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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1045 MDT Tuesday, June 4, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 041556Z 36006KT 10SM BKN080 23/06 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP048
       T02280056
SPECI KFNL 041524Z 31008KT 10SM OVC090 23/07 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KFNL 041456Z 05003KT 10SM BKN095 22/06 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP044 T02170061
        51014

METAR KGXY 041556Z 10SM BKN095 24/06 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP060 T02390056
METAR KGXY 041456Z 10SM FEW120 24/06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP052 T02390061
        51007
METAR KGXY 041356Z 10SM CLR 22/08 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP053 T02220078

METAR KLMO 041635Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM BKN100 27/04 A2988 RMK AO2
       T02670037
METAR KLMO 041615Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM BKN090 BKN110 27/04 A2988 RMK AO2
       T02660035
METAR KLMO 041555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 26/03 A2987 RMK AO2
       T02580033

METAR KBDU 041635Z AUTO 27017G29KT 10SM SCT090 23/03 A2989 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT E
METAR KBDU 041615Z AUTO 28018G29KT 10SM BKN090 23/03 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 041555Z AUTO 29023G31KT 10SM BKN090 23/03 A2987 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 041635Z AUTO 29018G27KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND
       30027/1628 T02400055 $
METAR KEIK 041615Z AUTO 30013G20KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A2986 RMK AO2
       T02410059 $
METAR KEIK 041555Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM FEW100 24/06 A2986 RMK AO2
       T02400058 $

KBJC 041502Z 0415/0512 29012G22KT P6SM FEW090 BKN110
     FM041800 29016G26KT P6SM SCT090 BKN220
     FM050100 31010KT P6SM FEW090 BKN220
     FM050400 24007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KBJC 041550Z 31012KT 10SM BKN100 23/03 A2991
METAR KBJC 041445Z 29008KT 10SM BKN110 21/03 A2990
METAR KBJC 041345Z 30007KT 10SM BKN100 22/03 A2988

KDEN 041502Z 0415/0518 29014G25KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140 BKN220
     FM041900 32015G24KT P6SM SCT090 BKN220
     FM050100 32010KT P6SM FEW090 BKN220
     FM050400 25009KT P6SM FEW200
     FM050600 21010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDEN 041553Z 27016G26KT 10SM FEW090 SCT140 BKN220 24/04 A2987 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 27026/1549 SLP024 T02390039
METAR KDEN 041453Z 28018G24KT 10SM FEW090 SCT140 BKN220 23/04 A2986 RMK
       AO2 SLP023 T02280044 51011
METAR KDEN 041353Z 26011KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT220 22/06 A2985 RMK AO2
       SLP017 T02220056


KBKF 0416/0515 29018KT 9999 FEW085 BKN200 QNH2983INS
      BECMG 0418/0419 30010KT 9999 SCT070 BKN200 QNH2980INS
      TX26/0421Z TN14/0512Z AMD 041610Z
METAR KBKF 041558Z 30017G27KT 10SM FEW085 SCT130 BKN200 23/04 A2988
        RMK AO2A PK WND 30027/52 SLP034 T02250036
METAR KBKF 041458Z 29017KT 10SM FEW085 SCT130 BKN200 21/03 A2987 RMK
        AO2A SLP033 T02110028 51010
METAR KBKF 041358Z 28008KT 10SM FEW085 FEW130 SCT200 21/05 A2986 RMK
        AO2A SLP027 T02110046

KAPA 041120Z 0412/0512 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 SCT220
     FM041500 29012G20KT P6SM FEW080 BKN220
     FM041900 33014G22KT P6SM SCT090 BKN220
     FM050100 31010KT P6SM FEW090 BKN220
     FM050400 24007KT P6SM FEW200
     FM050600 17007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KAPA 041553Z 33009KT 10SM FEW100 SCT120 BKN220 22/05 A2992 RMK AO2
       SLP050 T02170050
METAR KAPA 041453Z 31013KT 10SM FEW100 SCT130 BKN220 21/04 A2990 RMK AO2
       SLP046 T02110044 51012
METAR KAPA 041353Z 33006KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 BKN220 19/06 A2989 RMK AO2
       SLP043 T01940056

METAR KMNH 041635Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       E
METAR KMNH 041615Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 041555Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3001 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 041635Z AUTO 31026G34KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A2982 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       SE
METAR KFMM 041615Z AUTO 32026G35KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 041555Z AUTO 29021G32KT 10SM FEW095 26/07 A2981 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 041635Z AUTO 36012G18KT 10SM SCT085 25/08 A2979 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT SE
METAR KSTK 041615Z AUTO 32011G20KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A2979 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 041555Z AUTO 33014KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A2978 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 041553Z AUTO 32021G30KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND
       32033/1528 SLP034 T02440072
METAR KAKO 041453Z AUTO 33020G27KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND
       33033/1429 SLP032 T02330061 51014
METAR KAKO 041353Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP032
       T02110078

METAR KLIC 041555Z AUTO 34011G19KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP026
       T02500044
METAR KLIC 041455Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP025
       T02330050 51018
METAR KLIC 041355Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP021
       T02220061

METAR KHEQ 041635Z AUTO 34017G22KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A2981 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       SE
METAR KHEQ 041615Z AUTO 01014G22KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A2980 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 041555Z AUTO 36017G24KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A2978 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 041634Z AUTO 32013G20KT 10SM CLR 25/M12 A2980 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT SE
METAR K2V6 041614Z AUTO 33012G18KT 10SM BKN110 24/M13 A2980 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 041554Z AUTO 33015G22KT 10SM BKN110 24/M11 A2980 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 041635Z AUTO 10SM SCT065 A2979 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
METAR K2V5 041615Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2978 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 041555Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2978 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 041553Z AUTO 05011KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP040
       T02390106
METAR KITR 041453Z AUTO 05013KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP041
       T02110139 51021
METAR KITR 041353Z AUTO 07015G21KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP033
       T01830128

