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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1445 MDT Thursday, July 4, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 041956Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP170 T02560039
METAR KFNL 041856Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP181 T02440039
METAR KFNL 041756Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP189 T02220050
        10228 20111 58005

METAR KGXY 041956Z 10006KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02560050
METAR KGXY 041856Z 30005KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP200 T02390044
METAR KGXY 041756Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP205 T02330044
        10233 20117 57008


METAR KBDU 042035Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 042015Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 041955Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3020 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 042035Z AUTO 07007G14KT 9SM CLR 26/04 A3018 RMK AO2
       T02650038
METAR KEIK 042015Z AUTO 04007KT 9SM CLR 26/03 A3018 RMK AO2
       T02620028
METAR KEIK 041955Z AUTO 06007KT 9SM CLR 25/03 A3018 RMK AO2 T02520028

KBJC 041728Z 0418/0518 10006KT P6SM FEW220
     FM041900 07007KT P6SM FEW080 FEW220
     FM050100 01006KT P6SM SCT080 SCT220
     FM050400 35005KT P6SM FEW080 FEW220
     FM051600 06006KT P6SM FEW050 FEW220
METAR KBJC 041948Z 10009KT 10SM SCT100 25/02 A3023
METAR KBJC 041855Z 000000KT 10SM SCT100 24/02 A3025
METAR KBJC 041755Z 15005KT 10SM SKC 22/02 A3027

KDEN 041728Z 0418/0524 06008KT P6SM FEW080 FEW220
     FM042200 07011KT P6SM SCT080 SCT220
     FM050900 VRB05KT P6SM FEW220
     FM051600 03006KT P6SM FEW050 FEW220
     FM051900 04008KT P6SM FEW050 FEW220
METAR KDEN 041953Z 06006KT 10SM FEW100 26/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP162
       T02560022
METAR KDEN 041853Z 03008KT 10SM FEW100 24/02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP168
       T02440017
METAR KDEN 041753Z 07009KT 010V110 10SM FEW120 23/03 A3025 RMK AO2
        SLP175 T02330028 10233 20128 58008


KBKF 0419/0601 09009KT 9999 SKC QNH3018INS
      BECMG 0422/0423 09012G18KT 9999 SCT090 QNH3014INS
      TEMPO 0506/0509 8000 SHRA BKN080
      BECMG 0512/0513 9999 33009KT FEW080 QNH3014INS TX27/0422Z
      TN12/0512Z
METAR KBKF 041958Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 27/00 A3020 RMK AO2A SLP155
        T02650002
METAR KBKF 041858Z 11010KT 10SM FEW090 25/01 A3022 RMK AO2A SLP162
        T02500011
METAR KBKF 041758Z 10009G14KT 10SM FEW090 24/02 A3025 RMK AO2A SLP172
        T02390015 10239 20117 57008

KAPA 041728Z 0418/0518 VRB05KT P6SM FEW220
     FM041900 05008KT P6SM FEW080 FEW220
     FM042300 07011KT P6SM SCT080 SCT220
     FM050800 VRB05KT P6SM FEW220
     FM051700 01006KT P6SM FEW050 FEW220
METAR KAPA 041953Z 14007KT 110V180 10SM FEW100 24/02 A3022 RMK AO2
       SLP172 T02440022
METAR KAPA 041853Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW090 FEW120 24/03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T02390033
METAR KAPA 041753Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW090 FEW120 22/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP189
        T02220033 10222 20117 56010

METAR KMNH 042035Z AUTO 07008G17KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 042015Z AUTO 06010G15KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 041955Z AUTO 09008G15KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3032 RMK AO2 LTG
        DSNT N

METAR KFMM 042035Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 042015Z AUTO VRB03G15KT 10SM FEW090 26/06 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 041955Z AUTO VRB05G13KT 10SM FEW090 27/06 A3017 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 042035Z AUTO 01009G20KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 042015Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 041955Z AUTO 33011G20KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG
        DSNT N

METAR KAKO 041953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T02440050
METAR KAKO 041853Z AUTO 36013G17KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP184
       T02390050
METAR KAKO 041753Z AUTO 36009G18KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP189
        T02280050 10233 20094 56005

METAR KLIC 041955Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP171
        T02220050 $
METAR KLIC 041855Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP174 T02220067
        $
METAR KLIC 041755Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP177
        60000 T02110067 10211 20111 58003 $

METAR KHEQ 042015Z AUTO 33007G17KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 041955Z AUTO 32008G20KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 041935Z AUTO 33015G25KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3017 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 042014Z AUTO 04010G16KT 10SM CLR 25/M38 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 041954Z AUTO 04011G18KT 10SM CLR 25/M35 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 041934Z AUTO 35011G16KT 10SM CLR 25/M35 A3018 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 042035Z AUTO 10SM CLR A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 042015Z AUTO 10SM CLR A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 041955Z AUTO 10SM CLR A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N

METAR KITR 041953Z AUTO 35008G21KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP169
       T02500050 $
METAR KITR 041853Z AUTO 03012KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP179
        T02330039 $
METAR KITR 041753Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP183
        T02220072 10222 20139 58001 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/04/2024
Fort Collins - 05:35:29 MDT / 20:34:13 MDT
Denver       - 05:37:42 MDT / 20:31:10 MDT
Sterling     - 05:27:46 MDT / 20:27:07 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/04/24 20:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...284/022
                  13000 FT MSL...283/018
                  12700 FT MSL...286/016
                  12000 FT MSL...278/010
                  10000 FT MSL...102/008
                   9900 FT MSL...105/008
                   9000 FT MSL...101/009
                   8900 FT MSL...105/009
                   8100 FT MSL...102/008
                   8000 FT MSL...098/009
                   7300 FT MSL...099/008
                   7000 FT MSL...104/008
                   6600 FT MSL...094/008
                   6200 FT MSL...100/009
                   6000 FT MSL...096/008
                   5900 FT MSL...095/008

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2028 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Friday/...
Issued at 1134 AM MDT Thu Jul 4 2024
VFR conditions expected through the TAF period. Light and variable
winds become northeasterly this afternoon at 6-10 kts. Mid and
high level clouds develop toward early evening. Can`t rule out the
low chance of a high-based shower nearby. Light winds overnight
and light northeasterly winds again Friday afternoon.


