Z 28007KT 10SM CLR 30/00 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T03000000

KRIL 021737Z 0218/0318 28011G19KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
     FM030300 27004KT P6SM SKC
     FM031200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 022053Z AUTO 29010G21KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T02780022 56012
METAR KRIL 021953Z AUTO 28008G18KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T02830022
METAR KRIL 021853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T02610033

METAR K5SM 022115Z AUTO 27007G18KT 150V050 10SM SCT045 14/01 A3051 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 022056Z AUTO 25006G14KT 220V290 10SM SCT040 SCT050 14/03
       A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 022035Z AUTO 25006G14KT 10SM SCT040 BKN049 13/03 A3051 RMK
       AO2

KEGE 021737Z 0218/0318 26013G21KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
     FM030400 09005KT P6SM SKC
     FM031200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 022056Z 25010G20KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP129 6////
       T02440022 56007 PNO $
METAR KEGE 021956Z 23019G24KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23026/1936 SLP130 T02390017 PNO $
METAR KEGE 021856Z 24020G24KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02280006
        PNO $

KASE 021737Z 0218/0318 30010G18KT P6SM FEW080 SCT110
     FM030200 21008KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
     FM031200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KASE 022117Z 33010G17KT 10SM FEW080 SCT095 22/04 A3026 RMK AO2
       T02170039
METAR KASE 022053Z 33006KT 10SM BKN080 BKN090 22/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T02170056 58003
METAR KASE 021953Z 36004KT 10SM FEW060 BKN080 BKN095 20/07 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP138 T02000072

METAR KCCU 022115Z AUTO 30011G21KT 10SM SCT042 SCT050 13/02 A3056 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCCU 022055Z AUTO 29013G25KT 10SM SCT040 BKN050 12/01 A3056 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCCU 022035Z AUTO 28013G22KT 10SM SCT037 BKN043 BKN050 12/01 A3055
       RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 022053Z AUTO 35008G17KT 320V030 10SM SCT070 18/04 A3039 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 28027/2016 SLP118 T01830044 51002
METAR KLXV 021953Z AUTO 33012G22KT 310V020 10SM FEW050 FEW060 17/04
       A3039 RMK AO2 SLP121 T01720039
METAR KLXV 021853Z AUTO 34007KT 300V010 10SM SCT060 BKN070 17/05 A3039
       RMK AO2 SLP122 T01670050

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/02/2024
Rangely           - 05:50:43 MDT / 20:47:58 MDT
Grand Junction    - 05:52:57 MDT / 20:43:55 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:41:37 MDT / 20:41:24 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/02/24 21:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...270/015
                  16000 FT MSL...262/019
                  15000 FT MSL...270/020
                  14000 FT MSL...260/017
                  13300 FT MSL...271/017
                  13000 FT MSL...277/015
                  12500 FT MSL...275/015
                  12000 FT MSL...281/014
                  11700 FT MSL...277/015
                  11000 FT MSL...279/016
                  11000 FT MSL...293/014
                  10400 FT MSL...297/012
                  10200 FT MSL...287/015
                  10100 FT MSL...303/015

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2030 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1137 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
VFR conditions are expected at terminals through the TAF period.
Winds will pick up this afternoon from the west to northwest at
around 15-20 mph and then subside towards sunset. A few
scattered mid level clouds will clear out eventually this
evening. There is a small chance for some showers to form on the
Continental Divide this afternoon, but they should be short
lived in this drier airmass.


* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *


KMTJ 021737Z 0218/0318 31009KT P6SM FEW130
     FM030400 16008KT P6SM SKC
     FM031400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 022053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW110 26/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T02610094 58010
METAR KMTJ 021953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T02500083
METAR KMTJ 021853Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02500061

METAR KGUC 022056Z AUTO 24011G19KT 10SM FEW080 23/04 A3026 RMK AO2
       SLP156 T02330044 56004
METAR KGUC 021956Z AUTO 28012G18KT 10SM FEW085 23/04 A3027 RMK AO2
       SLP155 T02280044
METAR KGUC 021856Z AUTO 23011G16KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP163
        T02110089

METAR K7BM 022115Z AUTO 35006G16KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 022055Z AUTO 30010G15KT 260V120 10SM CLR 20/00 A3038 RMK
        AO2
METAR K7BM 022035Z AUTO 34006G22KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A3037 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 022115Z AUTO 10SM SCT095 25/M03 A3024 RMK AO2 T02491034
METAR KAEJ 022055Z AUTO 10SM SCT095 25/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 T02461045
METAR KAEJ 022035Z AUTO 10SM SCT095 24/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 T02391021