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/04/2024
Fort Collins - 05:30:24 MDT / 20:27:07 MDT
Denver       - 05:32:34 MDT / 20:24:06 MDT
Sterling     - 05:22:41 MDT / 20:20:00 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 06/04/24 16:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...325/025
                  14000 FT MSL...303/019
                  13000 FT MSL...328/017
                  12000 FT MSL...301/014
                  11200 FT MSL...292/015
                  11000 FT MSL...276/019
                  10000 FT MSL...292/013
                  10000 FT MSL...324/012
                   9000 FT MSL...296/016
                   8900 FT MSL...330/013
                   8000 FT MSL...301/015
                   8000 FT MSL...305/013
                   7300 FT MSL...307/014
                   7000 FT MSL...300/016
                   6600 FT MSL...307/016
                   6200 FT MSL...271/022
                   6000 FT MSL...276/017

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1131 UTC Tuesday, June  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 530 AM MDT Tue Jun 4 2024
Winds are attempting to slip back to SW early this morning with
slight decoupling noted. But, with a little heating we expect
W/NW to increase in most areas by 15Z-16Z, and then turn more NW
18Z-01Z. Gusts should average around 25 kts through most of that
period, but a few gusts to 30 kts are possible. Also to note,
there are indications that we could see a few channels of those
NW winds, with some lulls in between those channels. Therefore,
there`s a 20-30% chance of lighter winds for at least a portion of
the 15Z-01Z period.
Winds then decrease 01Z-04Z before turning to south/southwest
winds 04Z-06Z. SCT-BKN mid and upper level clouds will also be
clearing this evening.


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

METAR K4BM 041635Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3029 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       N
METAR K4BM 041615Z AUTO 27011G23KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 041555Z AUTO 26010G21KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3028 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 041555Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM FEW140 FEW170 SCT200 BKN220 20/03
        A2995 RMK AO2 SLP040 T01970030
METAR KAFF 041455Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP033
        T02010024 52014
METAR KAFF 041355Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP023
        T01960029

KCOS 041639Z 0417/0512 35012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
     FM050200 36008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
     FM050600 34006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCOS 041554Z 01007KT 10SM SCT100 BKN210 22/04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP045
        T02170044
METAR KCOS 041454Z 33010KT 10SM FEW100 SCT250 22/03 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP040
        T02170028 51014
METAR KCOS 041354Z 01010KT 10SM FEW100 SCT250 21/04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP033
        T02110044

METAR KABH 041555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP050
        T02280043
METAR KABH 041455Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP045
        T02200031 52014
METAR KABH 041355Z AUTO 02012KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP044
        T02040052

METAR KFLY 041635Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3001 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
       T02000033
METAR KFLY 041615Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3001 RMK AO2
       T02030034
METAR KFLY 041555Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3000 RMK AO2
       T01950035

KFCS 041300Z 0413/0519 31009KT 9999 FEW080 QNH2980INS
     BECMG 0416/0417 31010G25KT 9999 FEW080 520009 QNH2978INS
     BECMG 0423/0424 33010G20KT 9999 BKN090 QNH2981INS
     BECMG 0505/0506 32009KT 9999 SKC QNH2983INS
     BECMG 0517/0518 27012G18KT 9999 SKC QNH2980INS TX30/0421Z
     TN19/0413Z
METAR KFCS 041555Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM SCT210 22/01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP044
        T02230013 $
METAR KFCS 041455Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP033
        T02280017 52017 $
METAR KFCS 041355Z AUTO 33012KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP033
        T02180014 $

KPUB 041645Z 0417/0512 01008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
     FM042000 03009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
     FM050200 35007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
     FM050600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KPUB 041553Z 03005KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP029 T02780033
       $
METAR KPUB 041453Z 01009KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP026 T02670044
       53017 $
METAR KPUB 041353Z 31011KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP018 T02500044
       $

METAR KVTP 041635Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 041615Z AUTO 31011G19KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 041555Z AUTO 32009G17KT 290V360 10SM CLR 11/00 A3031 RMK
       AO2

METAR KTAD 041554Z AUTO 36013G21KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP044
        T02610039
METAR KTAD 041454Z AUTO 33015G22KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP040
        T02440028 53021
METAR KTAD 041354Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP025
        T02330044

METAR KLHX 041553Z AUTO 06018G27KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2981 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 03028/1502 SLP026 T02670133 $
METAR KLHX 041453Z AUTO 04017G28KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND
       02030/1425 SLP020 T02610128 53026 $
METAR KLHX 041353Z AUTO 34012KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP011
        T02390100 $

METAR KLAA 041553Z AUTO 05013G22KT 10SM FEW025 25/17 A2978 RMK AO2
       SLP030 T02500172
SPECI KLAA 041541Z AUTO 05016G22KT 10SM FEW015 FEW022 FEW027 25/18 A2977
       RMK AO2 T02500183
SPECI KLAA 041508Z AUTO 03013G19KT 9SM SCT014 BKN022 BKN042 23/19 A2976
       RMK AO2 T02330189


Sunrise/Sunset for 06/04/2024
Burlington - 05:23:06 MDT / 20:12:02 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:35:37 MDT / 20:18:18 MDT
Lamar      - 05:28:08 MDT / 20:09:46 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 06/04/24 16:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...323/065
                  29000 FT MSL...336/054
                  13000 FT MSL...332/007
                  12400 FT MSL...327/010
                  12000 FT MSL...323/007
                  11000 FT MSL...347/009
                  10900 FT MSL...341/008
                  10000 FT MSL...350/007
                   9700 FT MSL...002/007
                   9000 FT MSL...359/008
                   8600 FT MSL...006/007
                   8000 FT MSL...000/007
                   7800 FT MSL...003/007
                   7100 FT MSL...008/006
                   7000 FT MSL...013/007
                   6300 FT MSL...023/006
                   6000 FT MSL...028/005
                   5900 FT MSL...015/004
                   5700 FT MSL...030/004

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1001 UTC Tuesday, June  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 359 AM MDT Tue Jun 4 2024
VFR mid/high level cloud deck will clear to the east this afternoon
with enhanced northerly winds around 10-20 kts decreasing and
shifting from the east by this evening at KCOS and KPUB.  Winds at
KALS will also stay northerly around 10-15 kts most of the day
before decreasing this evening.  This will be followed by light
winds and clear skies tonight. -KT


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

METAR KCAG 041553Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM SCT038 BKN050 15/08 A3009 RMK AO2
       SLP139 T01500083
METAR KCAG 041453Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM FEW050 BKN090 13/10 A3009 RMK AO2
       SLP136 60002 T01330100 51022
METAR KCAG 041353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN055 BKN065 OVC085 12/10 A3007
       RMK AO2 RAE20 SLP131 P0000 T01170100