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

METAR K4BM 042035Z AUTO 22006G20KT 170V280 10SM CLR 18/M15 A3059 RMK
       AO2
METAR K4BM 042015Z AUTO 25010G24KT 180V270 10SM CLR 18/M13 A3059 RMK
       AO2
METAR K4BM 041955Z AUTO 25009G16KT 10SM CLR 18/M14 A3059 RMK AO2 LTG
        DSNT SE

SPECI KAFF 042041Z 18010G15KT 140V210 10SM CLR 25/03 A3023 RMK AO2A
        SLP147
METAR KAFF 041955Z AUTO 16012G17KT 10SM FEW110 25/06 A3025 RMK AO2
       SLP154 T02480055
SPECI KAFF 042002Z AUTO 14015G20KT 10SM FEW120 FEW190 24/05 A3024 RMK
       AO2 WSHFT 01 SLP150

KCOS 041727Z 0418/0518 16010KT P6SM SKC
     FM050700 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
     FM051200 36007KT P6SM SKC
     FM051630 17008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 041954Z 15015KT 120V180 10SM FEW100 26/03 A3025 RMK AO2
       SLP161 T02560033 $
METAR KCOS 041854Z 18010KT 10SM FEW090 24/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP165 T02390061
        $
METAR KCOS 041754Z 18014G21KT 10SM FEW080 23/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP177
        T02280067 10233 20128 58009 $

METAR KABH 041955Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP169
        T02470033
METAR KABH 041855Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP176
        T02360035
METAR KABH 041755Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP183
        T02250031 10228 20109 58006

METAR KFLY 042035Z AUTO 15008G16KT 090V180 10SM CLR 25/03 A3030 RMK AO2
       T02500030
METAR KFLY 042015Z AUTO 15009G14KT 110V170 10SM CLR 25/03 A3030 RMK AO2
       T02450031
METAR KFLY 041955Z AUTO 15013G19KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3031 RMK AO2 T02440031

METAR KFCS 041955Z AUTO 16012G21KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP160
        T02540027 $
SPECI KFCS 041901Z AUTO 14015G19KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3022 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       1859 SLP171 $
METAR KFCS 041855Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP171
        T02440057 $

KPUB 041727Z 0418/0518 14010KT P6SM SKC
      TEMPO 0420/0424 12012G22KT P6SM FEW150
     FM050000 10012KT P6SM SKC
      TEMPO 0500/0503 10012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM050400 03006KT P6SM SKC
     FM051500 10006KT P6SM SKC
     FM051600 06005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 041953Z 14009G16KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T02720044
METAR KPUB 041853Z 15009G15KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T02560056
METAR KPUB 041753Z 19008KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP173 T02440061
       10244 20156 58010

METAR KVTP 042035Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 042015Z AUTO 24008G14KT 10SM CLR 20/M07 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 041955Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3064 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 041954Z AUTO 09009KT 050V130 10SM CLR 26/07 A3023 RMK AO2
       SLP155 T02610072
METAR KTAD 041854Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP170 T02440061
METAR KTAD 041754Z AUTO 03006G15KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP176
        T02330061 10244 20111 56009

METAR KLHX 041953Z AUTO 05008G22KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T02720072
METAR KLHX 041853Z AUTO 05007G15KT 010V080 10SM CLR 26/08 A3018 RMK AO2
       SLP162 T02610078
METAR KLHX 041753Z AUTO 05011KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP174
        T02500089 10250 20150 56006

METAR KLAA 041953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 29/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T02940078
METAR KLAA 041853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T02780089
METAR KLAA 041753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP166 T02720117
        10272 20167 58007


Sunrise/Sunset for 07/04/2024
Burlington - 05:28:15 MDT / 20:19:06 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:40:48 MDT / 20:25:19 MDT
Lamar      - 05:33:20 MDT / 20:16:47 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 07/04/24 20:32 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...267/025
                  12400 FT MSL...265/022
                  12000 FT MSL...267/022
                  11000 FT MSL...270/012
                  10900 FT MSL...271/011
                  10000 FT MSL...079/006
                   9700 FT MSL...083/009
                   9000 FT MSL...092/011
                   8600 FT MSL...090/011
                   8000 FT MSL...087/012
                   7800 FT MSL...095/011
                   7100 FT MSL...101/011
                   7000 FT MSL...095/012
                   6400 FT MSL...105/011
                   6000 FT MSL...106/011
                   5900 FT MSL...094/010
                   5700 FT MSL...098/011

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2018 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1128 AM MDT Thu Jul 4 2024
VFR conditions are near certain during the next 24 hours at all
3 taf sites, KPUB, KALS and KPUB. Winds will be diurnally driven
through the fcst period. Some modest gusty winds will occur in
the afternoon and early evening time period.


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

METAR KCAG 041953Z AUTO 29010G25KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23026/1918 SLP195 T02671028
METAR KCAG 041853Z AUTO 27015G23KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP198
       T02561028
METAR KCAG 041753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP203
        T02391006 10239 20033 58004

METAR KHDN 041956Z AUTO 27013G18KT 10SM CLR 23/M05 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP194
        T02331050
METAR KHDN 041856Z AUTO 27009G14KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP201
        T02171028
METAR KHDN 041756Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP207
        T02001011 10206 20050 57001

METAR KSBS 042015Z AUTO 23010G17KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3031 RMK AO1
       T02201005
METAR KSBS 041955Z AUTO 20005G18KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3032 RMK AO1 T02161015
METAR KSBS 041935Z AUTO 19009G14KT 170V240 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3032 RMK AO1
       T02141025

