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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1005 MDT Tuesday, July 2, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 021556Z 32010G17KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T02110061
METAR KFNL 021456Z 24010KT 10SM FEW070 BKN085 OVC110 19/09 A3009 RMK AO2
       RAB19RAEMM SLP131 P0000 60000 T01940089 53008 $
METAR KFNL 021356Z 26006KT 10SM BKN085 BKN110 19/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T01890128 $

METAR KGXY 021556Z 27011KT 10SM FEW100 24/08 A3004 RMK AO2 RAE00 SLP129
       P0000 T02440083
METAR KGXY 021456Z 28015G21KT 10SM -RA FEW031 BKN080 18/11 A3006 RMK AO2
       PK WND 31026/1358 RAB42 SLP144 P0000 60000 T01830106
       51008
METAR KGXY 021356Z 31019G23KT 10SM SCT080 SCT120 20/07 A3005 RMK AO2
       SLP131 T02000072


METAR KBDU 021555Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 021535Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM SCT060 SCT110 22/06 A3009 RMK
       AO2
METAR KBDU 021515Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM BKN060 BKN075 BKN110 21/11 A3010
       RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 021555Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM FEW050 22/12 A3006 RMK AO2
       T02190117
METAR KEIK 021535Z AUTO 35009G16KT 9SM SCT055 22/12 A3007 RMK AO2
       T02240123
METAR KEIK 021515Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM FEW060 23/12 A3007 RMK AO2
       T02330119

KBJC 021555Z 0216/0312 27012G20KT P6SM FEW015 FEW060 SCT120
     FM021700 30010KT P6SM SCT100
     FM022300 34008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM030300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120
     FM030600 33005KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KBJC 021545Z 29012G20KT 10SM SCT120 23/06 A3011
SPECI KBJC 021512Z 27013G20KT 10SM SCT150 21/12 A3012
METAR KBJC 021445Z 19004KT 10SM SCT150 19/13 A3012

KDEN 021455Z 0215/0318 VRB05KT P6SM FEW060 SCT120
     FM021900 32011KT P6SM SCT100
     FM030100 03009KT P6SM SCT100
     FM030400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100
     FM030800 18007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
     FM031600 24006KT P6SM FEW090
METAR KDEN 021553Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW070 SCT120 SCT150 21/10 A3009 RMK AO2
       SLP117 T02110100
METAR KDEN 021453Z 00000KT 10SM SCT060 BKN120 BKN150 19/09 A3010 RMK AO2
       SLP118 T01940094 51014
METAR KDEN 021353Z 00000KT 10SM SCT060 BKN110 BKN150 18/10 A3009 RMK
        AO2 SLP110 T01830100


KBKF 020900Z 0209/0315 VRB06KT 9999 SCT070 BKN120 QNH2996INS
     TEMPO 0209/0210 VRB12G20KT 8000 TSRA BKN040
     TEMPO 0301/0303 8000 SHRA BKN070 TX32/0302Z TN17/0212Z
METAR KBKF 021458Z 20006KT 10SM FEW075 BKN140 BKN200 19/09 A3010 RMK
        AO2A SLP116 T01900089 50010
METAR KBKF 021358Z 00000KT 10SM FEW075 BKN140 BKN200 18/12 A3010 RMK
        AO2A SLP116 T01790119
METAR KBKF 021258Z 18005KT 10SM FEW085 BKN140 BKN200 16/12 A3008 RMK
        AO2A SLP109 T01610124

KAPA 021121Z 0212/0312 01005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN120
     FM021400 VRB05KT P6SM FEW015 FEW060 SCT120
     FM021900 34011KT P6SM SCT100
     FM022300 03008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM030400 17007KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KAPA 021553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW070 BKN130 19/11 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T01940106
METAR KAPA 021453Z 00000KT 10SM FEW070 BKN120 BKN200 18/12 A3013 RMK AO2
       SLP135 T01780117 50012
METAR KAPA 021353Z 28003KT 10SM SCT065 BKN120 BKN200 17/12 A3013 RMK
        AO2 SLP133 T01720117

METAR KMNH 021555Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM BKN120 17/10 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 021535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 17/09 A3022 RMK
       AO2
METAR KMNH 021515Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM SCT100 16/10 A3019 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 021555Z AUTO 29021G31KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 021535Z AUTO 29024G31KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 021515Z AUTO 30020G27KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3003 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 021555Z AUTO 28020G26KT 10SM SCT100 27/07 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 021535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 23/14 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 021515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 22/16 A2999 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 021553Z AUTO 34014KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T02220089
METAR KAKO 021453Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T01830156 53014
METAR KAKO 021353Z AUTO 32012KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP114
        T01720172

METAR KLIC 021555Z AUTO 36019KT 10SM 22/08 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36028/1535 SLP106 T02170083 $

METAR KHEQ 021555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 021535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 021515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A2998 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 021554Z AUTO 33013G17KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 021534Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 021514Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3000 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 021555Z AUTO 10SM SCT017 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 021535Z AUTO 10SM SCT013 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
METAR K2V5 021515Z AUTO 10SM SCT013 A2997 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 021553Z AUTO 35015G23KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T02330078
METAR KITR 021453Z AUTO 34017G26KT 10SM FEW110 23/11 A3000 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 34026/1453 SLP103 T02280111 51025
METAR KITR 021353Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP089
        T02330094