METAR KANK 022115Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM SCT090 24/04 A3019 RMK AO2
       T02400041 $
METAR KANK 022055Z AUTO 26015G24KT 10SM FEW090 24/05 A3019 RMK AO2
       T02450046 $
METAR KANK 022035Z AUTO 28014G20KT 10SM SCT090 24/04 A3019 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 26026/2000 T02420043 $

METAR KMYP 022115Z AUTO 29034G47KT 10SM SCT044 SCT055 12/01 A3063 RMK
       AO2
METAR KMYP 022055Z AUTO 28036G44KT 10SM SCT047 SCT055 12/02 A3062 RMK
       AO2
METAR KMYP 022035Z AUTO 28035G52KT 10SM SCT026 SCT031 SCT038 11/02 A3062
       RMK AO2


KTEX 021737Z 0218/0318 28011G19KT P6SM FEW060 SCT200
     FM030200 14005KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
     FM031500 28007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 022115Z AUTO 30007KT 240V340 10SM SCT065 21/00 A3040 RMK
       AO2
METAR KTEX 022055Z AUTO 32004G17KT 10SM SCT065 SCT080 21/00 A3040 RMK
       AO2
METAR KTEX 022035Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM SCT065 SCT080 20/01 A3040 RMK
       AO2

METAR K04V 022115Z AUTO 32013G25KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3025 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K04V 022055Z AUTO 31019G25KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3026 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K04V 022035Z AUTO 31016G31KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3026 RMK AO2
       PWINO

METAR KCEZ 022053Z AUTO 28015G20KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP111
        T03060056 58009
METAR KCEZ 021953Z AUTO 29012G18KT 10SM FEW085 29/08 A3014 RMK AO2
       SLP116 T02940083
METAR KCEZ 021853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 27/10 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T02720100

KDRO 021737Z 0218/0318 27012KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200
     FM030400 04004KT P6SM SKC
     FM031400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 022053Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T02670111 58013
METAR KDRO 021953Z AUTO 24011G17KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T02670144
METAR KDRO 021853Z AUTO 10SM FEW041 24/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02390133

METAR KPSO 022115Z AUTO 23013G19KT 10SM VCTS SCT120 24/09 A3026 RMK AO2
       T02440085
METAR KPSO 022055Z AUTO 24010G20KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3026 RMK AO2
       T02440085
METAR KPSO 022035Z AUTO 23010G17KT 10SM TS SCT095 25/08 A3026 RMK AO2
       T02470079

METAR KCPW 022114Z AUTO 21011G15KT 10SM -RA SCT019 OVC065 10/07 A3062
       RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 022054Z AUTO 21013G21KT 10SM SCT019 OVC070 11/07 A3062 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCPW 022034Z AUTO 21013G21KT 10SM OVC070 11/07 A3062 RMK AO2

KALS 022023Z 0220/0318 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100
     FM030200 32006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
METAR KALS 022052Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW100 28/07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP116
        T02780067 58007
METAR KALS 021952Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM FEW085 SCT110 27/08 A3020 RMK
        AO2 SLP119 T02720083
METAR KALS 021852Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW070 26/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP126
        T02560078

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/02/2024
Vail    - 05:42:27 MDT / 20:36:52 MDT
Durango - 05:55:38 MDT / 20:35:47 MDT
Alamosa - 05:47:06 MDT / 20:28:20 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/02/24 21:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...270/015
                  16000 FT MSL...262/019
                  15000 FT MSL...270/020
                  14000 FT MSL...260/017
                  13300 FT MSL...271/017
                  13000 FT MSL...277/015
                  12500 FT MSL...275/015
                  12000 FT MSL...281/014
                  11700 FT MSL...277/015
                  11000 FT MSL...279/016
                  11000 FT MSL...293/014
                  10400 FT MSL...297/012
                  10200 FT MSL...287/015
                  10100 FT MSL...303/015

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2030 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1137 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
VFR conditions are expected at terminals through the TAF period.
Winds will pick up this afternoon from the west to northwest at
around 15-20 mph and then subside towards sunset. A few
scattered mid level clouds will clear out eventually this
evening. There is a small chance for some showers to form on the
Continental Divide this afternoon, but they should be short
lived in this drier airmass.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 021729Z 0218/0318 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 022053Z AUTO 35009G15KT 10SM CLR 36/01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP076
       T03610006 58015
METAR KPGA 021953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 35/01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP084
       T03500011
METAR KPGA 021853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 34/02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T03440017

METAR KRQE 022053Z AUTO 28004KT 9SM FEW080 SCT110 28/08 A3019 RMK AO2
       SLP092 T02780083 58012
METAR KRQE 021953Z AUTO 25006G16KT 10SM FEW065 28/11 A3021 RMK AO2
       SLP100 T02780111
METAR KRQE 021853Z AUTO 27010G15KT 10SM SCT065 27/12 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT SE SLP102 T02720117

Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/02/24 21:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...250/022
                  23000 FT MSL...264/021
                  21000 FT MSL...226/012
                  20000 FT MSL...230/011
                  19000 FT MSL...245/013
                  18700 FT MSL...234/012
                  18000 FT MSL...247/012
                  17000 FT MSL...259/013
                  16400 FT MSL...261/011
                  16000 FT MSL...260/011
                  15000 FT MSL...281/012
                  14600 FT MSL...286/013
                  14000 FT MSL...288/012
                  13100 FT MSL...288/011
                  13000 FT MSL...287/011
                  12000 FT MSL...287/012
                  11900 FT MSL...285/012
                  11000 FT MSL...288/012
                  10700 FT MSL...287/012
                  10000 FT MSL...285/012
                  10000 FT MSL...279/013
                   9300 FT MSL...286/010
                   9000 FT MSL...281/013
                   8600 FT MSL...284/009
                   8000 FT MSL...273/012
                   7900 FT MSL...280/012
                   7400 FT MSL...273/012
                   7300 FT MSL...281/008

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2109 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION...Tuesday 02/18Z through Wednesday 03/18Z...ISOLD-SCT
SHRA/TSRA south and east of a KPRC-KFLG-KRQE line until 04Z.
Brief MVFR conditions and gusty, erratic winds possible near TS.
VFR conditions otherwise expected with W/SW winds 5-10 kts.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 03/18Z through Friday 05/18Z...Mainly VFR
conditions, ISOLD MVFR in SHRA/TSRA near KSOW/KJTC Wednesday
afternoon. Winds W around 10 kts on Wednesday, becoming N/NW on
Thursday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 022105Z 0221/0324 33009G15KT P6SM SKC
     FM030300 12004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM031700 34007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 022054Z 33010G19KT 300V020 10SM FEW095 FEW230 27/01 A3013
        RMK AO2 SLP152 T02720011 58010
METAR KSLC 021954Z 30010KT 10SM FEW095 FEW230 27/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP156
        T02670017
METAR KSLC 021854Z 30007KT 10SM FEW095 FEW170 25/M02 A3016 RMK AO2
        SLP161 T02501022

KVEL 021737Z 0218/0318 19008KT P6SM SKC
     FM022000 29008G15KT P6SM SKC
     FM030300 32006KT P6SM SKC
     FM031200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 022053Z AUTO 24013G21KT 190V320 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3010 RMK AO2
       SLP122 T02891022 58014
METAR KVEL 021953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP130
       T02611022
METAR KVEL 021853Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T02561006

METAR KPUC 022053Z AUTO 25010G16KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T02721006 58013
METAR KPUC 021953Z AUTO 30010G22KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T02671028
METAR KPUC 021853Z AUTO 28009G21KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T02561039

KCNY 021737Z 0218/0318 30011G18KT P6SM SKC
     FM030000 30007KT P6SM SKC
     FM030700 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 022053Z AUTO 23007KT 200V270 10SM CLR 31/M03 A3003 RMK AO2
        SLP103 T03111033 58011
METAR KCNY 021953Z AUTO 27011G24KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 28031/1943 SLP107 T03061033
METAR KCNY 021853Z AUTO VRB06G18KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T02941033


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/02/24 21:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...347/003
                  20000 FT MSL...316/003
                  19000 FT MSL...340/002
                  17700 FT MSL...334/003
                  14000 FT MSL...312/011
                  13600 FT MSL...332/010
                  13000 FT MSL...293/015
                  12100 FT MSL...287/013
                  12000 FT MSL...302/017
                  11000 FT MSL...296/018
                  10900 FT MSL...282/011
                  10000 FT MSL...281/016
                   9800 FT MSL...270/013
                   9000 FT MSL...288/014
                   9000 FT MSL...271/009
                   8200 FT MSL...267/009
                   8000 FT MSL...271/010
                   7500 FT MSL...266/008
                   7000 FT MSL...244/007
                   6900 FT MSL...270/010
                   6800 FT MSL...260/006
                   6600 FT MSL...270/010

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0943 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Light winds and VFR conditions are expected to
prevail at the terminal. Look for a northwest wind this morning and
afternoon with a switch out of the southeast this evening.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Mild weather conditions today
lead to diurnal wind variations with gusty afternoon breezes for
some, including EVW and BCE. VFR ceilings and visibilities are
forecast across the region.



* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 021737Z 0218/0318 28013G23KT P6SM SKC
     FM030300 25008KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KEVW 022053Z AUTO 25016G29KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3026 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 24029/2011 SLP168 T02221022 58004
METAR KEVW 021953Z AUTO 27015G27KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND
       25029/1937 SLP165 T02171028
METAR KEVW 021853Z AUTO 25017G26KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND
       25026/1850 SLP170 T02061017

KRKS 021720Z 0218/0318 29015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM030300 28011KT P6SM SKC
     FM030600 24007KT P6SM SKC
     FM031600 27014G25KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 022054Z AUTO 26015G29KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3019 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 27032/2034 SLP147 T02331039 58006
METAR KRKS 021954Z AUTO 27020G29KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3020 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 26029/1953 SLP149 T02221022
METAR KRKS 021854Z AUTO 26019G32KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND
       25035/1802 SLP155 T02061017

KRWL 021724Z 0218/0318 27022G35KT P6SM FEW120
     FM030000 27015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM030200 27012KT P6SM FEW200
     FM030700 26006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KRWL 022053Z AUTO 23016G28KT 200V270 10SM FEW090 23/M03 A3017 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 23031/2032 SLP124 T02331033 58005
METAR KRWL 021953Z AUTO 23014G30KT 10SM SCT090 22/M03 A3019 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 25030/1944 SLP131 T02221028
METAR KRWL 021853Z AUTO 24018G26KT 10SM FEW080 22/M02 A3019 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 25030/1820 SLP131 T02171022

KLAR 021724Z 0218/0318 28025G35KT P6SM SKC
     FM030000 29020G30KT P6SM SKC
     FM030200 27010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM030400 22008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 022053Z AUTO 30020G30KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28031/2041 SLP105 T02331044 51002
METAR KLAR 021953Z AUTO 26015G30KT 10SM FEW085 22/M02 A3018 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 26030/1945 SLP111 T02221022
METAR KLAR 021853Z AUTO 28021G31KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND
       26034/1807 SLP105 T02171028

KCYS 021724Z 0218/0318 29020G30KT P6SM FEW150
     FM030100 32010KT P6SM SKC
     FM030200 35008KT P6SM SKC
     FM030500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 022053Z 29016G26KT 10SM FEW100 26/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
        28030/2010 SLP112 T02561017 51002
METAR KCYS 021953Z 30012G33KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
       29033/1855 SLP112 T02441033
METAR KCYS 021853Z 30016G28KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28034/1810 SLP113 T02331028

Riverton (KRIW) 07/02/24 21:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...270/013
                  15000 FT MSL...243/019
                  14600 FT MSL...244/014
                  14000 FT MSL...267/016
                  13000 FT MSL...265/014
                  12700 FT MSL...248/009
                  12000 FT MSL...277/015
                  11200 FT MSL...268/010
                  11000 FT MSL...299/016
                  10000 FT MSL...296/013
                  10000 FT MSL...301/013
                   9000 FT MSL...294/012
                   9000 FT MSL...306/013
                   8100 FT MSL...309/011
                   8000 FT MSL...308/010
                   7300 FT MSL...310/010
                   7000 FT MSL...303/009
                   6700 FT MSL...312/010
                   6200 FT MSL...272/008
                   6000 FT MSL...280/008
                   6000 FT MSL...271/008

Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/02/24 21:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...269/026
                  17300 FT MSL...272/027
                  17000 FT MSL...274/023
                  16000 FT MSL...244/027
                  15000 FT MSL...272/019
                  14000 FT MSL...272/020
                  13200 FT MSL...286/023
                  13000 FT MSL...289/022
                  12000 FT MSL...290/024
                  11700 FT MSL...291/023
                  11000 FT MSL...290/025
                  10500 FT MSL...291/023
                  10000 FT MSL...289/022
                   9500 FT MSL...293/023
                   9000 FT MSL...291/023
                   8600 FT MSL...296/022
                   8000 FT MSL...292/022
                   7900 FT MSL...299/021
                   7300 FT MSL...300/020
                   7000 FT MSL...287/020
                   6700 FT MSL...285/020
                   6500 FT MSL...288/020

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1706 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1059 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
Primarily VFR conditions expected to prevail across central and
northwest Wyoming TAF terminals through the 18Z TAF period.
There is the potential for a brief shower/thunderstorm to impact
KCOD this afternoon between 19Z and 23Z. In addition, showers
and thunderstorms may develop within the VC of other TAF
terminals and result in gusty outflow winds. Gusty 15 to 25+
knot winds are expected across nearly all TAF terminals through
this afternoon and early evening, decreasing overnight, then
increasing once again tomorrow late morning. More showers and
thunderstorms are expected tomorrow afternoon, mainly across
northern Wyoming.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence
forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2031 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1125 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
VFR is expected at all terminals through the forecast period.
VCSH and VCTS will be possible after 18Z for a couple of
terminals, but VIS impacts should be minimal. Wind gusts of
20-35 knots can be expected from 18Z-01Z for most terminals
before tapering off to 12 knots or less overnight.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 022115Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 27/06 A3005 RMK AO2
       T02730055
METAR KIBM 022055Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM SCT090 SCT100 28/06 A3004 RMK AO2
       T02780060
METAR KIBM 022035Z AUTO 34005G19KT 10SM SCT110 27/05 A3005 RMK AO2
       T02690045