METAR KC07 042035Z AUTO 28006G15KT 230V330 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3055 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC07 042015Z AUTO 30007KT 240V010 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3055 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT N
METAR KC07 041955Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3055 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        NE


METAR KEEO 041953Z AUTO 29007G19KT 270V340 10SM CLR 25/M07 A3029 RMK AO2
       SLP182 T02501072 $
METAR KEEO 041853Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 24/M05 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP186
       T02391050 $
METAR KEEO 041753Z AUTO 21007KT 180V250 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3032 RMK AO2
        SLP185 T02221028 10222 20056 56005 $

METAR K20V 042035Z AUTO 31009G15KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 042015Z AUTO 30006G16KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 041955Z AUTO 29012G17KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3033 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 042015Z AUTO 29006G14KT 10SM CLR 21/M34 A3038 RMK AO2
       T02091338
METAR KGNB 041955Z AUTO 25007G19KT 210V280 10SM CLR 20/M35 A3039 RMK
        AO2 T02041354
METAR KGNB 041935Z AUTO 22009G15KT 10SM CLR 21/M34 A3039 RMK AO2
       T02061342

METAR K0CO 042035Z AUTO 29026G34KT SCT070 09/M07 A3064 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 042015Z AUTO 28022G38KT CLR 08/M07 A3065 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 041955Z AUTO 28030G37KT CLR 08/M07 A3064 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KC99 042013Z AUTO 31014G20KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 041953Z AUTO 29013G18KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3055 RMK AO2 LTG
        DSNT N
METAR KC99 041933Z AUTO 31008G22KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3055 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT NW

KGJT 041720Z 0418/0518 11005KT P6SM SKC
     FM041900 28008G18KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 35005KT P6SM SKC
     FM051000 14006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 041953Z 28011G18KT 10SM CLR 32/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T03171078
METAR KGJT 041853Z 26012G17KT 10SM CLR 30/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T03001056
METAR KGJT 041753Z VRB04G14KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP159
        T02831044 10289 20161 58002

KRIL 041720Z 0418/0518 13006KT P6SM SKC
     FM041900 30012G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 29005KT P6SM SKC
     FM050900 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 041953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP158
       T02891039
METAR KRIL 041853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP158
       T02781039
METAR KRIL 041753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP166
        T02611056 10272 20111 57008

METAR K5SM 042035Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 042015Z AUTO 27011G17KT 230V300 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3062 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 041955Z AUTO 24009G14KT 210V280 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3062 RMK
        AO2 LTG DSNT NE

KEGE 041720Z 0418/0518 26010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050200 30011KT P6SM SKC
     FM050700 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 041956Z 25011KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND 21028/1915
        SLP151 T02671022 PNO $
METAR KEGE 041856Z 23014G22KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T02561039 PNO $
METAR KEGE 041756Z 24011G14KT 180V270 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3031 RMK AO2
        SLP158 6//// T02391033 10239 20072 58015 PNO $

KASE 041720Z 0418/0518 32008G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 24005KT P6SM SKC
     FM051700 32005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 041953Z 36006G14KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP169
       T02171017
METAR KASE 041853Z COR 01008G17KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP174
        T02221044
METAR KASE 041853Z 01008KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T02221044

METAR KCCU 042035Z AUTO 29018G26KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 042015Z AUTO 29014G20KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 041955Z AUTO 29015G24KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A3064 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 041953Z AUTO 30014G24KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T01941061
METAR KLXV 041853Z AUTO 34009G20KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T01891072
METAR KLXV 041753Z AUTO 01010G20KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T01831072 10183 20006 50000

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/04/2024
Rangely           - 05:51:50 MDT / 20:47:34 MDT
Grand Junction    - 05:54:02 MDT / 20:43:33 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:42:45 MDT / 20:40:59 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/04/24 20:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...303/019
                  16000 FT MSL...307/019
                  15000 FT MSL...306/019
                  14000 FT MSL...309/018
                  13300 FT MSL...280/013
                  13000 FT MSL...303/018
                  12500 FT MSL...286/013
                  12000 FT MSL...306/016
                  11700 FT MSL...292/012
                  11000 FT MSL...299/014
                  11000 FT MSL...303/014
                  10400 FT MSL...304/015
                  10200 FT MSL...302/013
                  10100 FT MSL...304/015

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1951 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1207 PM MDT Thu Jul 4 2024
VFR conditions are forecast through the TAF period with mostly
sunny skies expected. A few afternoon gusts of 20 to 25 kts are
possible.


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


KMTJ 041720Z 0418/0518 35008KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 13006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 041953Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 28/M02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP169
       T02831017
METAR KMTJ 041853Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T02671011
METAR KMTJ 041753Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP177
        T02561028 10261 20111 58003

METAR KGUC 041956Z AUTO 24018G23KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP198
        T02331033
METAR KGUC 041856Z AUTO 24016G25KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP197
        T02281028
METAR KGUC 041756Z AUTO 22012G16KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP199
        T02171028 10217 20044 58011

METAR K7BM 042035Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 23/M11 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 042015Z AUTO 32005G29KT 10SM CLR 22/M12 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 041955Z AUTO 29007KT 250V330 10SM CLR 22/M10 A3047 RMK AO2
        LTG DSNT NE

METAR KAEJ 042035Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/M12 A3030 RMK AO2 T02691119
METAR KAEJ 042015Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/M11 A3030 RMK AO2 T02641111
METAR KAEJ 041955Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/M10 A3031 RMK AO2 T02631099

METAR KANK 042035Z AUTO 25016G32KT 10SM CLR 27/M05 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND
       24033/2007 T02691054 $
METAR KANK 042015Z AUTO 24019G33KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND
       24033/2007 T02661043 $
METAR KANK 041955Z AUTO 24021G29KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 24029/1954 T02681037 $

METAR KMYP 042035Z AUTO 30032G45KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 042015Z AUTO 29037G44KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 041955Z AUTO 30033G40KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3073 RMK AO2