METAR KHDN 041556Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T01440094
METAR KHDN 041456Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM FEW047 BKN060 OVC080 12/11 A3011
        RMK AO2 SLP144 60004 T01170111 51024
METAR KHDN 041356Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM FEW042 OVC055 10/ A3010 RMK AO2
       RAE34 SLP144 P0001 T0100

METAR KSBS 041635Z AUTO 27012G17KT 10SM SCT043 BKN049 13/06 A3009 RMK
       AO1 T01280056
METAR KSBS 041615Z AUTO 27012G16KT 250V310 10SM SCT019 SCT024 BKN049
       13/06 A3009 RMK AO1 T01300061
METAR KSBS 041555Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM SCT017 BKN028 BKN040 12/11 A3009
       RMK AO1 T01240107

METAR KC07 041635Z AUTO 30012G20KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 02/02 A3021 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT E
METAR KC07 041615Z AUTO 29010G21KT 240V310 M1/4SM FG OVC001 02/02 A3021
       RMK AO2
METAR KC07 041555Z AUTO 30009G26KT 240V350 1/4SM FG OVC001 02/02 A3019
        RMK AO2


METAR KEEO 041553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT060 16/08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T01560078
METAR KEEO 041453Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM SCT065 BKN085 13/09 A3009 RMK AO2
       SLP119 T01280089 51018
METAR KEEO 041353Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM OVC060 10/07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T01000072

METAR K20V 041635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC040 12/05 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 041615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC038 12/05 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 041555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT034 BKN040 OVC046 12/06 A3014
        RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 041635Z AUTO 28018G23KT 10SM SCT029 BKN034 BKN041 12/M15
       A3016 RMK AO2 T01171146
METAR KGNB 041615Z AUTO 30007G15KT 10SM SCT030 BKN036 OVC050 11/M12
       A3015 RMK AO2 T01051118
METAR KGNB 041555Z AUTO 28012G16KT 7SM -RA SCT034 BKN047 OVC055 11/M10
       A3015 RMK AO2 T01061099

METAR K0CO 041635Z AUTO 31029G44KT OVC002 00/00 A3024 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 041615Z AUTO 32043G54KT OVC002 00/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 041555Z AUTO 33038G50KT OVC002 00/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KC99 041636Z AUTO 30028G44KT 10SM OVC008 03/02 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT E
METAR KC99 041618Z AUTO 30029G47KT 10SM OVC008 03/02 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 041556Z AUTO 30026G44KT 10SM OVC008 03/01 A3012 RMK AO2

KGJT 041120Z 0412/0512 VRB03KT P6SM OVC200
     FM041500 29007KT P6SM FEW060 SCT080
     FM041900 30012G20KT P6SM FEW100
     FM050300 05008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 041553Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP086 T02220072
       PNO $
METAR KGJT 041453Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP085 6////
       T01940089 52021 PNO $
METAR KGJT 041353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP078 T01720078
       PNO $

KRIL 041120Z 0412/0512 05004KT P6SM OVC200
     FM041600 33003KT P6SM SCT080
     FM041900 30012G20KT P6SM FEW070 SCT090
     FM050100 29006KT P6SM FEW070 SCT090
     FM050500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 041553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T01830089
METAR KRIL 041453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T01500089 51015
METAR KRIL 041353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 12/09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T01220094

METAR K5SM 041635Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM BKN012 BKN018 BKN023 07/01 A3033
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
METAR K5SM 041615Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM BKN014 OVC021 06/01 A3033 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 041555Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM BKN014 BKN018 OVC026 05/01 A3033
        RMK AO2

KEGE 041120Z 0412/0512 09003KT P6SM OVC070
     FM041700 26008KT P6SM FEW050 BKN100
     FM041900 26012G20KT P6SM FEW070 BKN120
     FM042300 28012G20KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120
     FM050400 09005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 041556Z 01004KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP096 T01780067
       PNO $
METAR KEGE 041456Z 00000KT 10SM FEW070 14/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP098 6////
        T01440072 51011 PNO $
METAR KEGE 041356Z 00000KT 10SM BKN070 12/07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T01220067 PNO $

KASE 041120Z 0412/0512 VRB03KT P6SM OVC080
     FM041400 36003KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080
     FM041700 34010G20KT P6SM FEW045 SCT080
     FM050300 20005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 041553Z COR 01010G14KT 10SM BKN060 14/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T01390072
METAR KASE 041553Z 01007KT 10SM BKN060 14/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T01390072
METAR KASE 041453Z 00000KT 10SM BKN065 11/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T01110078 51012

METAR KCCU 041635Z AUTO 29015G25KT 10SM BKN008 BKN013 OVC020 05/01 A3033
       RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 041615Z AUTO 30016G28KT 10SM BKN010 OVC016 05/01 A3032 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCCU 041555Z AUTO 28020G26KT 10SM BKN008 OVC015 05/02 A3030 RMK
       AO2

METAR KLXV 041553Z AUTO 31015G27KT 10SM OVC033 11/02 A3019 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 30027/1552 SLP062 T01110017
METAR KLXV 041453Z AUTO 34010G17KT 10SM BKN035 09/02 A3018 RMK AO2
       SLP055 T00940022 51010
METAR KLXV 041353Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM BKN037 OVC045 08/02 A3018 RMK AO2
       SLP055 T00830022

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/04/2024
Rangely           - 05:46:43 MDT / 20:40:29 MDT
Grand Junction    - 05:48:53 MDT / 20:36:30 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:37:39 MDT / 20:33:53 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/04/24 16:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...318/017
                  13000 FT MSL...310/014
                  12500 FT MSL...281/012
                  12000 FT MSL...286/015
                  11700 FT MSL...240/009
                  11000 FT MSL...277/005
                  11000 FT MSL...292/013
                  10400 FT MSL...293/012
                  10200 FT MSL...300/004
                  10100 FT MSL...297/014

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1120 UTC Tuesday, June  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 517 AM MDT Tue Jun 4 2024
Shower activity has generally come to an end across eastern Utah
and western Colorado, although a few showers may linger across
the northern and central Divide. Ceilings near ILS breakpoints
at KASE and KEGE will continue through 15z before improving.
Aside from passing high clouds this morning, look for generally
clear skies across the area. Winds will be northwesterly today,
with gusts up to 30 knots possible this afternoon. VFR
conditions will prevail for the next 24 hours.


