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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1745 MDT Wednesday, July 17, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 172256Z 23007KT 10SM CLR 30/08 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
       SLP169 T03000078 PNO $
METAR KFNL 172156Z 22007KT 180V260 10SM CLR 30/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP169
        T03000078 PNO $
METAR KFNL 172056Z 25012KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP176 6////
        T02940106 58016 PNO $

METAR KGXY 172256Z 07021KT 6SM HZ BKN095 28/11 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND E
       SLPNO T02780106 $
METAR KGXY 172156Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 33/09 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
        SLP181 T03280094
METAR KGXY 172056Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP185 T03330089
        58018

METAR KLMO 172335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3023 RMK AO2
       T03090050
METAR KLMO 172315Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM SCT120 30/05 A3023 RMK AO2
       T03020052
METAR KLMO 172255Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM SCT120 30/05 A3023 RMK AO2
       T03030048

METAR KBDU 172335Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM SCT120 30/07 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       N AND E
METAR KBDU 172315Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 29/07 A3022 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT N
METAR KBDU 172255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3024 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 172335Z AUTO 33004KT 9SM CLR 29/08 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
       AND E T02920076
METAR KEIK 172315Z AUTO 31005KT 8SM CLR 30/08 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
       T02980081
METAR KEIK 172255Z AUTO 28008KT 9SM CLR 30/08 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
       AND E T03030084

KBJC 172343Z 1800/1824 VRB06KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120 BKN220
      TEMPO 1800/1802 VRB20G40KT -TSRA BKN070CB
     FM180300 24010KT P6SM FEW080 BKN130
     FM180600 29009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM181500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM181800 08008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT130
     FM182200 05010KT P6SM VCTS FEW080CB SCT140 BKN220
METAR KBJC 172345Z 15011G14KT 10SM BKN100 28/09 A3026
METAR KBJC 172252Z VRB06KT 10SM BKN100 29/07 A3027
METAR KBJC 172155Z 31005KT 10SM BKN100 29/09 A3028

KDEN 172343Z 1800/1906 13013KT P6SM SCT090 BKN130 BKN220
      TEMPO 1800/1802 VRB20G40KT -TSRA BKN070CB
     FM180200 14012KT P6SM FEW080 BKN130
     FM180600 21012KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM181500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM181800 05010KT P6SM FEW080 SCT130
     FM182200 13009KT P6SM VCTS FEW080CB SCT140 BKN220
     FM190200 21014KT P6SM FEW130 SCT220
METAR KDEN 172253Z 16015G22KT 10SM SCT085 BKN130 BKN220 29/09 A3025 RMK
       AO2 WSHFT 2216 TSE16 SLP162 T02940089
SPECI KDEN 172233Z 17019G24KT 10SM SCT085 BKN130 BKN220 30/10 A3025 RMK
       AO2 WSHFT 2216 TSE16 T03000100
METAR KDEN 172153Z 04014KT 10SM TS BKN090CB BKN130 BKN220 30/08 A3024
        RMK AO2 WSHFT 2129 TSB19E36B45 SLP161 OCNL LTGICCG VC NE TS
        VC NE MOV E T03000083


KBKF 171710Z 1717/1823 VRB06KT 9999 FEW080 SCT120
      QNH3025INS
      TEMPO 1721/1801 16015G25KT 6000 -TSRA BKN060CB
      BECMG 1801/1802 18012KT 9999 FEW050 SCT080 QNH3020INS
      BECMG 1810/1811 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3018INS
      BECMG 1817/1818 08009KT 9999 FEW080 SCT120 QNH3015INS
      TX31/1722Z TN16/1812Z
METAR KBKF 172258Z 17016KT 10SM SCT085 BKN120 BKN200 29/09 A3026 RMK
        AO2A SLP164 T02850092
METAR KBKF 172158Z 17018G23KT 10SM FEW090 SCT130 BKN200 28/10 A3026
        RMK AO2A LTG DSNT NE AND S SLP164 T02750098
METAR KBKF 172058Z 29006KT 10SM BKN090 BKN140 BKN220 29/07 A3026 RMK
        AO2A LTG DSNT SE-SW SLP164 T02910065 57014

KAPA 172343Z 1800/1824 14012G20KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120 BKN220
     FM180300 19012KT P6SM FEW080 BKN130
     FM181500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM181800 06010KT P6SM FEW080 SCT130
     FM182200 13009KT P6SM VCTS FEW080CB SCT140 BKN220
METAR KAPA 172253Z 15011G20KT 10SM BKN080 BKN120 BKN140 24/12 A3030 RMK
       AO2 SLP196 T02440117
METAR KAPA 172153Z 16014G24KT 10SM BKN090 BKN110 23/11 A3030 RMK AO2
        PK WND 18028/2103 WSHFT 2043 RAE49 TSE49 SLP200 OCNL LTGICCG
        DSNT E-S-SW CB DSNT E-S-SW MOV SE P0000 T02280111
METAR KAPA 172053Z 21025G32KT 10SM -TSRA BKN090CB BKN120 BKN140 23/10
        A3030 RMK AO2 PK WND 21032/2049 RAB21 TSB18 SLP200 OCNL
        LTGICCCG VC SE-SW TS VC SE-SW MOV SE P0000 60000 T02280100
        55010

METAR KMNH 172335Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM SCT120 20/11 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       E
METAR KMNH 172315Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       N
METAR KMNH 172255Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
       AND SW P0001

METAR KFMM 172335Z AUTO 06022KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       ALQDS
METAR KFMM 172315Z AUTO 07022G30KT 10SM VCTS SCT095 SCT110 24/12 A3022
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS
METAR KFMM 172255Z AUTO 05026G34KT 10SM FEW120 22/14 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT NE AND S

METAR KSTK 172335Z AUTO 02011G21KT 7SM SCT015 SCT055 OVC110 21/12 A3019
       RMK AO2 P0001 LTG DSNT NE THRU S
METAR KSTK 172315Z AUTO 33018G23KT 10SM TS SCT075 BKN095 OVC110 17/15
       A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS
METAR KSTK 172255Z AUTO 27012G18KT 10SM TS SCT047 BKN090 OVC120 17/17
       A3025 RMK AO2 P0026 LTG DSNT ALQS

SPECI KAKO 172336Z AUTO 33010G18KT 3SM -TSRA BR BKN030 BKN060 OVC080
       18/17 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND 28033/2305 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB2259
       P0101 T01780167 $
SPECI KAKO 172334Z AUTO 34007KT 1 1/4SM TSRA BR BKN028 BKN060 OVC080
       18/17 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND 28033/2305 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB2259
       P0101 T01780167 $
SPECI KAKO 172321Z AUTO 30012G32KT 1/2SM +TSRA FG BKN024 OVC060 16/16
       A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND 28033/2305 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB2259 P0076
       T01610161

SPECI KLIC 172341Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM VCTS -RA FEW034 SCT095 BKN110 19/14
       A3027 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2305 RAB19 TSB20E35 P0001 T01940139
SPECI KLIC 172326Z AUTO 17018G23KT 7SM -TSRA FEW032 SCT075 OVC100 19/13
       A3026 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2305 LTG DSNT N AND NE AND SW RAB19 TSB20
       PRESFR P0000 T01940133
SPECI KLIC 172319Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM -RA BKN085 21/13 A3029 RMK AO2
       WSHFT 2305 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB19 P0000 T02110128

METAR KHEQ 172335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        SW AND W
METAR KHEQ 172315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
       THRU NW
METAR KHEQ 172255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       SW

METAR K2V6 172339Z AUTO 18011G15KT 10SM TS SCT075 26/12 A3019 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT ALQS
METAR K2V6 172319Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM SCT100 28/12 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       S THRU N
METAR K2V6 172259Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM VCTS CLR 30/11 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT N S AND NW

