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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1145 MDT Saturday, June 15, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 151656Z 16007KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP067
       T02720139
METAR KFNL 151556Z 18005KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP076
       T02330144
METAR KFNL 151456Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP083 T01940150
        58005

METAR KGXY 151656Z 21006KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP083
       T02780139
METAR KGXY 151556Z 21005KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP091
       T02500156
METAR KGXY 151456Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP104 T02220161
        58004

METAR KLMO 151735Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A2993 RMK AO2
       T03200066
METAR KLMO 151715Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM 31/07 A2993 RMK AO2 T03080070
METAR KLMO 151658Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KBDU 151735Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM SCT120 30/03 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 151715Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 151655Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A2994 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 151735Z AUTO 07004KT 9SM FEW150 30/05 A2991 RMK AO2
       T03010045
METAR KEIK 151715Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 30/05 A2992 RMK AO2
       T03030054
METAR KEIK 151655Z AUTO 08006KT 9SM CLR 29/06 A2992 RMK AO2 T02940059

KBJC 151722Z 1518/1618 11005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150
     FM152100 25009KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN150
      TEMPO 1521/1524 VRB15G30KT
     FM160000 29007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150
     FM160300 26005KT P6SM FEW150
     FM161000 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150
     FM161600 08007KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KBJC 151651Z 12005KT 10SM FEW080 29/03 A2997
METAR KBJC 151557Z 11005KT 10SM SCT120 27/07 A2999
METAR KBJC 151451Z 12003KT 10SM FEW120 22/11 A3000

KDEN 151722Z 1518/1624 VRB05KT P6SM FEW080 SCT130
     FM152100 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN120
      TEMPO 1521/1524 VRB15G30KT
     FM160000 09007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
     FM160300 20010KT P6SM FEW150
     FM161600 05010KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KDEN 151653Z 17005KT 10SM FEW080 FEW130 28/04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP056
       T02830039
METAR KDEN 151553Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW080 FEW130 27/06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP062
       T02670061
METAR KDEN 151453Z 22007KT 10SM FEW080 FEW130 24/08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP067
       T02440078 56005


KBKF 151700Z 1517/1623 VRB06KT 9999 FEW070 FEW160 QNH2987INS
      BECMG 1519/1520 VRB06KT 8000 -SHRA FEW090 BKN110 QNH2982INS
      TEMPO 1521/1600 6000 -TSRA FEW090 BKN080CB
      BECMG 1603/1604 VRB06KT 9999 NSW FEW100 QNH2964INS
      TX31/1600Z
      TN19/16/13Z
METAR KBKF 151658Z 08003KT 10SM FEW070 FEW160 28/03 A2996 RMK AO2A
        SLP065 T02820031
METAR KBKF 151558Z 00000KT 10SM FEW070 FEW160 26/03 A2997 RMK AO2A
        SLP068 T02590032
METAR KBKF 151458Z 22006KT 10SM FEW070 FEW160 24/06 A2999 RMK AO2A
        SLP075 T02360064 57006

KAPA 151722Z 1518/1618 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
     FM152100 13006KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN120
      TEMPO 1521/1524 VRB15G25KT
     FM160300 18009KT P6SM FEW150
     FM161700 22010G18KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KAPA 151653Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW085 FEW170 28/04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP077
       T02780039
METAR KAPA 151553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW070 FEW160 26/04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP082
       T02560044
METAR KAPA 151453Z 24006KT 10SM FEW070 FEW160 24/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T02390067 58004

METAR KMNH 151735Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 151715Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 151655Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A3011 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 151735Z AUTO 28007KT 240V300 10SM CLR 29/15 A2988 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT S
METAR KFMM 151715Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151650Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A2989 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 151735Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 30/14 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151715Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151655Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A2985 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 151653Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP063
       T02720128
METAR KAKO 151553Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP067
       T02440139
METAR KAKO 151453Z AUTO 28013KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP076
       T02170139 58001

METAR KLIC 151655Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP059
       T02940072
METAR KLIC 151555Z AUTO 31007G18KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP061
       T02780089
METAR KLIC 151455Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP068
        T02500111 58003

METAR KHEQ 151735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 151715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 151655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A2985 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 151714Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 27/M13 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 151654Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 27/M11 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 151634Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 26/M06 A2987 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 151735Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2985 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 151715Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2985 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 151655Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2985 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 151653Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP066
        T02610128
METAR KITR 151553Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP064
       T02500133
METAR KITR 151453Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP070
       T02170139 56000

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/15/2024
Fort Collins - 05:29:04 MDT / 20:32:50 MDT
Denver       - 05:31:21 MDT / 20:29:41 MDT
Sterling     - 05:21:20 MDT / 20:25:44 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 06/15/24 17:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...324/014
                  11200 FT MSL...327/013
                  11000 FT MSL...319/013
                  10000 FT MSL...315/008
                  10000 FT MSL...316/008
                   9000 FT MSL...290/004
                   8900 FT MSL...279/005
                   6200 FT MSL...207/003
                   6000 FT MSL...194/004
                   5900 FT MSL...188/004

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1727 UTC Saturday, June 15, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Sunday/...
Issued at 1122 AM MDT Sat Jun 15 2024
VFR through the TAF period. Still a slight chance of a high based
shower or two this afternoon. Main impacts would be from
variable/gusty outflow winds with little precipitation expected.
Winds should remain light through the afternoon hours outside any
outflow. Drainage flow is expected to prevail overnight.
Low confidence in the wind forecast tomorrow as a weak frontal
push, a Denver cyclone, or a well mixed southwest flow are all
possible by midday Sunday. For now have opted to keep a fairly
light northeast in at DEN.


