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Regional Weather Synopsis
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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713 NZUS99 KBOU 171348 SYNBOU Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado 0745 MDT Wednesday, July 17, 2024 * * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * * METAR KFNL 171256Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP193 T01890122 PNO $ METAR KFNL 171156Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3028 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE SLP189 6//// 7//// T01780117 10206 20167 53014 PNO $ METAR KFNL 171056Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E SLP182 T01780117 PNO $ METAR KGXY 171256Z 06006KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3028 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE SLP209 T01780128 METAR KGXY 171156Z 35007KT 10SM BKN120 17/13 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND E SLP208 7//// T01670128 10189 20150 53017 METAR KGXY 171056Z 34006KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3025 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N-E SLP203 T01560128 METAR KLMO 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 20/10 A3033 RMK AO2 T01950096 METAR KLMO 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3033 RMK AO2 T01900087 METAR KLMO 171255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3032 RMK AO2 T01880079 METAR KBDU 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3033 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3032 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 171255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3031 RMK AO2 METAR KEIK 171335Z AUTO 28003KT 9SM BKN160 19/11 A3031 RMK AO2 T01910107 METAR KEIK 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC160 19/10 A3031 RMK AO2 T01870098 METAR KEIK 171255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC150 18/10 A3030 RMK AO2 T01850100 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 171245Z 35006KT 10SM BKN120 19/08 A3033 SPECI KBJC 171228Z 33005KT 10SM SCT120 17/09 A3033 METAR KBJC 171154Z 33008KT 10SM SCT120 16/08 A3031 KDEN 171132Z 1712/1818 26007KT P6SM SCT110 SCT200 FM171400 33006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT110 BKN200 FM171800 07008KT P6SM SCT080 SCT130 BKN200 FM172000 10010KT 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 171253Z 31006KT 10SM SCT120 BKN180 17/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP191 T01720111 METAR KDEN 171153Z 26008KT 10SM SCT120 SCT180 16/10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP182 70001 T01610100 10206 20144 51014 METAR KDEN 171053Z 24010KT 10SM SCT120 17/09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP173 T01720094 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 171258Z 23004KT 10SM FEW080 BKN140 BKN220 17/10 A3032 RMK AO2A SLP196 T01690100 METAR KBKF 171158Z 21006KT 10SM FEW080 SCT140 BKN220 15/09 A3030 RMK AO2A SLP194 70016 T01520091 10187 20152 52015 METAR KBKF 171058Z 21007KT 10SM FEW080 BKN140 BKN220 17/08 A3027 RMK AO2A SLP183 T01700084 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 171253Z 26004KT 10SM FEW110 BKN140 BKN200 18/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP206 T01780083 METAR KAPA 171153Z 25005KT 10SM SCT120 BKN200 17/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP204 T01720083 10206 20144 53015 METAR KAPA 171053Z 22005KT 10SM FEW120 SCT200 16/08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP199 T01560083 METAR KMNH 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 15/07 A3045 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 171315Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3044 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 171255Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3043 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 171335Z AUTO 33006G12KT 10SM FEW060 FEW070 BKN100 20/14 A3028 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E METAR KFMM 171315Z AUTO 31009G15KT 4SM -RA BR FEW075 BKN090 18/16 A3027 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 171255Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM FEW065 BKN090 OVC110 19/17 A3027 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3023 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 171255Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 17/17 A3023 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 171235Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR CLR 16/16 A3021 RMK AO2 METAR KAKO 171253Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP187 T01890133 METAR KAKO 171153Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP180 T01560128 10211 20139 53011 METAR KAKO 171053Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP171 T01610128 METAR KLIC 171255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP194 T01610133 METAR KLIC 171155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP199 70045 T01330122 10167 20128 53011 METAR KLIC 