METAR K2V5 172335Z AUTO 10013G17KT 10SM VCTS SCT065 BKN095 OVC120 30/13
       A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW THRU NW
METAR K2V5 172315Z AUTO 09015G18KT 10SM SCT065 BKN075 30/13 A3016 RMK
       AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW
METAR K2V5 172255Z AUTO 11011G17KT 10SM SCT065 SCT100 SCT120 31/13 A3016
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W

SPECI KITR 172304Z AUTO 25009KT 7SM VCTS RA BKN090 OVC110 21/ A3020 RMK
       AO2 LTG DSNT N-SE TSE2258 PRESFR P0003 T0211 $
METAR KITR 172253Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM -TSRA FEW020 BKN090 OVC110 20/
       A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND 21029/2219 LTG DSNT N-SE RAB18
       TSB08E23B25 SLP192 P0003 T0200 $
METAR KITR 172153Z AUTO 21015G24KT 10SM BKN060 BKN085 27/ A3024 RMK
        AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS SLP187 T0267 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/17/2024
Fort Collins - 05:44:46 MDT / 20:28:17 MDT
Denver       - 05:46:43 MDT / 20:25:29 MDT
Sterling     - 05:37:04 MDT / 20:21:09 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/17/24 23:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  35000 FT MSL...277/043
                  30000 FT MSL...298/025
                  28000 FT MSL...316/029
                  27000 FT MSL...297/029
                  26000 FT MSL...315/022
                  25000 FT MSL...322/026
                  24000 FT MSL...308/027
                  22000 FT MSL...303/027
                  20000 FT MSL...310/026
                  19400 FT MSL...286/022
                  19000 FT MSL...285/025
                  18000 FT MSL...293/021
                  17000 FT MSL...291/025
                  16700 FT MSL...298/025
                  16000 FT MSL...318/019
                  15000 FT MSL...312/015
                  14500 FT MSL...310/013
                  14000 FT MSL...276/018
                  13000 FT MSL...260/014
                  12000 FT MSL...343/029
                  10000 FT MSL...191/011
                  10000 FT MSL...185/013
                   9000 FT MSL...183/012
                   8900 FT MSL...182/015
                   8000 FT MSL...146/017
                   8000 FT MSL...147/015
                   7300 FT MSL...142/014
                   7000 FT MSL...195/018
                   6600 FT MSL...137/010
                   6200 FT MSL...179/018
                   6000 FT MSL...189/016
                   5900 FT MSL...188/016

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2155 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday/...
Issued at 1209 PM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024
Expect VFR conditions for the TAF period. Light E/SE winds this
afternoon, increasing to 7-11 kts mid to late afternoon. Scattered
showers and thunderstorms develop this afternoon. Coverage/chances
are high enough to include as TEMPO for -TSRA from 20-23Z at
BJC/APA and 21-24Z at DEN. Showers and storms may contain gusty
outflow winds similar to Tuesday, so included this in the TEMPO
for VRB gusts up to 30-40 kts. Winds turn back southerly tonight
at 08-12 kts. Winds become light after 14Z, turning NW Thursday
morning, eventually settling easterly for the afternoon. There is
a low chance (< 25%) for a scattered showers or storm in the
afternoon; therefore, not included in the TAF and messaged as a
VCSH for now.


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

METAR K4BM 172335Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM SCT040 SCT060 SCT065 13/06 A3071
       RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 172315Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM -DZ SCT041 BKN060 OVC080 12/06
       A3072 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
METAR K4BM 172255Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM SCT070 SCT080 SCT120 12/06 A3073
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE

METAR KAFF 172255Z 19006KT 10SM SCT100 22/10 A3036 RMK AO2A SHRAE11
        VIRGA SE-SW SLP204 P0002 T02150103
SPECI KAFF 172153Z VRB06KT 10SM VCTS -SHRA OVC080CB 23/08 A3035 RMK AO2A
       TS 6SW MOV SE SLP195
SPECI KAFF 172137Z 00000KT 10SM -TSRA BKN090CB OVC110 25/05 A3036 RMK
       AO2A TS OHD MOV SE PRESRR SLP192

KCOS 172320Z 1800/1824 08015KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN140
      TEMPO 1800/1801 VRB25G40KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB OVC090
     FM180100 14008KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM180600 12006KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 BKN200
     FM181600 15008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
     FM182200 17008KT P6SM VCSH FEW080
SPECI KCOS 172337Z 19015G25KT 10SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN090 OVC110 19/10
       A3037 RMK AO2 RAE2255B13E22 TSE30 PRESFR OCNL LTGICCCCG VC SW
       TS VC SW MOV S P0000 T01940100
SPECI KCOS 172330Z 21014KT 10SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN090 OVC110 19/11 A3038
       RMK AO2 RAE2255B13E22 TSE30 OCNL LTGICCCCG VC SW TS VC SW MOV
       S P0000 T01890106
SPECI KCOS 172314Z 24019G27KT 10SM -TSRA SCT050CB BKN090 OVC110 20/11
       A3039 RMK AO2 PK WND 24027/2312 RAE2255B13 PRESRR OCNL
       LTGICCCCG SW TS SW MOV SE P0000 T02000111

SPECI KABH 172331Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM SCT031 SCT110 BKN200 19/13 A3036
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND SW RAE31 TSE2258 SLP223
SPECI KABH 172324Z AUTO 15012G26KT 10SM -RA SCT031 SCT080 SCT090 BKN110
       19/11 A3035 RMK AO2 WSHFT 11 LTG DSNT N AND SW TSE2258
       SLP220
SPECI KABH 172258Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM VCTS RA BKN080 OVC090 22/13 A3037
       RMK AO2 TSE58 SLP221

METAR KFLY 172335Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM OVC100 20/09 A3043 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       E AND S T02000086
METAR KFLY 172315Z AUTO 21007G17KT 10SM BKN100 21/08 A3043 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT N T02050080
METAR KFLY 172255Z AUTO 19011G18KT 10SM BKN110 21/08 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT SE THRU SW T02090079

KFCS 172330Z 1723/1903 26010G20KT 9999 VCTS BKN070CB QNH3026INS
     TEMPO 1723/1802 27030G45KT 8000 TSRA BKN050CB
     BECMG 1803/1804 33009KT 9999 NSW BKN030 QNH3024INS
     BECMG 1814/1815 21009KT 9999 SCT010 QNH3031INS
     BECMG 1817/1818 09010G20KT 9999 VCTS SCT070CB QNH3020INS
     TEMPO 1820/1822 09025G35KT 9000 -TSRA BKN060CB
     BECMG 1822/1823 07009KT 9999 VCSH SCT090 QNH3020INS TX30/1818Z
     TN15/1811Z
METAR KFCS 172257Z 26020G25KT 6SM -TSRA SCT035CB BKN055 OVC090 21/11
        A3031 RMK AO2A PK WND 24032/52 RAB16 TSB16 PRESRR SLP217
        P0000 T02070108 $
SPECI KFCS 172226Z COR 30015G31KT 4SM -TSRA BKN080CB BKN100 OVC130
        27/06 A3026 RMK AO2A RAB16 TSB16 TS 2NW MOV SE SLP181 $ COR
        2246
SPECI KFCS 172216Z COR 10012KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB BKN120 OVC200 27/06
        A3026 RMK AO2A RAB16 TSB16 TS 3NW MOV SE SLP181 $ COR 2243

KPUB 172320Z 1800/1824 12012KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB BKN150
      TEMPO 1800/1802 VRB25G40KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB OVC100
     FM180200 10008KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM180600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 SCT200
     FM181600 13008KT P6SM FEW200
SPECI KPUB 172337Z 10021G27KT 10SM VCTS SCT100 28/13 A3021 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 11027/2324 LTG DSNT NW-NE T02830133
METAR KPUB 172253Z 15011G22KT 10SM BKN100 31/07 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
       15026/2232 LTG DSNT N AND NW SLP161 T03110072
SPECI KPUB 172238Z 14015G26KT 10SM VCTS SCT100 31/07 A3020 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 15026/2232 LTG DSNT NW T03110067