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

METAR K4BM 151735Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 151715Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 151655Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3045 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 151655Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP071
        T02690013
METAR KAFF 151555Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP071
        T02590038
METAR KAFF 151455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP075
        T02420029 57003

KCOS 151725Z 1518/1618 18012KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250
      TEMPO 1521/1524 26025G40KT BKN100 BKN250
     FM160300 01007KT P6SM SCT110 SCT220
     FM161600 17007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCOS 151654Z 19009KT 10SM FEW120 28/04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP079 T02780039
        $
METAR KCOS 151554Z 20006KT 10SM FEW120 26/05 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP087 T02560050
        $
METAR KCOS 151454Z 22005KT 10SM FEW090 FEW120 23/04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP094
        T02330044 58001 $

METAR KABH 151655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP089
        T02750032
METAR KABH 151555Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP092
        T02570047
METAR KABH 151455Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP104
        T02310064 55001

METAR KFLY 151735Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3009 RMK AO2
       T02730025
METAR KFLY 151715Z AUTO 21011G14KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3009 RMK AO2
       T02700030
METAR KFLY 151655Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3009 RMK AO2
       T02650033

METAR KFCS 151655Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP079
        T02800029 $
METAR KFCS 151555Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP090
        T02540070 $
METAR KFCS 151455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP094
        T02260076 57005 $

KPUB 151725Z 1518/1618 15008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
     FM152000 12008KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
      TEMPO 1523/1602 35025G40KT BKN120 BKN250
     FM160300 30005KT P6SM FEW130 FEW220
METAR KPUB 151653Z 23004KT 10SM CLR 30/05 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP065
       T03000050
METAR KPUB 151553Z 28009KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP072
       T02830067
METAR KPUB 151453Z 26010G14KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP080
       T02560078 58006

METAR KVTP 151735Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 151715Z AUTO 27010G14KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 151655Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3048 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 151654Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP086
        T02670061
METAR KTAD 151554Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP092
        T02610078
METAR KTAD 151454Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP102
        T02330083 55000

METAR KLHX 151653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/12 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP072 T02780117
       PNO $
METAR KLHX 151553Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/11 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP075 T02560111
       PNO $
METAR KLHX 151453Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/12 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP079 6//// T02330117
        58004 PNO $

METAR KLAA 151653Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP063
       T02830150
METAR KLAA 151553Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP069
       T02560150
METAR KLAA 151453Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP075
       T02280139 56006


Sunrise/Sunset for 06/15/2024
Burlington - 05:21:57 MDT / 20:17:35 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:34:37 MDT / 20:23:42 MDT
Lamar      - 05:27:09 MDT / 20:15:08 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 06/15/24 17:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14300 FT MSL...331/020
                  14000 FT MSL...346/020
                  13000 FT MSL...347/018
                  12400 FT MSL...343/014
                  12000 FT MSL...338/012
                  11000 FT MSL...312/008
                  10900 FT MSL...309/008
                  10000 FT MSL...274/008
                   9700 FT MSL...279/008
                   9000 FT MSL...255/008
                   8600 FT MSL...254/008
                   8000 FT MSL...241/008
                   7800 FT MSL...241/008
                   7100 FT MSL...236/008
                   7000 FT MSL...235/008
                   6400 FT MSL...234/008
                   6000 FT MSL...216/010
                   5900 FT MSL...219/011
                   5700 FT MSL...220/011

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1729 UTC Saturday, June 15, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1126 AM MDT Sat Jun 15 2024
VFR conditions and mostly dry weather are expected across the
TAF sites this period. An isolated shower is possible this
afternoon into the early evening at all sites, however, think
there is a higher likelihood for drier conditions. Have higher
confidence for gusty outflow winds this afternoon though, and
have maintained this in the TAFs. Outside of this brief period
of gusty outflow winds this afternoon, expect light and
diurnally driven winds.


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

METAR KCAG 151653Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T02440089
METAR KCAG 151553Z AUTO 06010KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T02170089
METAR KCAG 151453Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP125
       T01830078 56009

METAR KHDN 151656Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T02220089
METAR KHDN 151556Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T01890083
METAR KHDN 151456Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP134
        T01500078 58005

METAR KSBS 151735Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3008 RMK AO1
       T02150087
METAR KSBS 151715Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3008 RMK AO1
       T01990088
METAR KSBS 151655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3009 RMK AO1
       T01850089

METAR KC07 151735Z AUTO 25006KT 240V320 10SM SCT095 14/02 A3035 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC07 151715Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 151655Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM SCT110 13/05 A3035 RMK AO2


METAR KEEO 151653Z AUTO 23010G15KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T02500067
METAR KEEO 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T02110056
METAR KEEO 151453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T01720061 58010

METAR K20V 151735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 151715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 151655Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3018 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 151735Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM SCT095 SCT120 19/M21 A3020 RMK AO2
       T01921208
METAR KGNB 151715Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM SCT095 BKN120 18/M22 A3022 RMK AO2
       T01811221
METAR KGNB 151655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 19/M25 A3022 RMK AO2
       T01921248

METAR K0CO 151735Z AUTO 30024G30KT CLR 10/M01 A3048 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 151715Z AUTO 29020G29KT CLR 09/00 A3049 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 151655Z AUTO 30010G21KT CLR 07/01 A3049 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KC99 151732Z AUTO 30010G17KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 151717Z AUTO 30010G19KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 151633Z AUTO 32012G21KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3038 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       E

KGJT 151742Z 1518/1618 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM152000 26010G19KT P6SM FEW120
     FM160200 21008KT P6SM FEW120
     FM160400 11008KT P6SM SKC
     FM161400 13008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 151653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T02500067
METAR KGJT 151553Z 11013KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T02390067
METAR KGJT 151453Z 12011KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP104 T02170078
       56004

