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Regional Weather Synopsis
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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950 NZUS99 KBOU 171828 SYNBOU Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado 1225 MDT Wednesday, July 17, 2024 * * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * * METAR KFNL 171756Z 19007KT 10SM CLR 28/10 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W SLP193 6//// T02780100 10278 20172 58008 PNO $ METAR KFNL 171656Z 20004KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP201 T02560100 PNO $ METAR KFNL 171556Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP202 T02390111 PNO $ METAR KGXY 171656Z 20006KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP213 T02890106 METAR KGXY 171756Z 20007KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP209 T02940100 10300 20167 58006 METAR KGXY 171556Z 23007KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP219 T02560111 METAR KLMO 171815Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3031 RMK AO2 T02910089 METAR KLMO 171735Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3031 RMK AO2 T02770094 METAR KLMO 171715Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3032 RMK AO2 T02710091 METAR KBDU 171815Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM TS CLR 27/09 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W METAR KBDU 171735Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3030 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3033 RMK AO2 METAR KEIK 171815Z AUTO 09006KT 9SM CLR 29/10 A3028 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W T02860097 METAR KEIK 171735Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW160 28/10 A3029 RMK AO2 T02810100 METAR KEIK 171715Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM FEW160 26/10 A3030 RMK AO2 T02630103 KBJC 171740Z 1718/1818 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 171745Z 13006KT 10SM FEW120 25/10 A3034 METAR KBJC 171650Z 07003KT 10SM FEW120 24/10 A3036 KDEN 171740Z 1718/1824 13006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT110 BKN200 FM172000 12010KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN130 TEMPO 1721/1724 VRB22G38KT -TSRA BKN060CB FM180100 12012KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100 BKN140 FM180600 18012KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140 FM181000 20008KT P6SM SCT140 FM181500 30007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT140 FM181800 08007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT140 FM182000 08009KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 SCT140 METAR KDEN 171753Z 09007KT 10SM FEW080 SCT110 SCT200 28/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP183 T02780089 10278 20156 58007 METAR KDEN 171653Z 11007KT 10SM FEW080 SCT110 SCT200 25/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP188 T02500094 METAR KDEN 171553Z 15006KT 10SM FEW080 SCT110 BKN200 23/10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP193 T02280100 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 171758Z 16007KT 10SM FEW090 SCT140 SCT220 28/08 A3031 RMK AO2A SLP182 T02760084 10276 20151 58010 METAR KBKF 171558Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT220 23/11 A3034 RMK AO20 SLP200 T02270108 METAR KBKF 171658Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT220 25/10 A3033 RMK AO2A SLP192 T02530095 KAPA 171740Z 1718/1818 07007KT P6SM SCT080 SCT130 BKN200 FM172000 14010KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN130 TEMPO 1720/1723 VRB22G38KT -TSRA BKN060CB FM180100 16012KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100 BKN140 FM180600 18010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140 FM181400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140 METAR KAPA 171753Z 10006KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 SCT220 27/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP196 T02670089 10272 20167 58007 METAR KAPA 171653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW110 FEW140 FEW220 24/10 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP207 T02440100 METAR KAPA 171553Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW110 FEW140 FEW220 22/10 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP214 T02170100 METAR KMNH 171815Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM BKN065 23/07 A3044 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW METAR KMNH 171615Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3046 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3046 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 171815Z AUTO RMK AO2 PNO PWINO TSNO METAR KFMM 171715Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3026 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 171635Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3027 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 171815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3023 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W METAR KSTK 171735Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3024 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 171635Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3025 RMK AO2 METAR KAKO 171753Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02830128 10283 20144 58003 METAR KAKO 171653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02670117 METAR KAKO 171553Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02670128 METAR KLIC 171555Z AUTO 31007G15KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02670117 METAR KLIC 171655Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02720117 METAR KLIC 171755Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3032 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW SLP190 T02780117 10283 20133 56001 METAR KHEQ 171815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3025 RMK AO2 METAR KHEQ 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT019 22/17 A3028 RMK AO2 METAR KHEQ 171735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT022 25/17 A3027 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 171819Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3026 