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Regional Weather Synopsis
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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226 NZUS99 KBOU 171608 SYNBOU Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado 1005 MDT Wednesday, July 17, 2024 * * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * * METAR KFNL 171556Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP202 T02390111 PNO $ METAR KFNL 171456Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP205 6//// T02330122 51014 PNO $ METAR KFNL 171356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP200 T02170122 PNO $ METAR KGXY 171556Z 23007KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP219 T02560111 METAR KGXY 171456Z 20004KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP213 T02440111 51008 METAR KGXY 171356Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP211 T02220117 METAR KLMO 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3034 RMK AO2 T02430090 METAR KLMO 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3035 RMK AO2 T02460089 METAR KLMO 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3035 RMK AO2 T02330090 METAR KBDU 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3034 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3034 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3034 RMK AO2 METAR KEIK 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW150 24/11 A3032 RMK AO2 T02390107 METAR KEIK 171535Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW150 23/11 A3032 RMK AO2 T02280108 METAR KEIK 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 22/11 A3032 RMK AO2 T02250106 KBJC 171132Z 1712/1812 29005KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200 FM171600 02006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT110 BKN220 FM171900 07008KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN130 TEMPO 1720/1723 VRB22G38KT -TSRA BKN060CB FM180100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100 BKN140 FM180600 29005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140 METAR KBJC 171547Z 03005KT 10SM FE090 SCT200 23/09 A3037 METAR KBJC 171456Z 30003KT 10SM SCT200 22/10 A3037 METAR KBJC 171350Z 36005KT 10SM BKN120 20/10 A3036 KDEN 171532Z 1716/1818 10006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT110 BKN200 FM172000 12010KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN130 TEMPO 1721/1724 VRB22G38KT -TSRA BKN060CB FM180100 13012KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100 BKN140 FM180400 18012KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140 FM180800 20012KT P6SM SCT140 FM181500 30007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT140 METAR KDEN 171553Z 15006KT 10SM FEW080 SCT110 BKN200 23/10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP193 T02280100 METAR KDEN 171453Z 13007KT 10SM FEW110 SCT160 BKN200 21/11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02060111 51016 METAR KDEN 171353Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT110 BKN160 19/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP197 T01890111 KBKF 170950Z 1709/1815 VRB06KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3014INS TEMPO 1721/1800 12010KT 6000 -TSRA BKN060CB BECMG 1802/1803 16012KT 9999 SCT090 QNH3003INS BECMG 1810/1811 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3009INS TX31/1721Z TN16/1812Z METAR KBKF 171358Z 30005KT 10SM FEW080 BKN140 BKN220 20/11 A3034 RMK AO2A SLP200 T01980105 METAR KBKF 171258Z 23004KT 10SM FEW080 BKN140 BKN220 17/10 A3032 RMK AO2A SLP196 T01690100 KAPA 171132Z 1712/1812 22007KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200 FM171400 30005KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200 FM171700 04007KT P6SM SCT080 SCT130 BKN200 FM172000 10010KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN130 TEMPO 1720/1723 VRB22G38KT -TSRA BKN060CB FM180100 13012KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100 BKN140 FM180400 18010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140 METAR KAPA 171553Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW110 FEW140 FEW220 22/10 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP214 T02170100 METAR KAPA 171453Z 33006KT 10SM SCT140 BKN220 21/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP213 T02110094 51014 METAR KAPA 171353Z 25005KT 10SM FEW100 BKN140 BKN200 19/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP212 T01940089 METAR KMNH 171555Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3046 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 171535Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3046 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3046 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 171555Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3026 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 171535Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3026 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 171515Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3027 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 171555Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/17 A3025 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 171535Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 21/17 A3025 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KSTK 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 21/17 A3026 RMK AO2 METAR KAKO 171553Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02670128 METAR KAKO 171453Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM FEW100 26/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP198 T02560133 51017 METAR KAKO 171353Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP197 T01890139 METAR KLIC 171555Z AUTO 31007G15KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02670117 METAR KLIC 171455Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM BKN090 24/13 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02390133 51011 METAR KLIC 171355Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP194 