Regional Weather Synopsis Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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NZUS99 KBOU 170748
SYNBOU
Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0145 MDT Wednesday, April 17, 2024
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 170656Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP093
T01171022 402000078
METAR KFNL 170556Z 20008KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP089
T01281028 10194 20128 53006
METAR KFNL 170456Z 25012G20KT 10SM CLR 15/M02 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP082
T01501022
METAR KGXY 170656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP121 T00560000
402110056
METAR KGXY 170556Z 20008KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP115
T00831006 10194 20061 52007
METAR KGXY 170456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP113
T00831006
METAR KLMO 170735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A2993 RMK AO2
T01201021
METAR KLMO 170715Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A2994 RMK AO2
T01241027
METAR KLMO 170655Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A2993 RMK AO2 T01281031
402230085
METAR KBDU 170735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 170715Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 170655Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 170735Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM FEW190 08/00 A2992 RMK AO2
T00830002 $
METAR KEIK 170715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M00 A2992 RMK AO2 T00561003
$
METAR KEIK 170655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A2992 RMK AO2 T00680002
$
KBJC 170604Z 1706/1806 26009KT P6SM SCT220
FM171200 26005KT P6SM FEW100 BKN220
FM171800 26013G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220
FM172300 01016G26KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100
FM180300 04013G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 OVC040 PROB30 1803/1806
-SHRA BKN020
METAR KBJC 170735Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 170715Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 170655Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A2995 RMK AO2
KDEN 170552Z 1706/1812 21007KT P6SM FEW220
FM171500 23006KT P6SM FEW100 BKN220
FM171800 26013G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220
FM180000 01016G26KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100
FM180300 03013G23KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 OVC040 PROB30 1803/1807
-SHRA BKN020
FM180700 03011KT P6SM VCSH OVC020
METAR KDEN 170653Z 20011KT 10SM FEW220 09/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP092
T00941028 401940056
METAR KDEN 170553Z 21010KT 10SM FEW220 09/M02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP093
T00941022 10178 20083 51007
METAR KDEN 170453Z 22008KT 10SM FEW220 11/M02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP089
T01061022
KBKF 170106Z 1701/1807 30010G15KT 9999 FEW085 FEW200 QNH2984INS
BECMG 1703/1704 VRB06KT 9999 FEW085 FEW200 QNH2988INS
BECMG 1718/1719 25010G15KT 9999 FEW080 520702 QNH2979INS
BECMG 1801/1802 VRB06KT 9999 FEW060 BKN090 520702 QNH2981INS
TX23/1722Z TN05/1710Z
METAR KBKF 170658Z 19010KT 10SM FEW220 07/M04 A2995 RMK AO2A SLP102
T00731036 401830047
METAR KBKF 170558Z 19010KT 10SM FEW220 07/M03 A2994 RMK AO2A SLP099
T00731027 10177 20073 50006
METAR KBKF 170458Z 20010KT 10SM FEW220 09/M03 A2994 RMK AO2A SLP099
T00901029
KAPA 170558Z 1706/1806 20006KT P6SM FEW220
FM171700 26013G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220
FM180000 35015G23KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100
FM180300 03013G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 OVC040 PROB30 1803/1806
-SHRA BKN020
METAR KAPA 170653Z 21004KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP117
T00671044 401830044
METAR KAPA 170553Z 18008KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP115
T00721039 10172 20072 50006
METAR KAPA 170453Z 23008KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP118
T00831033
METAR KMNH 170735Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 170715Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 170655Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 170735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M00 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 170715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 170655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 170735Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 170715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 170655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 170653Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP108
T00831011 402000067
METAR KAKO 170553Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP106
T00891006 10194 20067 51012
METAR KAKO 170453Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP107
T00721011
METAR KLIC 170655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP110
T00391006 401940028
METAR KLIC 170555Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP105
T00390000 10189 20028 50006
METAR KLIC 170455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP111
T00560000
METAR KHEQ 170735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 170715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 170655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 170739Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 170719Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 170659Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 170735Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 170715Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 170655Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A2990 RMK AO2
Sunrise/Sunset for 04/17/2024
Fort Collins - 06:17:25 MDT / 19:41:55 MDT
Denver - 06:18:09 MDT / 19:40:20 MDT
Sterling - 06:09:52 MDT / 19:34:38 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 04/17/24 07:32 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8000 FT MSL...120/003
7000 FT MSL...267/005
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0314 UTC Wednesday, April 17, 2024
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Thursday/...
Issued at 625 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
There has been a slight mountain wave enhancement of the winds at
KBJC and gusts could reach 40 knots or greater through 02Z. At
all terminals, gusty westerly winds will decrease as the sun sets.
Around 03-04Z, light drainage winds will develop and persist
throughout most of the night. Winds will increase around midday
Wednesday with gusts up to 30 knots possible. A cold front will
then move across the terminals during the late afternoon or early
evening. This will shift winds to the north and eventually
northeast a couple hours after the front moves through.
There will be enough instability across the Denver metro tomorrow
afternoon that a shower or two could form. If these showers do
occur, gusty and variable winds may develop from the virga. The
chance of these showers directly impacting a terminal is very low.