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 171639Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A3028 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 171739Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW METAR K2V5 171815Z AUTO 12008G15KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3024 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 171715Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3026 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 171735Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3025 RMK AO2 METAR KITR 171753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/ A3026 RMK AO2 SLP193 T0272 10278 20167 51001 $ METAR KITR 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/ A3026 RMK AO2 SLP192 T0250 $ METAR KITR 171653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/ A3026 RMK AO2 SLP192 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 18:19 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 28000 FT MSL...331/032 26000 FT MSL...313/029 25000 FT MSL...292/016 24000 FT MSL...297/017 22000 FT MSL...279/016 20000 FT MSL...262/017 19000 FT MSL...265/015 13000 FT MSL...151/008 12600 FT MSL...163/009 12000 FT MSL...178/009 11200 FT MSL...164/011 11000 FT MSL...177/012 10000 FT MSL...159/013 10000 FT MSL...167/011 9000 FT MSL...151/014 8900 FT MSL...158/010 8100 FT MSL...145/008 8000 FT MSL...151/013 7300 FT MSL...139/007 7000 FT MSL...141/008 6600 FT MSL...132/008 6200 FT MSL...124/011 6000 FT MSL...131/009 5900 FT MSL...122/009 Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion Issued at 1816 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 171815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT034 SCT041 SCT048 17/05 A3076 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 171635Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM SCT029 SCT034 15/05 A3076 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 171615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT025 SCT033 14/05 A3076 RMK AO2 SPECI KAFF 171806Z AUTO 18012G17KT 10SM FEW075 27/06 A3037 RMK AO2 WSHFT 04 SLP184 METAR KAFF 171655Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP182 T02580059 METAR KAFF 171755Z AUTO 20009G16KT 10SM FEW075 27/06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP184 T02700058 10276 20127 58003 KCOS 171750Z 1718/1818 16008KT P6SM VCTS FEW100CB SCT140 BKN200 FM172000 17012KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB BKN140 TEMPO 1722/1801 VRB25G40KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB OVC090 FM180100 14008KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 FM180600 12006KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 BKN200 FM181600 15008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200 METAR KCOS 171754Z VRB06G14KT 10SM SCT080 SCT130 BKN220 27/08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP196 CB DSNT W-NW STNRY VCSH W-NW T02670083 10272 20150 56004 METAR KCOS 171654Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW080 FEW130 SCT220 26/09 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP194 CB DSNT NW STNRY VCSH NW T02560089 METAR KCOS 171554Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW085 FEW130 SCT220 24/09 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02390094 METAR KABH 171755Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 28/10 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP202 T02760099 10277 20127 57004 METAR KABH 171655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP205 T02590092 METAR KFLY 171815Z AUTO 16006G15KT 10SM SCT070 SCT085 SCT100 28/06 A3043 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW T02760064 METAR KFLY 171715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3043 RMK AO2 T02610065 METAR KFLY 171635Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3044 RMK AO2 T02540074 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 171510Z 36005KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3032 RMK SLP206 T02440095 $ METAR KFCS 171511Z 36004KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3032 RMK SLP206 T02440091 $ SPECI KFCS 171735Z COR AUTO 16007KT 10SM FEW060 SCT100 29/07 A3030 RMK AO2A SLP191 $ COR 1748 KPUB 171750Z 1718/1818 13008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM172200 12012KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB BKN150 TEMPO 1723/1802 VRB25G40KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB OVC100 FM180200 10008KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 FM180600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 SCT200 FM181600 13008KT P6SM FEW200 METAR KPUB 171753Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 29/13 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP180 T02890128 10289 20144 56007 METAR KPUB 171653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP182 T02720139 METAR KPUB 171553Z 27005KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02330150 METAR KVTP 171815Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM -RA SCT038 BKN050 OVC095 14/08 A3075 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 171615Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 16/06 A3076 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 171715Z AUTO 11007KT 050V130 10SM CLR 18/06 A3075 RMK AO2 METAR KTAD 171754Z AUTO 12013G17KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02830089 10283 20139 58002 METAR KTAD 171554Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM OVC100 24/12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP200 T02390117 METAR KTAD 171654Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02670100 METAR KLHX 171553Z AUTO 28008KT 8SM CLR 26/16 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP187 T02560161 METAR KLHX 171653Z AUTO 29004KT 9SM CLR 27/15 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP184 T02670150 METAR KLHX 171753Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 28/13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP184 6//// T02830133 10283 20178 52001 METAR KLAA 171653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP188 T02720133 METAR KLAA 171753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP188 