T01940133 METAR KHEQ 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC012 22/17 A3028 RMK AO2 METAR KHEQ 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC010 20/17 A3028 RMK AO2 METAR KHEQ 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC008 20/17 A3027 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 171559Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3028 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 171539Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3028 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 171519Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3028 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 171555Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3026 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 171535Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3025 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 171515Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM SCT010 22/17 A3025 RMK AO2 METAR KITR 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/ A3026 RMK AO2 SLP192 T0250 $ METAR KITR 171453Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 23/ A3026 RMK AO2 SLP195 T0228 51015 $ METAR KITR 171353Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 21/ A3025 RMK AO2 SLP192 T0206 $ 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 15:58 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 22000 FT MSL...344/013 20000 FT MSL...321/014 19000 FT MSL...295/020 18000 FT MSL...278/021 17000 FT MSL...317/019 14000 FT MSL...087/005 13000 FT MSL...088/004 12000 FT MSL...186/006 11200 FT MSL...188/010 11000 FT MSL...185/010 10000 FT MSL...191/009 10000 FT MSL...190/009 9000 FT MSL...206/007 8900 FT MSL...205/008 7300 FT MSL...115/005 7000 FT MSL...109/008 6600 FT MSL...096/007 6000 FT MSL...105/011 5900 FT MSL...097/011 Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion Issued at 1058 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday/... Issued at 458 AM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024 Main concern will be thunderstorms this afternoon and early evening, but also a rare isolated morning shower/storm possible (10-15% chance). Outside of the isolated morning convection, guidance suggests another active afternoon of scattered showers and storms. We expect high enough coverage to support TEMPO VRB winds gusting to 35-40 kts and -TSRA in the forecast...starting at KBJC and KAPA by/shortly before 20Z, and 21Z at KDEN. Most storms should be out of the area again before 00Z, with only a small chance thereafter. Outside of the storms, fairly normal diurnal wind patterns and VFR conditions will prevail. * * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * * METAR K4BM 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT025 14/05 A3076 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT027 13/05 A3076 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3076 RMK AO2 METAR KAFF 171455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP188 T02200070 51008 METAR KAFF 171355Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP194 T01940075 KCOS 171140Z 1712/1812 01005KT P6SM SCT120 FM171700 16010KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200 FM171900 17012KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB BKN150 FM172200 16012KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT050CB BKN100 BKN150 FM180000 14008KT P6SM BKN100 BKN150 FM180400 13005KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100 METAR KCOS 171554Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW085 FEW130 SCT220 24/09 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02390094 METAR KCOS 171454Z 00000KT 10SM FEW085 FEW130 22/11 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP203 T02170106 50009 METAR KCOS 171354Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW130 19/10 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP208 T01890100 METAR KABH 171455Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM OVC110 21/11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP214 T02050106 52011 METAR KABH 171355Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM OVC150 19/11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP211 T01880111 METAR KFLY 171555Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM SCT120 23/07 A3044 RMK AO2 T02290069 METAR KFLY 171535Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM BKN120 23/07 A3044 RMK AO2 T02340071 METAR KFLY 171515Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM BKN120 22/07 A3044 RMK AO2 T02210074 KFCS 171352Z 1713/1819 21009KT 9999 SCT130 QNH3030INS BECMG 1717/1718 17010G20KT 9999 VCTS BKN060CB QNH3025INS TEMPO 1719/1723 17030G45KT 6000 TSRA BKN060CB BECMG 1801/1802 21009KT 9000 VCSH BKN040 QNH3027INS BECMG 1803/1804 19009KT 9999 NSW BKN030 QNH3028INS TEMPO 1810/1814 17009KT 8000 BR OVC010 BECMG 1817/1818 17010G20KT 9999 VCTS SCT070CB QNH3024INS TX28/1720Z TN16/1813Z METAR KFCS 171355Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM SCT130 20/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP206 T02010081 $ KPUB 171140Z 1712/1812 29005KT P6SM SCT120 FM171700 12009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200 FM172200 12012KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB BKN150 FM180100 10008KT P6SM BKN100 BKN150 FM180400 06005KT P6SM SCT050 METAR KPUB 171553Z 27005KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02330150 METAR KPUB 171453Z 27006KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02220150 51009 METAR KPUB 171353Z 29003KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP197 T01940144 METAR KVTP 171555Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM BKN080 OVC110 15/06 A3075 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 171535Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM SCT080 OVC120 14/05 A3075 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 171515Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM OVC120 15/06 A3075 RMK AO2 METAR KTAD 171554Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM OVC100 24/12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP200 T02390117 METAR KTAD 171454Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM SCT110 22/13 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP203 T02170128 51007 METAR KTAD 171354Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM OVC100 17/12 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP210 T01720117 METAR KLHX 171553Z AUTO 28008KT 8SM CLR 26/16 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP187 T02560161 METAR KLHX 171453Z AUTO 29009KT 8SM CLR 23/16 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP188 6//// T02330161 53008 METAR KLHX 171353Z AUTO 31009KT 7SM CLR 21/18 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP189 T02110178 METAR KLAA 171553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02610150 METAR KLAA 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02280183 51011 METAR KLAA 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02060183 METAR KSPD 171556Z AUTO 02006KT 28/13 A3025 RMK AO1 SLP178 T02780128 $ METAR KSPD 171456Z AUTO 35008KT 26/14 A3024 RMK AO1 SLP179 T02610139 51010 $ METAR KSPD 171356Z AUTO 31005KT 23/17 A3023 RMK AO1 SLP181 T02280172 $ 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 16:01 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...070/013 14200 FT MSL...076/012 14000 FT MSL...074/012 13000 FT MSL...072/012 12400 FT MSL...090/010 12000 FT MSL...084/013 11000 FT MSL...099/014 10900 FT MSL...112/012 10000 FT MSL...134/013 9000 FT MSL...162/013 8600 FT MSL...164/008 8000 FT MSL...175/006 7800 FT MSL...184/006 7100 FT MSL...220/002 7000 FT MSL...230/002 6400 FT MSL...289/004 6000 FT MSL...319/005 5900 FT MSL...326/005 5700 FT MSL...304/004 Pueblo Aviation Discussion Issued at 0942 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 335 AM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024 The VFR conditions and dry weather in place across the terminals will persist this morning into the middle part of the day. During this time, will see either light and variable winds or light diurnally driven winds. Another day of precipitation chances across the terminals, with shower and thunderstorm development expected later this afternoon into the early evening. Will see initial development over the higher terrain move into the mountain valleys and I-25 corridor this afternoon into the evening. While this is expected, confidence is low on coverage, with widely scattered showers and storms expected. Did keep the VCTS for ALS and PUB but did add some precip for COS, where confidence was higher for the possibility of showers and storms. Any shower or storm today will support gusty outflow winds. Outside of these possible stronger winds, lighter winds will persist for ALS as a steady south southeast wind sets in for PUB and COS this afternoon. * * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KCAG 171553Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP201 T02280089 METAR KCAG 171453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP202 T02060094 50007 METAR KCAG 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP212 T01560083 METAR KHDN 171556Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP205 T02170089 METAR KHDN 171456Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01830083 51005 METAR KHDN 171356Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP205 T01560078 METAR KSBS 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3039 RMK AO1 T01900086 METAR KSBS 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3039 RMK AO1 T01760085 METAR KSBS 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3040 RMK AO1 T01720085 METAR KC07 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3066 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3066 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3065 RMK AO2 METAR KEEO 171553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP197 T01940072 METAR KEEO 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP200 T01670078 50006 METAR KEEO 171353Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01280067 METAR K20V 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3048 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3048 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3049 RMK AO2 METAR KGNB 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M14 A3050 RMK AO2 T01571138 METAR KGNB 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M13 A3051 RMK AO2 T01431126 METAR KGNB 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A3052 RMK AO2 T01311113 METAR K0CO 171555Z AUTO 15009G22KT 111V181 CLR 09/01 A3079 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K0CO 171535Z AUTO 15006G20KT CLR 08/00 A3079 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K0CO 171515Z AUTO 16008G20KT SCT050 SCT060 08/01 A3079 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KC99 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3070 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 171533Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3070 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 171515Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3070 RMK AO2 KGJT 171120Z 1712/1812 05010KT P6SM SKC FM171600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM172000 30007KT P6SM FEW120 FM180200 03005KT P6SM FEW120 FM180600 11008KT P6SM FEW120 METAR KGJT 171553Z 10010G18KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02830078 METAR KGJT 171453Z 07012KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02670078 51012 METAR KGJT 171353Z 07008KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02390083 KRIL 171120Z 1712/1812 17005KT P6SM SKC FM171500 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 FM172000 31008KT P6SM SCT110 FM180200 13005KT P6SM FEW110 FM180600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW110 METAR KRIL 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP199 T02170072 METAR KRIL 171453Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP203 T02000083 50006 METAR KRIL 