After the cold front, rain showers become more likely. By 04-06Z,
low ceilings between 1-3 kft will likely develop with drizzle or
light rain showers slightly lowering visibility. There is a small
chance of fog or ceilings below 500 feet as well.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 170735Z AUTO 18013G19KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 170715Z AUTO 18015G21KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 170655Z AUTO 18014G19KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 170655Z AUTO 27013G23KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26027/07 SLP097 T01111067 401870038
METAR KAFF 170555Z AUTO 27016G26KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28027/20 SLP093 T01121071 10167 20112 50005
METAR KAFF 170455Z AUTO 28019G27KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27031/01 SLP093 T01141070
KCOS 170524Z 1706/1806 33010KT P6SM FEW120
FM170900 36005KT P6SM SKC
FM171500 16005KT P6SM SCT180
FM171800 22010G20KT P6SM SCT180
FM180000 26015G25KT P6SM SCT090
FM180300 35015G25KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KCOS 170654Z 25007KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP118
T00671061 402110050 $
METAR KCOS 170554Z 35010KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP109 T00941067
10189 20094 53009 $
METAR KCOS 170454Z 31011KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP100 T01281067
$
METAR KABH 170655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP127
T00631060 402060021
METAR KABH 170555Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP136
T00501048 10194 20036 52016
METAR KABH 170455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP125
T00761045
METAR KFLY 170735Z AUTO 32007G14KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3004 RMK AO2
T00751061
METAR KFLY 170715Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3004 RMK AO2
T00731061
METAR KFLY 170655Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3004 RMK AO2 T00761061
401850020
KFCS 170500Z 1705/1811 29009KT 9999 FEW100 QNH2989INS
BECMG 1717/1718 22015G25KT 9999 SCT100 520009 QNH2985INS
BECMG 1802/1803 32009KT 9999 SCT060 QNH2993 TX23/1721Z
TN05/1713Z
METAR KFCS 170655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP113
T00791070 402210054 $
METAR KFCS 170555Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP120
T00791074 10199 20078 52010 $
METAR KFCS 170455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP111
T01261086 $
KPUB 170524Z 1706/1806 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM170900 29005KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 24012G22KT P6SM SCT120
FM180300 33015G25KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KPUB 170653Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP099
T01001044 402560078 $
METAR KPUB 170553Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP098
T01171050 10239 20106 51021 $
METAR KPUB 170453Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP096
T01171050 $
METAR KVTP 170735Z AUTO 26012G19KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 170715Z AUTO 26012G17KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 170655Z AUTO 26012G18KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 170654Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM SCT110 07/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP110
T00721044 402390056
METAR KTAD 170554Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM OVC120 09/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP107
T00891044 10222 20089 53015
METAR KTAD 170454Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM SCT110 12/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01221050
METAR KLHX 170653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP093
T01110000 402440072
METAR KLHX 170553Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM FEW100 14/M01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01391006 10228 20122 51010
METAR KLHX 170453Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP094
T01391011
METAR KLAA 170653Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP107
T00670017 402500067
METAR KLAA 170553Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP102
T00830017 10239 20083 51012
METAR KLAA 170453Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP104
T01000028
Sunrise/Sunset for 04/17/2024
Burlington - 06:07:58 MDT / 19:29:00 MDT
Pueblo - 06:18:46 MDT / 19:36:59 MDT
Lamar - 06:10:59 MDT / 19:28:44 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 04/17/24 07:32 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12400 FT MSL...163/019
12000 FT MSL...156/025
11000 FT MSL...155/030
10900 FT MSL...166/022
10000 FT MSL...164/022
9700 FT MSL...178/022
9000 FT MSL...164/017
8600 FT MSL...160/019
8000 FT MSL...138/017
7800 FT MSL...137/016
7000 FT MSL...139/016
7000 FT MSL...141/017
6300 FT MSL...132/014
6000 FT MSL...155/015
5900 FT MSL...174/013
5700 FT MSL...181/014
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0628 UTC Wednesday, April 17, 2024
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1227 AM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
VFR conditions are expected at KALS, KCOS, and KPUB through 24
hours. Winds will turn briefly south and then west-southwesterly
overnight, starting to gust 25-30 knots by 18Z. This will last until
close to the end of the period, with some mid-level clouds moving
in. For KCOS and KPUB, a front is expected to move in from the north
tomorrow evening, close to 03Z. This will cause winds at those
terminals to go north-northwesterly, and will continue gusty winds
into the overnight hours as cloud ceilings begin to thicken.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 170653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP157
T00171017 401610017
METAR KCAG 170553Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP154
T00561022 10161 20039 51013
METAR KCAG 170453Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP157
T00501022
METAR KHDN 170656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN075 05/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP157
T00501022
METAR KHDN 170556Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP154
T00611022 10144 20050 401440000 52008
METAR KHDN 170456Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM FEW085 07/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP154
T00721017
METAR KSBS 170735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 03/00 A3005 RMK AO1
T00290000
METAR KSBS 170715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 03/00 A3005 RMK AO1
T00290003
METAR KSBS 170655Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM SCT065 OVC080 04/00 A3005 RMK
AO1 T00360000
METAR KC07 170735Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM BKN036 OVC043 M02/M02 A3014 RMK
AO2
METAR KC07 170715Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM SCT036 BKN046 M02/M02 A3014 RMK
AO2
METAR KC07 170655Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM SCT030 SCT042 M02/M02 A3014 RMK
AO2
METAR KEEO 170653Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP150
T00221011 401560011 $
METAR KEEO 170553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN085 04/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP146
T00441006 10156 20044 51006 $
METAR KEEO 170453Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM BKN085 06/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP150
T00560006 $
METAR K20V 170735Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 170715Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 170655Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM SCT080 01/M01 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 170735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT055 SCT075 00/M04 A3011 RMK AO2
T10051043
METAR KGNB 170715Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM OVC075 01/M03 A3010 RMK AO2
T00051035
METAR KGNB 170655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC075 00/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 T00031035