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 16:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11200 FT MSL...254/015
                  11000 FT MSL...275/008
                  10000 FT MSL...337/009
                  10000 FT MSL...286/010
                   9000 FT MSL...269/012
                   8900 FT MSL...295/005
                   8100 FT MSL...256/006
                   8000 FT MSL...265/005
                   7300 FT MSL...256/007
                   7000 FT MSL...263/007
                   6600 FT MSL...253/007
                   6000 FT MSL...266/006
                   5900 FT MSL...228/007

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1124 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 521 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
VFR through the TAF period. Secondary push of northerly winds has
made it past DEN and this northerly flow should continue for a
couple of hours before weakening. Satellite and obs upstream of
the terminals have shown no signs of producing any low stratus and
models have backed off on that potential for this morning. The
exiting mid-level cloud cover should decrease through the day.
The rest of the forecast period should be mostly quiet, with winds
generally shifting from NW to NE this afternoon and evening, with
an eventual transition to drainage flow by late evening.


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

METAR K4BM 021555Z AUTO 17009G17KT 10SM SCT001 SCT090 10/07 A3047 RMK
       AO2
METAR K4BM 021535Z AUTO 18008G14KT 10SM BKN001 BKN090 08/07 A3047 RMK
       AO2 LTG DSNT N
METAR K4BM 021515Z AUTO 17010G15KT 5SM BR SCT001 BKN080 OVC100 08/07
       A3047 RMK AO2


KCOS 021125Z 0212/0312 34008KT P6SM FEW060 BKN120
     FM021600 11009KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150
     FM021800 13012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN120 BKN250 PROB30
      0220/0224 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN040CB
     FM030200 10009KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120
METAR KCOS 021554Z 26004KT 10SM FEW060 BKN120 BKN250 22/10 A3013 RMK
        AO2 SLP111 T02220100
METAR KCOS 021454Z 33005KT 10SM FEW070 SCT110 BKN250 22/09 A3013 RMK
        AO2 SLP107 60000 T02220094 53009
METAR KCOS 021354Z 34006KT 10SM SCT120 BKN220 20/11 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP104
        T02000111


METAR KFLY 021555Z AUTO 05008G15KT 10SM BKN110 21/10 A3017 RMK AO2
       T02120101
METAR KFLY 021535Z AUTO 02010G18KT 10SM BKN120 19/10 A3018 RMK AO2
       T01920101
METAR KFLY 021515Z AUTO 01010G21KT 10SM BKN120 19/10 A3019 RMK AO2
       T01860101


KPUB 021125Z 0212/0312 27010KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN200
      TEMPO 0212/0214 -SHRA BKN060 BKN150
     FM021600 10009KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150
     FM022000 12012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN120 BKN250 PROB30
      0222/0302 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB
     FM030500 12009KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120
METAR KPUB 021553Z 04005KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T02670117
METAR KPUB 021453Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP097 T02500117
       53011
METAR KPUB 021353Z 16004KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP083 T02220122

METAR KVTP 021555Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 021535Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 021515Z AUTO 28010G16KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3050 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 021554Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP106
        T02280111
METAR KTAD 021454Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T02220111 51014
METAR KTAD 021354Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP109
        T02000106

METAR KLHX 021553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 26/11 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP098
       T02560111 $
METAR KLHX 021453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP089
       T02500106 51013
METAR KLHX 021353Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP085
       T02280117

METAR KLAA 021553Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP087 T02780117
       $
METAR KLAA 021453Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/12 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP088 T02560117
        51020 $
METAR KLAA 021353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T02330117


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 16:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...300/021
                  11000 FT MSL...273/027
                  10000 FT MSL...290/021
                   9700 FT MSL...237/010
                   9000 FT MSL...288/007
                   8600 FT MSL...307/008
                   8000 FT MSL...353/008
                   7800 FT MSL...360/008
                   7100 FT MSL...014/010
                   7000 FT MSL...017/010
                   6400 FT MSL...020/012
                   6000 FT MSL...016/010
                   5900 FT MSL...030/008
                   5700 FT MSL...028/008

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0951 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 349 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
VFR conditions are anticipated across much of the forecast area over
the next 24 hours, including the three main TAF sites of KCOS, KPUB
and KALS. A cold front pushing south across the Palmer Divide today
by midday will swing sfc winds around across the plains to a more E-
SE direction this afternoon. Widespread convection is expected to
affect all TAF sites today, with the potential of gusty and erratic
outflow winds from thunderstorm developing this afternoon, mainly
affecting KCOS and KPUB.
KALS: VCSH this morning through 15z otherwise increasing W-SW winds
with gusts to 25 kts between 17z and 02z.
KCOS: Increasing E-SE winds with gusts to 25 kts after 17z with VCTS
developing after 18z and lasting to around 02z.
KPUB: Increasing E-SE winds with gusts to 25 kts after 17z with VCTS
developing after 20z and lasting to around 03z.