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01670078 METAR K5SM 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3070 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3070 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3070 RMK AO2 KEGE 171425Z 1714/1812 00000KT P6SM OVC007 TEMPO 1715/1716 BKN012 FM171600 00000KT P6SM FEW015 FM172000 29008KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB FM180200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW100 METAR KEGE 171556Z VRB03KT 10SM OVC009 13/09 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP202 T01280094 PNO $ METAR KEGE 171456Z 26003KT 10SM OVC007 11/09 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP205 6//// T01110094 50006 PNO $ METAR KEGE 171356Z 00000KT 10SM OVC007 11/09 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01110089 PNO $ KASE 171120Z 1712/1812 19005KT P6SM SKC FM171500 VRB03KT P6SM FEW100 FM171800 36005KT P6SM SCT100 FM172000 34007KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB FM180200 18008KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KASE 171553Z 34006KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP198 T01670067 METAR KASE 171453Z 01004KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP205 T01440056 50004 METAR KASE 171353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP215 T01060056 METAR KCCU 171555Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3077 RMK AO2 METAR KCCU 171535Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM SCT090 15/04 A3077 RMK AO2 METAR KCCU 171515Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3077 RMK AO2 METAR KLXV 171553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3061 RMK AO2 SLP195 T01670044 METAR KLXV 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3061 RMK AO2 SLP204 T01440050 51005 METAR KLXV 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3061 RMK AO2 SLP221 T00940050 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 15:58 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...331/015 14400 FT MSL...313/012 14000 FT MSL...315/010 13300 FT MSL...326/014 13000 FT MSL...330/014 12600 FT MSL...332/013 12000 FT MSL...335/010 11700 FT MSL...333/011 11000 FT MSL...340/008 11000 FT MSL...353/007 10400 FT MSL...043/006 10200 FT MSL...358/005 10100 FT MSL...032/004 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1139 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 539 AM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024 Fog and low clouds generated by the gypsum plant near KEGE has brought ceilings and visibility bordering between MVFR and IFR levels. Expect this will rapidly dissipate once the sun comes up. Elsewhere and during the remainder of the period, moderately drier air filters into the region from the west today resulting in decreased showers and thunderstorms. As a result, VFR conditions are expected at all TAF sites through the next 24 hours with no ceilings below ILS breakpoints. Expect light and terrain driven winds, except in the vicinity of showers/storms where gusts to 45 kts are possible. * * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * * KMTJ 171120Z 1712/1812 15007KT P6SM FEW110 FM171500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM171900 33007KT P6SM FEW110 FM180200 15005KT P6SM FEW110 METAR KMTJ 171553Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP177 T02390094 METAR KMTJ 171453Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP176 T02330083 51009 METAR KMTJ 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP181 T01830089 METAR KGUC 171556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP239 T01670078 METAR KGUC 171456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP247 T01390072 50007 METAR KGUC 171356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP252 T01110072 METAR K7BM 171555Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3063 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 171535Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM SCT120 17/04 A3063 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3063 RMK AO2 METAR KAEJ 171555Z AUTO 10SM CLR 20/04 A3051 RMK AO2 T01950041 METAR KAEJ 171535Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/05 A3051 RMK AO2 T01760049 METAR KAEJ 171515Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/05 A3051 RMK AO2 T01670050 METAR KANK 171555Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3047 RMK AO2 T01890078 $ METAR KANK 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3047 RMK AO2 T01690072 $ METAR KANK 171515Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM FEW150 16/07 A3048 RMK AO2 T01620073 $ METAR KMYP 171555Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3086 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 171535Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3086 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 171515Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3086 RMK AO2 KTEX 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120 FM171800 27005KT P6SM SCT090 BKN110 FM172000 28007KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB BKN100 FM180200 13005KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KTEX 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 18/05 A3055 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 17/07 A3055 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 171515Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3055 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3051 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K04V 171535Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3052 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K04V 171515Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3052 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KCEZ 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP156 T02720083 METAR KCEZ 171453Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP166 T02220094 51010 METAR KCEZ 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP163 T01890083 KDRO 171120Z 1712/1812 02007KT P6SM FEW110 