KSNY 021724Z 0218/0318 32015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM022100 35010G20KT P6SM FEW150
     FM030200 07008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM030400 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 022053Z AUTO 01016G23KT 10SM FEW085 27/09 A3000 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 35029/2020 SLP108 T02670089 53004
METAR KSNY 021953Z AUTO 34016G26KT 10SM SCT095 27/07 A2999 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 34026/1945 SLP103 T02720072
METAR KSNY 021853Z AUTO 33014G25KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND
       29028/1808 SLP100 T02830050

METAR KOGA 022115Z AUTO 35012G22KT 10SM SCT080 28/13 A2996 RMK AO2
       T02840132
METAR KOGA 022055Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 28/12 A2995 RMK AO2
       T02820115
METAR KOGA 022035Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 BKN120 27/12 A2995
       RMK AO2 T02730124

METAR KIML 022053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T02830122 56006
METAR KIML 021953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T02720133
METAR KIML 021853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/14 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T02670139

KMCK 021720Z 0218/0318 36008KT P6SM BKN025
     FM022000 35008KT P6SM BKN050
     FM030000 05008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM031000 VRB06KT 6SM BR VCSH SCT090
     FM031600 16010KT P6SM SCT030
METAR KMCK 022053Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T02830172 56000
METAR KMCK 021953Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T02780189
METAR KMCK 021853Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM FEW030 SCT036 BKN050 27/20 A2992
       RMK AO2 SLP107 T02720200

North Platte (KLNX) 07/02/24 21:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...239/053
                  25000 FT MSL...231/055
                  24600 FT MSL...233/042
                  24000 FT MSL...239/047
                  22000 FT MSL...236/040
                  20000 FT MSL...235/039
                  19000 FT MSL...235/039
                  18000 FT MSL...238/026
                  17000 FT MSL...245/031
                  16000 FT MSL...252/031
                  15000 FT MSL...256/031
                  14200 FT MSL...252/024
                  14000 FT MSL...252/024
                  13000 FT MSL...266/036
                  12000 FT MSL...266/033
                  11000 FT MSL...265/036
                  10100 FT MSL...255/020
                  10000 FT MSL...276/039
                   9000 FT MSL...279/031
                   8700 FT MSL...275/022
                   8000 FT MSL...282/020
                   7400 FT MSL...278/016
                   7000 FT MSL...271/015
                   6500 FT MSL...294/012
                   6000 FT MSL...278/014
                   5500 FT MSL...300/009
                   5000 FT MSL...279/017
                   4700 FT MSL...317/008
                   4100 FT MSL...333/008
                   4000 FT MSL...309/013
                   3600 FT MSL...186/008
                   3400 FT MSL...176/009

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2025 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1246 PM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024
A few isolated thunderstorms are expected this afternoon but
will end by evening. VFR conditions are expected to prevail
across the area. Winds will be light, mostly less than 10 kts
through Wednesday morning.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 021757Z 0218/0318 01013G25KT P6SM SCT100
     FM022100 01011KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB
     FM030000 11005KT P6SM FEW100
     FM030900 15011KT P6SM VCTS SCT025 BKN040CB
     FM031300 15010KT P6SM BKN015
     FM031700 14014KT P6SM SCT017
METAR KGLD 022053Z AUTO 01010G17KT 10SM CLR 30/10 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T03000100 53001
METAR KGLD 021953Z AUTO 36012G23KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
       03026/1939 SLP100 T02940117
METAR KGLD 021853Z AUTO 01014G24KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T02720150

KGCK 021720Z 0218/0318 36014KT P6SM BKN110
     FM030200 03016KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB
     FM030400 06014KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM031400 09012KT P6SM BKN035
     FM031700 12012KT P6SM BKN035
METAR KGCK 022054Z 03012G20KT 10SM SCT047 BKN060 31/19 A2989 RMK AO2
       SLP082 T03060189 53003
METAR KGCK 021954Z 06014G22KT 10SM CLR 31/19 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP078
       T03060189
METAR KGCK 021854Z 04012KT 10SM CLR 30/19 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP080
       T03000194