METAR KVTP 172335Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 172315Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 172255Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3072 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 172254Z AUTO 19014KT 10SM FEW110 27/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP189
       T02670089
METAR KTAD 172154Z AUTO 18014G23KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3032 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 19029/2102 SLP187 T02780089
METAR KTAD 172054Z AUTO 20022G31KT 10SM VCTS SCT036 SCT070 BKN100 23/12
        A3034 RMK AO2 PK WND 20031/2046 WSHFT 2015 RAB26E48 TSB14E29
        SLP203 P0000 60000 T02330122 53002

METAR KLHX 172253Z AUTO 10017KT 8SM CLR 29/14 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
       06030/2154 SLP165 T02890139
METAR KLHX 172153Z AUTO 06023G31KT 8SM CLR 29/13 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND
        06031/2149 LTG DSNT SW SLP170 T02890133
METAR KLHX 172053Z AUTO 12011G15KT 8SM SCT120 30/14 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG
        DSNT NE SLP172 T03000139 56009

SPECI KLAA 172314Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
       11033/2257 RAE2257 TSE08 P0000 T02440156
METAR KLAA 172253Z AUTO 11020G41KT 10SM -TSRA FEW016 SCT065 BKN100 22/14
       A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND 06047/2231 WSHFT 2224 RAB23 TSB12 SLP180
       P0037 T02220144
SPECI KLAA 172246Z AUTO 10023G37KT 2 1/2SM -TSRA FEW016 BKN060 OVC100
       19/15 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND 06047/2231 WSHFT 2224 LTG DSNT E
       RAB23 TSB12 PRESFR P0037 T01940150

METAR KSPD 172256Z AUTO 10014G17KT 28/16 A3022 RMK AO1 SLP173 T02830161
       PNO $
METAR KSPD 172156Z AUTO 10009G18KT 28/16 A3024 RMK AO1 SLP179 T02830161
        PNO $
METAR KSPD 172056Z AUTO 13011G19KT 29/16 A3024 RMK AO1 SLP178 6////
        T02890161 PNO $

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/17/2024
Burlington - 05:37:09 MDT / 20:13:32 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:49:24 MDT / 20:20:04 MDT
Lamar      - 05:41:53 MDT / 20:11:34 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 07/17/24 23:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  35000 FT MSL...287/020
                  33000 FT MSL...308/016
                  32000 FT MSL...315/017
                  31000 FT MSL...319/017
                  30000 FT MSL...326/019
                  29000 FT MSL...329/023
                  27000 FT MSL...325/025
                  26800 FT MSL...325/025
                  25000 FT MSL...314/026
                  24000 FT MSL...305/028
                  23000 FT MSL...301/027
                  22800 FT MSL...301/027
                  22000 FT MSL...302/025
                  21000 FT MSL...303/023
                  20000 FT MSL...308/025
                  19300 FT MSL...309/024
                  19000 FT MSL...310/024
                  18000 FT MSL...316/022
                  17000 FT MSL...317/020
                  16600 FT MSL...317/019
                  16000 FT MSL...311/018
                  15000 FT MSL...292/012
                  14200 FT MSL...276/012
                  14000 FT MSL...269/011
                  13000 FT MSL...261/010
                  12400 FT MSL...233/010
                  12000 FT MSL...199/012
                  11000 FT MSL...180/014
                  10900 FT MSL...177/016
                  10000 FT MSL...163/018
                   9700 FT MSL...159/020
                   9000 FT MSL...150/016
                   8600 FT MSL...151/022
                   8000 FT MSL...139/019
                   7800 FT MSL...142/021
                   7100 FT MSL...133/022
                   7000 FT MSL...124/019
                   6300 FT MSL...120/022
                   6000 FT MSL...108/018
                   5900 FT MSL...103/018
                   5700 FT MSL...100/018

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2306 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 506 PM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024
VFR conditions are expected throughout the forecast period,
outside of the chance for MVFR and IFR conditions for the
remainder of the night if a thunderstorms passes over KCOS and
KPUB, with the best chance being KPUB. Diurnal wind
fluctuations are expected outside of the influence of any
thunderstorms. VCSH are expected near KALS and KCOS tomorrow
afternoon around 22-23Z.


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

METAR KCAG 172253Z AUTO 24008G16KT 10SM FEW120 33/02 A3024 RMK AO2
       SLP158 T03280017
METAR KCAG 172153Z AUTO 24010G17KT 9SM CLR 33/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T03330011
METAR KCAG 172053Z AUTO 25011G16KT 9SM CLR 33/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP168
        T03280056 58017

METAR KHDN 172256Z AUTO 31010G15KT 10SM CLR 29/03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T02940033
METAR KHDN 172156Z AUTO 27013G18KT 10SM FEW100 30/04 A3030 RMK AO2
        SLP169 T03000044
METAR KHDN 172056Z AUTO 28010G16KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP176
        T02940039 58014

METAR KSBS 172335Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 29/05 A3028 RMK AO1
       T02870046
METAR KSBS 172315Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM SCT100 29/06 A3028 RMK AO1
       T02900055
METAR KSBS 172255Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 29/05 A3029 RMK AO1
       T02890053

METAR KC07 172335Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM VCTS SCT060 20/02 A3062 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT NE
METAR KC07 172315Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3063 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       SW
METAR KC07 172255Z AUTO 30008G16KT 290V350 10SM CLR 20/02 A3063 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT NE AND S


METAR KEEO 172253Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 31/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T03060033
METAR KEEO 172153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 31/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T03060033
METAR KEEO 172053Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM FEW100 29/05 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T02890050 58015

METAR K20V 172335Z AUTO 34005G14KT 10SM SCT110 26/02 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 172315Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM SCT110 26/05 A3034 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       NE
METAR K20V 172255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 26/05 A3035 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 172335Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM SCT100 18/M05 A3045 RMK AO2
       T01751050
METAR KGNB 172315Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM -RA SCT045 SCT070 BKN100 17/M04
       A3045 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N T01731044
METAR KGNB 172255Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM SCT037 SCT070 BKN100 17/M04 A3045
       RMK AO2 T01731042

METAR K0CO 172335Z AUTO 13006KT SCT033 BKN050 OVC080 07/03 A3079 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K0CO 172315Z AUTO 16005KT SCT036 BKN050 OVC060 07/03 A3078 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K0CO 172255Z AUTO 16004G18KT BKN037 OVC048 07/03 A3079 RMK AO2
       PWINO

METAR KC99 172333Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT037 SCT060 BKN120 13/04 A3068
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
METAR KC99 172313Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM VCTS SCT120 14/04 A3068 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT N AND E
METAR KC99 172253Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3068 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       W

KGJT 172320Z 1800/1824 30008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM180500 03004KT P6SM FEW150
     FM180900 14006KT P6SM FEW150
     FM182000 27005KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KGJT 172253Z 29007KT 10SM CLR 37/02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T03670022
METAR KGJT 172153Z 29007KT 9SM CLR 37/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP111 T03670011
METAR KGJT 172053Z 31005KT 8SM CLR 36/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP121 T03610033
        56020

KRIL 172320Z 1800/1824 32006KT P6SM FEW100
     FM180400 19005KT P6SM FEW150
     FM182100 28006KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KRIL 172253Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 34/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T03390072
METAR KRIL 172153Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 33/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T03330061
METAR KRIL 172053Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 33/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP151
        T03280061 56022

METAR K5SM 172335Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 172316Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A3067 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       NE
METAR K5SM 172255Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 19/00 A3067 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       W