171055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP195 T01390122 METAR KHEQ 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM BR OVC002 17/17 A3025 RMK AO2 METAR KHEQ 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG OVC002 17/17 A3025 RMK AO2 METAR KHEQ 171255Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 17/17 A3024 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 171339Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3025 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 171314Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3024 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 171259Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3022 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 171315Z AUTO 09006KT 3/4SM BR OVC002 17/17 A3023 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 171255Z AUTO 06004KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 17/17 A3023 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 171235Z AUTO 07006KT M1/4SM -RA OVC002 17/16 A3022 RMK AO2 METAR KITR 171253Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 18/ A3022 RMK AO2 SLP190 T0178 $ METAR KITR 171153Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 17/ A3021 RMK AO2 SLP172 70048 T0172 10194 20161 53012 $ METAR KITR 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/ A3019 RMK AO2 SLP164 T0172 $ 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 13:41 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 24000 FT MSL...277/017 22800 FT MSL...283/013 22000 FT MSL...245/020 20000 FT MSL...307/016 19400 FT MSL...299/014 19000 FT MSL...289/012 18000 FT MSL...258/007 17000 FT MSL...157/018 15000 FT MSL...152/025 13000 FT MSL...168/018 11200 FT MSL...190/010 10000 FT MSL...193/012 10000 FT MSL...189/012 9000 FT MSL...180/009 8900 FT MSL...170/009 8100 FT MSL...072/004 8000 FT MSL...045/006 7300 FT MSL...023/009 7000 FT MSL...026/010 6600 FT MSL...011/012 6000 FT MSL...033/014 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 171315Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3074 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 171255Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3073 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 171235Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3073 RMK AO2 METAR KAFF 171255Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM SCT140 13/08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01300077 METAR KAFF 171155Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM SCT120 BKN140 13/07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP200 70003 T01280070 10176 20119 52012 METAR KAFF 171055Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM SCT130 13/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP193 T01270074 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 171254Z 12004KT 10SM SCT130 16/09 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP209 T01560094 METAR KCOS 171154Z 01003KT 10SM FEW130 FEW150 16/08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP200 70026 T01560083 10194 20144 53014 METAR KCOS 171054Z 33004KT 10SM SCT130 17/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP194 T01720078 METAR KABH 171255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01460110 METAR KABH 171155Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP205 70001 T01360092 10161 20129 53012 METAR KABH 171055Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP204 T01470091 METAR KFLY 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3043 RMK AO2 T01900077 METAR KFLY 171315Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3042 RMK AO2 T01820082 METAR KFLY 171255Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3042 RMK AO2 T01610085 KFCS 171300Z 1713/1819 21009KT 9999 SCT130 QNH3030INS BECMG 1717/1718 17010G20KT 9999 VCSH BKN060 QNH3025INS TEMPO 1719/1723 17030G45KT 6000 TSRA BKN060CB BECMG 1802/1803 21009KT 9999 NSW BKN040 QNH3027INS TEMPO 1810/1814 17009KT 8000 BR OVC010 BECMG 1817/1818 17010G20KT 9999 VCTS SCT070CB QNH3024INS TX28/1720Z TN16/1812Z METAR KFCS 171255Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM SCT120 17/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP202 T01680085 $ METAR KFCS 171155Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP208 70013 T01450082 10180 20143 52017 $ METAR KFCS 171055Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP192 T01510071 $ 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 171253Z 03004KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP197 T01670144 METAR KPUB 171153Z 27005KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP195 70039 T01440128 10206 20144 52018 METAR KPUB 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP188 T01610133 METAR KVTP 171335Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3073 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 171315Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3072 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 171255Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3072 RMK AO2 METAR KTAD 