T02890139 10289 20161 53003 METAR KLAA 171553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02610150 METAR KSPD 171656Z AUTO VRB04G14KT 27/14 A3026 RMK AO1 SLP182 T02720144 $ METAR KSPD 171756Z AUTO 04008KT 27/14 A3028 RMK AO1 SLP190 T02720139 10283 20172 53011 $ METAR KSPD 171556Z AUTO 02006KT 28/13 A3025 RMK AO1 SLP178 T02780128 $ 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 18:20 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 33000 FT MSL...307/022 31000 FT MSL...312/020 30000 FT MSL...302/023 29000 FT MSL...282/020 25000 FT MSL...308/019 24000 FT MSL...315/016 22000 FT MSL...147/018 21000 FT MSL...319/024 18000 FT MSL...251/015 15000 FT MSL...088/006 14200 FT MSL...100/006 14000 FT MSL...119/005 13000 FT MSL...119/007 12400 FT MSL...122/008 12000 FT MSL...121/008 11000 FT MSL...130/008 10900 FT MSL...133/008 10000 FT MSL...172/009 9700 FT MSL...154/010 9000 FT MSL...166/012 8600 FT MSL...163/011 8000 FT MSL...171/011 7800 FT MSL...171/010 7100 FT MSL...165/009 7000 FT MSL...167/013 6400 FT MSL...157/009 6000 FT MSL...165/010 5900 FT MSL...176/012 5700 FT MSL...175/012 Pueblo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1756 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1151 AM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024 Weak west to northwest flow remains in place across the region, with afternoon showers and thunderstorms already developing over the higher terrain. Currently expecting storms to move across all the terminals through the late afternoon and early evening (22Z-02Z), bringing gusty outflow winds up to 50 mph, and brief heavy rainfall. Clouds are slow to clear through the overnight night hours, with VFR conditions expected to prevail through the rest of the taf period. * * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KCAG 171753Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP187 T02780083 10278 20094 58007 METAR KCAG 171553Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP201 T02280089 METAR KCAG 171653Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP196 T02560083 METAR KHDN 171556Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP205 T02170089 METAR KHDN 171756Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02610083 10261 20111 58005 METAR KHDN 171656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP201 T02390083 METAR KSBS 171815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3036 RMK AO1 T02520077 METAR KSBS 171635Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3038 RMK AO1 T02140096 METAR KSBS 171735Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3037 RMK AO1 T02400090 METAR KC07 171815Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3066 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3065 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 171715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT043 16/06 A3066 RMK AO2 METAR KEEO 171753Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP185 T02610061 10261 20083 58008 METAR KEEO 171653Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02330072 METAR KEEO 171553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP197 T01940072 METAR K20V 171815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS CLR 24/06 A3043 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 171735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3044 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE METAR K20V 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3047 RMK AO2 METAR KGNB 171815Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM TS CLR 23/M30 A3047 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE T02331300 METAR KGNB 171615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M16 A3050 RMK AO2 T01671161 METAR KGNB 171735Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 22/M28 A3049 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE T02201281 METAR K0CO 171815Z AUTO 15007G15KT SCT025 BKN037 OVC047 08/03 A3081 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K0CO 171735Z AUTO 00000KT SCT037 BKN046 OVC090 08/00 A3081 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K0CO 171635Z AUTO 15017G22KT SCT036 SCT048 09/01 A3081 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KC99 171813Z AUTO 17009G15KT 4SM TS SCT039 BKN050 OVC055 08/06 A3068 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS P0007 METAR KC99 171733Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM BKN037 BKN110 15/04 A3070 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE METAR KC99 171613Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3070 RMK AO2 KGJT 171724Z 1718/1818 12008KT P6SM FEW110 FM172000 27006KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250 FM172230 30008KT P6SM VCTS FEW110CB SCT250 FM180500 03004KT P6SM FEW140 FM180900 11006KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KGJT 171653Z 12008KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02940072 METAR KGJT 171753Z 13006KT 7SM CLR 32/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP147 T03170072 10322 20217 58008 METAR KGJT 171553Z 10010G18KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02830078 KRIL 171724Z 1718/1818 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 FM172000 32006KT P6SM VCTS FEW110CB SCT250 FM180400 19005KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KRIL 171753Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP180 T02720078 10272 20117 58013 METAR KRIL 171653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02500083 METAR KRIL 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP199 T02170072 METAR K5SM 171815Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3072 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E METAR K5SM 171735Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3071 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE METAR K5SM 171715Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3071 RMK AO2 KEGE 171724Z 1718/1818 VRB03KT P6SM FEW110 FM172000 28005KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB FM180200 05006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200 FM180500 VRB03KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250 