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

METAR KCAG 021553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T01780078
METAR KCAG 021453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP170
       60000 T01610072 53004
METAR KCAG 021353Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM BKN080 14/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP166
        T01390078

METAR KHDN 021556Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP177
       T01560067
METAR KHDN 021456Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP178
       60000 T01390061 55003
METAR KHDN 021356Z AUTO 06010KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP172
       T01170078

METAR KSBS 021555Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3024 RMK AO1
       T01380063
METAR KSBS 021535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3024 RMK AO1
       T01320060
METAR KSBS 021515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3024 RMK AO1
       T01260061

METAR KC07 021555Z AUTO 29006G15KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 021535Z AUTO 28007KT 220V310 10SM CLR 06/06 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 021515Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 05/05 A3040 RMK AO2


METAR KEEO 021553Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T01610067
METAR KEEO 021453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T01560061 53002
METAR KEEO 021353Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 13/06 A3021 RMK
        AO2 SLP157 T01280061

METAR K20V 021555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 13/05 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 021535Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM BKN100 12/06 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 021515Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM BKN100 12/06 A3029 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 021555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 BKN120 10/M12 A3032 RMK
        AO2 T01001119
METAR KGNB 021535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 10/M12 A3032 RMK AO2
       T01001117
METAR KGNB 021515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA SCT048 SCT060 OVC090 09/M14
       A3033 RMK AO2 T00941139

METAR K0CO 021555Z AUTO 28027G41KT SCT008 SCT014 SCT019 02/M01 A3047 RMK
       AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 021535Z AUTO 30016G30KT 01/01 A3048 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 021515Z AUTO 29021G27KT OVC001 01/00 A3047 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KC99 021553Z AUTO 29012G24KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 021534Z AUTO 28010G18KT 10SM SCT009 05/02 A3040 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT E
METAR KC99 021513Z AUTO 29013G26KT 10SM BKN009 OVC014 04/02 A3040 RMK
       AO2

KGJT 021124Z 0212/0312 11004KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120
     FM021900 29007KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
     FM022200 29010G17KT P6SM SKC
     FM030300 01006KT P6SM SKC
     FM030600 06005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 021553Z VRB03KT 8SM CLR 24/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T02440067
METAR KGJT 021453Z COR 18007KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T02280061 51016
METAR KGJT 021453Z 18007KT 9SM FEW002 23/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T02280061 51016

KRIL 021124Z 0212/0312 VRB04KT P6SM SCT090
     FM021800 33007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
     FM022100 28011G19KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
     FM030300 27004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 021553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T02060072
METAR KRIL 021453Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T01940072 50006
METAR KRIL 021353Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM SCT100 18/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP150
        T01780061

METAR K5SM 021555Z AUTO 24007G21KT 210V290 10SM SCT070 SCT085 08/06
       A3048 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 021535Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM SCT006 SCT012 SCT075 08/07 A3048
       RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 021515Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM SCT008 SCT012 SCT075 08/06 A3048
       RMK AO2

KEGE 021249Z 0213/0312 19007KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN045
      TEMPO 0213/0215 BKN022 OVC035
     FM021600 13005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250
     FM021800 25007KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250
     FM022000 26013G21KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
     FM030400 09005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 021556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP144 T01780061
       PNO $
METAR KEGE 021456Z 07006KT 10SM OVC100 14/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP147 6////
       T01440067 50015 PNO $
METAR KEGE 021356Z 05003KT 10SM OVC049 13/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T01330078 PNO $

KASE 021124Z 0212/0312 33003KT P6SM VCTS BKN070CB BKN080 BKN110
      TEMPO 0212/0214 -TSRA BKN050CB BKN060
     FM021500 32005KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 BKN100
     FM021700 32008KT P6SM FEW050 SCT110
     FM022000 30010G18KT P6SM FEW080 SCT110
     FM030200 21005KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
METAR KASE 021553Z COR 00000KT 8SM SCT030 13/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP151
        T01330094
METAR KASE 021553Z 00000KT 8SM SCT014 SCT030 13/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T01330094
SPECI KASE 021516Z VRB03KT 8SM SCT014 SCT030 13/09 A3029 RMK AO2
       T01280094

METAR KCCU 021555Z AUTO 24009G22KT 190V250 10SM SCT015 SCT025 BKN048
       08/04 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 021535Z AUTO 23013G23KT 3/4SM BR BKN002 OVC009 08/06 A3050
       RMK AO2 VIS M1/4V5
METAR KCCU 021515Z AUTO 23008G14KT M1/4SM -DZ OVC002 07/05 A3051 RMK
       AO2

METAR KLXV 021553Z AUTO 35006G15KT 10SM BKN060 13/07 A3037 RMK AO2
       SLP129 T01280072
METAR KLXV 021453Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM FEW007 SCT049 BKN065 12/09 A3037
       RMK AO2 SLP125 60006 T01170089 52013
SPECI KLXV 021413Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM SCT002 BKN047 09/08 A3036 RMK AO2
       T00890083

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 16:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...268/021
                  12500 FT MSL...284/020
                  12000 FT MSL...289/020
                  11700 FT MSL...295/021
                  11000 FT MSL...297/021
                  11000 FT MSL...299/022
                  10400 FT MSL...290/013
                  10200 FT MSL...293/019
                  10100 FT MSL...289/012

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1139 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 539 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
A main band of heavier showers and embedded thunderstorms will
track across the central mountains impacting the KGUC and KASE
TAF through mid morning. A lighter band of showers to the north
could bring some light rain to KRIL KEGE and KHDN through the
same time period before clearing is expected with the further
intrusion of much drier air. After a few isolated late day
storms over the high Colorado mountains...clear skies will move
in for the overnight hours. VFR prevails over the next 24 hours
with localized ILS conditions possible through the morning as
the showers work through.