KTEX 041720Z 0418/0518 29010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050200 33006KT P6SM SKC
     FM050600 14004KT P6SM SKC
     FM051100 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 042035Z AUTO 27013G19KT 10SM CLR 21/M22 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 042015Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 21/M18 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 041955Z AUTO 28008G14KT 10SM CLR 21/M17 A3053 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 042015Z AUTO 31024G35KT 10SM CLR 27/M13 A3034 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K04V 041955Z AUTO 30022G29KT 10SM CLR 27/M11 A3034 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 041935Z AUTO 32021G26KT 10SM CLR 27/M10 A3035 RMK AO2
       PWINO

SPECI KCEZ 042025Z AUTO 36010G28KT 10SM CLR 32/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND
       02028/2019 WSHFT 2005 T03171061
METAR KCEZ 041953Z AUTO 34016G23KT 10SM CLR 31/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND
       33026/1929 SLP162 T03111067
METAR KCEZ 041853Z AUTO 34011G19KT 310V010 10SM CLR 31/M04 A3026 RMK AO2
       SLP166 T03061044

KDRO 041720Z 0418/0518 27015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 32009KT P6SM SKC
     FM051000 02005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 041953Z AUTO 28017G27KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND
       29027/1949 SLP152 T02941039
METAR KDRO 041853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/M02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T02831022
METAR KDRO 041753Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP168
        T02721033 10272 20094 55000

METAR KPSO 042035Z AUTO 18013G17KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3033 RMK AO2 T02721043
METAR KPSO 042015Z AUTO 21012G17KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A3034 RMK AO2
       T02721031
METAR KPSO 041955Z AUTO 18005G14KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3035 RMK AO2 T02671039

METAR KCPW 042035Z AUTO 21015G25KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 042015Z AUTO 21016G22KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 041955Z AUTO 21012G21KT 200V260 10SM CLR 15/00 A3071 RMK
        AO2

KALS 041727Z 0418/0518 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM042200 33012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 041952Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T02671011
METAR KALS 041852Z AUTO 14007KT 100V200 10SM CLR 26/M01 A3032 RMK AO2
       SLP172 T02611011
METAR KALS 041752Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP178
        T02440000 10244 20056 58006

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/04/2024
Vail    - 05:43:33 MDT / 20:36:29 MDT
Durango - 05:56:39 MDT / 20:35:28 MDT
Alamosa - 05:48:09 MDT / 20:28:01 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/04/24 20:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...303/019
                  16000 FT MSL...307/019
                  15000 FT MSL...306/019
                  14000 FT MSL...309/018
                  13300 FT MSL...280/013
                  13000 FT MSL...303/018
                  12500 FT MSL...286/013
                  12000 FT MSL...306/016
                  11700 FT MSL...292/012
                  11000 FT MSL...299/014
                  11000 FT MSL...303/014
                  10400 FT MSL...304/015
                  10200 FT MSL...302/013
                  10100 FT MSL...304/015

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1951 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1207 PM MDT Thu Jul 4 2024
VFR conditions are forecast through the TAF period with mostly
sunny skies expected. A few afternoon gusts of 20 to 25 kts are
possible.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 041720Z 0418/0518 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM042000 34012G18KT P6SM FEW200
     FM050000 30010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 041953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 37/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T03671061
METAR KPGA 041853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 35/M05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T03501050
METAR KPGA 041753Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 34/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T03391044 10344 20228 50001

METAR KRQE 041953Z AUTO 28013G22KT 10SM CLR 32/M04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T03171039
METAR KRQE 041853Z AUTO 29011G20KT 270V330 10SM CLR 31/M03 A3033 RMK AO2
       SLP140 T03111033
METAR KRQE 041753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/01 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02830006
        10289 20089 50000

Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/04/24 20:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  20000 FT MSL...345/006
                  15000 FT MSL...006/010
                  14600 FT MSL...008/011
                  14000 FT MSL...345/010
                  13100 FT MSL...358/012
                  13000 FT MSL...356/012
                  12000 FT MSL...360/011
                  11900 FT MSL...354/012
                  11000 FT MSL...354/010
                  10700 FT MSL...354/010
                  10000 FT MSL...349/009
                  10000 FT MSL...351/009
                   9200 FT MSL...344/008
                   9000 FT MSL...344/008
                   8500 FT MSL...333/008
                   8000 FT MSL...307/007
                   7800 FT MSL...314/006
                   7400 FT MSL...305/008
                   7300 FT MSL...331/009

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2000 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION...Thursday 04/18Z through Friday 05/18Z...VFR conditions
with N/NW winds around 10 kts, becoming mainly light and variable
after 03Z. KSEZ will have gusty northeast winds (to 25 kts) at
night.
OUTLOOK...Friday 05/18Z through Sunday 07/18Z...VFR conditions
continue. Daytime winds N around 10 kts, becoming light and
variable overnight.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 041722Z 0418/0524 31007KT P6SM SKC
     FM050500 15004KT P6SM SKC
     FM051700 32006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 041954Z 32013G21KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP199
       T02781056 $
METAR KSLC 041854Z 03007KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP201 T02671017
        $
METAR KSLC 041754Z 18004KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP203 T02561006
        10261 20139 50006 $

KVEL 041720Z 0418/0518 26005KT P6SM SKC
     FM042000 33010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 35005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 041953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T02891033
METAR KVEL 041853Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP177
       T02611028
METAR KVEL 041753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 25/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP178 T02501028
        10256 20083 58004

METAR KPUC 041953Z AUTO 33009G16KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T02891044
METAR KPUC 041853Z AUTO 28013G22KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T02831056
METAR KPUC 041753Z AUTO 30013G25KT 10SM CLR 28/M07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP173
        T02781072 10278 20122 58001

KCNY 041720Z 0418/0518 28012G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 29007KT P6SM SKC
     FM050900 02005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 041953Z AUTO 30018G25KT 10SM CLR 33/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP145
       T03281078
METAR KCNY 041853Z AUTO 27012G24KT 10SM CLR 32/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T03171083
METAR KCNY 041753Z AUTO 27015G21KT 10SM CLR 31/M07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP155
        T03061067 10306 20167 58002