METAR KEGE 171756Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP188 6//// T01940094 10194 20089 58017 PNO $ METAR KEGE 171556Z VRB03KT 10SM OVC009 13/09 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP202 T01280094 PNO $ METAR KEGE 171656Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT009 17/09 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP196 T01670094 PNO $ KASE 171724Z 1718/1818 34005KT P6SM FEW110 SCT140 FM171930 35007KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB SCT150 FM180200 21005KT P6SM SCT150 FM180400 20006KT P6SM FEW200 FM181300 19003KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KASE 171753Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02280067 10228 20067 58007 METAR KASE 171653Z 34005KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02000072 METAR KASE 171553Z 34006KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP198 T01670067 METAR KCCU 171815Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM SCT039 BKN047 OVC095 16/05 A3078 RMK AO2 METAR KCCU 171715Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM BKN039 OVC044 15/05 A3078 RMK AO2 METAR KCCU 171535Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM SCT090 15/04 A3077 RMK AO2 METAR KLXV 171753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3059 RMK AO2 SLP188 T02060022 10211 20017 58005 METAR KLXV 171653Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3060 RMK AO2 SLP188 T01940044 METAR KLXV 171553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3061 RMK AO2 SLP195 T01670044 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 18:16 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 35000 FT MSL...296/029 30000 FT MSL...301/020 26000 FT MSL...291/016 25000 FT MSL...286/015 15000 FT MSL...329/026 14400 FT MSL...315/015 14000 FT MSL...314/015 13400 FT MSL...313/014 13000 FT MSL...314/014 12500 FT MSL...316/012 12000 FT MSL...311/012 11700 FT MSL...311/012 11000 FT MSL...308/011 11000 FT MSL...308/009 10400 FT MSL...353/004 10200 FT MSL...316/008 10100 FT MSL...031/003 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1729 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1124 AM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024 Slightly drier conditions suggest a downturn in convective coverage today and early radar and satellite trend concur. Storms developing over ridges in the next few hours will take a slow drift southward...some surviving into the adjacent valleys. Confidence overall is low due to the lesser storm coverage but forecast for now favors KTEX KDRO and KASE for a passing storm with VCTS used elsewhere. Gusty winds continue to be the main threat from the storms today and could exceed 40 mph under the right conditions. Clearing tonight and VFR holds over the next 24 hours. * * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * * KMTJ 171724Z 1718/1818 34007KT P6SM FEW110 FM180200 15005KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250 FM181300 15005KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250 METAR KMTJ 171653Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP174 T02500094 METAR KMTJ 171753Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP173 T02720094 10278 20150 58006 METAR KMTJ 171553Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP177 T02390094 METAR KGUC 171656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP227 T02000067 METAR KGUC 171756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP213 T02330067 10233 20078 58014 METAR KGUC 171556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP239 T01670078 METAR K7BM 171815Z AUTO 11004G15KT 10SM VCTS CLR 21/04 A3062 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW METAR K7BM 171735Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM VCTS CLR 21/05 A3062 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E METAR K7BM 171635Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3062 RMK AO2 METAR KAEJ 171815Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/04 A3047 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N S AND SW T02370040 METAR KAEJ 171535Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/05 A3051 RMK AO2 T01760049 METAR KAEJ 171635Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/04 A3049 RMK AO2 T02120041 METAR KANK 171815Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3042 RMK AO2 T02530054 $ METAR KANK 171635Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3045 RMK AO2 T02100071 $ METAR KANK 171615Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3046 RMK AO2 T01980069 $ METAR KMYP 171815Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM SCT039 SCT050 BKN055 14/04 A3087 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 171715Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3087 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 171635Z AUTO 10013KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3086 RMK AO2 KTEX 171724Z 1718/1818 30005KT P6SM FEW110 FM171900 28007KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB BKN100 TEMPO 1720/1724 VRB20G33KT -TSRA BKN080CB BKN110 FM180300 12003KT P6SM FEW250 METAR KTEX 171815Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM SCT070 SCT100 23/00 A3055 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 171715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3055 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3055 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 171815Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3049 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N PWINO METAR K04V 171635Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3051 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K04V 171735Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3051 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE PWINO METAR KCEZ 171753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 31/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP150 T03110072 10311 20128 58006 METAR KCEZ 171653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02890078 METAR KCEZ 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP156 T02720083 KDRO 171724Z 1718/1818 