METAR KLBL 022056Z AUTO 01009G16KT 10SM CLR A2991 RMK AO2 SLPNO 6////
       52003 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 021956Z AUTO 35011G15KT 10SM FEW035 A2991 RMK AO2 SLPNO
       FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 021856Z AUTO 01010G16KT 10SM FEW027 A2990 RMK AO2 SLPNO
       FZRANO PNO $

METAR KEHA 022115Z AUTO 35007KT 310V030 10SM CLR 32/15 A2998 RMK AO2
       T03230152
METAR KEHA 022055Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 33/16 A2998 RMK AO2
       T03290155
METAR KEHA 022035Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 32/15 A2998 RMK AO2
       T03240152

Goodland (KGLD) 07/02/24 21:22 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...278/041
                  14000 FT MSL...281/037
                  13000 FT MSL...282/032
                  12600 FT MSL...283/029
                  12000 FT MSL...284/027
                  11000 FT MSL...301/021
                  10800 FT MSL...299/014
                  10000 FT MSL...332/016
                   9200 FT MSL...342/013
                   9000 FT MSL...345/014
                   8000 FT MSL...003/013
                   8000 FT MSL...003/014
                   7000 FT MSL...011/013
                   7000 FT MSL...011/014
                   6200 FT MSL...015/013
                   6000 FT MSL...016/013
                   5300 FT MSL...017/013
                   5000 FT MSL...020/012
                   4700 FT MSL...020/012
                   4200 FT MSL...026/012
                   4000 FT MSL...026/013
                   4000 FT MSL...018/014

Dodge City (KDDC) 07/02/24 21:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11600 FT MSL...285/020
                  11000 FT MSL...293/019
                  10000 FT MSL...274/015
                   9800 FT MSL...280/015
                   9000 FT MSL...254/011
                   8100 FT MSL...277/011
                   8000 FT MSL...292/013
                   7000 FT MSL...315/016
                   6900 FT MSL...315/016
                   6000 FT MSL...352/014
                   5900 FT MSL...347/015
                   5100 FT MSL...003/013
                   5000 FT MSL...006/015
                   4300 FT MSL...009/013
                   4000 FT MSL...009/015
                   3700 FT MSL...012/013
                   3200 FT MSL...009/015
                   3000 FT MSL...008/015
                   3000 FT MSL...008/015

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1918 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1051 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
Instances of MVFR ceilings continues for KMCK as another batch
of 850mb moisture looks to move across SW Nebraska but will end
during the early afternoon hours. Watching for some strong to
perhaps severe storm potential near the KGLD terminal this
evening; some AMD may be needed if confidence increases enough
that the terminal will be impacted. Increasing moisture again
overnight will lead to stratus and fog potential at each
terminal with KMCK currently favored for fog due to lighter
winds. Showers and storms will also redevelop tonight with VCTS
at this time favored for KGLD.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2021 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1140 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024
VFR conditions will primarily prevail for all terminals through the
TAF period. Lower cloud bases could (25-40% from ensembles) result
in MVFR conditions near the end of the TAF period. As a cold front
contiunes to move eastward across SW Kansas, winds will continue
shifting clockwise; by the end of the TAF period winds will be out
of the east. Precipitation has already begun along the front with
VCSH at HYS, but the remainder of the precipiation is forecasted by
CAMs to stay east of the terminals. Tuesday evening CAMs also have
more isolated thunderstorms moving east trough SW Kansas. Despite
some lingering uncertainty on precise locations of these storms,
VCTS was added to DDC, GCK, and LBL.


* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *

KGUY 021731Z 0218/0318 24018G28KT P6SM BKN250
     FM030100 05014KT P6SM VCSH OVC120
     FM030800 05007KT P6SM OVC250=
METAR KGUY 022053Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 32/19 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP076
       60000 T03170189 53001
METAR KGUY 021953Z AUTO 36012G20KT 10SM CLR 31/19 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP076
       T03110189
METAR KGUY 021853Z AUTO 35011G20KT 10SM CLR 31/19 A2991 RMK AO2 RAE45
       SLP074 P0000 T03060194

KDHT 021731Z 0218/0318 22015KT P6SM SCT300
     FM030000 08012KT P6SM VCSH OVC250
     FM030700 05007KT P6SM OVC250
METAR KDHT 022053Z AUTO 06007KT 020V090 10SM CLR 34/15 A2997 RMK AO2
        SLP078 T03390150 58013
METAR KDHT 021953Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 33/16 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP085
       T03330156
METAR KDHT 021853Z AUTO 01008KT 350V060 10SM CLR 32/15 A2999 RMK AO2
       SLP088 T03220150

