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NZUS99 KBOU 041708
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1105 MDT Thursday, July 4, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 041656Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP193 T02170039
METAR KFNL 041556Z 20009KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP192 T01940056
METAR KFNL 041456Z 21010KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP187 T01830056
       50001

METAR KGXY 041656Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP211 T02170050
METAR KGXY 041556Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP209
       T02060061
METAR KGXY 041456Z 20004KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP212 T01890061
       50004


METAR KBDU 041635Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 041615Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 041555Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3026 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 041635Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3024 RMK AO2
       T02120043
METAR KEIK 041615Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3025 RMK AO2
       T02140055
METAR KEIK 041555Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3025 RMK AO2 T02050055

KBJC 041130Z 0412/0512 10006KT P6SM FEW220
     FM041900 07006KT P6SM FEW080 FEW220
     FM050100 36006KT P6SM SCT080 SCT220
     FM050400 34005KT P6SM FEW080 FEW220
METAR KBJC 041655Z 12004KT 10SM SKC 20/03 A3028
METAR KBJC 041559Z 15007KT 10SM SKC 19/04 A3029
METAR KBJC 041445Z 17008KT 10SM SKC 17/05 A3030

KDEN 041500Z 0415/0518 VRB05KT P6SM FEW220
     FM041800 06008KT P6SM FEW080 FEW220
     FM042300 07011KT P6SM SCT080 SCT220
     FM050900 VRB05KT P6SM FEW220
     FM051600 03006KT P6SM FEW220
METAR KDEN 041653Z 10SM FEW120 22/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP176 T02170028
METAR KDEN 041553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 19/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T01940039
METAR KDEN 041453Z 10003KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP169 T01830044
       50002


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 041558Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3027 RMK AO2A SLP171 T01920034
METAR KBKF 041458Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3027 RMK AO2A SLP175 T01730036
        50003
METAR KBKF 041358Z 00000KT 10SM FEW130 16/04 A3028 RMK AO2A SLP175
        T01550039

KAPA 041130Z 0412/0512 VRB05KT P6SM FEW220
     FM041900 05008KT P6SM FEW080 FEW220
     FM042300 07011KT P6SM SCT080 SCT220
     FM050800 VRB05KT P6SM FEW220
METAR KAPA 041653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 20/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP184
       T02000039
METAR KAPA 041553Z 14005KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP188 T01780044
METAR KAPA 041453Z 07004KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP191 T01670044
       51004

METAR KMNH 041655Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 041635Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 041615Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3037 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 041635Z AUTO 33008G14KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 041615Z AUTO 01007G15KT 320V040 10SM CLR 22/07 A3023 RMK
       AO2
METAR KFMM 041555Z AUTO 03009G16KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3023 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 041655Z AUTO 31011G16KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 041635Z AUTO 34013G17KT 302V002 10SM CLR 23/05 A3020 RMK
       AO2
METAR KSTK 041615Z AUTO 33015KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3020 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 041653Z AUTO 35009G20KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T02110056
METAR KAKO 041553Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP190
        T02000050
METAR KAKO 041453Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T01780067 51011

METAR KLIC 041655Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP182
        T02000056 $
METAR KLIC 041555Z AUTO 02011KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP188
        T01890067 $
METAR KLIC 041455Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3027 RMK AO2 RAE02
       SLP194 P0000 60000 T01670078 51014 $

METAR KHEQ 041635Z AUTO 34016G23KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 041615Z AUTO 34019G22KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 041555Z AUTO 34006G21KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3019 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 041634Z AUTO 35015G19KT 10SM CLR 21/M16 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 041614Z AUTO 34011G16KT 10SM CLR 21/M16 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 041554Z AUTO 34011G16KT 10SM CLR 20/M15 A3021 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 041655Z AUTO 10SM CLR A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 041635Z AUTO 10SM CLR A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 041615Z AUTO 10SM CLR A3019 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 041653Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP186
        T02060039 $
METAR KITR 041553Z AUTO 35011G21KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP187
        T01890061 $
METAR KITR 041453Z AUTO 34013G21KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T01610106 51013 $