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


KMTJ 041120Z 0412/0512 VRB03KT P6SM OVC200
     FM041500 33007KT P6SM SCT070
     FM041900 33010G18KT P6SM FEW100
     FM050100 30008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM050400 14006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 041553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T02060056
METAR KMTJ 041453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP089
       T01830067 51018
METAR KMTJ 041353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP086
       T01610061

METAR KGUC 041556Z AUTO 25014G18KT 10SM SCT070 18/04 A3009 RMK AO2
       SLP088 T01780039
METAR KGUC 041456Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP099
        T01500056 50007
METAR KGUC 041356Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM OVC080 12/05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T01170050

METAR K7BM 041635Z AUTO 33008KT 250V020 10SM SCT050 SCT075 14/00 A3019
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
METAR K7BM 041615Z AUTO 30009KT 270V350 10SM SCT050 SCT075 13/00 A3019
       RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 041555Z AUTO 25010G24KT 10SM SCT050 SCT065 SCT075 12/00
        A3018 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 041635Z AUTO 10SM SCT070 18/00 A3009 RMK AO2 T01801004
METAR KAEJ 041615Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/00 A3007 RMK AO2 T01780000
METAR KAEJ 041555Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/00 A3007 RMK AO2 T01741001

METAR KANK 041635Z AUTO 27007KT 240V310 10SM CLR 20/01 A3005 RMK AO2
       T01950011 $
METAR KANK 041615Z AUTO 23011G14KT 10SM FEW270 19/02 A3004 RMK AO2
       T01890019 $
METAR KANK 041555Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM FEW290 19/02 A3003 RMK AO2
       T01900017 $

METAR KMYP 041636Z AUTO 30027G33KT 10SM SCT020 BKN033 OVC041 06/M01
       A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 041615Z AUTO 31016G27KT 10SM SCT019 SCT028 SCT033 05/00 A3042
       RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 041555Z AUTO 30023G28KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A3040 RMK AO2

METAR KAIB 041635Z AUTO 27012G17KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3008 RMK AO2
       T02390014
METAR KAIB 041615Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3008 RMK AO2
       T02320023
METAR KAIB 041555Z AUTO 29009G14KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3009 RMK AO2
       T02220023

KTEX 041120Z 0412/0512 14003KT P6SM BKN070 OVC090
     FM041300 26003KT P6SM FEW050 SCT070 BKN200
     FM041700 28009G18KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100
     FM050000 29006KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100
     FM050500 14003KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 041635Z AUTO 27017G23KT 10SM SCT055 16/M01 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 041615Z AUTO 29013G22KT 10SM SCT055 16/00 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 041555Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3023 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 041635Z AUTO 34010G16KT 302V002 10SM CLR 18/02 A3013 RMK
       AO2
METAR K04V 041615Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 041555Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM SCT070 17/02 A3011 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 041553Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP074
       T02330039
METAR KCEZ 041453Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP080
       T02000044 51017
METAR KCEZ 041353Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP080
       T01670044

KDRO 041120Z 0412/0512 VRB03KT P6SM OVC200
     FM041600 29015G25KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100
     FM042000 29018G28KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120
     FM050300 31012KT P6SM SKC
     FM050600 36004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 041553Z AUTO 32010G15KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP069
       T02280033
METAR KDRO 041453Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM FEW095 21/03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP073
       T02060033 51015
METAR KDRO 041353Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP070
       T01670028

METAR KPSO 041635Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3010 RMK AO2
       T01980015
METAR KPSO 041615Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3009 RMK AO2
       T01950016
METAR KPSO 041555Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3011 RMK AO2 T01840012

METAR KCPW 041634Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3040 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        NE
METAR KCPW 041614Z AUTO 26007KT 220V280 10SM CLR 08/00 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 041554Z AUTO 22007KT 190V260 10SM SCT041 SCT048 08/00 A3039
       RMK AO2

KALS 041128Z 0412/0512 35006KT P6SM SCT200
     FM041600 34010KT P6SM BKN200
     FM041800 31013KT P6SM SCT070 BKN200
     FM050200 34008KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KALS 041552Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP091
        T01610050
METAR KALS 041452Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T01440050 51015
METAR KALS 041352Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP084
       T01330044

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/04/2024
Vail    - 05:38:25 MDT / 20:29:24 MDT
Durango - 05:51:26 MDT / 20:28:29 MDT
Alamosa - 05:42:56 MDT / 20:21:01 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/04/24 16:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...318/017
                  13000 FT MSL...310/014
                  12500 FT MSL...281/012
                  12000 FT MSL...286/015
                  11700 FT MSL...240/009
                  11000 FT MSL...277/005
                  11000 FT MSL...292/013
                  10400 FT MSL...293/012
                  10200 FT MSL...300/004
                  10100 FT MSL...297/014

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1120 UTC Tuesday, June  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 517 AM MDT Tue Jun 4 2024
Shower activity has generally come to an end across eastern Utah
and western Colorado, although a few showers may linger across
the northern and central Divide. Ceilings near ILS breakpoints
at KASE and KEGE will continue through 15z before improving.
Aside from passing high clouds this morning, look for generally
clear skies across the area. Winds will be northwesterly today,
with gusts up to 30 knots possible this afternoon. VFR
conditions will prevail for the next 24 hours.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 041121Z 0412/0512 27008KT P6SM SCT150
     FM041800 33006KT P6SM FEW150
     FM050100 25009KT P6SM SKC
     FM050900 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 041553Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP070
       T02780017
METAR KPGA 041453Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP062
       T02670011 51019
METAR KPGA 041353Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP058
       T02440006

METAR KRQE 041553Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP080
       T02110011
METAR KRQE 041453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP082
       T01720006 51013
METAR KRQE 041353Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP075
       T01281006

Flagstaff (KFSX) 06/04/24 16:30 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...347/009
                  11900 FT MSL...008/010
                  11000 FT MSL...006/013
                  10800 FT MSL...350/013
                  10000 FT MSL...342/014
                  10000 FT MSL...345/015
                   9200 FT MSL...333/012
                   9000 FT MSL...315/015
                   8600 FT MSL...317/009
                   8000 FT MSL...288/009
                   7900 FT MSL...271/008
                   7400 FT MSL...273/009
                   7400 FT MSL...311/008