171254Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP205 T01560122 METAR KTAD 171154Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP206 70003 T01390111 10183 20139 51010 METAR KTAD 171054Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP203 T01440117 METAR KLHX 171253Z AUTO 30006KT 7SM CLR 19/17 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP184 T01890172 PNO $ METAR KLHX 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 18/17 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP185 6//// 7//// T01780167 10200 20172 53008 PNO $ METAR KLHX 171053Z AUTO 24004KT 9SM CLR 18/17 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP182 T01830167 PNO $ METAR KLAA 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/18 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP187 T01830178 METAR KLAA 171153Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP183 70029 T01670161 10189 20161 53005 METAR KLAA 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP168 T01670161 METAR KSPD 171256Z AUTO 30003KT 19/17 A3022 RMK AO1 SLP183 T01940167 $ METAR KSPD 171156Z AUTO 30007KT 17/16 A3021 RMK AO1 SLP180 70046 T01720161 10183 20161 53002 $ METAR KSPD 171056Z AUTO 29008KT 16/16 A3020 RMK AO1 SLP160 T01610156 $ 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 13:42 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...065/014 14200 FT MSL...064/013 14000 FT MSL...058/015 13000 FT MSL...055/015 12400 FT MSL...053/016 12000 FT MSL...054/015 11000 FT MSL...076/013 10900 FT MSL...044/010 10000 FT MSL...088/012 9700 FT MSL...147/010 9000 FT MSL...153/008 8600 FT MSL...152/008 8000 FT MSL...163/005 7800 FT MSL...147/005 7100 FT MSL...194/006 7000 FT MSL...201/007 6400 FT MSL...248/008 6000 FT MSL...257/007 5900 FT MSL...232/008 5700 FT MSL...293/009 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 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP211 T01110072 METAR KCAG 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP206 70003 T00940067 10189 20089 53008 METAR KCAG 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP200 T01170067 METAR KHDN 171256Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP210 T01280078 METAR KHDN 171156Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP208 T01170072 10172 20111 53007 METAR KHDN 171056Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP199 T01170083 METAR KSBS 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3040 RMK AO1 T01120076 METAR KSBS 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3039 RMK AO1 T01090075 METAR KSBS 171255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3038 RMK AO1 T00970075 METAR KC07 171335Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3064 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 171315Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3063 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 171255Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3064 RMK AO2 METAR KEEO 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP204 T01060067 METAR KEEO 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP201 T00890061 10144 20083 53008 METAR KEEO 171053Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP191 T00940061 METAR K20V 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3050 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3051 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 171255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3049 RMK AO2 METAR KGNB 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A3053 RMK AO2 T00771108 METAR KGNB 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3052 RMK AO2 T00661105 METAR KGNB 171255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A3052 RMK AO2 T00511111 METAR K0CO 171335Z AUTO 15013G20KT SCT080 05/01 A3079 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K0CO 171315Z AUTO SCT110 05/01 A3078 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K0CO 171255Z AUTO BKN100 05/01 A3077 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KC99 171335Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM BKN080 OVC090 09/02 A3068 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 171313Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM BKN070 OVC095 09/02 A3068 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 171253Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM SCT070 OVC095 09/02 A3067 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 171253Z 05010KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02220078 METAR KGJT 171153Z 06009KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP144 T02220078 10261 20222 53011 METAR KGJT 171053Z AUTO 06011KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02280078 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 171253Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01330072 METAR KRIL 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01330072 10194 20128 53010 METAR KRIL 171053Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP191 T01330072 METAR K5SM 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3068 