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 16:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...287/019
                  11200 FT MSL...274/017
                  11000 FT MSL...278/017
                  10000 FT MSL...273/011
                  10000 FT MSL...269/010
                   8100 FT MSL...057/005
                   8000 FT MSL...055/006
                   7300 FT MSL...066/006
                   7000 FT MSL...064/007
                   6600 FT MSL...060/006
                   6200 FT MSL...077/010
                   6000 FT MSL...071/008
                   5900 FT MSL...069/009

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1639 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Friday/...
Issued at 535 AM MDT Thu Jul 4 2024
VFR through the TAF period. Light and variable winds this morning
will gradually turn more northeasterly. Speeds should generally be
10kt or less. There may be a slight increase in mid/high cloud
cover this evening and perhaps a stray high-based shower or two
across the metro. Light winds will continue overnight tonight.


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

METAR K4BM 041635Z AUTO 17011G15KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 041615Z AUTO 17011G15KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 041555Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3061 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 041655Z 16009KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3029 RMK AO2A SLP162 T02070047
METAR KAFF 041555Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3030 RMK AO2A SLP177 T01800031
METAR KAFF 041455Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP175
        T01700036 52007

KCOS 041510Z 0415/0512 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM041630 16010KT P6SM SKC
     FM042100 11015KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 07008KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KCOS 041654Z 17007KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP184 T02110044
        $
METAR KCOS 041554Z 26005KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP187 T01940033
        $
METAR KCOS 041454Z 01005KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP191 T01830033
       53010 $

METAR KABH 041655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP191
        T02090027
METAR KABH 041555Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP195
        T01930026
METAR KABH 041455Z 36011KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3031 RMK SLP190 T01850039
        53011

METAR KFLY 041635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3035 RMK AO2
       T01970025
METAR KFLY 041615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3035 RMK AO2
       T01960024
METAR KFLY 041555Z AUTO 36005G16KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3035 RMK AO2 T01850016

METAR KFCS 041655Z AUTO 17011G15KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP182
        T02180061 $
METAR KFCS 041555Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP181
        T02150062 $
METAR KFCS 041455Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP197
        T01720031 52013 $

KPUB 041511Z 0415/0512 07008KT P6SM SKC
     FM041700 12012KT P6SM SKC
     FM042100 12012G22KT P6SM FEW150
     FM050200 08012KT P6SM FEW150
     FM050600 06005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 041653Z 11005KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP178 T02330050
METAR KPUB 041553Z 05009KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP182 T02220044
METAR KPUB 041453Z 04010KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02170044
       51016

METAR KVTP 041655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 041635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 041615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3064 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 041654Z AUTO 03007G16KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP180
        T02280067
METAR KTAD 041554Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP185
        T02060067
METAR KTAD 041454Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T01780061 50002

METAR KLHX 041653Z AUTO 04013KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T02330100
METAR KLHX 041553Z AUTO 04007G18KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP181
        T02170111
METAR KLHX 041453Z AUTO 01005G14KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T01940106 51018

METAR KLAA 041653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T02390122
METAR KLAA 041553Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP176 T02220128
SPECI KLAA 041518Z AUTO 10SM SCT023 21/13 A3019 RMK AO2 T02110133


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 16:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...282/021
                  12400 FT MSL...290/016
                  12000 FT MSL...299/016
                  11000 FT MSL...286/010
                  10900 FT MSL...286/010
                  10000 FT MSL...317/006
                   9700 FT MSL...349/006
                   9000 FT MSL...023/008
                   8600 FT MSL...024/009
                   8000 FT MSL...028/010
                   7800 FT MSL...026/010
                   7100 FT MSL...028/010
                   7000 FT MSL...026/010
                   6400 FT MSL...033/010
                   6000 FT MSL...029/009
                   5900 FT MSL...033/010
                   5700 FT MSL...033/010

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0958 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 336 AM MDT Thu Jul 4 2024
VFR conditions are expected at KALS, KCOS, and KPUB through 24
hours. Winds at KALS will gust out of the west-southwest this
afternoon to around 20-25 knots, while KCOS and KPUB will see
southeasterly gusts.