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/04/24 20:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...276/008
                  20000 FT MSL...342/010
                  19000 FT MSL...339/003
                  17700 FT MSL...018/003
                  14000 FT MSL...312/016
                  13600 FT MSL...312/024
                  13000 FT MSL...309/030
                  12100 FT MSL...314/026
                  12000 FT MSL...315/027
                  11000 FT MSL...319/023
                  10900 FT MSL...317/015
                  10000 FT MSL...314/014
                   9800 FT MSL...307/008
                   9000 FT MSL...299/003
                   9000 FT MSL...285/003
                   8200 FT MSL...285/007
                   8000 FT MSL...282/009
                   7500 FT MSL...278/007
                   7000 FT MSL...263/007
                   6900 FT MSL...298/010
                   6900 FT MSL...281/007
                   6600 FT MSL...293/010

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1018 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Northwesterly flow will prevail over the KSLC
terminal for the next several hours, switching to a southerly flow
late. A period of light and variable flow is expected between
07-08Z before southerly drainage flow establishes.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Predominantly northerly
flow is expected through the remainder of the daylight hours.
After sun down, light terrain driven flows are expected across
all terminals through the overnight hours under clear skies.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 041722Z 0418/0518 26011KT P6SM SKC
     FM041900 29015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 29011KT P6SM SKC
     FM050600 17005KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 041953Z AUTO 27012G26KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 PK WND
       30026/1945 SLP202 T02331039
METAR KEVW 041853Z AUTO 27015G24KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28027/1842 SLP204 T02221044
METAR KEVW 041753Z AUTO 25010G20KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP207
        T02061028 10211 20083 50003

KRKS 041722Z 0418/0518 28015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM042200 30020G30KT P6SM SKC
     FM050400 36011KT P6SM SKC
     FM050900 10004KT P6SM SKC
     FM051500 27006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 041954Z AUTO 23013G20KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3033 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23027/1904 SLP198 T02331044
METAR KRKS 041854Z AUTO 24015G24KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A3034 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 25027/1810 SLP205 T02171044
METAR KRKS 041754Z AUTO 22012G20KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP207
        T02061033 10211 20078 58002

KRWL 041734Z 0418/0518 22010KT P6SM SKC
     FM041900 28015G23KT P6SM SKC
     FM050200 02010KT P6SM SKC
     FM051600 25008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 041953Z AUTO 24014G25KT 10SM FEW100 23/M04 A3031 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 28031/1940 SLP186 T02281044 $
METAR KRWL 041853Z AUTO 28016G29KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3031 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28029/1853 SLP187 T02281039 $
METAR KRWL 041753Z AUTO 24015G22KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP194
        T02111011 10211 20039 58006 $

KLAR 041734Z 0418/0518 34008KT P6SM SKC
     FM041900 32016G24KT P6SM SCT080
     FM050200 04010KT P6SM SCT150
     FM051000 20008KT P6SM SKC
     FM051600 34010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 041953Z AUTO 29013G29KT 260V320 10SM BKN095 BKN120 23/M04
       A3030 RMK AO2 PK WND 30029/1945 SLP165 T02281044
METAR KLAR 041853Z AUTO VRB06G15KT 10SM FEW110 21/00 A3031 RMK AO2
       SLP174 T02110000
METAR KLAR 041753Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP182
        T01940006 10200 20044 55001

KCYS 041734Z 0418/0518 35015G23KT P6SM SKC
     FM042000 36015G23KT P6SM VCSH SCT100
     FM050200 05010KT P6SM SCT150
     FM050700 30008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KCYS 041953Z 01012G20KT 10SM SCT110 22/02 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND
       03026/1931 SLP171 T02170017
METAR KCYS 041853Z 36007G23KT 300V020 10SM FEW085 21/02 A3025 RMK AO2
       SLP178 T02060017
METAR KCYS 041753Z 34009G15KT 300V010 10SM CLR 21/01 A3027 RMK AO2
        SLP182 T02110011 10217 20083 56006

Riverton (KRIW) 07/04/24 20:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...326/011
                  13000 FT MSL...294/023
                  12700 FT MSL...287/008
                  12000 FT MSL...279/014
                  11300 FT MSL...283/008
                  11000 FT MSL...289/007
                  10000 FT MSL...356/008
                  10000 FT MSL...356/008
                   9000 FT MSL...024/007
                   9000 FT MSL...010/007
                   8100 FT MSL...026/006
                   8000 FT MSL...013/006
                   7300 FT MSL...024/006
                   7000 FT MSL...030/008
                   6700 FT MSL...027/007
                   6200 FT MSL...035/009
                   6000 FT MSL...024/008
                   6000 FT MSL...036/010

Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/04/24 20:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...278/050
                  21000 FT MSL...277/046
                  20000 FT MSL...275/044
                  19000 FT MSL...274/041
                  18000 FT MSL...275/038
                  17400 FT MSL...275/036
                  17000 FT MSL...275/035
                  16000 FT MSL...277/030
                  15100 FT MSL...276/028
                  15000 FT MSL...276/029
                  14000 FT MSL...276/023
                  13200 FT MSL...270/015
                  13000 FT MSL...275/017
                  12000 FT MSL...289/016
                  11700 FT MSL...291/016
                  11000 FT MSL...305/014
                  10500 FT MSL...304/013
                  10000 FT MSL...326/016
                   9500 FT MSL...322/009
                   9000 FT MSL...317/007
                   8600 FT MSL...325/007
                   8000 FT MSL...025/013
                   7900 FT MSL...336/006
                   7300 FT MSL...347/007
                   7000 FT MSL...039/014
                   6500 FT MSL...036/013