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


KMTJ 021124Z 0212/0312 36005KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB SCT120
     FM021600 33004KT P6SM SKC
     FM021800 32007KT P6SM FEW080
     FM022200 31009KT P6SM FEW130
     FM030300 26005KT P6SM SKC
     FM030400 16008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 021553Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T02000122 $
METAR KMTJ 021453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 19/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP155
       60001 T01890128 51021 $
METAR KMTJ 021353Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3019 RMK AO2 RAB1255E06
        SLP151 P0001 T01610139 $

METAR KGUC 021556Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM FEW060 16/10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T01560100
METAR KGUC 021456Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM FEW038 14/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP177
       60001 T01390106 53015
METAR KGUC 021356Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM FEW027 SCT038 BKN047 12/11 A3027
       RMK AO2 RAB34E55 SLP172 P0001 T01220106

METAR K7BM 021555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN038 OVC048 13/07 A3037 RMK
       AO2
METAR K7BM 021535Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM BKN038 BKN048 12/07 A3037 RMK
       AO2
METAR K7BM 021515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT002 SCT036 SCT043 12/09 A3038
       RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 021555Z AUTO 10SM SCT070 BKN080 16/10 A3026 RMK AO2
       T01590099
METAR KAEJ 021535Z AUTO 10SM SCT070 SCT080 15/09 A3026 RMK AO2
       T01500094
METAR KAEJ 021515Z AUTO 10SM SCT060 SCT080 SCT100 14/10 A3026 RMK AO2
       T01410096

METAR KANK 021555Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3022 RMK AO2 T01730130
       $
METAR KANK 021535Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM FEW090 17/12 A3022 RMK AO2 RAE1504
       P0000 T01670115 $
METAR KANK 021515Z AUTO 18006KT 9SM FEW090 14/12 A3024 RMK AO2 RAE1504
       P0000 T01440119 $

METAR KMYP 021555Z AUTO 27023G30KT 1/4SM FG OVC002 06/06 A3061 RMK
       AO2
METAR KMYP 021535Z AUTO 25020G27KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 06/06 A3061 RMK
       AO2
METAR KMYP 021515Z AUTO 27020G31KT 1/2SM FG BKN002 OVC013 06/05 A3061
       RMK AO2 VIS M1/4V5


KTEX 021124Z 0212/0312 VRB04KT P6SM BKN090
     FM021700 27007KT P6SM FEW040 SCT200
     FM021900 28011G19KT P6SM FEW060 SCT200
     FM030200 18005KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
METAR KTEX 021555Z AUTO 29005G08KT 10SM SCT065 SCT100 17/07 A3040 RMK
       AO2
METAR KTEX 021535Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM SCT028 SCT037 SCT047 17/07 A3040
       RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 021515Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM SCT028 SCT038 SCT046 17/09 A3040
       RMK AO2

METAR K04V 021555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT018 BKN065 OVC100 14/12 A3031
       RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 021535Z AUTO 02003KT 1 1/2SM BKN017 BKN044 OVC060 13/11 A3032
       RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 021515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT018 SCT070 OVC095 16/11 A3032
       RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KCEZ 021553Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM FEW046 24/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T02390133
METAR KCEZ 021453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T02220128 51012
METAR KCEZ 021353Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP126
        T01940133

KDRO 021124Z 0212/0312 13003KT P6SM SCT040 BKN050
     FM021400 03002KT P6SM BKN100
     FM021800 25008KT P6SM FEW060 FEW250
     FM022000 27012KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200
     FM030400 31005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 021553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T01940133
METAR KDRO 021453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 18/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T01780139 51009
METAR KDRO 021353Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM FEW120 16/14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T01610139

METAR KPSO 021555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT038 17/11 A3031 RMK AO2
       T01740114
METAR KPSO 021535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN038 BKN044 BKN050 17/12 A3031
       RMK AO2 T01690117
METAR KPSO 021515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT037 BKN043 BKN049 16/11 A3031
       RMK AO2 T01640111

METAR KCPW 021554Z AUTO 22006KT 1 1/4SM BR OVC001 07/07 A3060 RMK AO2
       VIS 1/4V5
METAR KCPW 021534Z AUTO 23009KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 06/06 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 021514Z AUTO 23010KT 200V260 M1/4SM FG OVC001 06/06 A3060 RMK
       AO2

KALS 021125Z 0212/0312 17006KT P6SM FEW100 BKN200
      TEMPO 0212/0213 -SHRA BKN080
     FM021700 26011KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120 SCT200
      TEMPO 0218/0222 27013G23KT
     FM030200 32006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
METAR KALS 021552Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T02060100
METAR KALS 021452Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T01890100 51009
METAR KALS 021352Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP136
        T01720106

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 16:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...268/021
                  12500 FT MSL...284/020
                  12000 FT MSL...289/020
                  11700 FT MSL...295/021
                  11000 FT MSL...297/021
                  11000 FT MSL...299/022
                  10400 FT MSL...290/013
                  10200 FT MSL...293/019
                  10100 FT MSL...289/012