FM171400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 FM171900 19006KT P6SM SCT110 FM172100 29010KT P6SM VCTS BKN110CB FM180000 03010KT P6SM VCTS BKN110CB FM180300 05006KT P6SM VCTS SCT110CB FM180600 04006KT P6SM FEW110 METAR KDRO 171553Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP179 T02500089 METAR KDRO 171453Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP182 T02220094 51015 METAR KDRO 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP179 T01830083 METAR KPSO 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3046 RMK AO2 T02140063 METAR KPSO 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3046 RMK AO2 T02050076 METAR KPSO 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3046 RMK AO2 T01970076 METAR KCPW 171554Z AUTO 24007KT 210V280 10SM CLR 12/03 A3081 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 171534Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3081 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 171514Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3080 RMK AO2 KALS 171140Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM BKN150 FM172000 12012KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB BKN150 FM180100 13007KT P6SM FEW100 BKN150 METAR KALS 171552Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM OVC100 19/09 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP223 T01890089 METAR KALS 171452Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP227 T01780083 51011 METAR KALS 171352Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP220 T01560078 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 15:58 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...331/015 14400 FT MSL...313/012 14000 FT MSL...315/010 13300 FT MSL...326/014 13000 FT MSL...330/014 12600 FT MSL...332/013 12000 FT MSL...335/010 11700 FT MSL...333/011 11000 FT MSL...340/008 11000 FT MSL...353/007 10400 FT MSL...043/006 10200 FT MSL...358/005 10100 FT MSL...032/004 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1139 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 539 AM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024 Fog and low clouds generated by the gypsum plant near KEGE has brought ceilings and visibility bordering between MVFR and IFR levels. Expect this will rapidly dissipate once the sun comes up. Elsewhere and during the remainder of the period, moderately drier air filters into the region from the west today resulting in decreased showers and thunderstorms. As a result, VFR conditions are expected at all TAF sites through the next 24 hours with no ceilings below ILS breakpoints. Expect light and terrain driven winds, except in the vicinity of showers/storms where gusts to 45 kts are possible. * * * * * Arizona * * * * * KPGA 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM172000 02007KT P6SM FEW110 FM180300 28008KT P6SM SCT110 METAR KPGA 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP135 T03000078 METAR KPGA 171453Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02780083 53014 METAR KPGA 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02670078 METAR KRQE 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02560072 METAR KRQE 171453Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02110089 51014 METAR KRQE 171353Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM SCT095 SCT110 19/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP136 T01890094 Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/17/24 15:58 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 14000 FT MSL...101/012 13000 FT MSL...093/010 13000 FT MSL...094/011 12000 FT MSL...066/012 11900 FT MSL...067/012 11000 FT MSL...055/018 10800 FT MSL...059/015 10000 FT MSL...051/017 10000 FT MSL...053/014 9200 FT MSL...044/013 9000 FT MSL...043/014 8500 FT MSL...034/011 8000 FT MSL...035/007 7800 FT MSL...050/007 7400 FT MSL...058/004 7300 FT MSL...020/009 Flagstaff Aviation Discussion Issued at 1045 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION...Wednesday 17/12Z through Thursday 18/12Z...ISO-SCT TSRA/SHRA possible 19Z-03Z, especially near a P23-KSEZ-KJTC line. Periods of MVFR conditions and gusty, erratic outflow wind possible in and around TS. Otherwise, VFR with generally light and variable winds. OUTLOOK...Thursday 18/12Z through Saturday 20/12Z...Daily chances for TSRA/SHRA each afternoon and evening. MVFR conditions and gusty, erratic outflow wind possible in and around TS. Otherwise, VFR with generally light and variable winds. * * * * * Utah * * * * * KSLC 171455Z 1715/1818 15005KT P6SM FEW150 FM171800 32009KT P6SM FEW150 FM180500 15005KT P6SM SCT150 METAR KSLC 171554Z 09003KT 10SM FEW170 31/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP140 T03060083 METAR KSLC 171454Z 17005KT 10SM FEW170 28/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02780089 51013 METAR KSLC 171354Z 17006KT 10SM FEW170 26/08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02560078 KVEL 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 METAR KVEL 171553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP178 T02500083 METAR KVEL 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP182 T02390078 51013 METAR KVEL 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP181 T02110089 METAR KPUC 171553Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02670061 METAR KPUC 171453Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02440061 53010 METAR KPUC 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02220072 KCNY 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM172100 30007KT P6SM FEW120 FM180500 18005KT P6SM FEW120 METAR KCNY 171553Z AUTO 08014KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02940083 METAR KCNY 171453Z AUTO 09013KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP144 T02720083 51011 METAR KCNY 171353Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02560078 Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/17/24 15:54 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 20000 FT MSL...274/026 15500 FT MSL...350/006 15000 FT MSL...274/027 