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2026 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1132 AM MDT Thu Jul 4 2024
VFR conditions expected to prevail across central and northwest
Wyoming through the 18Z TAF period. Winds are generally light
west to northwest, and are expected to increase through the
afternoon with wind gusts 20 to 30 knots possible. A brief
rain shower is possible near KCOD and KWRL late afternoon to
early evening. Reductions in visibility are possible as well as
gusty and erratic winds. Lighter winds expected overnight and
through tomorrow.
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 1749 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1142 AM MDT Thu Jul 4 2024
VFR conditions expected for the forecast period. Breezy NW winds
will weaken and shift more northeast around sunset, with normal
diurnal winds resuming after midnight. A few showers/weak
thunderstorms are possible this afternoon around KCYS and KCDR.
Another round is possible between about 04z and 10z, mainly
around KBFF.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 042035Z AUTO 36010G17KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3021 RMK AO2
       T02570046
METAR KIBM 042015Z AUTO 35011G20KT 320V020 10SM SCT075 25/05 A3022 RMK
       AO2 T02530046
METAR KIBM 041955Z AUTO 36009G19KT 310V020 10SM CLR 25/04 A3022 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT N T02530042

KSNY 041734Z 0418/0518 34017G25KT P6SM SCT120
     FM050100 02010KT P6SM FEW150
     FM050700 29008KT P6SM SCT150
     FM051500 34008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 041953Z AUTO 35012G23KT 10SM FEW070 24/04 A3018 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 34029/1905 SLP181 T02440044
METAR KSNY 041853Z AUTO 34018G26KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36029/1803 SLP186 T02390039
METAR KSNY 041753Z AUTO 35013G21KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND
       33027/1657 SLP190 T02280044 10233 20089 56002

METAR KOGA 042035Z AUTO 33013G18KT 10SM SCT065 SCT080 25/08 A3014 RMK
       AO2 T02500081
METAR KOGA 042015Z AUTO 34017G25KT 10SM SCT065 25/08 A3014 RMK AO2
       T02500080
METAR KOGA 041955Z AUTO 35011G17KT 10SM SCT065 25/09 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT N T02520088

METAR KIML 041953Z AUTO 33015G21KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T02670072
METAR KIML 041853Z AUTO 33012G21KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
       34027/1803 SLP185 T02670078
METAR KIML 041753Z AUTO 34017G24KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T02500067 10250 20144 55000

KMCK 041720Z 0418/0518 35015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM050000 35010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM050200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM051500 31007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 041953Z AUTO 32014G22KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T02720094
METAR KMCK 041853Z AUTO 34011G22KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T02610111
METAR KMCK 041753Z AUTO 33014KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T02500111 10256 20150 50001

North Platte (KLNX) 07/04/24 20:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...315/030
                  10100 FT MSL...312/030
                  10000 FT MSL...315/029
                   9000 FT MSL...317/026
                   8600 FT MSL...317/024
                   8000 FT MSL...319/025
                   7400 FT MSL...317/024
                   7000 FT MSL...317/024
                   6400 FT MSL...317/024
                   6000 FT MSL...318/024
                   5500 FT MSL...318/024
                   5000 FT MSL...318/024
                   4700 FT MSL...317/023
                   4100 FT MSL...319/022
                   4000 FT MSL...318/022
                   3600 FT MSL...318/021
                   3400 FT MSL...319/020

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2032 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1239 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024
VFR conditions are expected across the region through today.
Developing cumulus clouds with a few isolated showers and
general thunderstorms may approach VTN/GRN this afternoon, but
confidence in direct impacts bringing degraded flight rules is
low at this time. Expect clouds to diminish with loss of daytime
heating this evening leaving the latter half of the forecast
period predominantly clear with light westerly winds.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 041720Z 0418/0518 01016G26KT P6SM FEW250
     FM050000 03011KT P6SM FEW250
     FM050300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
     FM051400 32007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 041953Z AUTO 34013G22KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP168
       T02670072
METAR KGLD 041853Z AUTO 36008G18KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T02500078
METAR KGLD 041753Z AUTO 02013G19KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP181
       T02390083 10244 20144 53003

KGCK 041720Z 0418/0518 36011KT P6SM BKN025 BKN070
     FM042000 02014KT P6SM SKC
     FM050100 05006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 041954Z 02011G20KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP157
       T02610161
METAR KGCK 041854Z 01013G19KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T02500156
METAR KGCK 041754Z 36013G21KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T02390161 10239 20156 50000

METAR KLBL 041956Z AUTO 02011G18KT 10SM FEW035 A3009 RMK AO2 SLPNO
       FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 041856Z AUTO 03014G17KT 10SM CLR A3009 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO
       PNO $
METAR KLBL 041756Z AUTO 02014G19KT 10SM CLR A3010 RMK AO2 SLPNO 6////
       52006 FZRANO PNO $

METAR KEHA 042035Z AUTO 01014KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3014 RMK AO2
       T02750163
METAR KEHA 042015Z AUTO 03014G18KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3014 RMK AO2
       T02720158
METAR KEHA 041955Z AUTO 02012G19KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3015 RMK AO2
       T02690159

Goodland (KGLD) 07/04/24 20:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...287/046
                  14000 FT MSL...295/041
                  13000 FT MSL...296/038
                  12000 FT MSL...299/034
                  11600 FT MSL...300/033
                  11000 FT MSL...302/030
                  10000 FT MSL...315/024
                   9900 FT MSL...315/023
                   9000 FT MSL...338/019
                   8200 FT MSL...353/017
                   8000 FT MSL...355/017
                   7000 FT MSL...359/016
                   6500 FT MSL...001/016
                   6000 FT MSL...002/016
                   5000 FT MSL...005/016
                   4800 FT MSL...004/015
                   4600 FT MSL...005/016
                   4000 FT MSL...005/016
                   4000 FT MSL...007/016