KEGE 172320Z 1800/1824 28005KT P6SM FEW100
     FM180200 05006KT P6SM FEW100
     FM180500 VRB03KT P6SM FEW150
     FM182100 26006KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KEGE 172256Z 23006KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02940072
       PNO $
METAR KEGE 172156Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP156 T02830067
        PNO $
METAR KEGE 172056Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP164 6////
        T02780094 56023 PNO $

KASE 172320Z 1800/1824 35007KT P6SM FEW100
     FM180300 21005KT P6SM FEW100
     FM181300 19003KT P6SM FEW150
     FM181800 33006KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KASE 172253Z 32005G15KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T02670039
METAR KASE 172153Z 34006G16KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP167 T02720028
METAR KASE 172053Z VRB04G19KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP171 T02670028
        56013

METAR KCCU 172335Z AUTO 29010G19KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 172315Z AUTO 31013G20KT 10SM SCT095 18/01 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 172255Z AUTO 30011G19KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A3076 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 172253Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM FEW085 SCT120 25/01 A3053 RMK AO2
       SLP165 T02500011
METAR KLXV 172153Z AUTO 34011G20KT 300V010 10SM BKN100 24/03 A3054
        RMK AO2 SLP167 T02440028
METAR KLXV 172053Z AUTO 10SM SCT085 SCT110 24/02 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP170
        T02390017 56010

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/17/2024
Rangely           - 06:00:57 MDT / 20:41:47 MDT
Grand Junction    - 06:02:52 MDT / 20:38:03 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:52:00 MDT / 20:35:04 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/17/24 23:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...332/008
                  13300 FT MSL...001/011
                  13000 FT MSL...344/010
                  12600 FT MSL...337/009
                  12000 FT MSL...350/007
                  11700 FT MSL...342/008
                  11000 FT MSL...005/007
                  11000 FT MSL...348/008
                  10400 FT MSL...007/008
                  10200 FT MSL...012/007
                  10100 FT MSL...000/009

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2303 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 501 PM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024
Most of the showers and storms have dissipated, but an isolated
cell or outflow is possible this evening. Another round of
showers is expected tomorrow afternoon very similar to today.
Gusty winds are possible with these showers. Otherwise expect
VFR conditions through the period.


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


KMTJ 172320Z 1800/1824 34007KT P6SM FEW100
     FM180200 15005KT P6SM FEW150
     FM182000 33005KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KMTJ 172253Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 32/04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T03220039
METAR KMTJ 172153Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP145
        T03220033
METAR KMTJ 172053Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T03110056 56015

METAR KGUC 172256Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T02780022
METAR KGUC 172156Z AUTO 02007KT 330V070 10SM SCT120 27/04 A3036 RMK
        AO2 SLP187 T02720039
METAR KGUC 172056Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM SCT100 26/06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP192
        T02610056 56018

METAR K7BM 172335Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM SCT090 22/04 A3054 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       NE
METAR K7BM 172315Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3054 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
       AND SW
METAR K7BM 172255Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM SCT110 20/04 A3055 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       NE AND E

METAR KAEJ 172335Z AUTO 10SM SCT110 26/01 A3038 RMK AO2 T02560014
METAR KAEJ 172315Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/02 A3037 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
       T02700018
METAR KAEJ 172255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/01 A3038 RMK AO2 T02620014

METAR KANK 172335Z AUTO 12015KT 10SM FEW110 SCT250 27/06 A3033 RMK AO2
       T02750061 $
METAR KANK 172315Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM FEW130 26/05 A3033 RMK AO2
       T02600048 $
METAR KANK 172255Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM FEW130 27/04 A3033 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       NE AND E T02720041 $

METAR KMYP 172335Z AUTO 26010G23KT 10SM -RA SCT044 SCT060 BKN070 13/02
       A3083 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 172315Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM -RA SCT055 BKN065 OVC080 14/05
       A3084 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 172255Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM BKN065 BKN100 15/02 A3084 RMK
       AO2


KTEX 172320Z 1800/1824 28007KT P6SM FEW080
     FM180300 12003KT P6SM FEW120
     FM181800 30006KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN100
METAR KTEX 172335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 23/00 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 172315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 24/M02 A3050 RMK
       AO2
METAR KTEX 172255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 23/00 A3050 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 172335Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3040 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 172315Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3040 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
       PWINO
METAR K04V 172255Z AUTO 23012G17KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3041 RMK AO2
       PWINO

SPECI KCEZ 172314Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM FEW120 31/07 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       SE T03110067
METAR KCEZ 172253Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM VCTS FEW120 32/06 A3018 RMK AO2
       SLP132 T03220061
METAR KCEZ 172153Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM FEW120 33/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T03280061

KDRO 172320Z 1800/1824 29009KT P6SM VCSH SCT100
     FM180300 10008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM181400 00000KT P6SM FEW100
     FM182000 36010G18KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB
SPECI KDRO 172300Z AUTO 03013KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3027 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2240
       LTG DSNT SW T03060061
METAR KDRO 172253Z AUTO 06012KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
       SLP151 T02940061
METAR KDRO 172153Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP152
        T03060061

METAR KPSO 172335Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3038 RMK AO2
       T02520071
METAR KPSO 172315Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3038 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
       T02580066
METAR KPSO 172255Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM VCTS CLR 26/03 A3038 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT SE AND S T02550032

METAR KCPW 172334Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 172314Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3076 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
       AND SE
METAR KCPW 172254Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3078 RMK AO2

KALS 172320Z 1800/1824 12012KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB BKN140
     FM180200 12007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
     FM181000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200
     FM182200 10010KT P6SM VCTS BKN080CB
METAR KALS 172252Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3036 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        N SLP186 T02610061
METAR KALS 172152Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3036 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        NE SLP184 T02610078
METAR KALS 172052Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM FEW075 26/08 A3038 RMK AO2 LTG
        DSNT W SLP197 T02560083 56014

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/17/2024
Vail    - 05:52:33 MDT / 20:30:49 MDT
Durango - 06:05:00 MDT / 20:30:28 MDT
Alamosa - 05:56:32 MDT / 20:22:58 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/17/24 23:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...332/008
                  13300 FT MSL...001/011
                  13000 FT MSL...344/010
                  12600 FT MSL...337/009
                  12000 FT MSL...350/007
                  11700 FT MSL...342/008
                  11000 FT MSL...005/007
                  11000 FT MSL...348/008
                  10400 FT MSL...007/008
                  10200 FT MSL...012/007
                  10100 FT MSL...000/009

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2303 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 501 PM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024
Most of the showers and storms have dissipated, but an isolated
cell or outflow is possible this evening. Another round of
showers is expected tomorrow afternoon very similar to today.
Gusty winds are possible with these showers. Otherwise expect
VFR conditions through the period.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 172320Z 1800/1824 34006KT P6SM VCSH FEW110
     FM180400 21006KT P6SM SCT110
     FM181200 16003KT P6SM FEW250
     FM181800 03010KT P6SM VCSH BKN150
      TEMPO 1819/1822 03010G20KT P6SM -SHRA BKN080
METAR KPGA 172253Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 39/01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T03890011
METAR KPGA 172153Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 38/02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP098
        T03830022
METAR KPGA 172053Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 38/02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP107
        T03780017 58017

METAR KRQE 172253Z AUTO 04007G18KT 10SM CLR 32/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP101
       T03170044
METAR KRQE 172153Z AUTO 02011KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP109
        T02890044
METAR KRQE 172053Z AUTO 35013G23KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3031 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 01027/2035 WSHFT 2005 SLP123 T02780061 55004

Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/17/24 23:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  42000 FT MSL...262/007
                  40600 FT MSL...256/015
                  40000 FT MSL...251/015
                  37000 FT MSL...239/017
                  35000 FT MSL...213/011
                  34200 FT MSL...215/010
                  32000 FT MSL...218/009
                  30000 FT MSL...210/011
                  29000 FT MSL...202/011
                  28900 FT MSL...204/011
                  28000 FT MSL...211/013
                  27000 FT MSL...212/013
                  26000 FT MSL...214/012
                  25000 FT MSL...211/011
                  24800 FT MSL...203/010
                  24000 FT MSL...181/008
                  23000 FT MSL...189/007
                  22000 FT MSL...177/007
                  21300 FT MSL...167/007
                  21000 FT MSL...157/006
                  20000 FT MSL...278/005
                  19000 FT MSL...238/005
                  18600 FT MSL...250/006
                  17000 FT MSL...294/007
                  16400 FT MSL...271/007
                  15000 FT MSL...279/007
                  13000 FT MSL...119/006
                  13000 FT MSL...121/006
                  12000 FT MSL...120/008
                  11800 FT MSL...119/007
                  11000 FT MSL...110/008
                  10700 FT MSL...134/006
                  10000 FT MSL...125/006
                  10000 FT MSL...128/005
                   9200 FT MSL...117/007
                   9000 FT MSL...067/006
                   8500 FT MSL...126/007
                   8000 FT MSL...339/010
                   7800 FT MSL...330/012
                   7400 FT MSL...313/011
                   7400 FT MSL...118/008

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2307 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024

.AVIATION...Thursday 18/00Z through Friday 19/00Z...VFR conditions
mainly persist through the TAF period, minus brief MVFR conditions
in stronger storms. SHRA/TSRA activity will diminish through 06Z,
with only a few stray showers likely afterwards. Expect another
round of showers/thunderstorms after 18Z across much of northern
Arizona. Heavy rain, hail, and gusty/erratic outflow winds will be
the primary threats from storm development.
OUTLOOK...Friday 19/00Z through Sunday 21/00Z...Expect daily
SHRA/TSRA chances mostly in the afternoon/evening hours. Gusty and
erratic winds likely from storm development, with NW winds
generally less than 15 kts otherwise. VFR conditions will persist
outside of MVFR conditions from showers/storms.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 172320Z 1800/1906 32009KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
     FM180500 15005KT P6SM SCT150
     FM181900 32010KT P6SM SCT110
     FM182100 19012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT110 BKN200
     FM190100 31012G22KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KSLC 172254Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW090 FEW160 BKN250 37/03 A3004 RMK
        AO2 SLP103 TCU DSNT E-SE AND SW T03720033
METAR KSLC 172154Z 35011KT 10SM FEW090 FEW160 FEW250 38/03 A3006 RMK
        AO2 SLP109 T03780028
METAR KSLC 172054Z 17004KT 10SM FEW090 FEW160 SCT250 37/03 A3008 RMK
        AO2 SLP116 CB DSNT NE AND SE T03670033 58017

KVEL 172320Z 1800/1824 34007KT P6SM VCTS FEW090CB SCT140
     FM180300 28005KT P6SM SCT140
     FM182100 33010G18KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB
METAR KVEL 172253Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T03280028
METAR KVEL 172153Z AUTO 32016G22KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T03060050
METAR KVEL 172053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        W SLP152 T03280044 56016

METAR KPUC 172253Z AUTO 10SM CLR 34/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T03390028
METAR KPUC 172153Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 34/01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP121
        T03390011
METAR KPUC 172053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP124
        T03280028 58014

KCNY 172320Z 1800/1824 33006KT P6SM FEW150
     FM180500 29004KT P6SM FEW150
     FM182100 28005KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KCNY 172253Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 37/04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T03670039
METAR KCNY 172153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 37/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP109
        T03670044
METAR KCNY 172053Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 36/04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP118
        T03610044 58019


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/17/24 23:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...270/016
                  27200 FT MSL...002/004
                  26000 FT MSL...235/019
                  25000 FT MSL...239/016
                  24000 FT MSL...228/032
                  22000 FT MSL...202/029
                  20000 FT MSL...225/020
                  12000 FT MSL...278/004
                  10000 FT MSL...255/006
                   9800 FT MSL...267/006
                   9000 FT MSL...256/005
                   9000 FT MSL...265/005
                   8200 FT MSL...266/005
                   8000 FT MSL...252/006
                   7500 FT MSL...265/004
                   7000 FT MSL...035/006
                   6900 FT MSL...243/008
                   6900 FT MSL...298/004
                   6600 FT MSL...245/007

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2059 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Generally light northwest winds will prevail this
afternoon before shifting southeast around 05z this evening and
remaining light. Tomorrow evening, southerly winds are looking to
increase before a potential shift to the northwest into the
overnight hours. Wind gusts have an approx 50% chance of exceeding
30 mph after 00z. The northwest shift looks to be convectively
driven and therefore uncertain at the moment. VFR conditions are
expected throughout the forecast period with a slight chance for a
thunderstorm building nearby, potentially bringing briefly gusty
outflow winds today and again tomorrow.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions are
expected throughout the forecast period across the region with
mostly high based clouds or clear skies. There will be scattered
thunderstorms across the region through early this evening, bringing
risk for briefly gusty outflow winds. Additionally, heavy rain
and lightning may result if a storm moves over the terminal.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 172320Z 1800/1824 34010KT P6SM SCT120
     FM180400 14005KT P6SM SCT120
     FM181800 29006KT P6SM SCT120=
METAR KEVW 172253Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T02830022
METAR KEVW 172153Z AUTO 04011G20KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP159
        T03060017
METAR KEVW 172053Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM FEW100 29/03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T02940028 58013

KRKS 172325Z 1800/1824 33008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM180400 06008KT P6SM FEW120
     FM180900 10005KT P6SM SKC
     FM181600 28010KT P6SM FEW090 BKN120 PROB30 1821/1824
      VRB15G25KT -TSRA SCT090CB BKN120
METAR KRKS 172254Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW110 31/01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T03060006
METAR KRKS 172154Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM FEW110 29/01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP172
        T02940011
METAR KRKS 172054Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW110 31/01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP174
        T03060011 58015

KRWL 172320Z 1800/1824 06013KT P6SM VCTS SCT110CB
     FM180200 05006KT P6SM SKC
     FM181600 28008KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KRWL 172253Z AUTO 08013G22KT 10SM BKN110 27/04 A3031 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 06026/2209 SLP169 T02670039
METAR KRWL 172153Z AUTO 10SM SCT120 29/01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP161 T02890011
METAR KRWL 172053Z AUTO 16004G16KT 10SM FEW100 28/01 A3032 RMK AO2
        SLP163 T02780011 58013

KLAR 172320Z 1800/1824 09015G25KT P6SM VCTS BKN080CB
      TEMPO 1800/1802 VRB25G40KT 4SM TSRA BKN060CB
     FM180200 15008KT P6SM BKN100
     FM181500 03008KT P6SM SCT100
SPECI KLAR 172341Z AUTO 09016G28KT 10SM VCTS FEW028 21/09 A3039 RMK AO2
       PK WND 06035/2323 LTG DSNT NE AND E RAE36 P0000 T02060094
METAR KLAR 172253Z AUTO 08016G26KT 10SM -RA FEW024 BKN085 OVC110 21/09
       A3039 RMK AO2 PK WND 09027/2243 LTG DSNT N-SE RAB25 TSE2154
       SLP191 P0000 T02110094
SPECI KLAR 172230Z AUTO 09015G25KT 10SM -RA FEW017 SCT065 BKN085 22/09
       A3039 RMK AO2 PK WND 08026/2202 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB25 TSE2154
       P0000 T02170089