13600 FT MSL...035/004 12100 FT MSL...076/007 12000 FT MSL...087/006 11000 FT MSL...065/004 9800 FT MSL...170/003 9000 FT MSL...175/004 9000 FT MSL...198/003 8200 FT MSL...137/004 8000 FT MSL...125/004 7500 FT MSL...135/005 7000 FT MSL...141/006 6900 FT MSL...143/009 6900 FT MSL...142/007 6600 FT MSL...146/010 Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion Issued at 0909 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION...KSLC...Southeasterly winds will transition to northwesterly around 18-19z. VFR conditions will prevail, though somewhat hazy skies will continue due to wildfire smoke. .REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Scattered showers and thunderstorms will again develop after 18z mainly across western UT (including KENV) and southern UT (mostly south of KDTA-KPUC). These storms will be capable of producing gusty and erratic outflow winds. Otherwise, winds will be largely diurnally-driven. * * * * * Wyoming * * * * * KEVW 171120Z 1712/1812 10008KT P6SM SKC FM171900 34010KT P6SM SCT120 FM180400 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120= METAR KEVW 171553Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02170078 METAR KEVW 171453Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP192 T01890072 53008 METAR KEVW 171353Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP197 T01610061 KRKS 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM172000 30008KT P6SM FEW120 FM180400 06009KT P6SM FEW120 FM180900 10005KT P6SM FEW150 METAR KRKS 171554Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP202 T02220061 METAR KRKS 171454Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP208 T01890067 51007 METAR KRKS 171354Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP215 T01390061 KRWL 171133Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100 FM172000 02009KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB FM180100 07011KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KRWL 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP187 T02220050 METAR KRWL 171453Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP196 T01890061 51010 METAR KRWL 171353Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP193 T01780061 KLAR 171133Z 1712/1812 20005KT P6SM BKN100 FM171800 15014G22KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB FM180100 15008KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KLAR 171553Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM BKN100 21/09 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02060094 METAR KLAR 171453Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM FEW100 19/09 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP192 T01890094 51007 METAR KLAR 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 16/09 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP188 T01610089 KCYS 171133Z 1712/1812 29006KT P6SM SCT080 FM171500 13010KT P6SM FEW100 FM172000 13011KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN100 FM172100 27015G25KT 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM172300 12011KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN100 FM180200 18008KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KCYS 171553Z 21008KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02500078 METAR KCYS 171453Z 18007KT 10SM SCT110 23/08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02330078 51008 METAR KCYS 171353Z 21004KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP188 T02060111 Riverton (KRIW) 07/17/24 15:51 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 13000 FT MSL...284/025 12000 FT MSL...294/016 11300 FT MSL...286/007 11000 FT MSL...287/020 10000 FT MSL...317/014 10000 FT MSL...321/012 9000 FT MSL...277/010 8900 FT MSL...250/007 8200 FT MSL...274/007 8000 FT MSL...285/008 7400 FT MSL...310/010 7000 FT MSL...317/012 6700 FT MSL...328/008 6200 FT MSL...318/008 6000 FT MSL...315/005 6000 FT MSL...316/005 Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/17/24 16:01 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15100 FT MSL...358/009 15000 FT MSL...337/011 14000 FT MSL...014/010 13200 FT MSL...210/009 13000 FT MSL...052/005 10500 FT MSL...151/009 10000 FT MSL...139/011 9500 FT MSL...148/011 9000 FT MSL...161/011 8600 FT MSL...159/011 8000 FT MSL...168/011 7900 FT MSL...161/011 7300 FT MSL...175/011 Riverton Aviation Discussion Issued at 1047 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 445 AM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024 Mostly SKC skies this morning with light winds. Showers and thunderstorms will begin to develop over the mountains between 17Z and 19Z, becoming widely scattered through the afternoon. Most of the convective activity will occur along and north of a KBPI-KCPR line. Confidence is too low to include direct impacts at any terminal, so have opted for TEMPO/PROB30 groups instead. This convection will begin to wane by 00Z and ending across the area by 06Z. Wind gusts up to 30 kt will be the main threat from the storms. 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 1158 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 550 AM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024 Early morning fog development across portions of the NE panhandle has resulted in LIFR conditions developing near KSNY and KAIA with visibility below one-quarter mile. Shallow low level moisture will allow reduced visibilities to continue another hour or two, but should begin to clear up by mid- morning. Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon, but there remains uncertainty with timing and location. Most sites have mention of VCTS for now with KCYS being the terminal more likely to see TSRA for a period this afternoon. Heavy rainfall could lead to brief reductions in visibility to MVFR, possibly IFR conditions. * * * * * Nebraska * * * * * METAR KIBM 171555Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A3030 RMK AO2 T02670152 METAR KIBM 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3031 RMK AO2 T02590151 METAR KIBM 171515Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3031 RMK AO2 T02510160 KSNY 171458Z 1715/1812 11008KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 1715/1716 BKN005 FM172300 14010KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB BKN100 FM180400 16008KT P6SM BKN100 METAR KSNY 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP203 T02280161 SPECI KSNY 171516Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT005 21/16 A3028 RMK AO2 T02060161 SPECI KSNY 171505Z AUTO VRB03KT 8SM BKN005 19/17 A3028 RMK AO2 CIG 003V008 T01940167 METAR KOGA 171555Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3025 RMK AO2 T02480163 METAR KOGA 171535Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3025 RMK AO2 T02430162 METAR KOGA 171515Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3025 RMK AO2 T02330158 METAR KIML 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP207 T02440167 METAR KIML 171453Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP209 T02170167 51013 METAR KIML 171353Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01940167 KMCK 171202Z 1712/1812 09006KT P6SM SCT250 TEMPO 1712/1714 3SM BR METAR KMCK 171553Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP206 T02560178 METAR KMCK 171453Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP202 T02390178 51008 METAR KMCK 171353Z AUTO 05006KT 9SM CLR 22/17 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP200 T02220172 North Platte (KLNX) 07/17/24 15:59 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...341/033 14200 FT MSL...337/034 14000 FT MSL...335/034 13000 FT MSL...329/034 12000 FT MSL...325/030 12000 FT MSL...326/031 11000 FT MSL...318/026 10100 FT MSL...310/023 10000 FT MSL...313/022 9000 FT MSL...318/014 8600 FT MSL...326/011 8000 FT MSL...003/008 7400 FT MSL...026/010 7000 FT MSL...036/014 6300 FT MSL...047/012 6000 FT MSL...056/013 5500 FT MSL...074/010 5000 FT MSL...092/010 4700 FT MSL...094/009 4100 FT MSL...101/009 4000 FT MSL...107/009 3600 FT MSL...111/010 3400 FT MSL...110/009 North Platte Aviation Discussion Issued at 1118 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 611 AM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024 Pockets of low stratus and fog has developed across portions of the western Panhandle and Sandhills this morning bringing brief reductions to visibility and lowered cigs, though remaining out of vicinity of LBF and VTN. Anticipate this to quickly lift in the next 1 to 3 hours with a return to VFR conditions across all of western and north central Nebraska. Mid-level clouds will increase this afternoon with winds out of the east at 10kts or less, gradually becoming out of the southeast overnight. * * * * * Kansas * * * * * KGLD 171120Z 1712/1812 11011KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KGLD 171553Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP195 T02390172 METAR KGLD 171453Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP199 T02170178 51012 METAR KGLD 171353Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM FEW007 19/18 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP196 T01940178 KGCK 171120Z 1712/1812 35006KT P6SM SCT250 FM171800 07009KT P6SM FEW250 METAR KGCK 171554Z 05010KT 10SM FEW014 24/21 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02440206 METAR KGCK 171454Z 05007KT 10SM CLR 23/20 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP188 T02280200 51014 METAR KGCK 171354Z 05011KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP179 T02110189 METAR KLBL 171556Z AUTO 03012KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP192 T02670178 PNO $ METAR KLBL 171456Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP186 6//// T02610172 50003 PNO $ METAR KLBL 171356Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02330178 PNO $ METAR KEHA 171555Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3024 RMK AO2 T02560165 METAR KEHA 171535Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3024 RMK AO2 T02510170 METAR KEHA 171515Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3023 RMK AO2 T02420171 Goodland (KGLD) 07/17/24 15:55 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 18000 FT MSL...001/029 17000 FT MSL...360/028 16000 FT MSL...359/031 15000 FT MSL...357/031 14000 FT MSL...353/030 13000 FT MSL...349/027 12000 FT MSL...347/023 11700 FT MSL...345/021 11000 FT MSL...337/016 10000 FT MSL...325/015 9900 FT MSL...326/014 9000 FT MSL...322/010 8200 FT MSL...348/006 8000 FT MSL...358/006 7000 FT MSL...354/006 6600 FT MSL...359/006 6000 FT MSL...012/005 5000 FT MSL...105/007 4700 FT MSL...103/008 4700 FT MSL...102/008 4000 FT MSL...102/010 4000 FT MSL...098/009 Dodge City (KDDC) 07/17/24 15:51 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 16000 FT MSL...025/027 15000 FT MSL...008/023 14000 FT MSL...009/024 13800 FT MSL...010/024 13000 FT MSL...009/024 12000 FT MSL...006/023 11600 FT MSL...003/022 11000 FT MSL...357/021 10000 FT MSL...352/018 9700 FT MSL...351/019 9000 FT MSL...347/017 8200 FT MSL...009/015 8000 FT MSL...010/015 7000 FT MSL...026/019 7000 FT MSL...024/019 6000 FT MSL...026/018 6000 FT MSL...024/019 5200 FT MSL...027/017 5000 FT MSL...037/018 4300 FT MSL...039/015 4000 FT MSL...043/014 3700 FT MSL...049/014 3200 FT MSL...046/014 3000 FT MSL...040/014 3000 FT MSL...040/014 Goodland Aviation Discussion Issued at 1106 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 504 AM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024 VFR expected to prevail at both KGLD and KMCK through the TAF period. Scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and continue through the evening. However, confidence in directly impacting either terminal is low. Brief gusty winds may occur near any thunderstorm. Dodge City Aviation Discussion Issued at 1005 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 504 AM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024 The local terminals will be free of impacts at least though 22 UTC. After that, isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms may be moving out of northwest KS, with potential for gusty winds. HREF 4-hr