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

METAR KCAG 041653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP202
       T02110039
METAR KCAG 041553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP203
       T01720033
METAR KCAG 041453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP205
       T01440044 51007

METAR KHDN 041656Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T01890017
METAR KHDN 041556Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP209
        T01610033
METAR KHDN 041456Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP204
       T01500022 51008

METAR KSBS 041655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3034 RMK AO1
       T01770007
METAR KSBS 041635Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3034 RMK AO1
       T01680016
METAR KSBS 041615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3034 RMK AO1
       T01600021

METAR KC07 041655Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 041635Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 041615Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3054 RMK AO2


METAR KEEO 041653Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP184
       T01940011 $
METAR KEEO 041553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP189
        T01610011 $
METAR KEEO 041453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP193
       T01330000 51009 $

METAR K20V 041655Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 041635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 041615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3038 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 041655Z AUTO 27007G15KT 10SM CLR 18/M31 A3041 RMK AO2 T01771311
METAR KGNB 041635Z AUTO 27010G17KT 10SM CLR 17/M30 A3041 RMK AO2
       T01701305
METAR KGNB 041615Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 15/M25 A3041 RMK AO2
       T01501253

METAR K0CO 041655Z AUTO 31023G32KT CLR 06/M11 A3062 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 041635Z AUTO 31022G29KT CLR 06/M11 A3062 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 041615Z AUTO 31020G27KT CLR 06/M12 A3062 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KC99 041653Z AUTO 30010G23KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 041633Z AUTO 29011G23KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 041613Z AUTO 30009G20KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3054 RMK AO2

KGJT 041138Z 0412/0512 11005KT P6SM SKC
     FM041800 28008KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 35005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 041653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T02721028
METAR KGJT 041553Z 15007KT 10SM CLR 25/M02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP160 T02501022
METAR KGJT 041453Z 15006KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP156 T02280011
       51013

KRIL 041138Z 0412/0512 13006KT P6SM SKC
     FM041900 30012G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 29005KT P6SM SKC
     FM050900 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 041653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP169
        T02391006
METAR KRIL 041553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP175
        T02110006
METAR KRIL 041453Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T01830000 51010

METAR K5SM 041655Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 041635Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 041615Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A3061 RMK AO2

KEGE 041138Z 0412/0512 11005KT P6SM SKC
     FM041800 26010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050200 30011KT P6SM SKC
     FM050700 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 041656Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02110000
        PNO $
METAR KEGE 041556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP168 T01781022
        PNO $
METAR KEGE 041456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP173 6////
       T01500000 50006 PNO $

KASE 041138Z 0412/0512 17003KT P6SM SKC
     FM041600 17005KT P6SM SKC
     FM041800 32008KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 24005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 041653Z 04008KT 10SM CLR 20/M03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T02001028
METAR KASE 041553Z 04003KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP176 T01781011
METAR KASE 041453Z 08003KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP180 T01390006
       51005

METAR KCCU 041655Z AUTO 28019G23KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 041635Z AUTO 29015G23KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 041615Z AUTO 28013G20KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3064 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 041653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP149
        T01671072
METAR KLXV 041553Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T01561061
METAR KLXV 041453Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T01391056 51007

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 16:50 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...294/028
                  15000 FT MSL...330/028
                  14000 FT MSL...307/024
                  13300 FT MSL...321/023
                  13000 FT MSL...323/023
                  12500 FT MSL...311/018
                  12000 FT MSL...311/015
                  11700 FT MSL...292/012
                  11000 FT MSL...277/008
                  11000 FT MSL...285/012
                  10400 FT MSL...266/006
                  10200 FT MSL...281/014
                  10100 FT MSL...276/008

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1143 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 541 AM MDT Thu Jul 4 2024
VFR conditions will remain in place with mostly sunny skies
expected. A few afternoon gusts of 20 to 25 kts are possible.