400551016
METAR K0CO 170735Z AUTO 27024G36KT CLR M05/M08 A3019 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 170715Z AUTO 27023G31KT CLR M05/M08 A3020 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 170655Z AUTO 27023G30KT SCT018 M05/M08 A3020 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KC99 170739Z AUTO 28014G21KT 10SM SCT028 SCT033 M01/M08 A3015 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT E
METAR KC99 170717Z AUTO 29014G22KT 10SM SCT027 M01/M08 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 170657Z AUTO 28017G27KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3014 RMK AO2
KGJT 170520Z 1706/1806 08006KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM171000 11009KT P6SM FEW110 FEW200
FM171700 27009KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
FM171900 27017G27KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM180200 29012KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM180500 04007KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200
METAR KGJT 170653Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP116
T01221028 402170050
METAR KGJT 170553Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP116
T01171028 10211 20106 50003
METAR KGJT 170453Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01331033
KRIL 170520Z 1706/1806 11005KT P6SM SCT250
FM171600 26010G18KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM171900 25020G30KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140
FM172200 26023G35KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM180100 29016KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110
FM180500 32010KT P6SM SCT070 BKN110
METAR KRIL 170653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP152
T00441028 401780044
METAR KRIL 170553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP147
T00671022 10172 20061 51007
METAR KRIL 170453Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM FEW095 07/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP148
T00671022
METAR K5SM 170735Z AUTO 23011G20KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 170715Z AUTO 23011G18KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 170655Z AUTO 23010G17KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3024 RMK AO2
KEGE 170520Z 1706/1806 11005KT P6SM FEW150
FM171600 24011G19KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200
FM171900 26019G30KT P6SM FEW060 SCT130
FM180100 27010KT P6SM FEW060 SCT070
FM180300 27005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT070
FM180500 11003KT P6SM FEW050 SCT080
METAR KEGE 170656Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP104
T00221028 FZRANO
METAR KEGE 170556Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM BKN090 03/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP103
T00331011 10139 20033 401390017 51005
METAR KEGE 170456Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP102
T00441011
KASE 170520Z 1706/1806 17005KT P6SM SCT200
FM171600 26014G22KT P6SM FEW060 SCT110
FM172300 28016G24KT P6SM FEW070 SCT130
FM180100 26011G19KT P6SM FEW060 SCT120
FM180300 24009KT P6SM FEW050 SCT110
METAR KASE 170653Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM BKN070 02/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP148
T00221039 401061006
METAR KASE 170553Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP155
T00221039 10100 20017 51002
METAR KASE 170453Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM SCT070 02/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP158
T00221033
METAR KCCU 170735Z AUTO 18010G16KT 10SM SCT033 M01/M06 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 170715Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM SCT033 M01/M06 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 170655Z AUTO 21008G14KT 10SM SCT028 00/M05 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 170653Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM FEW049 M04/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP158
T10391067 400561044
METAR KLXV 170553Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM FEW045 M03/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP158
T10331061 10044 21033 50002
METAR KLXV 170453Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM FEW042 M02/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP154
T10171056
Sunrise/Sunset for 04/17/2024
Rangely - 06:32:55 MDT / 19:56:06 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:33:23 MDT / 19:53:49 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:24:32 MDT / 19:48:49 MDT
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0518 UTC Wednesday, April 17, 2024
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1110 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
Expect VFR conditions and light terrain driven winds with mostly
clear skies overnight. Westerly winds pick up after 16Z gusting
20 to 30 kts across the region at most TAF sites that will
continue through about 03Z. Light showers will develop over the
northern mountains and in the vicinity of KHDN between 18Z and
01Z with mid-level ceilings above ILS breakpoints.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
KMTJ 170520Z 1706/1806 15009KT P6SM FEW250
FM171600 25008KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
FM171800 25015G23KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
FM172100 27022G33KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM180100 21009KT P6SM SCT090 BKN110
FM180300 15009KT P6SM SCT090 BKN100
METAR KMTJ 170653Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP150
T00781022 401780061
METAR KMTJ 170553Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP153
T00831022 10172 20083 51007
METAR KMTJ 170453Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP153
T00941017
METAR KGUC 170656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW065 M02/M05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP206
T10171050 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 170556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW065 01/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP197
T00061039 10122 20000 401220000 51008 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 170456Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM BKN065 02/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP195
T00221039 FZRANO
METAR K7BM 170735Z AUTO 27008G20KT 230V310 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3017 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 170715Z AUTO 28005G15KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 170655Z AUTO 30007KT 270V330 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3018 RMK
AO2
METAR KAEJ 170735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3012 RMK AO2
T00131058
METAR KAEJ 170715Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3012 RMK AO2
T00221055
METAR KAEJ 170655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 T00241056
METAR KANK 170735Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3010 RMK AO2
T00371066
METAR KANK 170715Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3010 RMK AO2
T00271065
METAR KANK 170655Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3010 RMK AO2
T00411065
METAR KMYP 170743Z AUTO 29031KT CLR M04/M08 A3033 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 170642Z AUTO 30032KT CLR M04/M08 A3033 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 170623Z AUTO 29029KT CLR M04/M08 A3034 RMK AO2 PWINO
KTEX 170520Z 1706/1806 13005KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
FM171500 21009KT P6SM FEW060 FEW250
FM171700 24013G23KT P6SM FEW050 FEW250
FM180300 21009KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150
FM180400 20007KT P6SM FEW060 SCT200
METAR KTEX 170735Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 170715Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 170655Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 170735Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 170715Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 170655Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 170653Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP160