09007KT P6SM SCT110 FM171930 29009KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB SCT130 TEMPO 1720/1724 VRB20G33KT -TSRA BKN080CB BKN110 FM180300 10008KT P6SM VCTS FEW100CB SCT110 FM181400 00000KT P6SM FEW060 FEW250 METAR KDRO 171753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP173 T02780078 10278 20139 58003 METAR KDRO 171553Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP179 T02500089 METAR KDRO 171653Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP175 T02670083 METAR KPSO 171815Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3044 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND NW T02510063 METAR KPSO 171735Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3045 RMK AO2 T02400055 METAR KPSO 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3046 RMK AO2 T02290060 METAR KCPW 171814Z AUTO 21007G16KT 10SM SCT095 15/04 A3081 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND W METAR KCPW 171734Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM SCT095 13/05 A3081 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE METAR KCPW 171614Z AUTO 21006KT 180V250 10SM CLR 12/03 A3081 RMK AO2 KALS 171750Z 1718/1818 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200 FM172000 12012KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB BKN140 TEMPO 1720/1724 VRB25G40KT 5SM -TSRA SCT050CB BKN090 FM180200 10007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM181000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200 METAR KALS 171752Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP210 T02390083 10239 20100 58007 METAR KALS 171652Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP215 T02220083 METAR KALS 171552Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM OVC100 19/09 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP223 T01890089 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 18:16 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 35000 FT MSL...296/029 30000 FT MSL...301/020 26000 FT MSL...291/016 25000 FT MSL...286/015 15000 FT MSL...329/026 14400 FT MSL...315/015 14000 FT MSL...314/015 13400 FT MSL...313/014 13000 FT MSL...314/014 12500 FT MSL...316/012 12000 FT MSL...311/012 11700 FT MSL...311/012 11000 FT MSL...308/011 11000 FT MSL...308/009 10400 FT MSL...353/004 10200 FT MSL...316/008 10100 FT MSL...031/003 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1729 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1124 AM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024 Slightly drier conditions suggest a downturn in convective coverage today and early radar and satellite trend concur. Storms developing over ridges in the next few hours will take a slow drift southward...some surviving into the adjacent valleys. Confidence overall is low due to the lesser storm coverage but forecast for now favors KTEX KDRO and KASE for a passing storm with VCTS used elsewhere. Gusty winds continue to be the main threat from the storms today and could exceed 40 mph under the right conditions. Clearing tonight and VFR holds over the next 24 hours. * * * * * Arizona * * * * * KPGA 171730Z 1718/1818 32006KT P6SM SKC FM172000 02007KT P6SM FEW110 FM180400 21006KT P6SM SCT110 METAR KPGA 171753Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 34/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP126 T03440072 10350 20239 58004 METAR KPGA 171653Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP130 T03170072 METAR KPGA 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP135 T03000078 METAR KRQE 171753Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 30/05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP122 T03000050 10300 20178 56006 METAR KRQE 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02560072 METAR KRQE 171653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02780067 Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/17/24 18:22 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 14000 FT MSL...106/009 13000 FT MSL...081/012 13000 FT MSL...088/013 12000 FT MSL...076/014 11800 FT MSL...073/014 11000 FT MSL...067/014 10700 FT MSL...068/013 10000 FT MSL...062/010 9900 FT MSL...063/010 9200 FT MSL...065/008 9000 FT MSL...065/013 8600 FT MSL...062/006 8000 FT MSL...074/010 7900 FT MSL...061/010 7400 FT MSL...051/009 7400 FT MSL...066/004 Flagstaff Aviation Discussion Issued at 1736 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION...Wednesday 17/18Z through Thursday 18/18Z...Another round of scattered thunderstorms today mainly along and south of a KGCN - KRQE line, with isolated storms further north. Brief MVFR conditions in heavy rain and strong outflow winds in and around storms. Outside of storms, VFR continues with varying wind directions generally 10-15 kts or less. OUTLOOK...Thursday 18/18Z through Saturday 20/18Z...Daily chances for thunderstorms each afternoon and evening. MVFR conditions and gusty, erratic outflow wind possible in and around TS. Otherwise, VFR with winds generally 10-15 kts or less. * * * * * Utah * * * * * KSLC 171720Z 1718/1824 32009KT P6SM FEW150 FM180500 15005KT P6SM SCT150 FM181900 32010KT P6SM FEW150 METAR KSLC 171754Z 18007KT 10SM FEW090 FEW180 33/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP139 TCU DSNT SE T03330067 10339 20228 58002 METAR KSLC 171554Z 09003KT 10SM FEW170 31/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP140 T03060083 METAR KSLC 171654Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW090 FEW180 33/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP140 T03280072 KVEL 171724Z 1718/1818 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 FM172100 34007KT P6SM VCTS FEW090CB SCT140 FM180300 28005KT P6SM SCT140 METAR KVEL 171753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP172 T02890072 10289 20144 58005 METAR KVEL 171653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP178 T02720083 METAR KVEL 171553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP178 T02500083 METAR KPUC 171553Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02670061 METAR KPUC 171753Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 30/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP141 T03000056 10306 