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


KMTJ 041138Z 0412/0512 14008KT P6SM SKC
     FM041500 35005KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 13006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 041653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP177
        T02391006
METAR KMTJ 041553Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP180
        T02170000
METAR KMTJ 041453Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T01940039 53014

METAR KGUC 041656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP205
        T02000000
METAR KGUC 041556Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP211
        T01670006
METAR KGUC 041456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP213
       T01280011 51009

METAR K7BM 041655Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 041635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 041615Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3050 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 041655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/M07 A3037 RMK AO2 T02071066
METAR KAEJ 041635Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/M07 A3037 RMK AO2 T02061073
METAR KAEJ 041615Z AUTO 10SM CLR 19/M05 A3037 RMK AO2 T01931050

METAR KANK 041655Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3032 RMK AO2 T02210022
        $
METAR KANK 041635Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3033 RMK AO2 T02070030
       $
METAR KANK 041615Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3033 RMK AO2 T01980042
       $

METAR KMYP 041655Z AUTO 29028G33KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 041635Z AUTO 30025G33KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 041615Z AUTO 25026G33KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3073 RMK AO2


KTEX 041138Z 0412/0512 12004KT P6SM SKC
     FM041700 29010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050200 33006KT P6SM SKC
     FM050600 14004KT P6SM SKC
     FM051100 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 041655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M15 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 041635Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 18/M16 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 041615Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 18/M17 A3051 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 041655Z AUTO 32008G20KT 10SM CLR 24/M07 A3039 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 041635Z AUTO 28011G15KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A3039 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K04V 041615Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 22/M05 A3040 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KCEZ 041653Z AUTO 01010G16KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T02831044
METAR KCEZ 041553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP168
        T02501011
METAR KCEZ 041453Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T02170028 51013

KDRO 041138Z 0412/0512 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM041800 27015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 32009KT P6SM SKC
     FM051000 02005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 041653Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T02561006
METAR KDRO 041553Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T02280056
METAR KDRO 041453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T01890050 51014

METAR KPSO 041655Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3038 RMK AO2 T02301010
METAR KPSO 041635Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3038 RMK AO2
       T02211007
METAR KPSO 041615Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3038 RMK AO2
       T02110008

METAR KCPW 041655Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 041635Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 041615Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3071 RMK AO2

KALS 041120Z 0412/0512 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM041500 04007KT P6SM SKC
     FM041900 28010KT P6SM SKC
     FM050100 33012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM050600 12010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 041652Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T02280011
METAR KALS 041552Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP179
        T01940011
METAR KALS 041452Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP183
        T01670044 51013

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 16:50 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...294/028
                  15000 FT MSL...330/028
                  14000 FT MSL...307/024
                  13300 FT MSL...321/023
                  13000 FT MSL...323/023
                  12500 FT MSL...311/018
                  12000 FT MSL...311/015
                  11700 FT MSL...292/012
                  11000 FT MSL...277/008
                  11000 FT MSL...285/012
                  10400 FT MSL...266/006
                  10200 FT MSL...281/014
                  10100 FT MSL...276/008

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1143 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 541 AM MDT Thu Jul 4 2024
VFR conditions will remain in place with mostly sunny skies
expected. A few afternoon gusts of 20 to 25 kts are possible.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 041120Z 0412/0512 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM042000 34012G18KT P6SM FEW200
     FM050000 30010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 041653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T03281039
METAR KPGA 041553Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 31/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T03111039
METAR KPGA 041453Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T02941039 51018

METAR KRQE 041653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP141
        T02781006
METAR KRQE 041553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T02561017
METAR KRQE 041453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T02110033 51013

Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/04/24 16:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...352/014
                  13100 FT MSL...359/014
                  13000 FT MSL...359/014
                  12000 FT MSL...358/016
                  11900 FT MSL...359/015
                  11000 FT MSL...007/015
                  10800 FT MSL...007/014
                  10000 FT MSL...010/011
                  10000 FT MSL...010/011
                   9200 FT MSL...010/009
                   9000 FT MSL...011/008
                   8500 FT MSL...008/008
                   8000 FT MSL...013/007
                   7800 FT MSL...019/009
                   7400 FT MSL...021/009
                   7300 FT MSL...003/007

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1633 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION...Thursday 04/12Z through Friday 05/12Z...VFR conditions
with N/NW winds around 10 kts, becoming mainly light and variable
after 03Z.
OUTLOOK...Friday 05/12Z through Sunday 07/12Z...VFR conditions
continue. Daytime winds N around 10 kts, becoming light and variable
overnight.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 041510Z 0415/0518 14005KT P6SM SKC
     FM041600 31007KT P6SM SKC
     FM050500 15005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 041654Z 34006KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP203 T02500017
        $
METAR KSLC 041554Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02331011
        $
METAR KSLC 041454Z 15004KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP193
       T02111022 51016 $