KRIL 151742Z 1518/1618 VRB03KT P6SM FEW120
     FM151900 27015G25KT P6SM FEW120
     FM160300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KRIL 151653Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T02170100
METAR KRIL 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP130
       T01890089
METAR KRIL 151453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T01610089 58008

METAR K5SM 151735Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM SCT046 BKN110 15/03 A3043 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 151715Z AUTO 22007KT 190V250 10SM SCT110 16/03 A3043 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 151655Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3043 RMK AO2

KEGE 151742Z 1518/1618 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110
     FM151900 26014G22KT P6SM FEW110
     FM160200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110
METAR KEGE 151656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T02000056
METAR KEGE 151556Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T01720056
METAR KEGE 151456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP127 T01440050
        58007

KASE 151742Z 1518/1618 35007KT P6SM SCT110
     FM152000 33010G20KT P6SM SCT110
     FM160000 25009KT P6SM SCT110
     FM160200 21006KT P6SM FEW110
     FM161500 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 151653Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T02110056
METAR KASE 151553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T01670050
METAR KASE 151453Z 18004KT 10SM FEW120 14/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T01390039 58004

METAR KCCU 151735Z AUTO 27011G17KT 10SM SCT055 BKN070 BKN080 15/00 A3049
       RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 151715Z AUTO 24014G20KT 10SM SCT065 BKN085 15/00 A3049 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCCU 151655Z AUTO 26008G17KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3049 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 151653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW100 18/01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP089
       T01830011
METAR KLXV 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 16/02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T01610017
METAR KLXV 151453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T01280028 50000

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/15/2024
Rangely           - 05:45:27 MDT / 20:46:08 MDT
Grand Junction    - 05:47:46 MDT / 20:42:01 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:36:20 MDT / 20:39:35 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/15/24 17:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...264/019
                  14000 FT MSL...270/022
                  13000 FT MSL...264/018
                  12500 FT MSL...254/013
                  12000 FT MSL...263/019
                  11700 FT MSL...229/012
                  11000 FT MSL...236/016
                  10400 FT MSL...213/013
                  10300 FT MSL...269/013
                  10100 FT MSL...223/013

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1744 UTC Saturday, June 15, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1143 AM MDT Sat Jun 15 2024
VFR conditions remain in place and will continue for the next 24
hours. Some isolated convection is possible this afternoon for
the northern half of the CWA and along the Divide. Main concern
around any convection will be some gusty outflow winds. Do not
expect any issues at TAF sites however. There will be some gusty
southwest winds up to 25 mph at times this afternoon across
most of the forecast area.


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


KMTJ 151742Z 1518/1618 34006KT P6SM FEW120
     FM152000 30010G20KT P6SM FEW120
     FM160200 21009KT P6SM FEW120
     FM160400 14007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 151653Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T02330067
METAR KMTJ 151553Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T02170072
METAR KMTJ 151453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T01890061 58005

METAR KGUC 151656Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T01780056
METAR KGUC 151556Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T01500056
METAR KGUC 151456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP191
        T01220050 58002

METAR K7BM 151735Z AUTO 35005G15KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 151715Z AUTO 16007KT 120V190 10SM CLR 20/03 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 151655Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3033 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 151735Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/02 A3018 RMK AO2 T02290018
METAR KAEJ 151715Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/02 A3019 RMK AO2 T02130018
METAR KAEJ 151655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/02 A3019 RMK AO2 T02050024

METAR KANK 151735Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3013 RMK AO2 T02420034
       $
METAR KANK 151715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3014 RMK AO2 T02360054
       $
METAR KANK 151655Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3015 RMK AO2 T02280062
        $

METAR KMYP 151736Z AUTO 29024G30KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 151715Z AUTO 25016G20KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 151655Z AUTO 27010G17KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3060 RMK AO2


KTEX 151742Z 1518/1618 27009KT P6SM SCT110
     FM152000 25010G20KT P6SM SCT110
     FM160200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110
     FM161100 13005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 151735Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM BKN090 BKN120 20/M03 A3033 RMK
       AO2
METAR KTEX 151715Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM SCT110 21/M04 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 151655Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM SCT110 20/M03 A3032 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 151735Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 151715Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 151655Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3028 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 151653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T02330094
METAR KCEZ 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T02000089
METAR KCEZ 151453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T01780089 58000

KDRO 151742Z 1518/1618 VRB03KT P6SM FEW120
     FM152000 25010G20KT P6SM FEW120
     FM160200 28005KT P6SM FEW120
     FM160600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 151653Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T02220089 TSNO
METAR KDRO 151553Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T01890089 TSNO $
METAR KDRO 151453Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP165
       T01610083 53004 TSNO $

METAR KPSO 151735Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3024 RMK AO2
       T02200047
METAR KPSO 151715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3025 RMK AO2
       T02050040
METAR KPSO 151655Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3025 RMK AO2 T01990033

METAR KCPW 151734Z AUTO 22011G20KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 151714Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 151654Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3056 RMK AO2

KALS 151725Z 1518/1618 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100
     FM152000 24010KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250
      TEMPO 1521/1524 34025G40KT BKN100 BKN250
     FM160100 08008KT P6SM BKN110 BKN220
     FM160300 15006KT P6SM SCT110 SCT220
     FM160500 VRB04KT P6SM FEW220
METAR KALS 151652Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP162
        T01720094
METAR KALS 151552Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T01500083
METAR KALS 151452Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP184
        T01220089 53004

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/15/2024
Vail    - 05:37:13 MDT / 20:34:59 MDT
Durango - 05:50:33 MDT / 20:33:45 MDT
Alamosa - 05:42:01 MDT / 20:26:19 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/15/24 17:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...264/019
                  14000 FT MSL...270/022
                  13000 FT MSL...264/018
                  12500 FT MSL...254/013
                  12000 FT MSL...263/019
                  11700 FT MSL...229/012
                  11000 FT MSL...236/016
                  10400 FT MSL...213/013
                  10300 FT MSL...269/013
                  10100 FT MSL...223/013