KCYS 172331Z 1800/1824 33015G25KT P6SM VCTS BKN080CB
      TEMPO 1800/1802 VRB25G40KT 1SM TSRA BKN050CB
     FM180200 17008KT P6SM BKN100
     FM181500 11009KT P6SM SCT100
SPECI KCYS 172334Z 09008G23KT 3SM TSRA SCT048 OVC080 16/11 A3042 RMK AO2
       PK WND 05031/2315 WSHFT 2240 LTG DSNT E AND SE AND NW TSB03
       PRESRR P0015 T01560111 $
SPECI KCYS 172326Z 1 3/4SM +TSRA SCT040 SCT070 OVC080 16/12 A3041 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 05031/2315 WSHFT 2240 LTG DSNT E AND SE AND NW
       TSB03 PRESRR P0009 T01560117 $
SPECI KCYS 172309Z 03018G30KT 4SM +TSRA FEW060 BKN070 OVC085 17/13 A3037
       RMK AO2 PK WND 04030/2309 WSHFT 2240 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSB03
       T01720133 PNO $

Riverton (KRIW) 07/17/24 23:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...293/015
                  22000 FT MSL...255/012
                  20000 FT MSL...202/009
                  19000 FT MSL...246/011
                  18000 FT MSL...230/010
                  10000 FT MSL...341/011
                  10000 FT MSL...334/012
                   9000 FT MSL...328/015
                   8900 FT MSL...325/016
                   8100 FT MSL...342/015
                   8000 FT MSL...343/015
                   7300 FT MSL...340/015
                   7000 FT MSL...345/015
                   6700 FT MSL...336/017
                   6200 FT MSL...341/022
                   6000 FT MSL...342/023
                   6000 FT MSL...336/023

Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/17/24 23:43 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  34000 FT MSL...248/011
                  33000 FT MSL...255/017
                  32900 FT MSL...258/011
                  32000 FT MSL...264/017
                  31000 FT MSL...268/013
                  30000 FT MSL...270/015
                  29000 FT MSL...267/017
                  28000 FT MSL...274/019
                  27700 FT MSL...270/019
                  27000 FT MSL...271/019
                  26000 FT MSL...270/020
                  25000 FT MSL...278/020
                  24000 FT MSL...283/020
                  23600 FT MSL...284/020
                  23000 FT MSL...284/019
                  22000 FT MSL...281/021
                  21000 FT MSL...280/018
                  20000 FT MSL...282/018
                  20000 FT MSL...281/019
                  19000 FT MSL...285/019
                  18000 FT MSL...290/022
                  17400 FT MSL...279/015
                  17000 FT MSL...277/017
                  16000 FT MSL...259/013
                  15100 FT MSL...256/013
                  15000 FT MSL...270/024
                  14000 FT MSL...257/023
                  13200 FT MSL...245/010
                  13000 FT MSL...253/024
                  12000 FT MSL...279/014
                  11700 FT MSL...268/009
                  11000 FT MSL...309/010
                  10500 FT MSL...306/005
                  10000 FT MSL...067/010
                   9500 FT MSL...074/017
                   9000 FT MSL...069/014
                   8600 FT MSL...066/020
                   8000 FT MSL...062/023
                   7900 FT MSL...062/024
                   7300 FT MSL...058/025
                   7000 FT MSL...078/026
                   6700 FT MSL...077/026
                   6500 FT MSL...077/025

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2150 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 349 PM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024
Any remaining showers and thunderstorms come to an end the first few
hours of the TAF period. All convection is done by 05Z, if not
sooner. Winds are light overnight, with a mostly clear sky. Shower
and thunderstorms are once again possible Thursday afternoon and
evening. Have PROB30 groups at most sites to cover this risk. As is
normal with diurnal convection, there is low confidence in exact
timing and location of showers/storms, so the PROB30 groups cover
the convective chances. Main threat with these showers will be gusty
outflow winds, generally up to around 30 knots being possible.
Smoke spreads from the northwest towards KCPR through Thursday
morning. The latest HRRR smoke shows the most dense smoke occurring
along and northeast a KCOD to KCPR line.
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 2328 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 522 PM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024
Northwest flow aloft will continue.
Wyoming TAFS...For Rawlins, scattered clouds around 12000 feet
will prevail, otherwise skies will be clear.
For Laramie and Cheyenne, scattered to broken clouds from
6000 to 10000 feet will prevail, with occasional thunderstorms
until 02Z, producing wind gusts to 40 knots and visibilities to
4 miles. Outside of thunderstorms, winds will gust to 25 knots
until 02Z.
Nebraska TAFS...Scattered to broken clouds from 5000 to
10000 feet will prevail, with occasional thunderstorms until
02Z, producing wind gusts to 40 knots and reducing visibilities
to 4 miles. Areas of fog will occur at Scottsbluff and Sidney
from 09Z to 15Z, reducing visibilities to 2 miles and ceilings
to 1500 feet. Outside of thunderstorms, winds will gust to
22 knots at Scottsbluff until 02Z.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 172335Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM -RA SCT038 BKN070 OVC110 21/16
       A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E THRU W P0001 T02060158
METAR KIBM 172315Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM -VCTSRA SCT070 BKN085 OVC110 20/15
       A3032 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND W T01960152
METAR KIBM 172255Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM BKN085 BKN110 22/11 A3033 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT E AND W T02200113

KSNY 172320Z 1800/1824 16012KT P6SM VCTS BKN080CB
      TEMPO 1800/1802 VRB25G40KT 4SM TSRA BKN050CB
     FM180200 21010KT P6SM BKN080
     FM180900 20006KT 2SM BR OVC015
     FM181500 18009KT P6SM SCT080
METAR KSNY 172253Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM TS CLR 28/12 A3023 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       ALQDS TSB50 PRESRR SLP192 T02780117
SPECI KSNY 172250Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM TS CLR 28/12 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       ALQDS TSB50
METAR KSNY 172153Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       ALQDS SLP179 T02890117

METAR KOGA 172335Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
       T02640178
METAR KOGA 172315Z AUTO 09013KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
       T02700183
METAR KOGA 172255Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A3018 RMK AO2
       T02760185

METAR KIML 172253Z AUTO 14010G17KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP183
       T03000156
METAR KIML 172153Z AUTO 12014G20KT 10SM FEW060 31/16 A3017 RMK AO2
       SLP186 T03060161
METAR KIML 172053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 31/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP186 T03110156
       58015

KMCK 172320Z 1800/1824 11007KT P6SM FEW060 SCT270
     FM181500 16009KT P6SM SCT250
     FM182100 15012G19KT P6SM SCT070
METAR KMCK 172253Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T02940167 $
METAR KMCK 172153Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM FEW050 SCT080 30/17 A3018 RMK AO2
       SLP195 T03000172 $
METAR KMCK 172053Z AUTO 08010G16KT 10SM FEW050 29/18 A3018 RMK AO2
       SLP197 T02940178 58009 $

North Platte (KLNX) 07/17/24 23:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...317/036
                  26000 FT MSL...304/029
                  12000 FT MSL...327/026
                   6500 FT MSL...150/007
                   6000 FT MSL...129/008
                   5500 FT MSL...123/009
                   5000 FT MSL...114/009
                   4700 FT MSL...120/009
                   4100 FT MSL...120/010
                   4000 FT MSL...118/010
                   3600 FT MSL...109/011
                   3400 FT MSL...113/011

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2043 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1214 PM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024
VFR conditions will continue through much of the region through
Thursday morning. Some isolated showers and thunderstorms are
possible across southwest Nebraska and the Panhandle this evening
but current thinking is that storms should remain west of both
terminals so storms are not in the prevailing forecast at this
time. Winds remain under 10 knots through Thursday morning
creating limited aviation concerns.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 172320Z 1800/1824 16011KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB BKN200
      TEMPO 1800/1803 VRB20G30KT 4SM TSRA
     FM180300 24008KT P6SM VCTS BKN060CB
      TEMPO 1803/1806 VRB25G35KT 4SM TSRA
     FM180700 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
     FM181200 16007KT P6SM FEW100
     FM181700 17013G20KT P6SM SCT060
METAR KGLD 172253Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       S-W TSB01E16 SLP182 T02390161
SPECI KGLD 172222Z AUTO 17015KT 10SM FEW070 26/17 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       S AND W TSB01E16 T02610172
SPECI KGLD 172207Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM TS CLR 26/18 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       SE AND S TSB01 T02610178