KVEL 041138Z 0412/0512 26005KT P6SM SKC
     FM042000 33010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 35005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 041653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T02331033
METAR KVEL 041553Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP187
        T02171039
METAR KVEL 041453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP184
       T02061044 51014

METAR KPUC 041653Z AUTO 31010G20KT 10SM CLR 26/M07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T02611072
METAR KPUC 041553Z AUTO 33012G20KT 10SM CLR 24/M07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP169
       T02391072
METAR KPUC 041453Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 22/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP168
       T02221094 51010

KCNY 041138Z 0412/0512 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM042000 28012G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 29007KT P6SM SKC
     FM050900 02005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 041653Z AUTO 28004G17KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP158
       T02831044
METAR KCNY 041553Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T02721022
METAR KCNY 041453Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T02561033 51016


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/04/24 16:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  19000 FT MSL...329/003
                  17700 FT MSL...299/008
                  17000 FT MSL...019/003
                  15500 FT MSL...031/003
                  13600 FT MSL...288/008
                  13000 FT MSL...310/025
                  12100 FT MSL...315/023
                  12000 FT MSL...318/024
                  11000 FT MSL...318/017
                  10900 FT MSL...325/010
                  10000 FT MSL...292/006
                   9800 FT MSL...284/010
                   9000 FT MSL...261/008
                   9000 FT MSL...261/008
                   8200 FT MSL...265/008
                   8000 FT MSL...282/013
                   7500 FT MSL...277/007
                   7000 FT MSL...269/006
                   6900 FT MSL...270/007
                   6900 FT MSL...296/005
                   6600 FT MSL...266/005

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 041125Z 0412/0512 20006KT P6SM SKC
     FM041700 26011KT P6SM SKC
     FM041900 29015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 29011KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 041653Z AUTO 21009G15KT 10SM CLR 19/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP207
        T01891028
METAR KEVW 041553Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP210
        T01721061
METAR KEVW 041453Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP210
       T01391056 53015

KRKS 041120Z 0412/0512 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM041400 27010KT P6SM SKC
     FM041700 28012G18KT P6SM SKC
     FM042200 30020G30KT P6SM SKC
     FM050500 05010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 041654Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP210
        T01831006
METAR KRKS 041554Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP209
        T01610006
METAR KRKS 041454Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP210
       T01280017 51011

KRWL 041124Z 0412/0512 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
     FM041800 28015G25KT P6SM FEW250
     FM050200 02010KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KRWL 041653Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP197
        T01890006 $
METAR KRWL 041553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP206
        T01610017 $
METAR KRWL 041453Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T01330028 51007 $

KLAR 041124Z 0412/0512 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
     FM041500 33008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM041800 32015G25KT P6SM SCT200
     FM050200 04010KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KLAR 041653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T01720006
METAR KLAR 041553Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP182
        T01610000
METAR KLAR 041453Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T01440017 53005

KCYS 041124Z 0412/0512 31008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM041500 35010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM041700 35015G25KT P6SM SCT150
     FM050200 05010KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KCYS 041653Z 31009G16KT 10SM CLR 20/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T02000006
METAR KCYS 041553Z 35009G15KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP188
       T01780011
METAR KCYS 041453Z 33007KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP189 T01670017
       51007

Riverton (KRIW) 07/04/24 16:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...315/000
                  14000 FT MSL...287/018
                  12000 FT MSL...287/015
                  11300 FT MSL...270/009
                  11000 FT MSL...303/007
                  10000 FT MSL...295/008
                  10000 FT MSL...265/012
                   9000 FT MSL...266/010
                   9000 FT MSL...274/007
                   8100 FT MSL...301/002
                   8000 FT MSL...200/003
                   7300 FT MSL...185/004
                   7000 FT MSL...059/005
                   6700 FT MSL...081/004
                   6200 FT MSL...068/006
                   6000 FT MSL...039/006
                   6000 FT MSL...051/006

Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/04/24 17:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...298/029
                  14000 FT MSL...299/027
                  13000 FT MSL...281/025
                  12000 FT MSL...280/020
                  11700 FT MSL...292/018
                  11000 FT MSL...303/013
                  10500 FT MSL...296/014
                  10000 FT MSL...316/013
                   9500 FT MSL...317/011
                   9000 FT MSL...340/013
                   8600 FT MSL...327/010
                   8000 FT MSL...351/013
                   7900 FT MSL...333/009
                   7300 FT MSL...337/009
                   7000 FT MSL...337/011
                   6700 FT MSL...349/011

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1023 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 349 AM MDT Thu Jul 4 2024
Winds have subsided overnight and will remain so through mid to
late morning. West- northwest winds, with gusts around 25 kt,
will return to KBPI/KPNA and KRKS by 18Z, while winds will keep
a northerly component across areas east of the Divide. Showers
and thunderstorms will be possible again across northern
portions Thursday afternoon, but coverage may not be as
widespread as today. Confidence remains too low to include in
any terminal forecast at this time. Winds west of the Divide
will begin to subside after 01Z, with light winds across the
forecast area by the end of the TAF period.
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 1136 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 535 AM MDT Thu Jul 4 2024
Quiet VFR conditions expected through the TAF period. Mid to high
level clouds are likely throughout the day. Terminals can expect
gusts of 20 to 30 kts starting by mid-morning and continuing through
early evening. A stray shower or thunderstorm could be possible
this afternoon.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 041655Z AUTO 34007G18KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3025 RMK AO2
       T02180055
METAR KIBM 041635Z AUTO 33009G16KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3025 RMK AO2
       T02120056
METAR KIBM 041615Z AUTO 31008G15KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3025 RMK AO2
       T02070061

KSNY 041124Z 0412/0512 33010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM041400 34015G25KT P6SM FEW250
     FM050100 02010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KSNY 041653Z AUTO 33017G24KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP186
       T02170050
METAR KSNY 041553Z AUTO 33016G22KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP184
       T02060050
METAR KSNY 041453Z AUTO 32014KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP188
       T01830061 51010

METAR KOGA 041655Z AUTO 32013G18KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3016 RMK AO2
       T02240087
METAR KOGA 041635Z AUTO 33014G19KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3016 RMK AO2
       T02240092
METAR KOGA 041615Z AUTO 33015G21KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3016 RMK AO2
       T02160088

METAR KIML 041653Z AUTO 35015G23KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
       33027/1627 SLP190 T02390078
METAR KIML 041553Z AUTO 32012G21KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP189
       T02280089
METAR KIML 041453Z AUTO 33012G19KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP192
       T02000100 51010

KMCK 041120Z 0412/0512 35010KT P6SM SKC
     FM041500 34017G27KT P6SM SKC
     FM050100 35004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 041653Z AUTO 33016KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T02500106
METAR KMCK 041553Z AUTO 34016KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T02330128
METAR KMCK 041453Z AUTO 34013G19KT 10SM FEW002 20/15 A3011 RMK AO2
       SLP182 T02000150 50007

North Platte (KLNX) 07/04/24 16:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...309/025
                   9000 FT MSL...313/026
                   8600 FT MSL...313/026
                   8000 FT MSL...318/025
                   7400 FT MSL...320/026
                   7000 FT MSL...323/024
                   6300 FT MSL...322/023
                   6000 FT MSL...321/022
                   5500 FT MSL...320/021
                   5000 FT MSL...318/020
                   4700 FT MSL...318/020
                   4100 FT MSL...317/020
                   4000 FT MSL...316/019
                   3600 FT MSL...314/018
                   3400 FT MSL...313/018

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1122 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 613 AM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024
Radar suggests showers and isolated thunderstorms will move
swiftly through cntl Nebraska this morning but satellite
indicates the potential for redevelopment as far west as highway
83.
Additional isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are
possible across ncntl Nebraska this afternoon and early this
evening.
Satellite also indicates what could be sporadic MVFR ceilings
across nrn Nebraska this morning. These low ceilings, if they
exist, would likely mix out to VFR by mid to late morning. There
are no other flight concerns.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 041120Z 0412/0512 34015G24KT P6SM BKN011
     FM041400 36019G31KT P6SM FEW250
     FM050100 33005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 041653Z AUTO 36014G25KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T02220111
METAR KGLD 041553Z AUTO 35016G22KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP181
       T02060128
SPECI KGLD 041525Z AUTO 35015G23KT 10SM SCT016 19/13 A3016 RMK AO2
       T01940133