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1744 UTC Saturday, June 15, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1143 AM MDT Sat Jun 15 2024
VFR conditions remain in place and will continue for the next 24
hours. Some isolated convection is possible this afternoon for
the northern half of the CWA and along the Divide. Main concern
around any convection will be some gusty outflow winds. Do not
expect any issues at TAF sites however. There will be some gusty
southwest winds up to 25 mph at times this afternoon across
most of the forecast area.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 151725Z 1518/1618 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM152200 25008G16KT P6SM SKC
     FM160300 24007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 151653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP064
       T03110017
METAR KPGA 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP071
       T02890028
METAR KPGA 151453Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP075
       T02610033 53004

METAR KRQE 151653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T02610039
METAR KRQE 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T02220072
METAR KRQE 151453Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T01720061 50001

Flagstaff (KFSX) 06/15/24 17:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18600 FT MSL...340/008
                  18000 FT MSL...257/020
                  17000 FT MSL...286/005
                  16400 FT MSL...276/010
                  16000 FT MSL...255/010
                  15000 FT MSL...248/008
                  14500 FT MSL...266/008
                  14000 FT MSL...212/010
                  13000 FT MSL...230/012
                  13000 FT MSL...233/010
                  12000 FT MSL...229/013
                  11800 FT MSL...233/011
                  11000 FT MSL...221/015
                  10700 FT MSL...234/010
                  10000 FT MSL...227/015
                  10000 FT MSL...240/008
                   9100 FT MSL...247/008
                   9000 FT MSL...223/014
                   8500 FT MSL...249/008
                   8000 FT MSL...233/012
                   7800 FT MSL...242/011
                   7400 FT MSL...239/011
                   7300 FT MSL...251/008

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1730 UTC Saturday, June 15, 2024

.AVIATION...Saturday 15/18Z through Sunday 16/18Z...Expect VFR
conditions. Sfc winds SW10-15g20-25kts from 19Z-02Z, otherwise
variable less than 10 kts.
OUTLOOK...Sunday 16/18Z through Tuesday 18/18Z...Expect VFR
conditions. Sfc winds S-Sw15-25g30-35kts from 18Z-02Z each day and
decreasing to less than 10kts overnight.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 151731Z 1518/1624 34008KT P6SM FEW100 FEW150
     FM151900 34011G23KT P6SM SKC
     FM160100 35006KT P6SM FEW200
     FM160400 36012G18KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
     FM160800 34006KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KSLC 151654Z VRB06G17KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 SCT230 28/02 A2993 RMK
       AO2 SLP069 T02780017
METAR KSLC 151554Z 35009KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 BKN190 BKN230 26/04 A2994
        RMK AO2 SLP074 VIRGA T02560039
METAR KSLC 151454Z 35009KT 10SM FEW100 BKN140 BKN230 25/05 A2993 RMK
        AO2 SLP072 VIRGA ACSL DSNT W-N T02500050 53016

KVEL 151742Z 1518/1618 24008KT P6SM SCT200
     FM152000 22012G21KT P6SM FEW120
     FM160200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KVEL 151653Z AUTO 20008KT 160V220 10SM CLR 25/08 A2997 RMK AO2
       SLP086 T02500078
METAR KVEL 151553Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T02220072
METAR KVEL 151453Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T02110067 56004

METAR KPUC 151653Z AUTO VRB03G15KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP084
       T02390061
METAR KPUC 151553Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP089
       T02280067
METAR KPUC 151453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP086
       T02170067 50002

KCNY 151742Z 1518/1618 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
     FM151900 21012G22KT P6SM FEW250
     FM160300 21009KT P6SM SCT250
     FM161000 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCNY 151653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP079
       T02670078
METAR KCNY 151553Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP087
        T02500083
METAR KCNY 151453Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T02280078 58000


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 06/15/24 17:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  50000 FT MSL...009/004
                  40000 FT MSL...354/004
                  39600 FT MSL...002/004
                  35000 FT MSL...025/004
                  35000 FT MSL...352/004
                  30600 FT MSL...354/005
                  30000 FT MSL...016/004
                  28000 FT MSL...004/004
                  27200 FT MSL...002/005
                  26000 FT MSL...015/004
                  25000 FT MSL...331/003
                  24000 FT MSL...357/005
                  23800 FT MSL...357/005
                  22000 FT MSL...011/004
                  20500 FT MSL...348/004
                  20000 FT MSL...007/004
                  19000 FT MSL...320/003
                  18000 FT MSL...281/014
                  16000 FT MSL...242/020
                  15000 FT MSL...249/021
                  14000 FT MSL...243/020
                  13000 FT MSL...252/016
                  12000 FT MSL...250/017
                  11000 FT MSL...240/015
                  10900 FT MSL...268/017
                  10000 FT MSL...242/014
                   9800 FT MSL...233/010
                   9000 FT MSL...256/015
                   9000 FT MSL...253/012
                   8200 FT MSL...266/013
                   8000 FT MSL...250/015
                   7600 FT MSL...265/013
                   7000 FT MSL...272/014
                   6900 FT MSL...267/013
                   6700 FT MSL...270/013
                   6600 FT MSL...271/014