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1139 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 539 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
A main band of heavier showers and embedded thunderstorms will
track across the central mountains impacting the KGUC and KASE
TAF through mid morning. A lighter band of showers to the north
could bring some light rain to KRIL KEGE and KHDN through the
same time period before clearing is expected with the further
intrusion of much drier air. After a few isolated late day
storms over the high Colorado mountains...clear skies will move
in for the overnight hours. VFR prevails over the next 24 hours
with localized ILS conditions possible through the morning as
the showers work through.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 021120Z 0212/0312 36004KT P6SM SKC
     FM022200 29006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 021553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T02940028
METAR KPGA 021453Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP098
       T02830028 51017
METAR KPGA 021353Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T02720028

METAR KRQE 021553Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM FEW090 24/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP105
       T02440111
METAR KRQE 021453Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T02170133 51009
METAR KRQE 021353Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T01890144 $

Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/02/24 15:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...263/010
                  12000 FT MSL...188/006
                  11900 FT MSL...204/007
                  11000 FT MSL...276/006
                  10700 FT MSL...279/006
                  10000 FT MSL...285/007
                  10000 FT MSL...288/007
                   9200 FT MSL...288/006
                   9000 FT MSL...276/007
                   8500 FT MSL...282/005
                   8000 FT MSL...283/006
                   7800 FT MSL...273/007
                   7400 FT MSL...260/007
                   7300 FT MSL...253/005

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1053 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION...Tuesday 02/12Z through Wednesday 03/12Z...SHRA/TSRA
possible south and east of a KPRC-KFLG-KRQE line, 19Z-04Z. Brief
MVFR conditions and gusty, erratic winds possible near TS. VFR
conditions otherwise expected with W/SW winds 5-10 kts.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 03/12Z through Friday 05/12Z...Mainly VFR
conditions, with a slight chance for MVFR in SHRA/TSRA near
KSOW/KJTC Wednesday afternoon. Winds W around 10 kts on Wednesday,
becoming N/NW on Thursday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 021506Z 0215/0318 12006KT P6SM SKC
     FM021600 33005KT P6SM SKC
     FM021900 34011KT P6SM SKC
     FM030300 12004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM031700 34007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 021554Z 35006KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP161 T02330028
METAR KSLC 021454Z 12004KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02110028
        51014
METAR KSLC 021354Z 14003KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP159 T01890056

KVEL 021124Z 0212/0312 33005KT P6SM FEW120
     FM021700 17006KT P6SM SKC
     FM030000 23006KT P6SM SKC
     FM030700 02005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 021553Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T02281006
METAR KVEL 021453Z AUTO 02012G18KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T02221011 51017
METAR KVEL 021353Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T02000022

METAR KPUC 021553Z AUTO 34007KT 300V360 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3022 RMK AO2
       SLP145 T02171011
METAR KPUC 021453Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T02061006 51015
METAR KPUC 021353Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T01890022

KCNY 021124Z 0212/0312 34005KT P6SM SKC
     FM021600 33009KT P6SM SKC
     FM021800 30011G18KT P6SM SKC
     FM030000 30007KT P6SM SKC
     FM030700 27003KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 021553Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T02610011
METAR KCNY 021453Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T02560028 51019
METAR KCNY 021353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T02390028


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/02/24 15:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  20000 FT MSL...290/013
                  19000 FT MSL...281/016
                  17700 FT MSL...021/003
                  13600 FT MSL...290/014
                  12100 FT MSL...317/003
                  12000 FT MSL...295/013
                  11000 FT MSL...315/004
                  10900 FT MSL...300/006
                   9000 FT MSL...300/007
                   9000 FT MSL...301/007
                   8200 FT MSL...294/008
                   8000 FT MSL...289/009
                   7500 FT MSL...290/007
                   7000 FT MSL...294/005
                   6900 FT MSL...294/010
                   6800 FT MSL...285/007
                   6600 FT MSL...295/011

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 021120Z 0212/0312 VRB06KT P6SM SCT110
     FM021500 28013G23KT P6SM SKC
     FM030300 25008KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KEVW 021553Z AUTO 29007G15KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T01671006
METAR KEVW 021453Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP177
       T01390017 51012
METAR KEVW 021353Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T01110011

KRKS 021120Z 0212/0312 24008KT P6SM SCT200
     FM021600 27015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM030300 28011KT P6SM SKC
     FM030600 24007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 021554Z AUTO 27009G25KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP158
        T01670006
METAR KRKS 021454Z AUTO 29013KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T01440006 51008
METAR KRKS 021354Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP158
        T01280006

KRWL 021123Z 0212/0312 24015G25KT P6SM BKN070
     FM021400 26015G25KT P6SM FEW250
     FM030300 26008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRWL 021553Z AUTO 25018G30KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND
       22030/1546 SLP124 T01831006
METAR KRWL 021453Z AUTO 23015G25KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND
       25027/1408 SLP127 T01610000 51012
METAR KRWL 021353Z AUTO 23016G26KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3016 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 24026/1346 SLP123 T01390006

KLAR 021123Z 0212/0312 25015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
     FM021400 26015G25KT P6SM SCT150
     FM021700 28020G30KT P6SM FEW250
     FM030200 28010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KLAR 021553Z AUTO 26020G33KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
       27033/1544 SLP101 T01890011
METAR KLAR 021453Z AUTO 27022G31KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
       25032/1429 SLP105 T01720028 55004
METAR KLAR 021353Z AUTO 24015KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP105
        T01390028