KGCK 172320Z 1800/1824 11012KT P6SM SKC
     FM180200 VRB06KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KGCK 172254Z 11010KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T02940150
METAR KGCK 172154Z 12013G18KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T02940150
METAR KGCK 172054Z 08010KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP184 T02940161
       58008

METAR KLBL 172256Z AUTO 11009G14KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T03000183 PNO $
METAR KLBL 172156Z AUTO 08012G16KT 10SM FEW050 31/18 A3017 RMK AO2
       SLP185 T03060178 PNO $
METAR KLBL 172056Z AUTO 10013G16KT 10SM SCT044 30/19 A3017 RMK AO2
       SLP185 6//// T03000189 58012 PNO $

METAR KEHA 172335Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM SCT050 29/16 A3021 RMK AO2
       T02940160
METAR KEHA 172315Z AUTO 12013KT 10SM SCT050 30/17 A3021 RMK AO2
       T02990168
METAR KEHA 172255Z AUTO 13012G17KT 10SM SCT055 30/17 A3021 RMK AO2
       T02970168

Goodland (KGLD) 07/17/24 23:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  40000 FT MSL...293/031
                  36800 FT MSL...281/036
                  35000 FT MSL...281/037
                  30300 FT MSL...278/029
                  30000 FT MSL...276/034
                  28000 FT MSL...283/031
                  26000 FT MSL...293/029
                  25100 FT MSL...297/028
                  25000 FT MSL...299/028
                  24000 FT MSL...306/027
                  22000 FT MSL...305/025
                  21000 FT MSL...313/023
                  20000 FT MSL...336/023
                  19000 FT MSL...330/025
                  18000 FT MSL...334/026
                  17500 FT MSL...338/026
                  17000 FT MSL...337/026
                  16000 FT MSL...349/023
                  15000 FT MSL...345/021
                  14800 FT MSL...347/021
                  14000 FT MSL...346/017
                  13000 FT MSL...012/015
                  12600 FT MSL...016/014
                  12000 FT MSL...070/017
                  11000 FT MSL...092/017
                  10700 FT MSL...085/007
                  10000 FT MSL...102/019
                   9200 FT MSL...138/013
                   9000 FT MSL...127/017
                   8000 FT MSL...132/019
                   8000 FT MSL...141/020
                   7000 FT MSL...149/024
                   6900 FT MSL...147/024
                   6200 FT MSL...151/023
                   6000 FT MSL...160/023
                   5400 FT MSL...155/023
                   5000 FT MSL...179/021
                   4800 FT MSL...160/021
                   4300 FT MSL...205/025
                   4100 FT MSL...207/023
                   4000 FT MSL...204/023

Dodge City (KDDC) 07/17/24 23:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...353/028
                  13900 FT MSL...007/021
                  13000 FT MSL...006/023
                  12000 FT MSL...009/023
                  11500 FT MSL...010/023
                  11000 FT MSL...004/022
                  10000 FT MSL...000/020
                   9700 FT MSL...358/022
                   9000 FT MSL...358/019
                   8200 FT MSL...009/015
                   8000 FT MSL...054/009
                   7000 FT MSL...058/010
                   6900 FT MSL...058/010
                   6000 FT MSL...082/010
                   5900 FT MSL...073/010
                   5200 FT MSL...081/010
                   5000 FT MSL...079/010
                   4300 FT MSL...075/010
                   4000 FT MSL...078/011
                   3700 FT MSL...081/009
                   3200 FT MSL...100/011
                   3000 FT MSL...089/011
                   3000 FT MSL...089/011

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2215 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 415 PM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024
KGLD...VFR conditions are currently forecast through the period.
From taf issuance through about 06z, surface winds will be
erratic due to thunderstorms in the area but generally from the
south to southwest at speeds under 12kts. Outflow from nearby
thunderstorms could reach 35kts and given slow storm motions
visibilities could drop below VFR category due to heavy
rainfall. After 07z, light and variable winds become southerly
by late morning and increase in speed with gusts of 25 to 30kts.
KMCK...VFR conditions are currently forecast through the period.
An east to east-southeast wind up to 10kts is forecast from taf
issuance through 14z. From 15z-20z, southeast winds under 11kts
are forecast. After 21z, southeast winds gusting to 20kts or so
are forecast. Presently, convection appears to remain well west
and southwest of the terminal through the period. We will be
watching for any thunderstorms well northwest of the terminal
possibly making it toward the terminal late this evening.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2224 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 520 PM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024
At the onset of this TAF period, winds were fairly light in the
08-12 knot range, generally from the east. After sunset,
synoptic surface winds will be 7 knots or less, however on the
mesoscale, in vicinity of convection, winds will be higher as
convective outflows will likely spread south and/or southeast
from ongoing storms across far west central Kansas. For this new
00Z synoptic TAF, we will keep GCK and LBL dry (no mention of
thunder VCTS or TSRA), however we will be monitoring radar
trends for possible amendments, mainly at GCK as this terminal
will be closest to convective threats this evening through the
late night.


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

KGUY 172320Z 1800/1824 09010KT P6SM SKC
     FM180100 09008KT P6SM SKC
     FM180400 10005KT P6SM FEW230
     FM181500 16007KT P6SM FEW130=
METAR KGUY 172253Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM FEW050 31/19 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T03060189
METAR KGUY 172153Z AUTO 10008G17KT 10SM CLR 31/19 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T03060189
METAR KGUY 172053Z AUTO 10013G20KT 10SM FEW046 30/20 A3016 RMK AO2
       SLP168 T03000200 58011

KDHT 172320Z 1800/1824 09011KT P6SM FEW160
     FM180300 09007KT P6SM BKN100
     FM180500 10005KT P6SM SCT210
     FM181600 17007KT P6SM FEW190
METAR KDHT 172253Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM FEW070 31/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP169
       T03060133
METAR KDHT 172153Z AUTO 09011G19KT 10SM FEW060 30/15 A3021 RMK AO2
        SLP169 T03000150
METAR KDHT 172053Z AUTO 12013G23KT 080V140 10SM CLR 31/14 A3022 RMK
        AO2 SLP173 T03060144 58006

Amarillo (KAMA) 07/17/24 23:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...353/027
                  16000 FT MSL...356/024
                  15000 FT MSL...359/021
                  15000 FT MSL...358/021
                  14000 FT MSL...356/019
                  13000 FT MSL...014/014
                  12700 FT MSL...021/014
                  12000 FT MSL...042/014
                  11000 FT MSL...048/014
                  10800 FT MSL...050/013
                  10000 FT MSL...059/013
                   9300 FT MSL...074/012
                   9000 FT MSL...074/013
                   8000 FT MSL...083/014
                   8000 FT MSL...084/014
                   7000 FT MSL...088/015
                   7000 FT MSL...088/015
                   6200 FT MSL...089/014
                   6000 FT MSL...088/014
                   5400 FT MSL...090/014
                   5000 FT MSL...085/014
                   4800 FT MSL...092/013
                   4300 FT MSL...080/014
                   4000 FT MSL...082/014
                   4000 FT MSL...084/015

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2331 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 621 PM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024
As of this early evening, latest radar and satellite imagery was
seeing storms develop to our west in New Mexico with motion
pushing them closer to our area. However, radar is also showing
that these storms are not keeping maintained and may not make far
into the Panhandles. Given the low confidence, have chosen to
keep mention of storms out of current package. Otherwise, VFR
conditions do look to hold through the evening.