T00171039 401891022
METAR KCEZ 170553Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP161
T00331033 10183 20033 51010
METAR KCEZ 170453Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP157
T00441028
KDRO 170520Z 1706/1806 32006KT P6SM SKC
FM171700 24009KT P6SM SKC
FM171900 26016G26KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM172200 27020G30KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM180200 31009KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
FM180500 34007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 170653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP160
T00501044 401891028
METAR KDRO 170553Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP156
T00781039 10178 20072 51013
METAR KDRO 170453Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP160
T00781039
METAR KPSO 170735Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3017 RMK AO2
T00171034
METAR KPSO 170715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3017 RMK AO2
T00301032
METAR KPSO 170655Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3017 RMK AO2 T00341033
METAR KCPW 170735Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 170715Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 170655Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3032 RMK AO2
KALS 170524Z 1706/1806 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM170900 17005KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 24012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM180000 27020G30KT P6SM FEW100
FM180300 23010KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KALS 170652Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP165
T10061083 401831011 $
METAR KALS 170552Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP163
T00171078 10139 20011 51014 $
METAR KALS 170452Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP156
T00501067 $
Sunrise/Sunset for 04/17/2024
Vail - 06:23:51 MDT / 19:45:48 MDT
Durango - 06:33:02 MDT / 19:48:43 MDT
Alamosa - 06:24:48 MDT / 19:40:58 MDT
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0518 UTC Wednesday, April 17, 2024
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1110 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
Expect VFR conditions and light terrain driven winds with mostly
clear skies overnight. Westerly winds pick up after 16Z gusting
20 to 30 kts across the region at most TAF sites that will
continue through about 03Z. Light showers will develop over the
northern mountains and in the vicinity of KHDN between 18Z and
01Z with mid-level ceilings above ILS breakpoints.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 170535Z 1706/1806 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM172000 30010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM180200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 170653Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01671033 402390072
METAR KPGA 170553Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP121
T01721028 10233 20172 51012
METAR KPGA 170453Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP122
T01831039
METAR KRQE 170653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP151
T00281044 401831033
METAR KRQE 170553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP149
T00391050 10178 20039 51012
METAR KRQE 170453Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP136
T00941056
Flagstaff (KFSX) 04/17/24 07:29 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...159/020
13000 FT MSL...166/021
13000 FT MSL...166/021
12000 FT MSL...165/021
11800 FT MSL...162/021
11000 FT MSL...155/019
10700 FT MSL...149/017
10000 FT MSL...147/012
10000 FT MSL...146/011
9200 FT MSL...194/005
9000 FT MSL...266/023
8500 FT MSL...254/009
8000 FT MSL...254/021
7800 FT MSL...253/023
7400 FT MSL...243/020
7300 FT MSL...237/013
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0541 UTC Wednesday, April 17, 2024
.AVIATION...Wednesday 17/06Z through Thursday 18/06Z...Clear,
sunny skies and VFR conditions through the TAF period. Generally
light winds overnight will become breezy out of the W-SW at 10-15
kts, gusting near 20 to 25 kts after 17Z. Lighter winds return the
area between 00Z and 02Z.
OUTLOOK...Thursday 18/06Z through Saturday 20/06Z...VFR conditions
will persist with increasing cloud cover by Thursday. Breezy
afternoon W surface winds Wednesday will shift to SW Thursday
through Saturday.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 170520Z 1706/1812 14006KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100
FM171300 34008KT P6SM FEW070 FEW100 SCT200
FM171800 32011G18KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200
FM180200 30009KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KSLC 170654Z 15007KT 10SM FEW075 SCT090 BKN120 OVC150 13/03 A2996
RMK AO2 SLP117 T01280028 401780072
METAR KSLC 170554Z 13006KT 10SM FEW095 BKN120 13/03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP121
T01280028 10167 20128 58003
METAR KSLC 170454Z 13006KT 10SM BKN100 BKN250 14/03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP121
T01390033
KVEL 170520Z 1706/1806 34006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM171600 23010KT P6SM FEW080 FEW150
FM171800 25018G31KT P6SM FEW080 FEW150
FM180200 28014KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
FM180400 35013KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
METAR KVEL 170653Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01061022 402060033
METAR KVEL 170553Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP120
T01061022 10200 20100 51007
METAR KVEL 170453Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP121
T01111017
METAR KPUC 170653Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP147
T00671028 401890050
METAR KPUC 170553Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP142
T00891017 10178 20089 57000
METAR KPUC 170453Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01111011
KCNY 170520Z 1706/1806 25008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM171900 26013G21KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM172300 28017G27KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
FM180100 30015G23KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM180300 32010KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250
FM180500 35005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250
METAR KCNY 170653Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01221033 402110022
METAR KCNY 170553Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01331028 10206 20111 51008
METAR KCNY 170453Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01281039
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 04/17/24 07:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
27200 FT MSL...034/004
26000 FT MSL...323/004
25000 FT MSL...274/005
24000 FT MSL...342/005
22000 FT MSL...339/007
20500 FT MSL...301/014
20000 FT MSL...308/010
19000 FT MSL...303/026
18000 FT MSL...271/029
17800 FT MSL...268/028
17000 FT MSL...259/036
16000 FT MSL...257/034
15500 FT MSL...255/033
15000 FT MSL...254/032
14000 FT MSL...255/029
13600 FT MSL...255/027
13000 FT MSL...258/027
12100 FT MSL...259/024
12000 FT MSL...256/024
11000 FT MSL...261/024
10900 FT MSL...258/021
10000 FT MSL...266/024
9900 FT MSL...263/019
9100 FT MSL...261/017
9000 FT MSL...258/018
8300 FT MSL...238/017
8000 FT MSL...261/023
7700 FT MSL...227/019
7000 FT MSL...258/023
6900 FT MSL...262/021
6900 FT MSL...211/019
6600 FT MSL...265/021
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2149 UTC Tuesday, April 16, 2024
.AVIATION...KSLC...Northwesterly flow will transition to light,
southeasterly flow around 01-02z, likely becoming light and
variable during the transition. Northerly flow will return along a
weak boundary around 13z...or as early as 12z and as late as 15z.