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1626 UTC Tuesday, June  4, 2024

.AVIATION...Tuesday 04/12Z through Wednesday 05/12Z...VFR
conditions will continue through the TAF period. Light and
variable winds will last until at least 17Z, with W-NW winds 5-15
kts afterwards. Light and variable winds forecast to return around
03Z.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 05/12Z through Friday 07/12Z...VFR conditions
are expected to persist through the outlook period. Light and
variable winds generally 10 kts or less forecast for much of
Wednesday, becoming W-SW 5-15 kts Thursday afternoon. Isolated
TS/-TSRA possible Thursday along a KGCN-KFLG-KJTC line between
18Z Thursday - 06Z Friday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 041646Z 0417/0518 31007KT P6SM FEW080 FEW120
      TEMPO 0417/0418 24007KT
     FM041900 32007KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 15006KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KSLC 041554Z 36009G15KT 10SM FEW050 SCT090 20/07 A3009 RMK AO2
        SLP145 ACSL SW AND DSNT ALQDS T02000067
METAR KSLC 041454Z 35010KT 10SM FEW055 SCT100 SCT250 19/07 A3008 RMK
        AO2 SLP141 ACSL DSNT SE AND SW AND NW T01940067 53029
METAR KSLC 041354Z 32009KT 10SM FEW040 FEW065 SCT110 BKN250 18/10 A3005
        RMK AO2 SLP130 ACSL DSNT NE-SE AND NW T01830100

KVEL 041120Z 0412/0512 00000KT P6SM OVC200
     FM041600 19007KT P6SM SCT060 SCT250
     FM041900 26009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
     FM042300 33008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
     FM050600 29004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 041553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T02060072
METAR KVEL 041453Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM BKN080 BKN095 18/08 A3001 RMK AO2
       SLP107 T01830078 52019
METAR KVEL 041353Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM BKN080 16/07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T01610067

METAR KPUC 041553Z AUTO 31010G21KT 10SM BKN055 19/04 A3009 RMK AO2
        SLP131 T01940044
METAR KPUC 041453Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM SCT060 19/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T01890061 51022
METAR KPUC 041353Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T01610061

KCNY 041120Z 0412/0512 00000KT P6SM BKN200
     FM041400 30010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
     FM041700 30014G24KT P6SM FEW120
     FM050200 31011KT P6SM SKC
     FM050700 28004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 041553Z AUTO 31013G29KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
       30029/1547 SLP089 T02500044
METAR KCNY 041453Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP086
       T02280050 51022
METAR KCNY 041353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP079
       T01940044


Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0929 UTC Tuesday, June  4, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Northwest winds will last through the day, with a
transition to southeast winds around 03Z. Clouds will diminish
through the day, with low clouds around mountain terrain into the
afternoon.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Low clouds, primarily around
the northern mountains, will diminish into the afternoon. Light
winds will last through the day with decreasing clouds.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 041503Z 0415/0512 28011G21KT P6SM SCT035 BKN050
     FM041800 28016G27KT P6SM FEW060
     FM050100 22010KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 041553Z AUTO 28019G27KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28027/1553 SLP141 T01390028
METAR KEVW 041453Z AUTO 28008G20KT 10SM SCT038 BKN045 11/03 A3015 RMK
       AO2 SLP146 T01110033 51023
METAR KEVW 041353Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T01110044

KRKS 041122Z 0412/0512 25018G26KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080
     FM041600 28022G35KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100
     FM050400 25012KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100
METAR KRKS 041554Z AUTO 27021G30KT 10SM SCT047 14/03 A3007 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 24033/1541 SLP126 T01390033
METAR KRKS 041454Z AUTO 25019G26KT 10SM SCT034 BKN044 13/06 A3007 RMK
        AO2 PK WND 25026/1454 SLP125 T01280056 51022
METAR KRKS 041354Z AUTO 26015KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP118
        T01110067

KRWL 041120Z 0412/0512 24025G35KT P6SM BKN080
     FM041500 26035G45KT P6SM SCT150
     FM050000 26020G30KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KRWL 041553Z AUTO 10SM BKN047 15/03 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
       21031/1513 SLP089 T01500028
METAR KRWL 041453Z AUTO 24019G29KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
       22032/1437 SLP090 T01390039 53017
METAR KRWL 041353Z AUTO 23018G32KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
       22032/1344 SLP081 T01220061

KLAR 041120Z 0412/0512 28020G30KT P6SM SCT050
     FM041400 28025G35KT P6SM BKN150
     FM041600 29035G45KT P6SM SCT150
     FM050000 26015G25KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KLAR 041553Z AUTO 27023G31KT 10SM FEW060 17/02 A2999 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 27033/1536 SLP050 T01720017
METAR KLAR 041453Z AUTO 26025G32KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
       27032/1453 SLP037 T01720022 53007
METAR KLAR 041353Z AUTO 26018G27KT 10SM FEW080 14/03 A2994 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 25027/1344 SLP038 T01390033

KCYS 041213Z 0412/0512 28025G35KT P6SM SCT120
     FM041500 30030G45KT P6SM SCT150
     FM050000 29020G30KT P6SM SCT150
     FM050600 29030G45KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KCYS 041553Z 28019G34KT 10SM SCT070 20/02 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND
       31034/1550 SLP039 T02000022
METAR KCYS 041453Z 28016G22KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND
       26031/1425 SLP037 T01890050 51009
METAR KCYS 041353Z 26016G24KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP034
       T01720050

Riverton (KRIW) 06/04/24 16:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...321/037
                  12000 FT MSL...306/023
                  11200 FT MSL...280/012
                  11000 FT MSL...286/020
                  10000 FT MSL...281/019
                   9000 FT MSL...284/018
                   8000 FT MSL...287/016
                   7000 FT MSL...280/014
                   6700 FT MSL...336/002
                   6200 FT MSL...295/019
                   6000 FT MSL...294/017
                   5900 FT MSL...294/017