KCYS 021123Z 0212/0312 30008KT P6SM BKN090
     FM021300 28015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
     FM021600 29015G25KT P6SM SCT250
     FM022300 32015G25KT P6SM FEW250
     FM030200 35008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCYS 021553Z 29015G29KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28034/1507 SLP106 T02000028
METAR KCYS 021453Z 28019G27KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND
       27039/1416 SLP107 T01670028 53003
METAR KCYS 021353Z 28026G37KT 10SM FEW065 OVC080 15/03 A3008 RMK AO2
        PK WND 28037/1348 SLP102 T01500028

Riverton (KRIW) 07/02/24 15:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...297/014
                  11200 FT MSL...279/009
                  11000 FT MSL...295/015
                  10000 FT MSL...296/013
                   9000 FT MSL...346/012
                   8900 FT MSL...326/010
                   8200 FT MSL...345/009
                   8000 FT MSL...353/008
                   7400 FT MSL...003/006
                   7000 FT MSL...041/011
                   6700 FT MSL...019/006
                   6200 FT MSL...058/007
                   6000 FT MSL...071/008
                   6000 FT MSL...060/007

Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/02/24 16:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...292/028
                  11700 FT MSL...286/034
                  11000 FT MSL...285/030
                  10500 FT MSL...293/031
                  10000 FT MSL...291/032
                   9500 FT MSL...295/032
                   9000 FT MSL...289/031
                   8600 FT MSL...294/031
                   8000 FT MSL...284/030
                   7900 FT MSL...291/029
                   7300 FT MSL...287/027
                   7000 FT MSL...282/029
                   6700 FT MSL...275/030
                   6500 FT MSL...274/027

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1027 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 425 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
A shortwave taking shape will track east-southeast through the
state until around 15Z/Tuesday. An area of showers and a
thunderstorm or two will accompany the wave and primarily impact
KWRL and then KCPR as it traverses the region. Conditions
remain VFR at all terminals despite this convection. Cloud cover
decreases from west-to-east late tonight through Tuesday
morning. A few weak showers develop over the far north Tuesday
afternoon, but it appears isolated and nature and have no
terminal impacts in this forecast. West to northwest surface
wind increases at the southwest terminals between
16Z-19Z/Tuesday, but it takes a bit longer to mix at KCPR and
KRIW. Winds and cloud cover decrease at sunset Tuesday.
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 1141 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 540 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
Some scattered showers are possible this morning across most of the
terminals in southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska. Showers will
end this morning for southeast Wyoming, leaving a breezy day with
gusts over 30 kts possible. In western Nebraska, showers will
transition to isolated thunderstorms during the early afternoon
hours, wrapping up by mid to late afternoon.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 021555Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM SCT070 BKN080 BKN120 18/11 A3005
       RMK AO2 T01750109
METAR KIBM 021535Z AUTO 26010G24KT 10SM -RA SCT070 OVC090 16/10 A3006
       RMK AO2 T01630104
METAR KIBM 021515Z AUTO 28012G20KT 10SM RA SCT070 OVC090 20/11 A3006 RMK
       AO2 T01980114

KSNY 021123Z 0212/0312 34008KT P6SM VCSH BKN015
     FM021300 33008KT P6SM BKN080
     FM021600 32010G20KT P6SM SCT200
     FM022100 35010G20KT P6SM FEW250
     FM030200 05008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KSNY 021553Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM BKN100 23/13 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T02280128
METAR KSNY 021453Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM SCT110 22/14 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T02220139 50005
METAR KSNY 021353Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM FEW110 18/13 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T01830133

METAR KOGA 021555Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM SCT037 BKN120 23/13 A2995 RMK AO2
       T02310128
METAR KOGA 021535Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM SCT037 BKN120 22/13 A2995 RMK AO2
       T02200133
METAR KOGA 021515Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM BKN120 21/15 A2995 RMK AO2
       T02110148

METAR KIML 021553Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM FEW008 OVC014 20/17 A2995 RMK AO2
       SLP118 T02000172
SPECI KIML 021544Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM SCT009 BKN014 OVC019 20/17 A2995
       RMK AO2 T02000172
SPECI KIML 021519Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM SCT009 OVC015 20/18 A2994 RMK AO2
       T02000183

KMCK 021400Z 0214/0312 07008KT P6SM VCTS BKN010CB BKN100
     FM021600 36012G19KT P6SM SCT070
     FM030100 VRB02KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 021553Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM BKN015 24/20 A2987 RMK AO2 RAE01
       SLP092 P0000 T02390200
SPECI KMCK 021548Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM BKN015 23/20 A2988 RMK AO2 RAE01
       P0000
SPECI KMCK 021515Z AUTO 33013KT 10SM BKN011 BKN027 BKN100 22/21 A2990
       RMK AO2 RAE01 P0000 T02220211