KGCK 041120Z 0412/0512 32013G20KT P6SM SCT090
     FM041330 35022G33KT P6SM FEW200
     FM041900 01017G26KT P6SM SKC
     FM050100 03009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 041654Z 36011KT 10SM BKN025 BKN065 22/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T02220161
SPECI KGCK 041650Z 36013G18KT 10SM BKN025 BKN065 23/17 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KGCK 041554Z 36010KT 10SM SCT020 OVC060 21/17 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP165
       T02110167

METAR KLBL 041656Z AUTO 36015KT 10SM SCT046 A3009 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO
       PNO $
METAR KLBL 041556Z AUTO 35015G19KT 10SM CLR A3009 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO
       PNO $
METAR KLBL 041456Z AUTO 35013KT 10SM CLR A3008 RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// 53006
       FZRANO PNO $

METAR KEHA 041655Z AUTO 36016G23KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3017 RMK AO2
       T02330157
METAR KEHA 041635Z AUTO 35016KT 10SM SCT042 23/16 A3016 RMK AO2
       T02330160
METAR KEHA 041615Z AUTO 36015G19KT 10SM BKN042 23/16 A3016 RMK AO2
       T02270156

Goodland (KGLD) 07/04/24 16:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...268/037
                  14000 FT MSL...270/033
                  13000 FT MSL...269/033
                  12000 FT MSL...280/029
                  11600 FT MSL...286/027
                  11000 FT MSL...305/026
                  10000 FT MSL...325/026
                   9900 FT MSL...325/026
                   9000 FT MSL...340/026
                   8200 FT MSL...347/023
                   8000 FT MSL...348/023
                   7000 FT MSL...358/018
                   6500 FT MSL...358/019
                   6000 FT MSL...357/020
                   5000 FT MSL...356/020
                   4700 FT MSL...356/019
                   4600 FT MSL...356/019
                   4000 FT MSL...357/018
                   4000 FT MSL...357/018

Dodge City (KDDC) 07/04/24 16:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...242/018
                  11700 FT MSL...231/016
                  11000 FT MSL...242/015
                  10000 FT MSL...244/009
                   9800 FT MSL...247/005
                   9000 FT MSL...296/013
                   8100 FT MSL...279/011
                   8000 FT MSL...320/012
                   7100 FT MSL...290/008
                   7000 FT MSL...343/013
                   6000 FT MSL...341/014
                   5900 FT MSL...341/015
                   5100 FT MSL...353/016
                   5000 FT MSL...354/016
                   4300 FT MSL...001/015
                   4000 FT MSL...004/016
                   3700 FT MSL...004/015
                   3200 FT MSL...008/016
                   3000 FT MSL...007/015
                   3000 FT MSL...007/015

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1600 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 1043 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 539 AM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024
A cold front will pass through the TAF sites between 13 and
15z, resulting in north winds at 16-22 kts. Gusts could be as
30-35 kts at KGCK and KDDC through 19z. Winds will slowly
diminish after 19z as the pressure gradient relaxes and surface
high pressure builds across the central plains this evening.


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

KGUY 041519Z 0415/0512 36018G28KT P6SM FEW015
     FM050000 05008KT P6SM BKN250=
METAR KGUY 041653Z AUTO 01016KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP145
       T02500172
METAR KGUY 041553Z AUTO 01017KT 10SM FEW024 SCT039 23/17 A3008 RMK AO2
       SLP144 T02330172
SPECI KGUY 041504Z AUTO 01015KT 10SM FEW013 22/18 A3007 RMK AO2
       T02220183

KDHT 041120Z 0412/0512 24010KT P6SM SCT250
     FM041300 02025G35KT P6SM SCT250
     FM050000 06012KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KDHT 041653Z AUTO 01025G34KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01035/1629 SLP148 T02500133
METAR KDHT 041553Z AUTO 36022G32KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3014 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 01034/1506 SLP144 T02390139
METAR KDHT 041453Z AUTO 36023G31KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01032/1439 SLP138 T02280150 51033