Cheyenne (KCYS) 06/04/24 16:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...294/033
                  13200 FT MSL...295/033
                  13000 FT MSL...294/034
                  12000 FT MSL...294/032
                  11700 FT MSL...290/038
                  11000 FT MSL...293/029
                  10500 FT MSL...292/035
                  10000 FT MSL...293/034
                   9000 FT MSL...301/027
                   8600 FT MSL...302/022
                   8000 FT MSL...306/028
                   7900 FT MSL...318/029
                   7000 FT MSL...299/031

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1119 UTC Tuesday, June  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 515 AM MDT Tue Jun 4 2024
Any lingering showers will wane over the next couple of hours,
leaving dry conditions at terminals through the period. Wind will be
the main terminal impact today as westerly surface flow is
reestablished in the wake of this morning`s cold front. Wind will
increase through the morning hours, with gusts of 25 to 35 knots
becoming fairly widespread through the afternoon. Gusts will begin
to decrease after sunset.
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 1125 UTC Tuesday, June  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 521 AM MDT Tue Jun 4 2024
A weather disturbance aloft and its associated cold front passed
across the terminals this morning, and strengthening pressure
gradients in the wake of the cold front will produce a windy
day today.
Wyoming TAFS...Scattered to broken clouds from 5000 to
15000 feet will prevail. Winds will gust to 45 knots until 00Z,
then gust to 30 knots after 00Z.
Nebraska TAFS...Scattered to broken clouds near 15000 feet will
prevail. Winds will gust to 30 knots until 00Z.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 041635Z AUTO 36011G19KT 10SM SCT080 22/09 A2986 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT SE T02220089
METAR KIBM 041615Z AUTO 34012G16KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A2986 RMK AO2
       T02190087
METAR KIBM 041555Z AUTO 35013G19KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A2985 RMK AO2
       T02130088

KSNY 041120Z 0412/0512 29015G25KT P6SM BKN150
     FM041400 32020G30KT P6SM SCT150
     FM050000 28010KT P6SM SCT150 AMD NOT SKED

METAR KOGA 041635Z AUTO 36014G20KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A2979 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       SE T02380119
METAR KOGA 041615Z AUTO 36012G18KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A2977 RMK AO2
       T02370127
METAR KOGA 041555Z AUTO 01011G19KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A2976 RMK AO2
       T02390124

METAR KIML 041553Z AUTO 32013G23KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP037
       T02610106
METAR KIML 041453Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM FEW120 22/14 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP036
       T02170144 51002
METAR KIML 041353Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 21/14 A2972 RMK AO2
       SLP032 T02060139

KMCK 041518Z 0415/0512 09007KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250
     FM041800 31009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
     FM042000 35013G20KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
     FM050000 03010KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 041553Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM BKN110 21/17 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP042
       T02060167 $
METAR KMCK 041453Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2969 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
       RAE08 SLP031 P0000 60012 T02060167 50001 $
METAR KMCK 041353Z AUTO 06010KT 10SM -RA OVC100 18/16 A2970 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT S SLP035 P0007 T01780156

North Platte (KLNX) 06/04/24 16:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   7000 FT MSL...359/019
                   6300 FT MSL...000/025
                   6000 FT MSL...359/026
                   5500 FT MSL...359/026
                   5000 FT MSL...356/026
                   4700 FT MSL...355/026
                   4100 FT MSL...355/026
                   4000 FT MSL...355/027
                   3600 FT MSL...356/028
                   3400 FT MSL...353/027

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1114 UTC Tuesday, June  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 614 AM CDT Tue Jun 4 2024
VFR should continue through the forecast period for western and
north central Nebraska terminals, although a couple aviation
weather concerns exist. The first is regarding scattered shower
and thunderstorm activity lingering during the early/mid morning
for southwest and central Neb (including LBF). A cool front
passage will then result in strengthening northwest winds this
morning with gusts 20+ kts, and tapering by sunset.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 041516Z 0415/0512 07011KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
     FM041800 34015G25KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
     FM050300 08006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 041553Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP039
       T02330128
METAR KGLD 041453Z AUTO 07011KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP038
       T02170122 51024
METAR KGLD 041353Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A2976 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       E-S SLP036 T01830139

KGCK 041543Z 0416/0512 03010KT 3SM BR OVC003
     FM041630 02017G28KT P6SM BKN015
     FM041800 02017G27KT P6SM SCT020
     FM050000 03010KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KGCK 041637Z 05015KT 10SM BKN010 BKN014 23/21 A2970 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT W CIG 008V013 T02330206
METAR KGCK 041554Z 03014KT 9SM OVC005 22/21 A2968 RMK AO2 CIG 003V010
       SLP021 T02220206
SPECI KGCK 041530Z 03010KT 3SM BR BKN002 BKN007 OVC010 22/21 A2969 RMK
       AO2 T02170211

SPECI KLBL 041609Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM SCT025 SCT041 27/22 A2966 RMK AO2
       PNO $
METAR KLBL 041556Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM BKN025 OVC041 26/22 A2968 RMK AO2
       SLP015 T02560222 PNO $
METAR KLBL 041456Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM BKN017 24/24 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP011
       6//// T02440239 53012 PNO $

METAR KEHA 041635Z AUTO 36017G22KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A2976 RMK AO2
       T02710176
METAR KEHA 041615Z AUTO 36017KT 10SM SCT021 26/17 A2974 RMK AO2
       T02650173
METAR KEHA 041555Z AUTO 35017G24KT 10SM SCT023 25/19 A2974 RMK AO2
       T02530190

Goodland (KGLD) 06/04/24 16:44 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...321/033
                   8000 FT MSL...339/027
                   8000 FT MSL...339/027
                   7000 FT MSL...346/023
                   6900 FT MSL...345/024
                   6100 FT MSL...348/021
                   6000 FT MSL...354/019
                   5300 FT MSL...358/014
                   5000 FT MSL...012/013
                   4700 FT MSL...008/011
                   4200 FT MSL...040/010
                   4000 FT MSL...039/010
                   4000 FT MSL...033/011