Mostly clear skies and VFR conditions will continue.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will continue.
A weak boundary will push into northern UT and southwest WY starting
around 11z, producing a transition to northerly winds for areas
including and north of KDTA and west of the central spine of Utah
mountains. At other locations, westerly winds will increase after
roughly 18z, gusting to around 20-25kts.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 170520Z 1706/1806 23010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
FM171600 26018G28KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100
FM180200 30009KT P6SM FEW200=
METAR KEVW 170653Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP122
T00391033 401220011
METAR KEVW 170553Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP131
T00501033 10089 20044 58006
METAR KEVW 170453Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM BKN070 OVC120 04/M03 A3005 RMK AO2
SLP139 T00441033
KRKS 170526Z 1706/1806 26012KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
FM171500 27014G25KT P6SM BKN050 BKN100
FM172300 29025G35KT P6SM SCT050 SCT120
FM180200 29014KT P6SM FEW050
FM180500 05010KT P6SM SCT020
METAR KRKS 170654Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM FEW120 07/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP118
T00671044 401440022
METAR KRKS 170554Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM BKN110 06/M03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP128
T00611033 10128 20061 58008
METAR KRKS 170454Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM BKN120 07/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP131
T00671033
KRWL 170529Z 1706/1806 26021G30KT P6SM SCT200
FM171100 24015KT P6SM BKN080
FM171700 26024G35KT P6SM VCSH BKN060
FM180200 33017G25KT P6SM BKN070
FM180400 36012KT P6SM BKN060
METAR KRWL 170653Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP104
T00611033 401670039
METAR KRWL 170553Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM FEW085 07/M03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP102
60000 T00721033 10144 20072 51005
METAR KRWL 170453Z AUTO 25011G24KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND
24028/0410 SLP102 T00831039
KLAR 170529Z 1706/1806 27016KT P6SM FEW240
FM171700 26021G29KT P6SM SCT110
FM180100 31014KT P6SM -SHRASN BKN045
FM180200 33013KT P6SM -SHSN BKN035
FM180500 36010KT P6SM -SHSN BKN027
METAR KLAR 170653Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM BKN080 04/M03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP103
T00441028 401440017
METAR KLAR 170553Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP099
T00561033 10133 20033 51008
METAR KLAR 170453Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP097
T00671022
KCYS 170529Z 1706/1806 29011KT P6SM FEW220
FM171600 24014G22KT P6SM SCT180
FM180000 34017G25KT P6SM -SHRA BKN060
FM180200 36017KT P6SM -SHRASN BKN040
FM180400 01016KT P6SM -SHSN BKN005
METAR KCYS 170653Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM BKN095 A2996 RMK AO2 SLPNO $
METAR KCYS 170553Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR A2995 RMK AO2 SLPNO 51013 $
METAR KCYS 170453Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR A2994 RMK AO2 SLPNO $
Riverton (KRIW) 04/17/24 07:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...258/025
22000 FT MSL...253/037
20000 FT MSL...248/032
19000 FT MSL...258/039
18000 FT MSL...266/039
17000 FT MSL...272/039
16900 FT MSL...270/038
16000 FT MSL...271/036
15000 FT MSL...271/033
14600 FT MSL...271/031
14000 FT MSL...271/028
13000 FT MSL...270/025
12800 FT MSL...269/023
12000 FT MSL...268/020
11300 FT MSL...262/017
11000 FT MSL...262/017
10000 FT MSL...250/014
10000 FT MSL...250/016
9000 FT MSL...239/012
9000 FT MSL...256/011
8000 FT MSL...205/016
6200 FT MSL...317/010
6000 FT MSL...325/008
6000 FT MSL...330/010
Cheyenne (KCYS) 04/17/24 07:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
24000 FT MSL...259/035
23000 FT MSL...252/040
22000 FT MSL...248/040
18000 FT MSL...259/051
17000 FT MSL...254/055
16000 FT MSL...271/045
15100 FT MSL...266/048
15000 FT MSL...258/054
14000 FT MSL...268/046
13000 FT MSL...265/049
7800 FT MSL...143/019
7000 FT MSL...214/007
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0443 UTC Wednesday, April 17, 2024
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1041 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
A strong cold front will push through the area from north to south
tonight into tomorrow. Wind has already shifted from westerly to
northeasterly at KCOD, with a drop to MVFR/IFR conditions expected
shortly as snow begins and low clouds develop. It may start as rain
briefly at KCOD before changing over to snow later tonight.