20183 58002 METAR KPUC 171653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02830056 KCNY 171724Z 1718/1818 04005KT P6SM SKC FM172100 33006KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250 FM180500 29004KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KCNY 171753Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 33/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP142 T03280078 10328 20206 58001 METAR KCNY 171653Z AUTO 04007G15KT 360V070 10SM CLR 31/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP147 T03110078 METAR KCNY 171553Z AUTO 08014KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02940083 Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/17/24 18:20 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 13600 FT MSL...314/003 12100 FT MSL...109/006 12000 FT MSL...130/004 11000 FT MSL...141/007 10900 FT MSL...112/007 10000 FT MSL...169/005 9800 FT MSL...161/008 9000 FT MSL...169/006 9000 FT MSL...166/006 8200 FT MSL...166/006 8000 FT MSL...162/005 7500 FT MSL...154/006 7000 FT MSL...151/005 6900 FT MSL...153/010 6900 FT MSL...138/007 6600 FT MSL...157/011 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 171720Z 1718/1818 07008KT P6SM SKC FM171900 34010KT P6SM SCT120 FM180400 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120= METAR KEVW 171753Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP187 T02560061 10267 20122 58002 METAR KEVW 171653Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP187 T02440078 METAR KEVW 171553Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02170078 KRKS 171720Z 1718/1818 30008KT P6SM FEW120 FM180400 06009KT P6SM FEW120 FM181000 10005KT P6SM FEW150 METAR KRKS 171754Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02720039 10272 20117 58005 METAR KRKS 171654Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP198 T02440044 METAR KRKS 171554Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP202 T02220061 KRWL 171720Z 1718/1818 05005KT P6SM SCT100 FM172000 30010KT P6SM VCTS FEW090CB SCT100 FM180000 06011KT P6SM SCT100 FM180500 05006KT P6SM SKC FM181600 30008KT P6SM FEW100 METAR KRWL 171753Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP179 T02670039 10272 20111 58008 METAR KRWL 171653Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP183 T02500050 METAR KRWL 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP187 T02220050 KLAR 171720Z 1718/1818 15010KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB BKN100 TEMPO 1719/1722 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN080CB FM180100 16007KT P6SM SCT100 FM181600 33009KT P6SM FEW120 METAR KLAR 171753Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE SLP180 T02500083 10250 20122 58003 METAR KLAR 171653Z AUTO 17006G14KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3044 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E SLP188 T02330094 METAR KLAR 171553Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM BKN100 21/09 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02060094 KCYS 171746Z 1718/1818 17011KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN100 FM172130 27015G25KT 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB OVC090 FM172300 12011KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN100 FM180200 20007KT P6SM SCT130 SPECI KCYS 171822Z VRB06KT 10SM VCTS CLR 27/07 A3035 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N T02720072 METAR KCYS 171753Z 18011G19KT 10SM FEW100 27/07 A3035 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND NW SLP185 T02670067 10272 20139 58005 METAR KCYS 171653Z 18008KT 10SM FEW110 26/07 A3036 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW SLP189 T02610072 Riverton (KRIW) 07/17/24 18:23 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 22900 FT MSL...212/004 12000 FT MSL...296/009 9000 FT MSL...149/006 8200 FT MSL...176/004 8000 FT MSL...171/004 6200 FT MSL...359/003 6000 FT MSL...005/004 6000 FT MSL...021/003 Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/17/24 18:18 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 34000 FT MSL...294/023 33000 FT MSL...282/022 32000 FT MSL...254/025 31000 FT MSL...187/021 30000 FT MSL...298/016 29000 FT MSL...232/027 28000 FT MSL...283/016 27000 FT MSL...311/019 26000 FT MSL...248/026 25000 FT MSL...291/022 24000 FT MSL...303/023 23600 FT MSL...304/021 23000 FT MSL...307/016 22000 FT MSL...337/024 21000 FT MSL...265/014 20000 FT MSL...303/010 20000 FT MSL...300/009 19000 FT MSL...304/011 18000 FT MSL...326/009 17400 FT MSL...322/009 17000 FT MSL...330/010 15100 FT MSL...296/009 15000 FT MSL...298/010 14000 FT MSL...260/007 13200 FT MSL...249/015 13000 FT MSL...263/006 11700 FT MSL...218/008 11000 FT MSL...171/011 10500 FT MSL...171/009 10000 FT MSL...162/009 9500 FT MSL...181/010 9000 FT MSL...170/012 8600 FT MSL...160/011 8000 FT MSL...161/011 7900 FT MSL...163/012 7300 FT MSL...153/013 7000 FT MSL...149/010 Riverton Aviation Discussion Issued at 1712 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1111 AM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024 Isolated showers and thunderstorms develop this afternoon. Due to the isolated nature, have either TEMPO or VCTS at sites. Overall, all locations have a 15% to 40% chance of a shower/thunderstorm today. Confidence is to low to include at KBPI or KPNA. KRKS has the least likely chance (less than 10%). The main threat from any convection is gusty outflow winds. The strongest storms could produce gusts over 40 knots, but most likely wind gusts would be up to 30 knots. Convection decreases this evening, leaving a mainly clear sky and lighter winds overnight. Some smoke still lingers across portions of the area, notably near KCOD. Some mountain obscuration is expected through the TAF period. Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence forecasts. Cheyenne Aviation Discussion Issued at 1710 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1108 AM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024 Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible at all sites today. Given the isolated nature of the convection, difficult to determine exact locations that will be impacted, so VCTS and TEMPO groups are in most TAFs, with a higher confidence prevailing group at KCYS. Gusty outflow winds and brief MVFR conditions are the main hazards. Convection decreases this evening, with lighter winds overnight. Low clouds, and potential fog, is possible to form at KAIA and KSNY overnight and into Thursday morning. Confidence is not high at this time, with SCT MVFR clouds indicated in TAFs. * * * * * Nebraska * * * * * METAR KIBM 171815Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM SCT070 SCT085 SCT110 31/12 A3028 RMK AO2 T03100121 METAR KIBM 171455Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3030 RMK AO2 T02370168 METAR KIBM 171735Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM BKN060 29/12 A3030 RMK AO2 T02860119 KSNY 171720Z 1718/1818 11009KT P6SM FEW100 FM172300 14010KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN100 TEMPO 1723/1802 VRB15G25KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB OVC090 FM180400 20008KT P6SM BKN100 FM180700 17006KT P6SM SCT015 METAR KSNY 171753Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02720150 10272 20139 58006 METAR KSNY 171653Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP199 T02560161 METAR KSNY 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP203 T02280161 METAR KOGA 171815Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM SCT037 28/17 A3024 RMK AO2 T02750170 METAR KOGA 171735Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM SCT035 27/17 A3024 RMK AO2 T02700170 METAR KOGA 171710Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3025 RMK AO2 T02640168 METAR KIML 171653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP207 T02670167 METAR KIML 171753Z AUTO 09008KT 060V120 10SM SCT044 28/16 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP204 T02780156 10289 20161 58002 METAR KIML 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP207 T02440167 KMCK 171720Z 1718/1818 09009KT P6SM FEW250 FM172300 09012KT P6SM FEW250 FM180100 10009KT P6SM FEW250 FM180700 12006KT P6SM SCT110 FM181500 16009KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KMCK 171653Z AUTO 10010G15KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP207 T02720172 METAR KMCK 171753Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP206 T02830161 10289 20172 50004 METAR KMCK 171553Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP206 T02560178 North Platte (KLNX) 07/17/24 18:20 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 14200 FT MSL...338/028 14000 FT MSL...339/031 13000 FT MSL...338/034 12000 FT MSL...323/028 11000 FT MSL...319/024 10000 FT MSL...315/020 9000 FT MSL...328/011 8600 FT MSL...324/008 8000 FT MSL...025/005 7400 FT MSL...066/005 7000 FT MSL...090/007 6300 FT MSL...100/009 6000 FT MSL...089/010 5500 FT MSL...100/008 5000 FT MSL...095/008 4700 FT MSL...094/009 4100 FT MSL...095/009 4000 FT MSL...096/009 3600 FT MSL...097/010 3400 FT MSL...095/010 North Platte Aviation Discussion Issued at 1715 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 171720Z 1718/1818 10009KT P6SM FEW250 FM172100 12012KT P6SM SCT150 FM180000 14009KT P6SM VCTS FEW045CB FM180300 28012KT P6SM VCTS BKN045CB FM180600 14007KT P6SM SCT100 FM181500 17012G20KT P6SM FEW110 METAR KGLD 171753Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP193 T02780161 10278 20167 55001 METAR KGLD 171653Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP192 T02610167 METAR KGLD 171553Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP195 T02390172 KGCK 171720Z 1718/1818 08010KT P6SM BKN018 FM180000 10009KT P6SM FEW240 METAR KGCK 171754Z 08008KT 10SM FEW028 SCT034 27/21 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02670206 10272 20172 51008 SPECI KGCK 171722Z 07009KT 10SM SCT022 26/21 A3020 RMK AO2 T02610206 METAR KGCK 171654Z 06010KT 10SM BKN018 26/21 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP193 T02560211 METAR KLBL 171756Z AUTO 04011KT 10SM FEW035 29/20 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP199 6//// T02890200 10294 20183 51014 PNO $ METAR KLBL 171656Z AUTO 04016G19KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP195 T02780172 PNO $ METAR KLBL 171556Z AUTO 03012KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP192 T02670178 PNO $ METAR KEHA 171815Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 30/15 A3026 RMK AO2 T02960152 METAR KEHA 171755Z AUTO 06012G16KT 10SM CLR 30/15 A3027 RMK AO2 T02960155 10299 20177 METAR KEHA 171735Z AUTO 06010G15KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3026 RMK AO2 T02890155 Goodland (KGLD) 07/17/24 18:20 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...356/027 14800 FT MSL...354/026 14000 FT MSL...349/024 13000 FT MSL...346/023 12600 FT MSL...343/022 12000 FT MSL...335/018 11000 FT MSL...322/017 10800 FT MSL...321/017 10000 FT MSL...315/015 9300 FT MSL...312/008 9000 FT MSL...309/007 8000 FT MSL...090/006 8000 FT MSL...091/006 7000 FT MSL...095/009 7000 FT MSL...094/009 6200 FT MSL...095/009 6000 FT MSL...094/009 5400 FT MSL...093/008 5000 FT MSL...092/008 4700 FT MSL...098/008 4300 FT MSL...092/010 4000 FT MSL...094/010 4000 FT MSL...103/009 Dodge City (KDDC) 07/17/24 18:11 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 16000 FT MSL...011/031 15000 FT MSL...009/024 14000 FT MSL...009/021 13900 FT MSL...009/021 13000 FT MSL...006/021 12000 FT MSL...001/021 11600 FT MSL...000/021 11000 FT MSL...358/022 10000 FT MSL...356/021 9700 FT MSL...354/021 9000 FT MSL...351/019 8200 FT MSL...352/016 8000 FT MSL...352/015 7000 FT MSL...025/014 7000 FT MSL...025/014 6000 FT MSL...042/013 6000 FT MSL...044/013 5200 FT MSL...051/012 5000 FT MSL...054/013 4300 FT MSL...055/011 4000 FT MSL...058/012 3700 FT MSL...061/011 3200 FT MSL...058/013 3000 FT MSL...058/012 3000 FT MSL...058/012 Goodland Aviation Discussion Issued at 1808 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 1702 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1157 AM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024 In general we will have VFR flight category for all terminals during the time period with winds 12-15 kts during the day and under 12 during the night time hours. Thunderstorms are forecast to develop in eastern Colorado this afternoon and head towards western