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3067 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 171255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3067 RMK AO2 KEGE 171252Z 1713/1812 VRB04KT P6SM VCFG OVC005 FM171500 00000KT P6SM FEW015 FM172000 29008KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB FM180200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW100 METAR KEGE 171256Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM OVC005 09/08 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP204 T00940078 PNO $ SPECI KEGE 171243Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM OVC005 09/08 A3046 RMK AO2 PNO $ SPECI KEGE 171226Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM OVC003 09/08 A3046 RMK AO2 CIG 001V005 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 171253Z 19003KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP216 T00780050 $ METAR KASE 171153Z 18005KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP215 T00670044 10122 20061 53008 $ METAR KASE 171053Z 17004KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP211 T00780050 $ METAR KCCU 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3076 RMK AO2 METAR KCCU 171315Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3075 RMK AO2 METAR KCCU 171255Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3074 RMK AO2 METAR KLXV 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A3059 RMK AO2 SLP224 T00390028 METAR KLXV 171153Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3059 RMK AO2 SLP218 70002 T00170011 10067 20017 53006 METAR KLXV 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3058 RMK AO2 SLP205 T00220011 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 13:40 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 13000 FT MSL...314/013 12600 FT MSL...325/012 12000 FT MSL...335/013 11700 FT MSL...325/012 11000 FT MSL...333/009 11000 FT MSL...332/011 10400 FT MSL...038/005 10100 FT MSL...093/006 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 171253Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP176 T01610083 METAR KMTJ 171153Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP173 T01500078 10206 20144 53010 METAR KMTJ 171053Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP164 T01610078 METAR KGUC 171256Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP248 T00890061 METAR KGUC 171156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP239 70007 T00830067 10156 20083 53011 METAR KGUC 171056Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP229 T00830072 METAR K7BM 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3062 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 171315Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3062 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 171255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3060 RMK AO2 METAR KAEJ 171315Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/05 A3051 RMK AO2 T01070054 METAR KAEJ 171255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 10/06 A3051 RMK AO2 T00970055 METAR KAEJ 171235Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/05 A3050 RMK AO2 T00780051 METAR KANK 171315Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW140 11/07 A3048 RMK AO2 T01090073 $ METAR KANK 171255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT170 10/07 A3047 RMK AO2 T01040066 $ METAR KANK 171235Z AUTO 32003KT 9SM BKN170 10/06 A3047 RMK AO2 T01010062 $ METAR KMYP 171315Z AUTO 10014KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3083 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 171255Z AUTO 09013KT 10SM SCT120 07/00 A3082 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 171235Z AUTO 10013KT 10SM BKN120 07/00 A3082 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 171335Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3054 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 171315Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3053 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 171255Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3053 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 171335Z AUTO 28012KT 10SM SCT120 12/07 A3051 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K04V 171315Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM SCT120 10/06 A3051 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K04V 171255Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3049 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KCEZ 171253Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP164 T01560072 METAR KCEZ 171153Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP157 T01280078 10217 20128 53010 METAR KCEZ 171053Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP149 T01560072 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 171253Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP176 T01440078 METAR KDRO 171153Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP160 T01500078 10206 20139 51009 METAR KDRO 171053Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP159 T01610083 METAR