North Platte (KLNX) 07/02/24 16:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...222/051
                  25000 FT MSL...221/059
                  24600 FT MSL...221/059
                  24000 FT MSL...221/060
                  22000 FT MSL...217/053
                  20500 FT MSL...226/056
                  20000 FT MSL...230/056
                  19000 FT MSL...235/049
                  18000 FT MSL...240/044
                  17100 FT MSL...248/040
                  17000 FT MSL...243/032
                  16000 FT MSL...257/032
                  15000 FT MSL...265/020
                  14200 FT MSL...263/023
                  14000 FT MSL...256/021
                  13000 FT MSL...255/018
                  12000 FT MSL...266/020
                  12000 FT MSL...266/018
                  11000 FT MSL...267/016
                  10100 FT MSL...260/014
                  10000 FT MSL...275/015
                   9000 FT MSL...288/010
                   8600 FT MSL...288/009
                   8000 FT MSL...334/009
                   7400 FT MSL...319/011
                   7000 FT MSL...327/013
                   6500 FT MSL...356/012
                   6000 FT MSL...005/015
                   5500 FT MSL...010/014
                   5000 FT MSL...018/014
                   4700 FT MSL...014/013
                   4100 FT MSL...004/010
                   4000 FT MSL...002/007
                   3600 FT MSL...339/009
                   3400 FT MSL...330/009

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1207 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 706 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024
VFR ceilings are expected today as scattered showers linger
through the day. -RA at KLBF through 15Z, then VCTS 21Z-00Z/3rd.
Becoming FEW250 after 02Z at the KLBF and KVTN terminals. Winds
to remain 10KT or less through tonight.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 021201Z 0212/0312 34009KT 5SM BR BKN005
     FM021400 36015G22KT P6SM FEW250
     FM022200 06010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM030200 12005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 021553Z AUTO 34012G19KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T02560161
METAR KGLD 021453Z AUTO 36011G18KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T02390167 51018
METAR KGLD 021353Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM SCT011 BKN080 22/19 A2993 RMK AO2
       SLP090 T02220189

KGCK 021120Z 0212/0312 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KGCK 021554Z 01011KT 10SM BKN016 24/21 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP081
       T02390211
SPECI KGCK 021550Z 01011KT 10SM BKN017 24/21 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KGCK 021454Z 01011KT 10SM FEW075 SCT090 BKN110 23/21 A2982 RMK AO2
       SLP066 60000 T02330206 53013

METAR KLBL 021556Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR A2989 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO PNO
       $
METAR KLBL 021456Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM CLR A2987 RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// 53013
       FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 021356Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR A2985 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO PNO
       $

METAR KEHA 021555Z AUTO 36013G19KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A2997 RMK AO2
       T02470158
METAR KEHA 021535Z AUTO 36018G21KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A2997 RMK AO2
       T02470160
METAR KEHA 021515Z AUTO 35018G21KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A2996 RMK AO2
       T02430168

Goodland (KGLD) 07/02/24 16:02 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...261/023
                   9000 FT MSL...337/032
                   8100 FT MSL...338/026
                   8000 FT MSL...333/026
                   7000 FT MSL...340/025
                   7000 FT MSL...342/026
                   6200 FT MSL...342/022
                   6000 FT MSL...343/021
                   5400 FT MSL...342/018
                   5000 FT MSL...343/016
                   4700 FT MSL...343/016
                   4300 FT MSL...349/013
                   4000 FT MSL...352/013
                   4000 FT MSL...349/013

Dodge City (KDDC) 07/02/24 15:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...268/013
                  28000 FT MSL...242/037
                  26000 FT MSL...230/041
                  25000 FT MSL...234/037
                  24000 FT MSL...231/039
                  23300 FT MSL...233/034
                  22000 FT MSL...228/041
                  20000 FT MSL...224/046
                  20000 FT MSL...233/037
                  19000 FT MSL...220/047
                  18000 FT MSL...222/043
                  17000 FT MSL...225/040
                  16500 FT MSL...223/037
                  16000 FT MSL...224/040
                  15000 FT MSL...220/043
                  14000 FT MSL...221/040
                  13900 FT MSL...230/031
                  13000 FT MSL...223/038
                  12000 FT MSL...218/039
                  11600 FT MSL...223/033
                  11000 FT MSL...223/038
                  10000 FT MSL...230/028
                   9800 FT MSL...225/025
                   9000 FT MSL...227/026
                   8300 FT MSL...219/024
                   8000 FT MSL...229/024
                   7100 FT MSL...219/016
                   7000 FT MSL...219/018
                   6000 FT MSL...213/016
                   5900 FT MSL...211/013
                   5100 FT MSL...234/008
                   5000 FT MSL...236/009
                   4300 FT MSL...272/008
                   4000 FT MSL...261/008
                   3700 FT MSL...264/008
                   3200 FT MSL...247/011
                   3000 FT MSL...252/009
                   3000 FT MSL...252/009

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1110 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 502 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
For KGLD... VFR conditions are forecast through the period. With
winds out of the north/northwest, am not as concerned with the
possibility for fog or low stratus clouds this morning. There
may be a storm or two that moves in around 21-03Z, but chances
are currently around 10%. Storms are more likely about a county
south of the terminal. Similar to the previous nights, will have
to watch for nocturnal convection and fog, but neither is high
enough confidence at this time. Winds should become light
overnight.
For KMCK... VFR conditions are forecast for most of the period,
though am currently watching for fog/low stratus to develop
around sunrise. After 15Z/16Z, the threat for stratus should
end. During the afternoon and evening hours, there could be a
pop up thunderstorm, but chances are lower than 10%. The next
hazard to keep an eye on will be the potential for fog again
tonight. Will need to see if any storm outflows have an effect
on the fog potential.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1015 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 515 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024
VFR flying conditions this TAF cycle for all terminals. Current
south-southwesterly winds aoa 12 kts will continue to veer to
westerly through the morning and early afternoon as a cold front
approaches, then northerly once the front passes through by
mid-afternoon. Additionally, thunderstorm activity is expected
across our area during the late afternoon/early evening hours,
however low confidence in any direct terminal impact precluded
mentioning TS in the TAFs.