Kansas after 00Z. Storms should stay generally west of LBL and GCK however there will be 10-20% prob thunder for LBL and GCK between 00-08Z. * * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * * KGUY 171720Z 1718/1818 07009KT P6SM FEW240 FM172200 09010KT P6SM SKC FM180300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW240 FM181600 15008KT P6SM FEW250= METAR KGUY 171753Z AUTO 06012G21KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP179 T02890172 10289 20172 52012 METAR KGUY 171653Z AUTO 03009G17KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP178 T02780178 METAR KGUY 171553Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP173 T02560183 KDHT 171805Z 1718/1818 08012KT P6SM FEW240 FM172100 09011KT P6SM FEW240 FM180400 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220 FM181700 17008KT P6SM FEW250 METAR KDHT 171653Z AUTO 05011KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP180 T02890144 METAR KDHT 171753Z AUTO 09012G20KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP180 T03000133 10306 20183 51010 METAR KDHT 171553Z AUTO 02013KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP174 T02780144 Amarillo (KAMA) 07/17/24 18:14 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 16000 FT MSL...346/025 15000 FT MSL...347/024 15000 FT MSL...347/024 14000 FT MSL...338/023 13000 FT MSL...328/021 12700 FT MSL...326/021 12000 FT MSL...324/020 11000 FT MSL...353/017 10800 FT MSL...359/017 10000 FT MSL...014/019 9300 FT MSL...035/018 9000 FT MSL...041/018 8100 FT MSL...057/018 8000 FT MSL...057/018 7100 FT MSL...058/018 7000 FT MSL...058/018 6200 FT MSL...056/017 6000 FT MSL...058/017 5400 FT MSL...057/016 5000 FT MSL...056/015 4800 FT MSL...058/016 4300 FT MSL...058/017 4000 FT MSL...058/016 4000 FT MSL...058/016 Amarillo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1722 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1220 PM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024 VFR conditions are forecast through this forecast period along with winds around 10 kts or less. There is a 20-30% chance for showers or thunderstorms at KDHT but confidence is too low to include in the TAF at this point. Vanden Bosch * * * * * New Mexico * * * * * KFMN 171733Z 1718/1818 11006KT P6SM FEW150 FM172000 26009KT P6SM SCT150 FM180000 13014G22KT P6SM VCSH BKN120 FM180800 09011KT P6SM BKN100 METAR KFMN 171753Z 12004KT 10SM CLR 31/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP162 T03110067 10311 20178 58002 METAR KFMN 171653Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02890067 METAR KFMN 171553Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP168 T02780067 METAR KSKX 171756Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP221 T02610067 10272 20128 58007 SPECI KSKX 171711Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3043 RMK AO2 METAR KSKX 171656Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM HZ CLR 24/07 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP223 T02440072 KLVS 171733Z 1718/1818 08010KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB FM172000 17010KT P6SM VCTS OVC070CB TEMPO 1720/1722 VRB20G40KT 4SM -TSRA OVC060CB FM172200 VRB20G30KT 5SM -TSRA OVC040CB FM180200 03006KT P6SM VCSH OVC040 FM180500 VRB06KT P6SM BKN080 FM181400 19007KT P6SM SCT080 METAR KLVS 171653Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3042 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW SLP183 T02330106 METAR KLVS 171753Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02500100 10256 20133 50002 METAR KLVS 171553Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02220111 METAR KRTN 171753Z AUTO 08006G17KT 10SM FEW090 29/07 A3036 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W SLP172 T02890072 10289 20122 58004 METAR KRTN 171653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN090 BKN120 26/07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP179 T02610072 METAR KRTN 171553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW090 25/10 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP184 T02500100 METAR KCAO 171755Z AUTO 04014KT 10SM OVC110 28/11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02830106 10294 20167 51009 METAR KCAO 171555Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP182 T02720117 METAR KCAO 171655Z AUTO 03013KT 10SM FEW110 28/11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP187 T02780111 Albuquerque (KABX) 07/17/24 18:16 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 26600 FT MSL...335/005 26000 FT MSL...083/006 22000 FT MSL...001/004 20000 FT MSL...308/009 19800 FT MSL...338/005 19000 FT MSL...353/005 14000 FT MSL...047/008 13000 FT MSL...304/008 13000 FT MSL...290/009 12000 FT MSL...343/007 11500 FT MSL...342/004 11000 FT MSL...042/008 10300 FT MSL...070/008 10000 FT MSL...064/010 9200 FT MSL...076/010 9000 FT MSL...076/008 8400 FT MSL...074/008 8000 FT MSL...071/008 7700 FT MSL...082/009 7000 FT MSL...075/010 7000 FT MSL...068/009 6500 FT MSL...059/006 6300 FT MSL...059/005 Albuquerque Aviation Discussion Issued at 1754 UTC Wednesday, July 17, 2024 .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1135 AM MDT Wed Jul 17 2024 Scattered convection will develop over the high terrain around 18Z, becoming widespread to numerous around 21Z, particularly along and east of the central mtn chain. Gusty outflow winds up 40KT will accompany many storms, with a few stronger cells producing gusts to 55KT. Small hail and torrential rainfall rates may help to create brief MVFR to IFR conditions at several sites, with the highest confidence for those along and east of the central mtn chain. Storm coverage will remain widespread to numerous through 06Z, eventually becoming limited to areas south of I-40 between 06Z and 12Z. Gusty east winds are expected this afternoon and evening at KABQ as outflow boundaries from storms in eastern NM surge through the gaps of the central mtn chain. Winds are likely to exceed 35KT between 00Z and 06Z, but should be associated with convection so an AWW will likely not be issued unless the vicinity is drier than expected. * * * * * 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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