KPSO 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3044 RMK AO2 T01470086 METAR KPSO 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3043 RMK AO2 T01430084 METAR KPSO 171255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3042 RMK AO2 T01260078 METAR KCPW 171334Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM OVC100 08/02 A3078 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 171314Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM SCT075 BKN100 08/02 A3078 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 171254Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC075 09/01 A3078 RMK AO2 KALS 171140Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM BKN150 FM172000 12012KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB BKN150 FM180100 13007KT P6SM FEW100 BKN150 METAR KALS 171252Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP219 T01170089 METAR KALS 171152Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP217 70002 T01000083 10133 20094 53008 METAR KALS 171052Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP210 T01000078 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 13:40 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 13000 FT MSL...314/013 12600 FT MSL...325/012 12000 FT MSL...335/013 11700 FT MSL...325/012 11000 FT MSL...333/009 11000 FT MSL...332/011 10400 FT MSL...038/005 10100 FT MSL...093/006 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 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02500083 METAR KPGA 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02500072 10300 20244 53007 METAR KPGA 171053Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02560078 METAR KRQE 171253Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM OVC110 19/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP127 T01890089 METAR KRQE 171153Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM BKN100 17/09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP122 T01720094 10222 20172 53009 METAR KRQE 171053Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM FEW090 BKN110 19/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP107 T01940083 Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/17/24 13:30 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 23000 FT MSL...132/010 22000 FT MSL...148/007 18000 FT MSL...274/012 17000 FT MSL...350/012 16000 FT MSL...342/007 15000 FT MSL...013/007 14500 FT MSL...051/006 14000 FT MSL...075/013 13000 FT MSL...120/012 13000 FT MSL...083/012 12000 FT MSL...048/015 11800 FT MSL...084/009 11000 FT MSL...078/013 10700 FT MSL...061/010 10000 FT MSL...040/016 9900 FT MSL...048/011 9100 FT MSL...057/009 9000 FT MSL...025/016 8500 FT MSL...059/008 8000 FT MSL...042/008 7800 FT MSL...055/011 7300 FT MSL...068/006 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 171120Z 1712/1818 15008KT P6SM FEW150 FM171800 32009KT P6SM FEW150 FM180500 15005KT P6SM SCT150 METAR KSLC 171254Z 15005KT 10SM FEW170 24/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02390078 METAR KSLC 171154Z 16007KT 10SM FEW170 24/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02390072 10261 20233 53005 METAR KSLC 171054Z 16008KT 10SM FEW150 25/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02500067 KVEL 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 METAR KVEL 171253Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP177 T01720072 METAR KVEL 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01670061 10222 20161 53008 METAR KVEL 171053Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP156 T01830067 METAR KPUC 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP148 T01940067 METAR KPUC 171153Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP138 70002 T02000056 10239 20172 53006 $ METAR KPUC 171053Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP142 T01890061 $ KCNY 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM172100 30007KT P6SM FEW120 FM180500 18005KT P6SM FEW120 METAR KCNY 171253Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02280078 METAR KCNY 171153Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02110078 10272 20206 53010 METAR KCNY 171053Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02280078 Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/17/24 13:41 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...306/016 14000 FT MSL...095/005 13600 FT MSL...108/008 13000 FT MSL...131/007 12100 FT MSL...090/008 12000 FT MSL...095/008 11000 FT MSL...091/007 10900 FT MSL...091/007 10000 FT MSL...112/006 9800 FT MSL...081/005 9000 FT MSL...126/003 9000 FT MSL...118/002 8200 FT MSL...115/003 8000 FT MSL...126/002 7500 FT MSL...118/004 7000 FT MSL...113/006 6900 FT MSL...136/006 6800 FT MSL...126/006 6600 FT MSL...143/007 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 171253Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP197 T01440056 METAR KEVW 171153Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP191 70013 T01330067 10178 20128 53005 METAR KEVW 171053Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP173 T01500061 KRKS 