Rain/snow is expected to lag behind the cold front by a few hours,
so a noticeable wind shift (mainly from northwest to northeast) is
likely (80%) to occur before precipitation begins. Snow and low
clouds will drop KWRL to MVFR by 12Z/Wed and wind will stay
northwesterly through the TAF period. The cold front will continue
to slide south through the day on Wednesday with impacts beginning
at central terminals (KRIW/KLND/KCPR) late afternoon/early evening.
Conditions will predominantly drop to MVFR at these terminals as
snow/rain moves in, but IFR conditions are possible (30%) at times.
The best chance of snow showers and MVFR conditions at KJAC is from
14-21Z/Wed, otherwise showers should be limited to the mountains
around KJAC. Too low of a chance for prevailing rain/snow at
KBPI/KPNA/KRKS at this time. Mountain obscuration will be prevalent
once the cold front passes through each terminal. Wind will remain
breezy to windy, especially Wednesday afternoon.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0535 UTC Wednesday, April 17, 2024
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1134 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
VFR conditions at all terminals expected to remain for most of the
06Z TAF period. KRWl could see a few hours of MVFR ceilings in the
morning hours before improving back to VFR conditions by midday.
Winds are expected to decrease overnight at all terminals, but gusty
winds return tomorrow for all terminals. A cold front will push
through the area increasing winds throughout the day from KRWL to
KLAR to KCYS to all Nebraska terminals. Expect gusts to increase to
20-30kts once more across the region. Currently, there is an
indication that all Nebraska terminals will approach MVFR
toward IFR ceilings late in the TAF period. Additionally, could
see scattered rain showers across the Nebraska terminals
throughout the day.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 170735Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM SCT085 03/00 A2992 RMK AO2
T00311003
METAR KIBM 170715Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM BKN085 02/00 A2992 RMK AO2
T00221003
METAR KIBM 170655Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A2992 RMK AO2 T00271005
401760022
KSNY 170529Z 1706/1806 30009KT P6SM FEW240
FM171800 19011KT P6SM VCSH SCT250
FM180000 35018KT P6SM -SHRA BKN090
FM180200 36019G27KT P6SM -SHRA BKN029
FM180300 01019G28KT P6SM -SHRA BKN017
METAR KSNY 170653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP109
T00220006 401830017
METAR KSNY 170553Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP108
T00220000 10172 20017 51018
METAR KSNY 170453Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP104
T00500011
METAR KOGA 170735Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A2988 RMK AO2 T00290004
TSNO
METAR KOGA 170715Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A2988 RMK AO2 T00300007
TSNO
METAR KOGA 170655Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A2987 RMK AO2 T00380010
402000037 TSNO
METAR KIML 170653Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP116
T00610006 402000061
METAR KIML 170553Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP106
T00830011 10189 20078 53024
METAR KIML 170453Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP093
T00940006
KMCK 170520Z 1706/1806 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM171900 19012G18KT P6SM SKC
FM172100 22022KT P6SM SCT080
FM172300 VRB06KT P6SM BKN130
FM180100 01022KT P6SM BKN010
METAR KMCK 170653Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP105
T00670028 PNO $
METAR KMCK 170553Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP093
6//// T00720039 10178 20072 402060072 53020 PNO $
METAR KMCK 170453Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP086
T00780039 PNO $
North Platte (KLNX) 04/17/24 07:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
5000 FT MSL...343/027
4000 FT MSL...337/023
3600 FT MSL...313/017
3400 FT MSL...271/014
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0532 UTC Wednesday, April 17, 2024
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1232 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024
The last batch of low stratus clouds over far north central
Nebraska (ONL) will lift and exit overnight, while clear skies
remain over western Nebraska. A new batch of clouds will move
in midday and gradually lower into the evening with most
terminals dropping into MVFR after sunset. Precipitation will
begin to overspread the Sandhills by 18/03z, leading to visby
reductions. Meanwhile, southeast winds transition to northeast
and strengthen steadily late in the day for southern terminals
(LBF). Northwest near surface winds will prevail through the
period for northern terminals (VTN).