Dodge City (KDDC) 07/04/24 20:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...266/027
                  12000 FT MSL...268/026
                  11700 FT MSL...264/023
                  11000 FT MSL...270/020
                  10000 FT MSL...311/014
                   9800 FT MSL...304/011
                   9000 FT MSL...339/016
                   8100 FT MSL...351/021
                   8000 FT MSL...353/021
                   7100 FT MSL...005/018
                   7000 FT MSL...005/018
                   6000 FT MSL...010/015
                   5900 FT MSL...010/015
                   5100 FT MSL...009/014
                   5000 FT MSL...011/015
                   4300 FT MSL...011/014
                   4000 FT MSL...011/014
                   3700 FT MSL...016/014
                   3200 FT MSL...011/014
                   3000 FT MSL...011/014
                   3000 FT MSL...011/014

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2035 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 957 AM MDT Thu Jul 4 2024
Both terminals (KGLD/KMCK) will see VFR conditions through the
forecast periods. For winds, northerly around 15-25kts through
00z Friday, then north-northeast around 10kts. From about
02z-15z both terminals go light/variable then northwest 5-10kts
by 14z-15z.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2008 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1209 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024
BUFR soundings this morning from the CAMS showing areas of low
clouds in the 1500 to 25000ft AGL at 18z will give way to clear
skies by 20z as north winds usher in some cooler and drier air
into western Kansas. After 00z Friday these northerly winds at
10 to 15 knots will decrease to less than 10 knots and begin to
gradually veer to the east as an area of high pressure at the
surface begins to build into western Kansas from the north
northwest.


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

KGUY 041744Z 0418/0518 36016KT P6SM FEW150
     FM042000 02016G26KT P6SM FEW250
     FM042200 04016G26KT P6SM FEW250
     FM050000 06013KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 06009KT P6SM SKC PROB30 0509/0515 4SM TSRA OVC025CB=
METAR KGUY 041953Z AUTO 02012G19KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T02780189
METAR KGUY 041853Z AUTO 02013G23KT 10SM CLR 27/19 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T02670189
METAR KGUY 041753Z AUTO 01014G23KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T02610178 10267 20161 51004

KDHT 041744Z 0418/0518 01025G35KT P6SM SKC
     FM042000 03023G34KT P6SM SKC
     FM042300 06014KT P6SM FEW250
     FM050500 07010KT P6SM BKN070 PROB30 0506/0512 4SM TSRA
      OVC025CB
METAR KDHT 041953Z AUTO 03015G24KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND
       02029/1912 SLP139 T02940144
METAR KDHT 041853Z AUTO 04018G26KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36037/1834 SLP144 T02890144
METAR KDHT 041753Z AUTO 01022G34KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3015 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 36036/1739 SLP147 T02780139 10278 20167 51006

Amarillo (KAMA) 07/04/24 20:43 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...291/015
                  13000 FT MSL...288/015
                  12600 FT MSL...280/013
                  12000 FT MSL...274/013
                  11000 FT MSL...280/013
                  10800 FT MSL...271/013
                  10000 FT MSL...294/010
                   8000 FT MSL...112/012
                   8000 FT MSL...050/014
                   7000 FT MSL...061/014
                   7000 FT MSL...061/014
                   6200 FT MSL...045/016
                   6000 FT MSL...044/016
                   5400 FT MSL...043/016
                   5000 FT MSL...042/016
                   4800 FT MSL...042/016
                   4300 FT MSL...042/016
                   4000 FT MSL...043/016
                   4000 FT MSL...036/016

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1927 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1244 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024
TAFs are VFR for the onset of the period. Later tonight, likely
after the midnight hour, showers and thunderstorms may impact all
TAF sites and continue through the morning hours. PROB30 groups
have been introduced for all sites, with varying times of their
arrival. Low clouds may impact AMA around 09Z alongside the
potential precipitation. MVFR conditions are progged to last until
the end of the period at this time.
Breezy, northerly winds continue at all terminals through the
afternoon and evening today, while slowly veering northeast.
Eventually, those conditions will die down by the night time
hours and winds should remain light through the rest of the
period.
Rangel


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

KFMN 041824Z 0418/0518 28018G28KT P6SM FEW150
     FM050200 32008KT P6SM FEW150
     FM050600 01005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 041953Z 30006G21KT 10SM CLR 33/M09 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28026/1943 SLP153 T03281089 $
METAR KFMN 041853Z 25006G17KT 10SM CLR 32/M07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T03171072 $
METAR KFMN 041753Z 27014G25KT 10SM CLR 31/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP167
        T03061044 10311 20122 58001

METAR KSKX 041956Z AUTO 24019G27KT 10SM CLR 31/M04 A3028 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 24027/1953 SLP170 T03111044
METAR KSKX 041856Z AUTO 23010G16KT 10SM CLR 30/M03 A3031 RMK AO2 WSHFT
        1818 SLP178 T03001033
SPECI KSKX 041838Z AUTO 28013G18KT 10SM CLR 31/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       1818

KLVS 041722Z 0418/0518 14011G19KT P6SM SCT080
     FM050300 10010KT P6SM SCT070
     FM050800 09007KT P6SM OVC025
      TEMPO 0509/0513 5SM -SHRA BR OVC015
METAR KLVS 041953Z AUTO 17013G21KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T02830083
METAR KLVS 041853Z AUTO 22007G17KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T02890061
METAR KLVS 041753Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP134
        T02780078 10278 20139 50000

METAR KRTN 041953Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T02940072
METAR KRTN 041853Z AUTO 02010G18KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T02780089
METAR KRTN 041753Z AUTO 03011KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T02560072 10261 20150 56008

METAR KCAO 041955Z AUTO 01015G22KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3018 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 03033/1903 SLP156 T02780117
METAR KCAO 041855Z AUTO 01013G24KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3020 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 01027/1831 SLP162 T02610111
METAR KCAO 041755Z AUTO 01018G28KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3020 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 35033/1719 SLP163 60000 T02500117 10256 20167 50005