probability of thunder wold strongly suggest little to no risk for DDC and HYS, with chances for convection impacting the LBL and GCK terminals between 10 and 20 % - by 02 UTC. * * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * * KGUY 171120Z 1712/1812 33008KT P6SM BKN100 FM171800 10011G18KT P6SM SCT050 FM172300 10007KT P6SM BKN060= METAR KGUY 171553Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP173 T02560183 METAR KGUY 171453Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP173 T02390183 50007 METAR KGUY 171353Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP177 T02170194 KDHT 171531Z 1716/1812 01009KT P6SM BKN100 FM171700 09012G20KT P6SM SCT060 FM180000 08008KT P6SM BKN070 FM180300 10010KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 FM180900 15005KT P6SM BKN070 OVC150 METAR KDHT 171553Z AUTO 02013KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP174 T02780144 METAR KDHT 171453Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP172 T02500156 51006 METAR KDHT 171353Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP173 T02280161 Amarillo (KAMA) 07/17/24 15:54 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 16000 FT MSL...345/027 15000 FT MSL...349/028 14900 FT MSL...349/027 14000 FT MSL...350/027 12700 FT MSL...322/018 12000 FT MSL...329/013 11000 FT MSL...354/015 10800 FT MSL...354/017 10000 FT MSL...357/018 9300 FT MSL...002/020 9000 FT MSL...005/020 8100 FT MSL...016/020 8000 FT MSL...017/020 7100 FT MSL...020/016 7000 FT MSL...021/019 6200 FT MSL...012/012 6000 FT MSL...008/013 5400 FT MSL...006/011 5000 FT MSL...010/012 4800 FT MSL...013/010 4300 FT MSL...013/010 4000 FT MSL...009/009 4000 FT MSL...013/009 Amarillo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1057 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 554 AM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024 Fair weather and VFR conditions persist across the panhandles this morning at all terminals. The afternoon to evening hours rain showers and thunderstorms will redevelop and impact the panhandles. The most likely areas to be impacted is the western and northern panhandles with all TAF sites having at least a small chance of being directly impacted. The odds of rain showers and thunderstorms on station is highest at KDHT and lower for KAMA and KGUY. Even if the stations are directly hit conditions should remain VFR with possible dip down to MVFR. A few strong to severe storms will be possible with the main threat being strong outflow winds. * * * * * New Mexico * * * * * KFMN 171125Z 1712/1812 08006KT P6SM SCT150 FM172000 26009KT P6SM SCT150 FM180000 11011KT P6SM VCSH BKN120 FM180300 12011KT P6SM BKN120 METAR KFMN 171553Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP168 T02780067 METAR KFMN 171453Z 08008KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP166 T02610067 51013 METAR KFMN 171353Z 08007KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02280067 METAR KSKX 171556Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP226 T02330083 METAR KSKX 171456Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP232 T02110094 51011 METAR KSKX 171356Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP232 T01780089 KLVS 171125Z 1712/1812 08011KT P6SM BKN100 FM171600 10011KT P6SM SCT100 FM171900 12011KT 6SM -SHRA OVC080 TEMPO 1720/1722 VRB20G30KT 2SM -TSRA OVC040CB FM180100 03009KT P6SM VCSH OVC080 FM180500 07006KT P6SM BKN110 METAR KLVS 171553Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02220111 METAR KLVS 171453Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP184 T02000111 51005 METAR KLVS 171353Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP185 T01780122 METAR KRTN 171553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW090 25/10 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP184 T02500100 METAR KRTN 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP192 T02170111 50007 METAR KRTN 171353Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM BKN120 17/11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP200 T01670106 METAR KCAO 171555Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP182 T02720117 METAR KCAO 171455Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM FEW110 26/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP183 T02560139 50002 METAR KCAO 171355Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM FEW120 21/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP192 T02110144 Albuquerque (KABX) 07/17/24 15:57 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 18000 FT MSL...310/005 17100 FT MSL...276/013 15000 FT MSL...289/009 14800 FT MSL...297/007 14000 FT MSL...061/017 13000 FT MSL...080/016 13000 FT MSL...082/012 12000 FT MSL...289/008 11500 FT MSL...318/004 11000 FT MSL...255/009 10300 FT MSL...258/006 10000 FT MSL...048/007 9200 FT MSL...059/007 9000 FT MSL...064/008 8400 FT MSL...068/007 8000 FT MSL...071/009 7700 FT MSL...067/008 7000 FT MSL...073/011 7000 FT MSL...072/011 6500 FT MSL...092/008 6300 FT MSL...087/007 Albuquerque Aviation Discussion Issued at 1125 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 521 AM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024 Calm conditions this morning will give way to a significant uptick in afternoon thunderstorm activity. Storm development is expected to begin over the western and northern mountains of NM by 12pm to 2pm MDT. Thunderstorms will then spread southeastward over adjacent highland areas midafternoon, spreading further over lower elevation areas of central and eastern NM late day and evening. Localized IFR/MVFR conditions will accompany any storm with cloud-to-ground lightning, hail and gusty winds. TEMPOs are included at most terminals to reflect this. Storm activity will steadily wane through the overnight period into Thursday morning. * * * * * 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- This product is updated automatically at approximately 10, 30 and 50 minutes after each hour, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 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