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

KFMN 172342Z 1800/1824 36011KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
      TEMPO 1800/1801 VRB25G40KT 6SM -SHRA BLDU BKN100
     FM180100 05014G22KT P6SM VCSH BKN120
     FM180600 09011KT P6SM SCT100
     FM182200 26006KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN250
SPECI KFMN 172321Z 13008KT 10SM CLR 35/01 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
       T03500011 $
METAR KFMN 172253Z 10SM VCTS CLR 35/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP127 T03500011
       $
METAR KFMN 172153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 36/02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP130 T03560017
        $

METAR KSKX 172256Z AUTO 13024G29KT 10SM FEW120 24/09 A3036 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 14036/2201 LTG DSNT N AND NW SLP214 T02390089
METAR KSKX 172156Z AUTO 13028G35KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3036 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 13035/2156 WSHFT 2054 LTG DSNT SE SLP215 T02330083
METAR KSKX 172056Z AUTO 11018G21KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3036 RMK AO2 LTG
        DSNT NE AND E AND W SLP202 T02670089 56015

KLVS 172342Z 1800/1824 06009KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 OVC100
     FM180600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
     FM181800 17010KT P6SM SCT070 BKN250 PROB30 1820/1824
      VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA OVC060CB
METAR KLVS 172253Z AUTO 10SM FEW055 SCT080 BKN100 19/13 A3043 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT E RAE00 SLP211 P0000 T01890133
METAR KLVS 172153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC100 19/14 A3041 RMK AO2
        LTG DSNT ALQDS RAE15B38 TSB05E20 SLP202 P0000 T01890139
METAR KLVS 172053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS -RA OVC090 20/13 A3042 RMK
        AO2 LTG DSNT E-SW RAE01B21 SLP205 P0002 60002 T02000133 53002

METAR KRTN 172253Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW045 SCT060 24/11 A3036 RMK AO2
       RAE37 SLP199 P0000 T02390106
METAR KRTN 172153Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM -RA BKN080 OVC100 21/12 A3038
        RMK AO2 RAB47 SLP210 P0000 T02110122
METAR KRTN 172053Z AUTO 02014KT 10SM BKN100 24/10 A3037 RMK AO2 WSHFT
        2011 LTG DSNT N AND S RAE12 SLP198 P0000 60000 T02390100 53004

METAR KCAO 172255Z AUTO 08012G22KT 10SM FEW065 BKN120 28/11 A3027 RMK
       AO2 SLP183 T02830111
METAR KCAO 172155Z AUTO 09012G20KT 10SM FEW070 SCT110 29/11 A3027 RMK
        AO2 PK WND 12036/2124 SLP180 T02940111
METAR KCAO 172055Z AUTO 10016G22KT 10SM SCT095 29/12 A3027 RMK AO2
        PK WND 09028/2025 SLP181 T02940117 58006

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2342 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 422 PM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024
Scattered to numerous storms will persist through the evening
hours, with a downtrend thereafter across western NM and the
potential for storms to persist overnight across eastern NM.
Short-lived MVFR conditions can be expected in/near storms both
tonight and Thursday, but otherwise VFR conditions are expected.
A gusty east canyon wind is forecast this evening at KABQ due to
thunderstorm outflow and some convective cold pooling across the
eastern highlands/plains. Gusts to between 35-40kts will be
common. Look for a repeat Thursday, with thunderstorm impacts
likely at KLVS and KSAF prior to the end of the TAF period.

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

DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 171800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+18 9900+10 2412-09 2616-19 262937 263144 263446
BCE                      9900+11 9900-07 2505-18 261934 263644 262648
LND              9900+17 9900+08 3009-10 2716-20 282336 282344 282348
RKS              9900    9900+09 2807-09 2922-20 283236 282244 282548
GJT              9900+19 3105+11 3112-08 2715-19 292535 283143 273248
FMN              9900+19 9900+11 2912-07 2812-18 281633 282742 272351
ABQ              9900+17 3205+11 2806-06 3107-18 261233 311641 311651
MBW              1305    9900+09 2612-10 2912-21 302036 292443 292748
DEN              1806+16 1807+09 2910-09 2911-20 302535 292442 283648
PUB              1105+16 1305+08 2912-08 2918-18 292435 292841 273849
ALS                      9900+09 3014-07 3116-17 291934 282541 273150
TCC      0708    0506+15 3111+09 3221-07 3110-17 292133 272242 331751
BFF      1307    9900+14 3110+06 3213-10 3217-21 302837 302743 293448
GLD      1010    3408+13 3517+06 3219-09 2816-19 292535 283042 284147
GCK      0614+18 0214+13 3618+06 3215-07 2922-18 272933 263640 272349
GAG      0521+17 0316+11 0117+06 3315-06 3115-17 282532 252340 203353
AMA      0718    0412+12 3116+07 3221-06 3113-16 281932 261941 231852
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DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 180000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+21 2905+13 2614-07 2619-18 291836 282345 273948
BCE                      9900+12 2306-07 2508-17 241533 252244 262448
LND              3119+15 3109+08 9900-09 2609-19 272035 282246 273447
RKS              3305    9900+12 3116-08 2923-19 282936 273545 273849
GJT              3507+21 3407+13 2708-07 2713-18 282235 293344 283049
FMN              3605+22 2805+13 2609-06 2512-18 291832 302543 272750
ABQ              0907+21 1106+12 2912-06 2913-17 291432 322042 291652
MBW              1214    1008+09 3020-08 2918-19 301635 282544 273549
DEN              1812+15 1506+08 2822-08 2928-19 302935 293244 294047
PUB              1514+17 1514+08 3019-07 3137-18 313934 294243 294048
ALS                      2211+10 3117-07 3317-18 302132 272443 303250
TCC      1017    1117+15 9900+08 3319-07 3223-17 292833 302542 321951
BFF      1208    1508+15 1708+06 3119-08 3126-20 293135 293444 293649
GLD      1414    1312+12 3517+06 3323-08 3128-19 303535 303843 293947
GCK      1212+19 0411+13 0216+06 3324-08 3029-18 293234 293341 294048
GAG      0809+18 0416+12 0217+06 3425-06 3027-17 283232 252840 282251
AMA      1015    0913+13 0513+07 3323-06 3128-16 293033 282241 321451
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DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 181200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2207+19 2208+12 2706-08 2914-19 272736 263545 284049
BCE                      9900+11 2306-07 2105-18 251834 252644 282447
LND              9900+17 3109+10 3115-08 3117-19 302436 292946 293054
RKS              9900    3007+11 3117-07 3314-19 291736 282547 293751
GJT              2507+17 2708+11 3315-07 3313-18 292534 283345 303749
FMN              9900+15 9900+11 3508-07 3309-18 272133 272544 302749
ABQ              1808+13 2512+09 0510-07 3219-17 271432 261344 313250
MBW              3506    3309+09 3314-08 3323-19 343436 323746 304053
DEN              2706+16 3212+10 3320-10 3229-20 313335 313544 304349
PUB              2116+13 2710+08 3423-08 3221-19 294534 294945 304249
ALS                      2911+08 3417-08 3212-18 293233 293845 303550
TCC      2409    2107+12 9900+06 9900-07 3316-17 292833 293644 332749
BFF      2116    9900+14 0410+07 3207-09 3221-20 302836 313146 314152
GLD      2005    2115+11 2014+05 2820-09 3226-19 312735 303245 304448
GCK      1705+18 3207+12 3613+04 3213-08 3029-19 313234 313545 314347
GAG      0408+17 0218+11 3521+05 3313-06 3419-18 313234 303344 272650
AMA      0909    0208+12 3410+06 3414-07 3413-17 313033 304344 321949
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