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1014 UTC Saturday, June 15, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will continue with only a few
high clouds. Overnight southeast winds are likely to switch to
northwesterly earlier than usual, around mid morning, with some
potential for notable wind shear with stronger northwest winds of 20-
30kt around 1kft AGL. There is a 30% chance that these winds will
mix down to the surface in the morning hours. Winds should decrease
by mid afternoon.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Generally drier conditions
today with cumulus buildups limited to higher terrain east of US-89
and only a few isolated showers/thunderstorms east of KPUC.
Otherwise southwesterly winds for points south of around KDTA and
westerly to northwesterly winds elsewhere. Wildfire smoke over
central Utah could lead to a few areas of limited visibility around
terrain.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 151731Z 1518/1618 24018G30KT P6SM SKC
     FM160200 30007KT P6SM SCT200=
METAR KEVW 151653Z AUTO 23015G21KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP079
       T02110022
METAR KEVW 151553Z AUTO 26013G20KT 10SM FEW120 21/01 A3010 RMK AO2
       SLP087 T02060006
METAR KEVW 151453Z AUTO 24015KT 10SM FEW120 19/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP086
       T01940028 53010

KRKS 151720Z 1518/1618 26018G26KT P6SM SCT200
     FM151900 27025G35KT P6SM SCT090 SCT200
     FM160300 28010G18KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
     FM160500 24007KT P6SM FEW150 BKN200
METAR KRKS 151654Z AUTO 25018G26KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
       26026/1652 SLP076 T02390044
METAR KRKS 151554Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP084
        T02170061
METAR KRKS 151454Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP090
        T01890056 50001

KRWL 151720Z 1518/1618 22025G35KT P6SM SCT100
     FM160000 27015G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT120
     FM160300 28010KT P6SM SCT120
     FM161500 24012KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KRWL 151653Z AUTO 20018G27KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
       20032/1618 SLP063 T02440044
METAR KRWL 151553Z AUTO 18009G16KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP066
       T02280044
METAR KRWL 151453Z AUTO 18014G21KT 10SM FEW120 21/04 A3006 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 19028/1355 SLP075 T02110044 56008

KLAR 151720Z 1518/1618 24018G28KT P6SM SCT120
     FM160200 22010KT P6SM SCT120
     FM160600 16007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 151653Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM SCT120 23/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP063
       T02280039 $
METAR KLAR 151553Z AUTO 24016G22KT 10SM FEW110 23/04 A3007 RMK AO2
       SLP062 T02280044 $
METAR KLAR 151453Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM FEW110 21/05 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP064
       T02110050 58002 $

KCYS 151720Z 1518/1618 26012G23KT P6SM SCT100
     FM152000 23015G25KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB
     FM160000 20015G25KT P6SM BKN120
     FM160200 19008KT P6SM SCT120
     FM160600 32010KT P6SM SKC
     FM161500 04008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 151653Z 27008KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP050
       T02780028
METAR KCYS 151553Z 25007KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP056
       T02720039
METAR KCYS 151453Z 28003KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP066 T02390056
       58005

Riverton (KRIW) 06/15/24 17:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...237/022
                  11000 FT MSL...232/024
                  10000 FT MSL...225/021
                  10000 FT MSL...215/021
                   9000 FT MSL...217/019
                   9000 FT MSL...211/016
                   8100 FT MSL...204/016
                   8000 FT MSL...210/017
                   7400 FT MSL...205/017
                   7000 FT MSL...207/017
                   6700 FT MSL...201/015
                   6200 FT MSL...203/017
                   6000 FT MSL...205/016
                   6000 FT MSL...202/016

Cheyenne (KCYS) 06/15/24 17:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  32000 FT MSL...326/015
                  31000 FT MSL...336/020
                  29000 FT MSL...005/038
                  28000 FT MSL...292/014
                  26000 FT MSL...312/015
                  25000 FT MSL...264/024
                  24000 FT MSL...268/024
                  23400 FT MSL...282/018
                  23000 FT MSL...274/023
                  22000 FT MSL...291/021
                  21000 FT MSL...288/022
                  20100 FT MSL...300/025
                  20000 FT MSL...290/021
                  19000 FT MSL...284/024
                  18000 FT MSL...290/022
                  17400 FT MSL...302/029
                  17000 FT MSL...300/033
                  16000 FT MSL...285/018
                  15100 FT MSL...283/021
                  15000 FT MSL...292/022
                  14000 FT MSL...278/017
                  13200 FT MSL...277/017
                  13000 FT MSL...280/014
                  12000 FT MSL...268/016
                  11700 FT MSL...268/015
                  11000 FT MSL...267/017
                  10500 FT MSL...267/015
                  10000 FT MSL...270/016
                   9500 FT MSL...267/015
                   9000 FT MSL...272/015
                   8600 FT MSL...271/014
                   8000 FT MSL...268/016
                   7900 FT MSL...268/012
                   7400 FT MSL...268/012
                   7000 FT MSL...276/015
                   6700 FT MSL...270/017
                   6600 FT MSL...265/018

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1722 UTC Saturday, June 15, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1122 AM MDT Sat Jun 15 2024
All terminals to be VFR through midday Sunday. The main aviation
concern will be gusty west to southwest surface wind of 15-35kts
that develops and becomes widespread between 18Z-21Z/Saturday in the
wake of an east-moving shortwave. These winds persist until around
sunset Saturday (02Z-03Z/Sunday) with lingering west to northwest
10-15kt winds for many areas until 06Z-09Z/Sunday. Otherwise, the
shortwave tracking across central Wyoming Saturday morning has
been producing pockets of showers and gusty outflow wind. The
tail end of this shortwave will be draped from around KCPR to
KRKS by mid-afternoon. Convection that forms along this boundary
in the vicinity of these terminals moves quickly to the
southeast by 23Z/Saturday. Remaining terminals are dry with no
impacts. There is a patch of mid-level moisture that will lower
mid-cloud decks overnight with a hint of embedded light showers
over northwest Wyoming. Again, no impacts with any weak
convection that may develop.
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 1727 UTC Saturday, June 15, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1121 AM MDT Sat Jun 15 2024
West southwest flow aloft will continue, while a cold front
passes the terminals tonight.
Wyoming TAFS...Scattered to broken clouds from 10000 to
12000 feet will prevail, with mostly clear skies after
midnight. Thunderstorms will be in the vicinity at Cheyenne from
20Z to 00Z. Winds will gust to 35 knots at the terminals until
03Z.
Nebraska TAFS...Scattered clouds from 8000 to 10000 feet will
prevail, with mostly clear skies after midnight. Thunderstorms
will be in the vicinity from 21Z to 02Z. Winds will gust to
23 knots at Chadron and Alliance from 21Z to 06Z.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 151735Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A2989 RMK AO2
       T02930127
METAR KIBM 151715Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A2989 RMK AO2
       T02850131
METAR KIBM 151655Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A2989 RMK AO2
       T02810130