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 170520Z 1706/1806 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM171700 19012G18KT P6SM SKC
FM172000 22020KT P6SM SCT080
FM180100 VRB06KT P6SM BKN130
FM180400 01022KT P6SM BKN010
METAR KGLD 170653Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP109
T00890017 402060067
METAR KGLD 170553Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP108
T00780017 10200 20072 51019
METAR KGLD 170453Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP105
T00720011
KGCK 170520Z 1706/1806 27007KT P6SM SKC
FM171200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 17010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM180000 17009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 170654Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP099
T01330017
METAR KGCK 170554Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP107
T00890017 10222 20078 402280072 51018
METAR KGCK 170454Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP101
T01110017
METAR KLBL 170656Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP112
T01110050
METAR KLBL 170556Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP109
60000 T01170050 10244 20111 51005
METAR KLBL 170456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01330050 402560089
METAR KEHA 170735Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A2995 RMK AO2
T00810047
METAR KEHA 170715Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A2995 RMK AO2
T00790048
METAR KEHA 170655Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A2995 RMK AO2
T00800050
Goodland (KGLD) 04/17/24 07:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8000 FT MSL...308/019
6000 FT MSL...127/008
5300 FT MSL...157/021
5000 FT MSL...174/020
4700 FT MSL...165/019
4200 FT MSL...198/013
4000 FT MSL...212/016
4000 FT MSL...211/019
Dodge City (KDDC) 04/17/24 07:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...248/017
11500 FT MSL...331/016
11000 FT MSL...277/024
10000 FT MSL...287/020
9600 FT MSL...295/013
9000 FT MSL...298/024
7000 FT MSL...166/004
6900 FT MSL...166/004
6000 FT MSL...175/024
5100 FT MSL...189/013
5000 FT MSL...156/010
4300 FT MSL...193/004
4000 FT MSL...219/005
3800 FT MSL...193/007
3200 FT MSL...207/007
3000 FT MSL...203/011
3000 FT MSL...203/011
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0357 UTC Wednesday, April 17, 2024
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 955 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
GLD: VFR conditions will prevail through the day on Wednesday.
MVFR-IFR ceilings are anticipated to rapidly develop in the wake
of a cold frontal passage Wed evening (~04-06Z).. near the end
of the 06Z TAF period. Light and variable winds (overnight) will
shift to the south and increase to 10-15 knots late Wed morning
(15-18Z), further increasing to 15-25 knots during the
afternoon -- on the eastern periphery of a developing/deepening
lee cyclone in Colorado. Winds will decrease and become
light/variable around or shortly before sunset.. as the lee
cyclone in Colorado tracks eastward over western Kansas. Winds
will abruptly shift to the north and increase to 20-30 knots Wed
evening (~04Z Thu).. in assoc/w rapid pressure rises as the
aforementioned lee cyclone progresses eastward across central-
eastern Kansas and a cooler airmass surges southward into the
Tri-State area. N winds may reach 25-35 knots for a short period
Wed eve/night.
MCK: VFR conditions will prevail through the day on Wednesday.
MVFR-IFR ceilings are anticipated to rapidly develop in the wake
of a cold frontal passage around or shortly after sunset Wed
evening (~01Z).. near the end of the 06Z TAF period. Light and
variable winds will prevail through Wed morning. Winds will
shift to the south and increase to 10-15 knots early Wed
afternoon (18-19Z), further increasing to 15-25 knots during the
afternoon -- on the eastern periphery of a developing/
deepening lee cyclone in Colorado. Winds may decrease and become
light/variable for a brief period shortly before sunset.. as
the lee cyclone in Colorado tracks eastward over western Kansas.
Winds will abruptly shift to the north and increase to 20-30
knots around or shortly after sunset (~01Z Thu).. in assoc/w
rapid pressure rises as the aforementioned lee cyclone
progresses eastward across central-eastern Kansas and a cooler
airmass surges southward into the Tri-State area. N winds may
reach 25-35 knots for a short period Wed eve/night.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0735 UTC Wednesday, April 17, 2024
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1038 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
Excellent flying weather is expected through 18z Wed, with
VFR/SKC and light winds. After 18z Wed, southeast winds will
return to the airports, with some modest gusts of 20-22 kts
at DDC/GCK. A strong cold front is expected just after this
TAF period, around 12z Thu, with intense north winds gusting
to near 40 kts.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 170527Z 1706/1806 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM171600 18010KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 170653Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP099
T01000056
METAR KGUY 170553Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP096
T01170056 10250 20117 402560094 51005
METAR KGUY 170453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP094
T01440061
KDHT 170527Z 1706/1806 09008KT P6SM SKC
FM170800 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 22013KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 170653Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01220022
METAR KDHT 170553Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01220017 10244 20106 402560061 51007
METAR KDHT 170453Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP095
T01220017
Amarillo (KAMA) 04/17/24 07:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...256/006
11000 FT MSL...194/036
10000 FT MSL...195/035
9000 FT MSL...236/031
8000 FT MSL...221/026
8000 FT MSL...219/028
7000 FT MSL...179/035
7000 FT MSL...179/035
6200 FT MSL...164/043
6000 FT MSL...162/043
5400 FT MSL...153/043
5000 FT MSL...146/042
4800 FT MSL...146/043
4300 FT MSL...144/040
4000 FT MSL...143/036
4000 FT MSL...142/033
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0533 UTC Wednesday, April 17, 2024
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1231 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024
For the 06Z TAFs, VFR conditions are forecast to prevail at KGUY,
KDHT, and KAMA through late Wednesday evening.