Dodge City (KDDC) 06/04/24 16:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  35000 FT MSL...263/033
                  24000 FT MSL...238/033
                  22000 FT MSL...229/030
                  20000 FT MSL...218/033
                  19000 FT MSL...220/030
                  18000 FT MSL...220/034
                  17000 FT MSL...222/033
                  16500 FT MSL...160/002
                  16000 FT MSL...239/006
                  14000 FT MSL...222/021
                  13000 FT MSL...209/028
                  12000 FT MSL...200/026
                  11700 FT MSL...199/027
                  11000 FT MSL...199/029
                  10000 FT MSL...199/025
                   9700 FT MSL...198/024
                   9000 FT MSL...191/022
                   8100 FT MSL...189/018
                   8000 FT MSL...187/018
                   6000 FT MSL...019/012
                   5900 FT MSL...342/010
                   5100 FT MSL...004/011
                   5000 FT MSL...004/012
                   4300 FT MSL...009/011
                   4000 FT MSL...011/010
                   3800 FT MSL...009/008

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1641 UTC Tuesday, June  4, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1040 AM MDT Tue Jun 4 2024
KGLD...VFR conditions are expected through the period. Northerly
winds gusting up to 25kts are forecast from taf issuance through
23z with winds becoming light and variable tonight. Wednesday
morning, a light southwest wind veers to the west, possibly
gusting to around 20kts at the end of the period.
KMCK...VFR conditions are expected through the period. A north
to northwest wind around 10kts at taf issuance will become
northerly, gusting up to 25kts or so through 22z. Tonight, winds
become light and variable by 03z. Wednesday morning, a light
southwest wind veers to the west, gusting 20-25kts toward the
end of the period.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0936 UTC Tuesday, June  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 436 AM CDT Tue Jun 4 2024
Surface observations at 0930z Tue showed light south to
southeast winds in a very moist boundary layer. Moisture
advection and upslope flow has resulted in widespread IFR
stratus at the airports. Largely IFR stratus ceilings are
expected to prevail through 15z Tue, although flight categories
will bounce down to LIFR or up to MVFR at times. Some reductions
in visibility in BR/FG are expected through 15z Tue, but
widespread dense fog is not expected. All fog and stratus will
dissolve no later than 18z Tue, followed by VFR/SKC Tuesday
afternoon and evening. A cold front is expected to provide a
N/NEly wind shift to the airports around 15z Tue, followed by
N/NE wind gusts of 22-27 kts, with the strongest winds at
GCK/LBL.


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

KGUY 041140Z 0412/0512 17008KT P6SM BKN020
     FM041300 22009KT P6SM SCT040
     FM041600 36015KT P6SM BKN080
     FM042200 03018G28KT P6SM FEW200
     FM050100 05011KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 041553Z AUTO 34015KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP995
       T02560167
METAR KGUY 041453Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP990
       T02440183 51007
METAR KGUY 041353Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 23/21 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP990
       T02280206

KDHT 041140Z 0412/0512 29011KT P6SM SCT009 SCT040
      TEMPO 0412/0414 4SM BR BKN010
     FM041400 35014KT P6SM SCT200
     FM042100 05017G27KT P6SM FEW250
     FM050200 08013KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KDHT 041553Z AUTO 34018G28KT 10SM CLR 32/04 A2974 RMK AO2 PK WND
       35028/1548 SLP999 T03170039
METAR KDHT 041453Z AUTO 33014KT 10SM FEW120 29/06 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP995
       T02890061 51007
METAR KDHT 041353Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP999
       T02060089

Amarillo (KAMA) 06/04/24 16:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...287/033
                  26000 FT MSL...286/033
                  25000 FT MSL...289/035
                  24000 FT MSL...281/033
                  22000 FT MSL...263/025
                  20000 FT MSL...259/030
                  19000 FT MSL...265/030
                  18000 FT MSL...265/033
                  17000 FT MSL...252/027
                  12000 FT MSL...298/014
                  11000 FT MSL...286/014
                  10800 FT MSL...302/012
                  10000 FT MSL...305/013
                   9300 FT MSL...319/016
                   9000 FT MSL...319/017
                   8100 FT MSL...337/020
                   8000 FT MSL...337/020
                   7000 FT MSL...336/024
                   7000 FT MSL...339/023
                   6200 FT MSL...340/026
                   6000 FT MSL...339/026
                   5400 FT MSL...343/024
                   5000 FT MSL...349/022
                   4800 FT MSL...343/019
                   4300 FT MSL...356/013
                   4000 FT MSL...347/012
                   4000 FT MSL...353/011

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1159 UTC Tuesday, June  4, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 641 AM CDT Tue Jun 4 2024
LIFR/IFR conditions persist at AMA and DHT for the start of the
12Z TAF period. However, the fog and low clouds are forecast to
lift in the next couple of hours. The wind direction at all sites
will be important for moisture retention, and in the most recent
observations it has been teetering between southeast and southwest
especially at AMA and DHT. A TEMPO group has been given to these
two sites, to catch the potential infrequencies and changes in
flight categories. At GUY, fog is not as much of a concern but
low ceilings may keep MVFR conditions around for the next hour.
That being said, current satellite and ASOS observations suggest
that the coverage of the ceilings are improving quicker that their
heights, so VFR conditions may even come to fruition before 13Z.
Later on today, VFR conditions will prevail and breezy to strong
surface winds are expected at all sites. Sustain winds will range
between 15-20 kts with gusts up to 30 kts from the north this
afternoon. By the evening and overnight hours, the winds will
veer and become northeasterly.
Rangel


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

KFMN 041120Z 0412/0512 29008KT P6SM SCT130 BKN250
     FM041800 29022G32KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
     FM050200 30012KT P6SM SKC
     FM050500 30005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 041553Z 24009KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP083
       T02500006
METAR KFMN 041453Z 25009KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP084 T02220000
       51016
METAR KFMN 041353Z 29003KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP076
       T02110000

METAR KSKX 041556Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T02170022
METAR KSKX 041456Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T02000028 50013
METAR KSKX 041356Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T01780028

KLVS 041120Z 0412/0512 28008KT P6SM BKN150
     FM041400 34014G22KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
     FM041900 34010KT P6SM SCT130 BKN250
     FM050200 04010KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KLVS 041553Z AUTO 31011G23KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP042
       T02440022
METAR KLVS 041453Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP043
       T02220006 53013
METAR KLVS 041353Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP027
       T02060011

METAR KRTN 041553Z AUTO 31019G28KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND
       32031/1514 SLP023 T02610006
METAR KRTN 041453Z AUTO 36016G24KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND
       35028/1428 SLP028 T02500006 51011
METAR KRTN 041353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP024
       T02280011