KSNY 151720Z 1518/1618 25010KT P6SM SCT100
     FM152200 24012KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB
     FM160200 24008KT P6SM SCT100
     FM161200 03012KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 151653Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP052
       T02780139
METAR KSNY 151553Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP062
       T02610133
METAR KSNY 151453Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP073
       T02280156 56006

METAR KOGA 151735Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A2981 RMK AO2
       T02800189
METAR KOGA 151715Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A2982 RMK AO2
       T02750191
METAR KOGA 151655Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 27/19 A2982 RMK AO2
       T02680192

METAR KIML 151653Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP068
       T02610150
METAR KIML 151553Z AUTO 23004G14KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP074
       T02500150
METAR KIML 151453Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP077
       T02390156 58007

KMCK 151720Z 1518/1618 20012KT P6SM SCT250
     FM160700 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 151653Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR A2981 RMK AO2 SLPNO $
METAR KMCK 151553Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR A2982 RMK AO2 SLPNO $
METAR KMCK 151453Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR A2984 RMK AO2 SLPNO 58003 $

North Platte (KLNX) 06/15/24 17:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...268/017
                  24000 FT MSL...256/028
                  22000 FT MSL...284/022
                  20000 FT MSL...301/023
                  19000 FT MSL...309/023
                  18000 FT MSL...314/028
                  17000 FT MSL...308/035
                  15000 FT MSL...310/031
                  13000 FT MSL...294/027
                  10000 FT MSL...267/018
                   9000 FT MSL...244/015
                   8600 FT MSL...247/015
                   8000 FT MSL...242/015
                   7400 FT MSL...239/015
                   7000 FT MSL...231/014
                   6300 FT MSL...224/015
                   6000 FT MSL...218/015
                   5500 FT MSL...215/015
                   5000 FT MSL...206/015
                   4700 FT MSL...202/015
                   4100 FT MSL...195/014
                   4000 FT MSL...191/014
                   3600 FT MSL...188/015
                   3400 FT MSL...187/015

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1728 UTC Saturday, June 15, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1223 PM CDT Sat Jun 15 2024
VFR conditions prevail across much of the area through the
period with the exception of north central Nebraska (including
KVTN) where MVFR ceilings associated with some rain showers
continues to slowly push off to the east this afternoon.
Southerly winds at 10 to 15kts will continue today with the
potential for isolated to widely scattered showers and
thunderstorms across the western Sandhills, remaining off to
the west of KVTN terminal. By Sunday morning winds will begin to
veer towards the north, gusting 20 to 25kts across the
Sandhills and northern Nebraska.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 151720Z 1518/1618 24010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM152300 16008KT P6SM SKC
     FM160500 19010KT P6SM FEW110
     FM160800 16010KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/20040KT
     FM161200 21011KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 151653Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP057
       T02670133
METAR KGLD 151553Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP066
       T02440144
METAR KGLD 151453Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP072
       T02330150 55009

KGCK 151720Z 1518/1618 21022G32KT P6SM SCT200
     FM160000 17015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM160300 16014KT P6SM SKC
     FM161500 20015G25KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 151654Z 19021G33KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND
       19033/1649 SLP075 T02780150
METAR KGCK 151554Z 18019G30KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17032/1536 SLP079 T02610150
METAR KGCK 151454Z 18016G24KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND
       19026/1407 SLP091 T02280150 58017

METAR KLBL 151656Z AUTO 19020G25KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND
       19027/1626 SLP096 T02780172 PNO $
METAR KLBL 151556Z AUTO 19016KT 10SM FEW065 BKN095 23/19 A2994 RMK AO2
       TSB1459E14RAE48 SLP111 T02280189 PNO $
SPECI KLBL 151520Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM -RA BKN100 22/18 A2995 RMK AO2
       TSB1459E14 PNO $

METAR KEHA 151735Z AUTO 23023G31KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A2994 RMK AO2
       T02960158
METAR KEHA 151715Z AUTO 23022G31KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A2994 RMK AO2
       T02920161
METAR KEHA 151655Z AUTO 23027G35KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A2993 RMK AO2
       T02860155

Goodland (KGLD) 06/15/24 17:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...290/010
                   8000 FT MSL...296/009
                   8000 FT MSL...296/010
                   7000 FT MSL...259/005
                   6900 FT MSL...266/005
                   6200 FT MSL...220/004
                   6000 FT MSL...207/004
                   5400 FT MSL...203/004
                   5000 FT MSL...203/003
                   4700 FT MSL...199/003
                   4300 FT MSL...207/005
                   4000 FT MSL...213/004
                   4000 FT MSL...211/005