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM172000 30008KT P6SM FEW120 FM180400 06009KT P6SM FEW120 FM180900 10005KT P6SM FEW150 METAR KRKS 171254Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP211 T01280067 METAR KRKS 171154Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP203 T01280067 10183 20117 53008 METAR KRKS 171054Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP195 T01330072 KRWL 171133Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100 FM172000 02009KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB FM180100 07011KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KRWL 171253Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP192 T01330044 METAR KRWL 171153Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM FEW100 12/03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP188 T01170033 10178 20106 53008 METAR KRWL 171053Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP180 T01220033 KLAR 171133Z 1712/1812 20005KT P6SM BKN100 FM171800 15014G22KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB FM180100 15008KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KLAR 171253Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM SCT120 13/08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP185 T01330083 METAR KLAR 171153Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM FEW120 12/09 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP183 T01220089 10167 20111 51007 METAR KLAR 171053Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP183 T01170089 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 171253Z 28008KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP188 T01560106 METAR KCYS 171153Z 29006KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3034 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE SLP185 T01440100 10189 20139 51011 METAR KCYS 171053Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3033 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE SLP182 T01440106 Riverton (KRIW) 07/17/24 13:32 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 10000 FT MSL...168/011 10000 FT MSL...175/009 9000 FT MSL...170/010 8900 FT MSL...178/011 8200 FT MSL...153/005 8000 FT MSL...176/005 7400 FT MSL...190/004 7000 FT MSL...039/006 6200 FT MSL...016/007 6000 FT MSL...023/007 5900 FT MSL...360/007 Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/17/24 13:43 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 10000 FT MSL...135/010 9500 FT MSL...109/012 8600 FT MSL...152/010 8000 FT MSL...164/010 7900 FT MSL...165/012 7300 FT MSL...166/010 7000 FT MSL...198/010 6500 FT MSL...225/014 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 171335Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM SCT002 BKN120 18/16 A3030 RMK AO2 T01760156 METAR KIBM 171315Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM BKN002 OVC120 18/16 A3030 RMK AO2 T01750158 METAR KIBM 171255Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM BKN002 BKN120 17/15 A3030 RMK AO2 T01650150 KSNY 171133Z 1712/1812 14005KT 1/4SM FG VV002 TEMPO 1714/1715 1SM BR SKC FM171500 11010KT P6SM SKC FM172300 14010KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB BKN100 FM180400 16008KT P6SM BKN100 METAR KSNY 171253Z AUTO 04004KT M1/4SM FG VV001 16/15 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01560150 SPECI KSNY 171215Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG VV001 14/14 A3023 RMK AO2 T01440144 SPECI KSNY 171208Z AUTO 03004KT 1/2SM FG VV001 14/14 A3022 RMK AO2 T01440144 METAR KOGA 171335Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3023 RMK AO2 T01940157 METAR KOGA 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3022 RMK AO2 T01830159 METAR KOGA 171255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3022 RMK AO2 T01700159 METAR KIML 171253Z AUTO 10003KT 5SM BR CLR 17/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP199 T01720161 METAR KIML 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BR CLR 16/16 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP191 T01610156 10194 20161 53015 METAR KIML 171053Z AUTO 05005KT 6SM BR CLR 16/15 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP179 T01610150 KMCK 171202Z 1712/1812 09006KT P6SM SCT250 TEMPO 1712/1714 3SM BR METAR KMCK 171253Z AUTO 03005KT 6SM BR CLR 19/17 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP199 T01890172 METAR KMCK 171153Z AUTO 05003KT 4SM BR CLR 17/16 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP194 T01720161 10206 20167 53010 METAR KMCK 171053Z AUTO 09004KT 5SM BR FEW065 17/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP186 T01720167 North Platte (KLNX) 07/17/24 13:37 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...345/039 14200 FT MSL...343/039 14000 FT MSL...342/039 13000 FT MSL...335/036 12000 FT MSL...328/031 12000 FT MSL...328/031 11000 FT MSL...327/028 10100 FT MSL...325/024 10000 FT MSL...324/021 9000 FT MSL...327/016 8600 FT MSL...331/016 8000 FT MSL...341/014 7400 FT MSL...349/013 7000 FT MSL...359/014 6300 FT MSL...005/013 6000 FT MSL...011/015 5500 FT MSL...017/014 5000 FT MSL...033/014 