Albuquerque (KABX) 07/04/24 20:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  19000 FT MSL...307/006
                  18000 FT MSL...292/011
                  17100 FT MSL...287/011
                  17000 FT MSL...285/016
                  16000 FT MSL...306/016
                  15000 FT MSL...307/015
                  14800 FT MSL...302/014
                  14000 FT MSL...315/018
                  13000 FT MSL...312/018
                  13000 FT MSL...315/019
                  12000 FT MSL...315/019
                  11500 FT MSL...310/018
                  11000 FT MSL...312/018
                  10300 FT MSL...312/018
                  10000 FT MSL...313/018
                   9200 FT MSL...313/017
                   9000 FT MSL...312/018
                   8500 FT MSL...313/016
                   8000 FT MSL...312/017
                   7700 FT MSL...314/016
                   7000 FT MSL...314/018
                   7000 FT MSL...309/015
                   6500 FT MSL...301/017
                   6300 FT MSL...295/017

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1722 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1005 AM MDT Thu Jul 4 2024
VFR conditions prevail and are forecast to persist across western
NM, but a backdoor front will bring increasing moisture and areas
of low stratus to eastern NM overnight into Friday morning. MVFR
cigs are forecast to develop at KLVS and KTCC overnight, with low
probabilities for IFR conditions. Improvement Friday morning will
be slow. The backdoor front will create a gusty east canyon/gap
wind at KABQ and KSAF overnight, but winds are forecast to remain
below KABQ Airport Weather Warning threshold at this time.
Isolated convection will impact the southeast and northeast
periphery of our area this afternoon/evening, but forecast to
remain away from our TAF sites. KROW would be the most likely of
the group to be impacted by convection this afternoon, but very
low probability.

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

DATA BASED ON 041200Z
VALID 041800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2908+10 3219+06 3142-09 3051-20 305635 306242 306249
BCE                      2910+11 3121-07 3126-18 303334 303341 303649
LND              9900+09 2711+01 3037-14 3058-26 307836 307943 307646
RKS              2712    2818+03 3144-11 2959-23 307836 307242 297346
GJT              2805+14 2914+07 3038-07 2943-19 295234 295342 295648
FMN              3013+18 3221+10 3127-06 2624-18 282833 283642 284450
ABQ              3414+20 3212+12 3509-05 2613-17 261932 263241 274850
MBW              2812    2818+01 2940-15 2963-25 297936 297642 297645
DEN              9900+10 2823+05 2838-10 2861-19 286335 286743 286749
PUB              9900+10 2816+08 2831-07 2845-18 275235 275543 275849
ALS                      2709+10 3031-06 2733-18 283934 274642 275450
TCC      0414    2710+18 2410+12 2808-04 2716-17 252932 254440 275050
BFF      3217    3122+06 3034-01 2937-15 2861-26 288436 288241 277944
GLD      3618    3326+11 2829+05 2644-10 2763-19 267135 267243 267048
GCK      3520+15 3012+14 2520+09 2633-08 2744-17 265734 256242 266550
GAG      3408+18 2315+17 2318+10 2723-06 2730-17 254232 255740 265550
AMA      3510    2713+17 2410+11 2713-04 2719-17 253631 254940 264951
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DATA BASED ON 041200Z
VALID 050000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3212+13 3222+07 3240-09 3158-20 315835 316242 306350
BCE                      3416+12 3116-07 3127-19 313233 313441 303651
LND              3508+10 3110+03 3034-14 3052-25 306736 317644 317348
RKS              2919    2920+06 3138-12 3145-23 305635 316343 307248
GJT              3009+18 3011+10 3132-09 3045-19 294734 305441 305550
FMN              3116+20 3117+12 3025-06 2924-18 283033 283541 304150
ABQ              3315+22 3315+13 3112-05 2716-18 272732 273241 283650
MBW              3112    3014+04 2833-15 2954-25 297536 307744 297648
DEN              9900+14 2605+07 2841-11 2859-22 287036 287042 297148
PUB              1210+14 2616+09 2837-09 2751-19 275734 285442 285549
ALS                      9900+12 2822-07 2835-19 274434 274642 284750
TCC      0915    1607+19 2714+12 3018-05 2722-17 253431 253841 274051
BFF      3315    3216+09 3119+01 2941-15 2945-27 298037 298142 287745
GLD      0211    3611+10 3030+06 2846-10 2764-20 277135 277743 276948
GCK      0414+18 3518+13 2922+08 2738-07 2652-18 265934 266242 275849
GAG      0214+18 2416+16 2619+11 2728-05 2632-17 254832 256040 265451
AMA      0612    2108+17 2617+11 2919-04 2623-17 253931 254840 274251
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DATA BASED ON 041200Z
VALID 051200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    0206+12 3218+06 3234-09 3245-20 325135 315043 315350
BCE                      3518+10 3119-07 3326-19 313533 293541 293750
LND              3110+08 3214+01 3235-13 3239-24 325738 325644 316548
RKS              9900    3413+02 3238-12 3250-21 315537 316143 306349
GJT              0411+12 3211+06 3235-08 3140-20 304734 305042 305050
FMN              3405+17 3316+10 3230-07 3123-19 303633 294241 294049
ABQ              0205+17 3417+11 3219-07 3022-18 301831 291940 282251
MBW              3209    3213+00 3322-14 3248-24 315337 305544 306847
DEN              3111+09 2812+03 3038-12 3041-22 295335 286242 296149
PUB              1907+11 2808+06 2822-10 2936-19 295034 285641 285550
ALS                      3411+08 2925-08 3133-18 293933 294641 294550
TCC      0827    1909+12 2422+08 2924-06 2514-17 272232 272541 273051
BFF      3412    3121+06 3029+00 2927-16 3022-26 305438 306743 297047
GLD      0308    3010+09 2920+02 2834-12 2846-23 286235 277441 276948
GCK      0608+16 3513+10 2912+05 2840-11 2656-18 266133 256741 266751
GAG      0723+16 0513+09 3313+05 2831-08 2436-16 234231 244641 255755
AMA      0628    1810+13 2525+08 3031-06 2624-17 241831 242542 263652
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