Dodge City (KDDC) 06/15/24 17:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  35700 FT MSL...124/005
                  35000 FT MSL...163/011
                  30000 FT MSL...249/051
                  29300 FT MSL...217/033
                  28000 FT MSL...232/032
                  26000 FT MSL...243/037
                  25000 FT MSL...240/029
                  24000 FT MSL...226/024
                  24000 FT MSL...235/025
                  22000 FT MSL...250/027
                  20000 FT MSL...221/021
                  20000 FT MSL...221/021
                  19000 FT MSL...229/025
                  18000 FT MSL...221/023
                  17000 FT MSL...230/022
                  16500 FT MSL...199/021
                  16000 FT MSL...199/021
                  15000 FT MSL...216/030
                  14000 FT MSL...223/024
                  13000 FT MSL...192/031
                  12000 FT MSL...182/029
                  11600 FT MSL...199/029
                  11000 FT MSL...195/031
                  10000 FT MSL...206/031
                   9600 FT MSL...215/032
                   9000 FT MSL...220/035
                   8100 FT MSL...217/038
                   8000 FT MSL...226/037
                   7000 FT MSL...221/037
                   6900 FT MSL...222/036
                   6000 FT MSL...215/035
                   5900 FT MSL...221/036
                   5100 FT MSL...217/033
                   5000 FT MSL...210/028
                   4300 FT MSL...212/032
                   4000 FT MSL...208/031
                   3800 FT MSL...209/027
                   3200 FT MSL...187/030
                   3000 FT MSL...188/028
                   3000 FT MSL...188/028

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1550 UTC Saturday, June 15, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 947 AM MDT Sat Jun 15 2024
At this time, both terminals will see VFR conditions. There is
a low chance for storms during the second half of the forecast,
but with low confidence on timing, will leave off for now.
Winds for KGLD, meandering from southwest to southeast around
10kts through the forecast period. LLWS 08z-12z Sunday
200@40kts.
Winds for KMCK, southwest 10-15kts through 07z Sunday, then
light/variable.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1520 UTC Saturday, June 15, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1020 AM CDT Sat Jun 15 2024
VFR will continue through this TAF period, outside of any
convective impacts. Strong S/SW winds are expected at all
airports through 00z Sun, gusting 30-32 kts. Scattered
thunderstorms are expected 21z Sat - 06z Sun. Coverage will be
limited, and have low confidence of direct impacts at any
airport. As such, only included a VCTS/CB mention at DDC/HYS
from 00-03z Sun for now. South winds will diminish some at
sunset, but remain elevated through 12z Sun.


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

KGUY 151720Z 1518/1618 20020G30KT P6SM FEW100
     FM160000 18013KT P6SM SCT250
     FM161500 20020G30KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 151653Z AUTO 21021G31KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23034/1600 SLP075 T03000167
METAR KGUY 151553Z AUTO 23021G32KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23032/1553 SLP077 T02890167
METAR KGUY 151453Z AUTO 22015KT 10SM BKN100 23/17 A2994 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       NE AND E SLP094 T02330167 58007

KDHT 151720Z 1518/1618 21020G30KT P6SM FEW150
     FM160000 16014KT P6SM SCT250
     FM161500 21020G30KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 151653Z AUTO 21021G32KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND
       22034/1558 SLP099 T02780156 $
METAR KDHT 151553Z AUTO 22021G32KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23032/1538 SLP103 T02670156 $
METAR KDHT 151453Z AUTO 23016G28KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23028/1446 SLP110 T02500150 57005 $

Amarillo (KAMA) 06/15/24 17:43 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...186/017
                   9200 FT MSL...199/022
                   9000 FT MSL...200/022
                   8000 FT MSL...215/024
                   8000 FT MSL...217/023
                   7000 FT MSL...217/021
                   7000 FT MSL...219/021
                   6200 FT MSL...211/020
                   6000 FT MSL...209/019
                   5500 FT MSL...207/019
                   5000 FT MSL...208/019
                   4800 FT MSL...207/018
                   4300 FT MSL...203/018
                   4000 FT MSL...206/017
                   4000 FT MSL...207/017

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1719 UTC Saturday, June 15, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1215 PM CDT Sat Jun 15 2024
A thunderstorm may affect the AMA TAF site with brief heavy rain
and gusty winds this afternoon or early this evening. Otherwise,
skies are expected to remain VFR at all TAF sites. South and
southwest winds in the 15 to 20 knot range with higher gusts will
decrease and back some with the setting sun. South and southwest
winds will pick up again by mid to late morning Sunday into the
15 to 20 knot range with higher gusts at all sites.


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

KFMN 151722Z 1518/1618 12008KT P6SM SKC
     FM152000 26010G18KT P6SM FEW150
     FM160300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 151653Z 12008KT 10SM CLR 23/07 RMK AO2 SLPNO T02280072 $
METAR KFMN 151553Z 12009KT 10SM CLR 20/09 RMK AO2 SLPNO T02000094 $
METAR KFMN 151453Z 12007KT 10SM CLR 18/09 RMK AO2 SLPNO T01780094 $

METAR KSKX 151656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T02060056
METAR KSKX 151556Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP186
       T01780072
METAR KSKX 151456Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP198
       T01560083 50001

KLVS 151722Z 1518/1618 19011KT P6SM FEW100
     FM152100 21012G22KT P6SM SCT100
     FM160300 19008KT P6SM FEW120
     FM161100 17011KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLVS 151653Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T02170117
METAR KLVS 151553Z AUTO 19011G20KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T02000117
METAR KLVS 151453Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T01830111 50005

METAR KRTN 151653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T02330089
METAR KRTN 151553Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T02110100
METAR KRTN 151453Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T01830117 58001