4700 FT MSL...054/010 4100 FT MSL...084/009 4000 FT MSL...091/008 3600 FT MSL...092/009 3400 FT MSL...088/008 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 171253Z AUTO 11007KT 7SM CLR 18/17 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP180 T01780172 METAR KGLD 171153Z AUTO 09006KT 8SM CLR 17/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP174 60002 70002 T01670161 10211 20161 53012 METAR KGLD 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW080 18/17 A3016 RMK AO2 RAB00E21 SLP162 P0002 T01780167 KGCK 171120Z 1712/1812 35006KT P6SM SCT250 FM171800 07009KT P6SM FEW250 METAR KGCK 171254Z 01006KT 10SM CLR 20/19 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP176 T02000189 METAR KGCK 171154Z AUTO 32005KT 9SM CLR 17/17 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP167 60000 70053 T01720172 10217 20161 51007 METAR KGCK 171054Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP164 T01720167 METAR KLBL 171256Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 20/19 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP180 T02000189 PNO $ METAR KLBL 171156Z AUTO 01006KT 8SM CLR 18/18 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP178 6//// 7//// T01830178 10200 20183 53013 PNO $ METAR KLBL 171056Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP168 T01890183 PNO $ METAR KEHA 171335Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3023 RMK AO2 T02020173 METAR KEHA 171315Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3022 RMK AO2 T01970167 METAR KEHA 171255Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3021 RMK AO2 T01900167 Goodland (KGLD) 07/17/24 13:31 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 18000 FT MSL...001/035 17000 FT MSL...004/033 16000 FT MSL...003/034 15000 FT MSL...002/033 14000 FT MSL...359/029 13000 FT MSL...356/026 12000 FT MSL...354/022 11600 FT MSL...350/019 11000 FT MSL...341/015 10000 FT MSL...338/012 9900 FT MSL...338/012 9000 FT MSL...351/008 8200 FT MSL...012/006 8000 FT MSL...017/006 7000 FT MSL...004/006 6500 FT MSL...338/005 6000 FT MSL...315/006 5000 FT MSL...321/006 4700 FT MSL...334/008 4600 FT MSL...125/006 4000 FT MSL...089/006 4000 FT MSL...108/008 Dodge City (KDDC) 07/17/24 13:33 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...009/023 14000 FT MSL...014/024 13800 FT MSL...014/024 13000 FT MSL...017/024 12000 FT MSL...014/022 11600 FT MSL...014/020 11000 FT MSL...015/020 10000 FT MSL...027/014 9700 FT MSL...039/012 9000 FT MSL...040/014 8200 FT MSL...047/013 8000 FT MSL...040/015 7000 FT MSL...012/014 6900 FT MSL...021/012 6000 FT MSL...351/020 6000 FT MSL...350/021 5200 FT MSL...349/021 5000 FT MSL...348/023 4300 FT MSL...357/019 4000 FT MSL...007/019 3600 FT MSL...009/016 3200 FT MSL...020/015 3000 FT MSL...022/013 3000 FT MSL...022/013 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 171253Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP163 T01890183 METAR KGUY 171153Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP158 60000 70027 T01720172 10206 20172 53007 METAR KGUY 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/18 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP151 T01780178 KDHT 171120Z 1712/1812 01009KT P6SM BKN100 FM171700 09012G20KT P6SM SCT060 FM180000 08008KT P6SM BKN070 FM180300 10010KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 PROB30 1803/1806 VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM180900 15005KT P6SM BKN070 OVC150 METAR KDHT 171253Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP165 T01940167 METAR KDHT 171153Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP156 60000 70009 T01830167 10206 20183 55008 METAR KDHT 171053Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP149 T01940172 Amarillo (KAMA) 07/17/24 13:35 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 16000 FT MSL...340/026 15000 FT MSL...346/022 14900 FT MSL...347/022 14000 FT MSL...348/023 13000 FT MSL...342/020 12600 FT MSL...339/019 12000 FT MSL...326/015 11000 FT MSL...333/020 10800 FT MSL...323/021 10000 FT MSL...320/027 9300 FT MSL...323/029 9000 FT MSL...320/028 8100 FT MSL...330/026 8000 FT MSL...329/025 7100 FT MSL...329/022 7000 FT MSL...329/022 6200 FT MSL...329/018 6000 FT MSL...334/020 5500 FT MSL...346/016 5000 FT MSL...347/016 4800 FT MSL...351/016 4300 FT MSL...354/017 4000 FT MSL...359/015 4000 FT MSL...002/015 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 171253Z 08008KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02060067 METAR KFMN 171153Z 13006KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02060067 10256 20183 53010 METAR KFMN 171053Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02060061 METAR KSKX 171256Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP233 T01440083 METAR KSKX 171156Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM BKN120 13/08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP229 T01280078 10189 20122 53007 METAR KSKX 171056Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP223 T01220078 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 