Amarillo (KAMA) 07/02/24 21:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...269/024
                  20000 FT MSL...246/022
                  19000 FT MSL...247/021
                  15000 FT MSL...255/019
                  15000 FT MSL...261/021
                  14000 FT MSL...270/019
                  13000 FT MSL...267/019
                  12700 FT MSL...264/018
                  12000 FT MSL...260/017
                  11000 FT MSL...254/017
                  10800 FT MSL...254/016
                  10000 FT MSL...246/014
                   9300 FT MSL...239/014
                   9000 FT MSL...234/013
                   8000 FT MSL...233/013
                   8000 FT MSL...233/013
                   7000 FT MSL...235/013
                   7000 FT MSL...235/013
                   6200 FT MSL...238/012
                   6000 FT MSL...236/012
                   5400 FT MSL...240/011
                   5000 FT MSL...241/011
                   4700 FT MSL...242/010
                   4300 FT MSL...219/010
                   4000 FT MSL...227/012
                   4000 FT MSL...225/011

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1943 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1232 PM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024
VFR conditions continue to prevail this afternoon into this
evening. Winds are out of the southwest around 15-20kts gusting to
30kts this afternoon. The main concerns will be whether showers
and storms affect TAF locations. Model guidance has delayed the
onset of storms this afternoon and evening and they may hold off
until closer to 23-00Z, especially for Dalhart and Guymon. Current
thinking remains that storms should develop and potentially affect
these sites from 00z-07z. Have kept mention of VCSH in the TAF
during this time and adjustments may need to be made. KAMA is a
little less certain but could see some showers/storms perhaps
closer to midnight, but left out mention in the TAFs for now.
Culin


* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *

KFMN 021730Z 0218/0318 VRB03KT P6SM FEW100
     FM022000 28012G20KT P6SM SCT120
     FM030200 30008KT P6SM FEW120
     FM030600 07005KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KFMN 022053Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 30/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP128 T03000089
        58010
METAR KFMN 021953Z 32009KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T02890089
METAR KFMN 021853Z 35005KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T02720133

METAR KSKX 022056Z AUTO 27007G23KT 10SM SCT095 29/06 A3022 RMK AO2
       SLP149 T02940061 58005
METAR KSKX 021956Z AUTO 28014G20KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3023 RMK AO2 LTG
        DSNT NE TSB18E33B34E49 SLP158 T02780089
SPECI KSKX 021934Z AUTO 28018G22KT 10SM VCTS CLR 28/10 A3023 RMK AO2
       TSB18E33B34

KLVS 021730Z 0218/0318 22009KT P6SM FEW050 SCT120
     FM022000 24012G20KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120
      TEMPO 0220/0224 VRB15G30KT 6SM -TSRA OVC050CB
     FM030000 24011KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN120
     FM030900 03007KT P6SM BKN090
METAR KLVS 022053Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3017 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
       SLP096 T02780122 58007
METAR KLVS 021953Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
       AND SE SLP098 T02720122
METAR KLVS 021853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T02720122

METAR KRTN 022053Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM FEW085 29/08 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
       22030/2012 LTG DSNT NE-SE RAB09E32 SLP087 P0000 60000
       T02940083 56010
METAR KRTN 021953Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
       RAB12E26 SLP083 P0000 T03060094
METAR KRTN 021853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 31/10 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP089
       T03060100

METAR KCAO 022055Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T03060128 58009
METAR KCAO 021955Z AUTO 13010G18KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP097
        T03000128
METAR KCAO 021855Z AUTO 11012G20KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP100
        T02890128

Albuquerque (KABX) 07/02/24 21:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  45000 FT MSL...350/005
                  40000 FT MSL...255/047
                  35000 FT MSL...236/035
                  30000 FT MSL...244/033
                  28000 FT MSL...249/028
                  26600 FT MSL...263/023
                  26000 FT MSL...247/022
                  25000 FT MSL...249/017
                  24000 FT MSL...242/017
                  23300 FT MSL...264/014
                  22000 FT MSL...249/014
                  20000 FT MSL...264/015
                  19800 FT MSL...261/013
                  19000 FT MSL...266/016
                  18000 FT MSL...271/019
                  17100 FT MSL...275/025
                  17000 FT MSL...277/018
                  16000 FT MSL...278/014
                  15000 FT MSL...281/016
                  14800 FT MSL...271/023
                  14000 FT MSL...284/015
                  13000 FT MSL...286/015
                  12900 FT MSL...288/011
                  12000 FT MSL...299/013
                  11500 FT MSL...298/014
                  11000 FT MSL...299/013
                   8400 FT MSL...335/005
                   8000 FT MSL...348/006
                   7000 FT MSL...005/005
                   6500 FT MSL...327/009
                   6300 FT MSL...321/009

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2032 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1040 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
VFR conditions prevail and are forecast to persist, although MVFR
conditions are likely near sct/num storms this afternoon/evening.
Highest chances of impacts among our TAF sites are at KAEG, KLVS
and KROW. Low probabilities of thunderstorm impacts at KFMN and
KTCC. Winds will generally be light outside of thunderstorm
outflow, which could gust as high as 40-50kts.

* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *

DATA BASED ON 021200Z
VALID 021800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2910+08 3017+03 3133-08 2938-19 284138 284142 274645
BCE                      2106+08 2821-05 2824-18 273935 264240 264146
LND              3511+07 3120+00 2827-12 2825-24 296034 285740 275743
RKS              2817    2818+01 2927-12 2953-20 286136 275241 265344
GJT              2908+13 2720+06 2933-07 2844-18 264535 255240 265046
FMN              2910+16 2823+09 2726-05 2721-17 243432 244040 253748
ABQ              2909+17 2712+10 2620-05 2522-15 233130 233640 253250
MBW              2730    2732+01 2834-13 2837-25 277231 265637 256444
DEN              2306+12 2519+05 2749-07 2652-17 256134 257140 256046
PUB              2712+15 2824+09 2633-06 2639-17 245032 246140 255048
ALS                      2715+09 2734-05 2728-17 244531 245740 254348
TCC      2417    2621+17 2818+11 2520-05 2329-15 233229 233239 242651
BFF      2811    2920+10 2830+02 2535-13 2453-22 247431 247839 257143
GLD      3410    2807+14 2532+08 2441-06 2443-17 235631 247340 255147
GCK      3505+20 3110+17 2508+10 2425-05 2436-16 245030 245539 254550
GAG      2224+24 2426+17 2328+11 2427-04 2330-15 243529 243439 253051
AMA      2316    2519+17 2422+10 2424-04 2427-15 232729 232939 252952
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DATA BASED ON 021200Z
VALID 030000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2908+12 3014+06 2926-08 2837-21 273837 274142 274546
BCE                      3111+10 2816-06 2625-19 254135 254240 284346
LND              9900+12 2613+04 3032-11 2945-21 274838 274544 275544
RKS              2717    2717+05 2926-09 2844-20 274238 264943 275444
GJT              3005+17 2707+09 2826-05 2732-19 264936 255541 255446
FMN              2913+19 2915+10 2719-05 2520-17 243532 244640 254448
ABQ              2806+19 2707+10 2718-04 2519-16 233630 244140 243850
MBW              2817    2818+04 2934-10 2850-20 275437 256142 256045
DEN              9900+16 2506+08 2736-07 2648-19 265935 256840 256046
PUB              2506+19 2711+10 2730-07 2739-18 255633 246140 255047
ALS                      2807+12 2818-06 2627-17 244432 245340 254847
TCC      2518    2315+20 2214+12 2716-04 2529-16 244130 244339 243850
BFF      0113    2910+10 2731+03 2837-11 2856-20 276235 257140 256443
GLD      0206    3110+13 2925+07 2742-07 2648-18 246332 246740 255247
GCK      0512+22 2208+17 2618+09 2630-05 2537-16 245530 245740 244850
GAG      2120+27 2220+18 2220+09 2725-04 2530-14 233429 233740 243151
AMA      2115    2215+20 2216+11 2619-05 2529-14 243329 253339 253551
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DATA BASED ON 021200Z
VALID 031200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2608+12 2817+05 2829-10 2933-22 324435 315043 305548
BCE                      2813+09 2717-08 2929-20 334531 303840 294348
LND              2707+09 2810+03 2832-11 2841-24 284839 275143 275247
RKS              2918    2724+03 2732-09 2735-23 274137 274343 274748
GJT              2705+15 2617+08 2624-08 2635-22 264035 264540 274847
FMN              2506+18 2609+10 2520-08 2528-19 255732 255639 254748
ABQ              3009+19 3010+10 2523-06 2433-16 244931 255539 254950
MBW              2718    2423+05 2634-10 2540-24 264938 265242 255846
DEN              1908+13 2113+06 2626-08 2537-21 245837 256241 255846
PUB              9900+14 2610+08 2427-07 2432-19 245633 247041 255547
ALS                      2710+09 2528-07 2526-19 255532 256740 254947
TCC      2108    2517+18 2522+11 2416-04 2329-15 243330 255040 264951
BFF      1711    2110+10 2620+04 2636-10 2650-23 255937 256241 256045
GLD      1412    1406+13 2508+06 2632-08 2445-18 245933 247241 246848
GCK      1007+20 0710+15 3007+09 2528-06 2443-17 245731 246041 245450
GAG      2225+22 2617+18 2718+10 2527-05 2437-15 234431 244540 244151
AMA      2526    2514+19 2516+11 2221-05 2328-15 244031 253940 264251
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