METAR KCAO 151655Z AUTO 23019G31KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND
       21036/1640 SLP100 T02560144 $
METAR KCAO 151555Z AUTO 22016G28KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND
       25033/1503 SLP109 T02390150 $
METAR KCAO 151455Z AUTO 24017G32KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
       24033/1432 SLP118 T02170144 56007 $

Albuquerque (KABX) 06/15/24 17:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...072/007
                  17100 FT MSL...282/009
                  15000 FT MSL...360/004
                  14800 FT MSL...271/033
                  13000 FT MSL...088/014
                  13000 FT MSL...087/014
                  12000 FT MSL...341/005
                  10300 FT MSL...051/012
                  10000 FT MSL...055/015
                   9200 FT MSL...060/006
                   9000 FT MSL...071/005
                   8400 FT MSL...254/004
                   8000 FT MSL...140/003
                   7700 FT MSL...243/004
                   7000 FT MSL...263/005
                   7000 FT MSL...262/005
                   6500 FT MSL...186/003
                   6300 FT MSL...197/003

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1723 UTC Saturday, June 15, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1114 AM MDT Sat Jun 15 2024
VFR conditions prevail today with skc turning into a batch of fair
weather cumulus most areas this afternoon. The exception will be a
few isolated thunderstorms producing erratic gusty winds over
portions of east-central and southeastern NM before they move into
TX late today b/w 22Z to 02Z.

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

DATA BASED ON 151200Z
VALID 151800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2515+11 2530+06 2449-11 2636-21 274338 274749 275256
BCE                      2314+10 2523-09 2636-21 273937 274147 265752
LND              2419+16 2429+07 2547-11 2536-22 254538 244848 245457
RKS              2621    2621+07 2538-11 2540-23 254538 254648 255356
GJT              2311+16 2520+09 2523-10 2632-21 263838 264046 265452
FMN              2708+16 2915+10 2618-09 2733-19 275237 275445 275550
ABQ              2707+17 3312+10 2819-05 2828-17 285535 285544 285451
MBW              2520    2525+08 2624-10 2731-22 263738 253547 254253
DEN              2805+17 3112+09 3121-10 2825-20 272637 273046 263550
PUB              2507+16 3109+09 3119-08 2927-19 282636 283344 273650
ALS                      3010+09 2817-08 2932-19 284437 274244 274250
TCC      2217    2524+15 2612+08 2817-06 3032-17 294535 294143 304550
BFF      9900    2810+16 3016+08 2924-10 2818-21 282836 272846 243152
GLD      2408    2711+14 2911+07 2913-08 2923-20 312536 282844 262750
GCK      2026+19 2230+14 2325+07 2515-09 2724-19 292436 282642 252250
GAG      2120+20 2520+13 2214+06 2521-09 2827-19 243133 233842 262351
AMA      2215    2221+14 2322+07 2726-07 3031-18 303034 292843 293151
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DATA BASED ON 151200Z
VALID 160000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2613+14 2425+06 2540-08 2541-20 265236 286446 287756
BCE                      2420+12 2419-08 2725-19 294335 305045 305555
LND              2525+16 2529+07 2541-08 2540-21 264437 274948 286458
RKS              2626    2530+08 2541-09 2536-21 274337 284847 296557
GJT              2410+20 2417+11 2523-09 2723-21 303336 304046 305354
FMN              2708+20 2609+11 2724-08 2827-20 293036 293746 294351
ABQ              9900+20 2605+11 2921-07 2727-18 274736 275345 275850
MBW              2739    2636+09 2435-10 2525-21 282536 282847 273556
DEN              2806+19 2606+10 2620-08 2731-21 272437 272546 263553
PUB              2216+18 2213+10 2920-08 2930-20 283536 263246 273851
ALS                      2509+11 2719-08 2826-20 272637 283346 274152
TCC      2109    2210+18 2311+09 3121-06 2825-18 284436 284844 285049
BFF      2020    2515+17 2820+09 2835-09 2741-20 263936 233346 243856
GLD      2005    2106+17 2911+09 3123-08 3028-19 272336 272845 263451
GCK      2119+24 2120+15 2514+07 3022-08 3027-19 272236 272944 263149
GAG      1922+22 2022+13 2527+07 2924-06 3024-18 272235 272743 272950
AMA      1919    2019+15 2521+08 2921-06 3028-18 304036 283543 283950
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DATA BASED ON 151200Z
VALID 161200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+10 2616+05 2542-11 2458-21 257735 267844 268055
BCE                      2428+09 2431-06 2535-18 264334 264444 264955
LND              2510+09 2628+03 2456-12 2564-22 257436 268346 268557
RKS              2809    2417+05 2546-11 2458-22 257436 267745 278256
GJT              2418+18 2421+10 2433-08 2638-19 265035 265345 275955
FMN              3113+18 2612+11 2423-08 2724-17 282834 283544 284055
ABQ              2305+19 2207+11 2516-07 3116-16 312034 302744 303354
MBW              2412    2221+07 2544-11 2452-21 255936 266545 266955
DEN              2007+19 2309+10 2623-09 2626-19 273935 274645 285255
PUB              2409+19 2714+11 2713-09 2817-18 292635 303044 304455
ALS                      2416+11 2614-09 2921-18 292734 303444 294454
TCC      2136    2513+18 3005+11 3215-09 3014-19 332835 343743 324653
BFF      0211    2407+15 2321+09 2737-10 2441-20 264535 265145 265955
GLD      2211    2317+18 2507+10 2908-09 2615-19 292235 322844 313554
GCK      2427+24 2412+18 2406+10 3008-09 2613-20 281336 322245 342953
GAG      2334+22 2711+16 9900+08 3510-08 2813-19 291036 301146 271652
AMA      2236    2709+17 2906+09 3007-09 2914-20 350935 322245 333551
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