02
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 170523Z 1706/1806 09006KT P6SM SKC
FM171900 27016G26KT P6SM FEW120
FM180200 28007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KFMN 170653Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP161
T00671072 401940011
METAR KFMN 170553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01061067 10189 20106 51009
METAR KFMN 170453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP154
T01171061
METAR KSKX 170656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP189
T00111072 401941017 FZRANO
METAR KSKX 170556Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP187
T00391061 10183 20028 51015
METAR KSKX 170456Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP185
T00331072
KLVS 170523Z 1706/1806 33006KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 23012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM172100 25020G32KT P6SM SKC
FM180200 24010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KLVS 170653Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP106
T00781061 402170022
METAR KLVS 170553Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP111
T00831072 10200 20078 51013
METAR KLVS 170453Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP111
T00781078
METAR KRTN 170653Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP110
T00671056 402390006
METAR KRTN 170553Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP108
T00781056 10200 20067 53015
METAR KRTN 170453Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP103
T00831067
METAR KCAO 170655Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP105
T01110006 402390072
METAR KCAO 170555Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP105
T01110011 10211 20100 51008
METAR KCAO 170455Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01000006
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0532 UTC Wednesday, April 17, 2024
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1123 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
A weak shortwave trough moving east over the region thru Wednesday
will allow west/southwest breezes of 20 to 30 kt to peak between
19Z and 23Z. High level turb is also expected across the airspace
the next 24 hrs. Otherwise, expect VFR all terminals with passing
high clouds later in the TAF period.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 170000Z
VALID 170600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2207 2519+04 2728-04 2739-17 2738-27 284843 296051 296059
BCE 2912+00 2923-14 3029-26 313642 315051 314360
LND 2629+02 2829-04 2737-18 2643-28 274945 286154 286361
RKS 2726 2633-03 2638-18 2743-28 284444 295452 295260
GJT 2513+06 2616-02 2725-16 2929-28 313143 324852 313760
FMN 3016+07 3015+00 3017-15 3422-28 353543 354652 294157
ABQ 3015+09 2816+00 2823-15 2723-28 272942 264348 265652
MBW 2931 2831-04 2748-18 2840-28 292844 315053 303360
DEN 3013+07 1708-02 2815-16 3021-30 323045 345353 294056
PUB 3106+07 2405-01 2717-16 2821-30 312845 333352 274653
ALS 2707-01 3018-16 2821-29 343144 343752 284553
TCC 2812 2610+10 2810+02 2626-14 2533-28 257442 750247 259953
BFF 3519 2924+03 2936-03 2938-17 2936-30 303646 313854 293656
GLD 3020 3029+06 2930-02 2928-17 3030-31 303446 283353 264851
GCK 2417+14 2919+06 3029-02 3037-16 2840-29 264846 265651 266451
GAG 2708+14 2814+06 2628-01 2633-15 2643-27 258042 750448 750253
AMA 1522 2323+10 2426+01 2529-14 2539-28 259140 751047 750853
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DATA BASED ON 170000Z
VALID 171200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2805 2722+02 2628-06 2742-16 2852-28 296843 298051 297159
BCE 2921-02 2832-14 2836-26 315241 317149 316760
LND 2818-02 2738-07 2649-17 2761-29 276746 277355 277560
RKS 2730 2637-06 2642-18 2751-28 286244 287153 287060
GJT 2616+05 2721-03 2636-16 2847-27 294943 295252 294959
FMN 2914+06 2819-01 2826-14 2832-26 293941 304450 294358
ABQ 3011+07 2816+00 2815-13 3126-26 322440 323249 283855
MBW 2735 2643-06 2748-19 2749-28 275344 275553 275359
DEN 2818+06 2407-02 2729-16 2742-29 274844 284953 284959
PUB 2715+06 2619-01 2724-15 2833-28 293643 304051 284458
ALS 2711-01 2823-14 2833-27 293542 304051 284458
TCC 2918 2917+08 2822+02 2627-14 2732-28 273141 264648 256954
BFF 9900 2825+02 2739-05 2647-18 2746-28 284845 284754 285361
GLD 9900 3123+05 2524-02 2724-16 2829-29 293844 313853 295058
GCK 2519+14 2521+06 2415-02 2721-16 2730-29 293245 293451 284753
GAG 1716+15 2119+08 2617+00 2628-16 2642-29 256643 259248 258853
AMA 2213 2510+09 2810+02 2630-14 2636-29 257741 750147 259254
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DATA BASED ON 170000Z
VALID 180000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 3406 2817-02 2637-06 2756-17 2868-28 288442 288951 288657
BCE 2825+01 2848-13 2854-24 286739 277850 276859
LND 9900-07 2622-11 2667-21 2686-31 770544 770851 278853
RKS 2827 2729-08 2661-18 2773-29 279143 279751 289357
GJT 2620+08 2525+00 2739-16 2750-26 286741 287950 277858
FMN 2718+11 2619+02 2837-13 2843-23 295639 295949 286260
ABQ 2615+13 2617+04 2837-12 2836-22 293838 293948 274658
MBW 2726 2628-05 2550-19 2675-30 279143 279751 278756
DEN 2812+09 2619+00 2633-16 2653-26 276541 287051 287759
PUB 2510+11 2416+03 2736-15 2745-25 275740 286550 287259
ALS 2525+02 2833-13 2743-24 285139 296149 286459
TCC 2521 2523+13 2524+04 2731-12 2834-24 293738 284248 265156
BFF 0322 2316+02 2530-03 2443-17 2667-30 278444 279152 278358
GLD 1816 2020+09 2124+00 2840-16 2749-26 276042 286651 277157
GCK 1812+18 1914+09 2117+00 2734-14 2741-26 284640 285150 276457
GAG 2219+19 2219+10 2423+03 2730-12 2733-26 274940 284748 276154
AMA 2421 2423+12 2423+03 2727-12 2832-25 284139 284048 275855
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