171253Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP185 T01390111 METAR KLVS 171153Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP179 60000 70002 T01440111 10167 20128 53008 METAR KLVS 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 14/11 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP176 T01440111 METAR KRTN 171253Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM FEW120 14/10 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP198 T01440100 METAR KRTN 171153Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP196 60000 T01280100 10211 20122 53006 METAR KRTN 171053Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP181 T01440100 METAR KCAO 171255Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM BKN110 18/14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP191 T01830144 METAR KCAO 171155Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM SCT100 17/14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP190 60000 70020 T01670144 10189 20161 50007 METAR KCAO 171055Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP185 T01670156 Albuquerque (KABX) 07/17/24 13:37 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 22000 FT MSL...263/018 19000 FT MSL...284/007 18000 FT MSL...288/006 17100 FT MSL...291/007 16000 FT MSL...294/008 15000 FT MSL...045/006 14800 FT MSL...288/010 13000 FT MSL...064/009 12000 FT MSL...281/010 11500 FT MSL...252/011 11000 FT MSL...235/011 10300 FT MSL...251/010 10000 FT MSL...227/010 9200 FT MSL...225/012 9000 FT MSL...114/013 8400 FT MSL...100/012 8000 FT MSL...117/013 7700 FT MSL...087/014 7000 FT MSL...085/015 7000 FT MSL...084/015 6500 FT MSL...065/014 6300 FT MSL...061/012 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 170000Z VALID 170600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 0705 0508+18 9900+10 2808-08 2915-19 272835 252943 262848 BCE 3506+11 9900-06 2708-18 251834 252743 253049 LND 9900+16 1405+09 0206-09 3018-21 272336 273643 283348 RKS 0720 1113+09 3207-08 3015-19 262635 263543 263548 GJT 0605+18 0105+11 2909-08 2719-18 252534 252743 263249 FMN 0507+21 3206+12 2510-07 2715-18 242833 242141 281651 ABQ 0607+20 9900+12 9900-07 2212-16 290832 990042 341152 MBW 1021 1308+08 2812-09 3027-20 283635 273542 283648 DEN 9900+17 1109+09 3512-08 3027-18 263733 244343 283148 PUB 0205+14 0111+08 3111-07 2928-17 273532 212941 241951 ALS 3009+11 2927-07 2925-17 262732 212142 291450 TCC 0614 2111+18 2318+11 2714-07 3120-16 311732 020942 063553 BFF 1022 0605+15 3109+07 3220-09 3126-20 284034 284342 284349 GLD 1617 9900+15 0110+07 3519-08 3135-17 284832 244941 274050 GCK 1116+19 9900+13 3608+07 3617-07 3324-16 263130 244740 226350 GAG 1916+20 1918+14 2017+08 3007-06 3210-16 291531 302340 303753 AMA 3623 2517+17 2316+10 2210-07 2925-17 302132 311042 013452 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 170000Z VALID 171200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 9900+17 9900+10 3009-07 2814-19 273036 263544 263447 BCE 9900+11 9900-07 2710-17 262234 263643 253448 LND 9900+14 9900+08 2906-09 2712-22 292036 292843 292848 RKS 1109 9900+09 9900-08 2607-21 282535 282743 282948 GJT 9900+18 3205+10 2911-08 3117-18 282734 283442 273349 FMN 9900+18 2806+12 2810-07 2815-18 262933 272941 271951 ABQ 1512+18 9900+11 2607-07 3012-18 251432 251041 321451 MBW 1417 9900+08 3010-10 3017-20 282536 283243 283550 DEN 1809+16 1506+08 9900-09 3016-20 283234 273642 284348 PUB 9900+15 1210+08 3208-08 3016-19 273934 264040 282950 ALS 2205+09 3116-07 2920-18 273833 273241 282351 TCC 9900 9900+16 2809+10 3022-07 3315-17 301333 261343 990053 BFF 9900 9900+13 3612+06 3317-10 2726-21 294236 284743 284450 GLD 2209 0611+14 0213+07 3610-08 3218-19 294533 255240 264851 GCK 3608+18 0417+13 0419+07 9900-07 3220-17 302933 242742 212754 GAG 3026+18 3024+12 3022+06 3414-05 3609-15 241131 251042 300955 AMA 3217 2617+17 2820+10 3022-07 3327-17 322532 321243 051055 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 170000Z VALID 180000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 9900+21 2805+12 2710-07 2619-19 282235 282445 263850 BCE 9900+13 2211-06 2311-17 241133 252544 262749 LND 9900+18 1705+10 2608-08 2820-19 282736 283045 273849 RKS 9900 9900+12 2909-08 2918-20 282736 272945 274149 GJT 3605+21 3307+13 3012-06 2815-18 293134 284144 292849 FMN 3105+22 3006+14 2709-06 2708-17 281532 272343 282751 ABQ 1406+22 1305+14 2806-06 3213-17 321632 332342 301952 MBW 1215 1315+08 3219-08 3021-19 282236 272944 283949 DEN 1507+16 1607+07 3021-07 2925-18 282933 273344 283650 PUB 1516+16 1516+07 3021-06 3025-17 313633 303644 294051 ALS 2610+11 2915-06 3115-17 291432 291742 292952 TCC 0722 0917+16 1210+07 2820-06 3020-16 322431 332442 312353 BFF 1412 1407+14 3212+07 3223-08 3128-21 303736 294044 294248 GLD 1313 1105+12 3518+07 3328-08 3134-19 304834 294643 304049 GCK 1111+19 0612+12 0218+07 3427-08 3027-19 303634 304142 294149 GAG 0712+17 0519+14 0316+07 3420-06 3031-17 293733 273240 254753 AMA 0713 9900+14 3608+08 3322-07 3227-16 303432 303041 252353 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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