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

KGUY 021120Z 0212/0312 21010KT P6SM BKN120
     FM021400 24018G28KT P6SM BKN250
     FM021900 36015KT P6SM BKN250
     FM030100 05014KT P6SM OVC120 PROB30 0301/0306 VRB30G40KT 4SM
      TSRA BR OVC040CB=
METAR KGUY 021553Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM -RA CLR 27/18 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP072
       P0000 T02720183
METAR KGUY 021453Z AUTO 26014G22KT 10SM -RA CLR 28/18 A2988 RMK AO2
       RAB37 SLP064 P0000 60000 T02780183 53012
METAR KGUY 021353Z AUTO 24015KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP056
       T02610178

KDHT 021120Z 0212/0312 21013KT P6SM BKN120
     FM021500 22015KT P6SM SCT300
     FM030100 13010KT P6SM BKN120 PROB30 0301/0306 VRB30G40KT 4SM
      TSRA BR OVC040CB
     FM030600 05010KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KDHT 021553Z AUTO 31010G20KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3000 RMK AO2 RAB06E21
       SLP086 P0000 T02890144
METAR KDHT 021453Z AUTO 27018KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP084
       T02830144 53014
METAR KDHT 021353Z AUTO 22014KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP078
       T02610144

Amarillo (KAMA) 07/02/24 16:02 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...240/036
                  15000 FT MSL...246/040
                  13000 FT MSL...237/037
                  12600 FT MSL...261/040
                  10000 FT MSL...229/021
                   9000 FT MSL...253/027
                   8000 FT MSL...234/034
                   8000 FT MSL...242/031
                   7100 FT MSL...237/035
                   7000 FT MSL...237/035
                   6200 FT MSL...244/026
                   6000 FT MSL...242/027
                   5500 FT MSL...240/021
                   5000 FT MSL...238/019
                   4800 FT MSL...234/018
                   4300 FT MSL...235/018

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1501 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 549 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024
Southwest winds will pick up into the 15 to 20 knot range with
higher gusts by mid morning. A cold front will move through the
GUY TAF site in the early afternoon and then through the DHT TAF
site this evening. The front may back into AMA late in this
forecast. Thunderstorms are possible with the front at GUY and DHT
late this afternoon or evening. Have not put TSRA at AMA as storms
are expected to remain fairly isolated there. Skies are expected
to remain VFR outside of thunderstorms.


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

KFMN 021128Z 0212/0312 09007KT P6SM BKN100
     FM021800 29010G18KT P6SM FEW100
     FM030200 07005KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KFMN 021553Z 10007KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP145
       T02220144
METAR KFMN 021453Z 09008KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02060139
       51009
METAR KFMN 021353Z 06006KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T01890139

METAR KSKX 021556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T02110111
METAR KSKX 021456Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP177
       60000 T01940122 58003
METAR KSKX 021356Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM FEW075 16/13 A3026 RMK AO2 RAB23E53
        SLP183 P0000 T01610133

KLVS 021128Z 0212/0312 25007KT P6SM SCT100
     FM021800 26012G20KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM030000 24011KT P6SM BKN100
     FM030900 03007KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KLVS 021553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T02390117
METAR KLVS 021453Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T02280111 53013
METAR KLVS 021353Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T02060122

METAR KRTN 021553Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T02500117
METAR KRTN 021453Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T02330117 50006
METAR KRTN 021353Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T02000144

METAR KCAO 021555Z AUTO 03013G18KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T02670128
METAR KCAO 021455Z AUTO 36016KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T02560139 53019
METAR KCAO 021355Z AUTO 30014KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP080
        T02390128

Albuquerque (KABX) 07/02/24 15:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17100 FT MSL...275/019
                  15000 FT MSL...273/020
                  14800 FT MSL...288/009
                  13000 FT MSL...297/015
                  13000 FT MSL...296/014
                  12000 FT MSL...331/019
                  11500 FT MSL...329/018
                  11000 FT MSL...328/017
                  10300 FT MSL...316/013
                  10000 FT MSL...315/013
                   9200 FT MSL...298/010
                   9000 FT MSL...276/013
                   8400 FT MSL...263/005
                   8000 FT MSL...243/005
                   7700 FT MSL...233/005
                   7000 FT MSL...228/005
                   7000 FT MSL...225/004
                   6500 FT MSL...169/006
                   6300 FT MSL...171/005

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1138 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 529 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
Widespread showers and storms are expected again today.
Development will begin around 18Z and will generally be confined
to areas south of I-40 thanks to dry air entering from the
northwest. Small hail and gusty winds may accompany any storms
that develop. A storm or two near KCAO may become severe and
produce large hail and/or damaging wind gusts. Convective activity
will move east during the evening, becoming confined to areas
along and east of the central mountain chain after 03Z. A weak
backdoor front across the east will help isolated to scattered
showers continue through the TAF period in the east near the TX
border.
VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF period, with the
exception of brief MVFR conditions near heavier showers and
storms.

* * * * * 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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