METAR KCAO 041555Z AUTO 33022G30KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND
       32035/1505 SLP017 T02890022
METAR KCAO 041455Z AUTO 32023G33KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A2979 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 33036/1437 SLP013 T02720028 51012
METAR KCAO 041355Z AUTO 30009G16KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP997
       T02500028

Albuquerque (KABX) 06/04/24 16:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...289/010
                  17100 FT MSL...296/009
                  17000 FT MSL...037/006
                  15000 FT MSL...297/014
                  14800 FT MSL...288/017
                  13000 FT MSL...292/020
                  13000 FT MSL...299/020
                  12000 FT MSL...332/025
                  11500 FT MSL...323/024
                  11000 FT MSL...329/024
                  10300 FT MSL...325/023
                  10000 FT MSL...327/021
                   9200 FT MSL...320/022
                   9000 FT MSL...326/017
                   8400 FT MSL...308/013
                   8000 FT MSL...300/012
                   7700 FT MSL...300/013
                   7000 FT MSL...281/011
                   7000 FT MSL...282/010
                   6500 FT MSL...329/004
                   6300 FT MSL...335/004

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1114 UTC Tuesday, June  4, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 456 AM MDT Tue Jun 4 2024
An upper level trough swinging thru NM this morning will generate
gusty northwest winds across much of the region today. Gusts of 20
to 30 kt will be common from KFMN to KABQ/KAEG and KCQC by 11am.
High level turbulence will be widespread with the trough passage.
A northerly wind shift with better moisture over northeast NM may
lead to an area of SHRA/TS east of KTCC this afternoon. This area
of storms may give an assist to the westward moisture push later
this evening across eastern NM. Winds will shift out of the east
across the plains with slight potential for an area of low cigs to
develop from KLVS to KCQC around sunrise Wednesday.

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

DATA BASED ON 041200Z
VALID 041800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3015+05 3128+02 3238-08 3148-17 324233 324043 335054
BCE                      3116+06 3217-06 3223-17 323333 343543 334054
LND              2815+07 3139+01 3027-09 3163-20 317735 328444 339454
RKS              2824    2931+00 3140-08 3156-19 325834 326744 338355
GJT              3112+11 3218+04 3126-08 3238-18 334534 334343 346356
FMN              3018+15 3120+06 3226-07 3425-18 343533 353544 355756
ABQ              3216+16 3219+07 3322-07 3425-18 343734 343344 365157
MBW              2833    2934+00 3053-10 3167-19 327935 338945 337654
DEN              2918+11 3131+04 3134-09 3238-21 326935 337245 336856
PUB              3208+13 3412+04 3134-08 3234-19 335835 346245 335756
ALS                      3115+06 3229-06 3226-20 335235 345444 345956
TCC      3412    3413+15 3112+08 2929-08 3234-19 344334 344345 354557
BFF      3506    3113+05 2934+00 2840-12 3062-22 327936 326846 315851
GLD      3411    3123+10 2929+03 2725-09 2933-21 324536 324746 313654
GCK      3617+17 3211+14 2512+08 2316-10 2823-21 272737 282246 272053
GAG      2715+22 2418+18 2221+09 2223-10 2624-21 263136 243145 232756
AMA      3420    2817+16 2625+08 2834-08 3030-20 292936 282646 292455
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DATA BASED ON 041200Z
VALID 050000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3113+09 3226+05 3234-07 3141-17 314332 325243 324853
BCE                      3512+08 0118-06 3325-17 352532 353343 353554
LND              3011+12 3027+04 3139-08 3156-19 316034 316343 327052
RKS              2925    2925+03 3247-07 3152-18 315033 315443 325853
GJT              3008+15 3311+07 3325-06 3334-17 323433 322643 344555
FMN              3022+17 3122+09 3318-06 3422-17 342533 321744 363756
ABQ              3217+20 3118+11 3315-06 3320-18 012833 034444 014657
MBW              2926    2927+03 3038-08 3258-18 326733 326644 337053
DEN              3113+14 3016+05 3024-07 3242-19 335734 336244 347054
PUB              9900+16 3205+08 3029-09 3340-18 335034 345544 356357
ALS                      3210+10 3125-08 3334-18 343233 334244 365656
TCC      9900    0105+18 3606+09 3229-07 0224-18 354335 014645 364357
BFF      3011    2915+09 2925+01 3057-09 3264-19 327634 328144 337953
GLD      3311    3111+12 2916+03 3145-07 3249-20 336435 346644 347756
GCK      0312+18 3418+12 3325+06 3231-08 3440-21 345336 347245 356856
GAG      0306+18 3113+16 2920+08 3025-08 3332-20 344436 334146 333956
AMA      0112    3608+15 3007+07 3122-07 3629-19 354635 354946 345557
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DATA BASED ON 041200Z
VALID 051200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3010+11 3018+05 2830-05 3030-17 304032 304142 303054
BCE                      3305+09 2605-05 0108-16 341532 352243 011554
LND              3033+11 3128+07 3044-06 3053-18 305534 305844 293954
RKS              3031    3033+04 3040-05 3140-17 314133 314844 304554
GJT              0407+12 3210+07 3122-06 3326-16 332932 333143 332454
FMN              9900+16 9900+09 3412-05 3617-16 012433 023043 032955
ABQ              0207+16 3407+09 3611-04 0308-17 362033 362544 032855
MBW              2928    2931+04 3046-06 3150-17 325133 325543 293051
DEN              3218+13 3321+06 3134-06 3336-16 332933 343843 332553
PUB              2708+13 3017+06 3426-06 3426-17 342233 342544 363154
ALS                      3109+08 3420-06 3423-16 362633 362744 012755
TCC      0817    0509+15 2705+09 3421-07 3419-17 352134 353144 033154
BFF      3120    3127+10 3030+04 3048-07 3149-17 324833 326043 324850
GLD      3407    3323+12 3125+04 3233-06 3337-17 333733 344444 343953
GCK      2806+16 3623+11 3332+05 3227-06 3329-18 353633 354844 014253
GAG      0512+18 0126+12 3434+06 3226-07 3330-19 354034 015043 023854
AMA      0519    0115+15 3216+08 3319-09 3223-18 363234 013444 023855
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