Amarillo (KAMA) 07/04/24 16:50 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...216/015
                  16000 FT MSL...215/009
                  15000 FT MSL...240/004
                  14000 FT MSL...263/004
                  13000 FT MSL...267/004
                  12000 FT MSL...257/004
                  11700 FT MSL...261/004
                  11000 FT MSL...276/006
                  10000 FT MSL...274/009
                  10000 FT MSL...273/009
                   9000 FT MSL...304/009
                   8300 FT MSL...000/010
                   8000 FT MSL...001/010
                   7000 FT MSL...359/012
                   6500 FT MSL...003/015
                   6000 FT MSL...004/018
                   5000 FT MSL...007/018
                   4800 FT MSL...006/017
                   4700 FT MSL...006/018
                   4000 FT MSL...008/017
                   4000 FT MSL...008/017

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1104 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 600 AM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024
A cold front will turn the winds to the north at 15 to 25 knots
with higher gusts at all TAF sites this morning. Winds will then
turn more northeasterly at 8 to 12 knots this evening. Skies are
expected to remain VFR.


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

KFMN 041121Z 0412/0512 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM041800 28018G30KT P6SM SKC
     FM050200 32008KT P6SM SKC
     FM050600 01006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 041653Z 26009KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP169 T02830006
METAR KFMN 041553Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP165 T02440017
METAR KFMN 041453Z 12006KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP173 T02060067
       51017

METAR KSKX 041656Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP194
        T02560028
METAR KSKX 041556Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP191
        T02500044
METAR KSKX 041456Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T02170028 51012

KLVS 041121Z 0412/0512 01006KT P6SM SKC
     FM041900 17012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM050000 10008KT P6SM SKC
     FM050500 05008KT P6SM VCSH BKN110
     FM050900 04007KT P6SM VCSH BKN035
METAR KLVS 041653Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP138
        T02560078
METAR KLVS 041553Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T02330078
METAR KLVS 041453Z AUTO 07012KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T02000089 53015

METAR KRTN 041653Z AUTO 03012G20KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP150
        T02440083
METAR KRTN 041553Z AUTO 36014KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND
        34027/1456 SLP157 T02220078
METAR KRTN 041453Z AUTO 35018G25KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36028/1420 SLP158 T01890083 51014

METAR KCAO 041655Z AUTO 02016G30KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3021 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 36031/1557 SLP167 T02390111
METAR KCAO 041555Z AUTO 36021G31KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3019 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 01035/1515 RAE28 SLP162 P0000 T02220111
METAR KCAO 041455Z AUTO 35025G36KT 10SM -RA CLR 20/11 A3018 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 33038/1414 SLP159 P0000 60000 T02000111 51017

Albuquerque (KABX) 07/04/24 16:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...055/005
                  17100 FT MSL...287/007
                  17000 FT MSL...268/030
                  15000 FT MSL...306/005
                  14900 FT MSL...278/014
                  14000 FT MSL...245/015
                  13000 FT MSL...302/009
                  13000 FT MSL...340/019
                  12000 FT MSL...332/018
                  11500 FT MSL...334/019
                  11000 FT MSL...342/020
                  10400 FT MSL...338/020
                  10000 FT MSL...347/018
                   9200 FT MSL...338/019
                   9000 FT MSL...339/017
                   8400 FT MSL...343/015
                   8000 FT MSL...338/017
                   7700 FT MSL...344/014
                   7000 FT MSL...349/014
                   7000 FT MSL...346/012
                   6500 FT MSL...004/011
                   6300 FT MSL...011/011

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1134 UTC Thursday, July  4, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 520 AM MDT Thu Jul 4 2024
A backdoor cold front is pushing into northeast NM early this
morning, and patchy low clouds are developing behind it along the
NM/CO border. The front will continue to sag southward and winds
will gradually veer around to the east throughout the day. A few
gusts up to 25 kt will be possible behind the front. SHRA and TSRA
will be few and far between, but storms that develop will favor
southeast NM. Drier air will filter in across much of western and
central NM, limiting the potential for precipitation. Rather,
northwest wind gusts up to 25 kt will be possible along and west
of the Rio Grande Valley.

* * * * * 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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