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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
2045 MDT Friday, May 3, 2024
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 040156Z AUTO 33021G33KT 10SM BKN060 OVC080 10/M03 A3001 RMK
AO2 PK WND 32038/0119 RAB36E47 PRESRR SLP145 P0000 T01001033
$
METAR KFNL 040056Z AUTO 33024G31KT 10SM BKN090 12/M02 A2991 RMK AO2 PK
WND 02033/2359 SLP111 T01171017 $
METAR KFNL 032356Z 02024G32KT 10SM SCT110 13/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND
02038/2328 SLP097 T01281017 10206 20117 53017 $
METAR KGXY 040156Z 34024G36KT 10SM BKN060 OVC090 11/M03 A3000 RMK AO2 PK
WND 34047/0118 SLP152 T01061033
METAR KGXY 040056Z 34024G29KT 10SM SCT110 11/M02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01061017
METAR KGXY 032356Z 01022G32KT 10SM BKN100 12/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND
01035/2338 PRESRR SLP144 T01221028 10239 20122 53041
METAR KLMO 040235Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3004 RMK AO2
T01040006
METAR KLMO 040215Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM SCT070 SCT095 SCT110 11/M01 A3002
RMK AO2 T01061014
METAR KLMO 040155Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM SCT070 SCT095 BKN110 12/M02 A3001
RMK AO2 T01151019
METAR KBDU 040235Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM SCT110 09/M02 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 040215Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM SCT050 SCT060 SCT080 09/M02 A3000
RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 040155Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM SCT050 SCT065 BKN090 10/M03 A3000
RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 040235Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 T00761017
$
METAR KEIK 040215Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3000 RMK AO2 T00771017
$
METAR KEIK 040155Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM FEW100 SCT120 09/M02 A2999 RMK
AO2 T00851020 $
KBJC 032323Z 0400/0424 02020G30KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM040300 07009KT P6SM BKN050
FM041300 13008KT P6SM SCT050
FM041800 10009KT P6SM FEW060 SCT220
METAR KBJC 040045Z 04014G20KT 10SM BKN120 10/M03 A2998
METAR KBJC 032347Z 04017G25KT 10SM BKN120 13/M02 A2994
KDEN 032323Z 0400/0506 02023G34KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140
FM040200 03014G22KT P6SM SCT020 BKN050
FM040600 07007KT P6SM SCT020 BKN050
FM041100 13007KT P6SM SCT020 SCT050
FM041600 14012KT P6SM FEW030 SCT220
TEMPO 0421/0424 15015G26KT
FM050000 17014KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KDEN 040153Z 05012G20KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 07/M02 A3000 RMK AO2 PK
WND 03030/0115 SLP127 T00721017
METAR KDEN 040053Z 04021G32KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 SCT220 10/M01 A2998 RMK
AO2 PK WND 04040/0014 SLP122 T01001006
METAR KDEN 032353Z 04027G38KT 10SM SCT100 BKN140 BKN220 12/M01 A2992 RMK
AO2 PK WND 03041/2326 SLP100 T01171006 10239 20117 53048
KBKF 040100Z 0401/0507 03020G35KT 9999 SCT130 BKN160 520073
QNH2993INS
BECMG 0402/0403 04010G20KT 9999 SCT020 BKN060 QNH3004INS
BECMG 0407/0408 VRB06KT 9999 SCT020 BKN030 QNH3013INS
BECMG 0417/0418 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2996INS TX17/0500Z
TN01/0412Z
METAR KBKF 040158Z 05013G18KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 07/M02 A3001 RMK AO2A
SLP131 T00691018
METAR KBKF 040058Z 03021G26KT 10SM SCT130 BKN160 10/M01 A2998 RMK AO2A
PK WND 04030/01 SLP121 T00991012
METAR KBKF 032358Z 04024G31KT 10SM SCT130 BKN160 12/M01 A2992 RMK AO2A
PK WND 04031/48 PRESRR SLP095 T01221010 10244 20122 52052
KAPA 032323Z 0400/0424 01020G29KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140
FM040300 04010KT P6SM BKN050
FM040900 09007KT P6SM BKN050
FM041200 14008KT P6SM SCT050
FM042000 15013G22KT P6SM FEW060 SCT220
METAR KAPA 040153Z 05010KT 10SM FEW110 FEW140 FEW220 08/M02 A3002 RMK
AO2 PK WND 04026/0113 SLP148 T00781022
METAR KAPA 032353Z 03016G29KT 10SM SCT110 BKN140 12/M01 A2994 RMK AO2 PK
WND 01031/2304 SLP115 T01221006 10233 20122 53049
METAR KMNH 040235Z AUTO 02013G20KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 040215Z AUTO 02013G18KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 040155Z AUTO 02014G18KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 040235Z AUTO 04018KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 040215Z AUTO 04017G22KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 040155Z AUTO 02023G28KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 040235Z AUTO 36012G17KT 10SM SCT029 BKN100 06/01 A3004 RMK
AO2
METAR KSTK 040215Z AUTO 35011G17KT 10SM SCT100 06/01 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 040155Z AUTO 01015G22KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 040153Z AUTO 01020G30KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND
01044/0105 SLP151 T00611006
METAR KAKO 040053Z AUTO 01034G45KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND
36050/0015 PRESRR SLP126 T00891006
METAR KAKO 032353Z AUTO 36037G48KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND
36052/2339 SLP103 T01001006 10244 20094 51040
METAR KLIC 040155Z AUTO 01032G41KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
01043/0144 SLP120 T00781006
METAR KLIC 040055Z AUTO 02028G41KT 10SM FEW110 11/00 A2994 RMK AO2 PK
WND 36047/0015 LTG DSNT E AND SE PRESRR SLP107 T01060000
SPECI KLIC 040016Z AUTO 01036G47KT 10SM SCT100 13/01 A2983 RMK AO2 PK
WND 36047/0015 LTG DSNT NE-SE PRESRR T01280011
METAR KHEQ 040235Z AUTO 01016G23KT 10SM BKN075 04/02 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 040215Z AUTO 36020G28KT 10SM SCT075 SCT095 05/02 A3003 RMK
AO2
METAR KHEQ 040155Z AUTO 01022G30KT 10SM SCT013 SCT095 05/02 A3001 RMK
AO2
METAR K2V6 040234Z AUTO 36014KT 10SM BKN090 05/00 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 040214Z AUTO 35017G22KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 05/00 A3002 RMK
AO2
METAR K2V6 040154Z AUTO 35020G32KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 040235Z AUTO 36015G30KT 10SM OVC070 06/03 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SE
METAR K2V5 040215Z AUTO 36019G31KT 10SM SCT013 BKN070 OVC080 06/03 A3000
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SE
METAR K2V5 040155Z AUTO 36024G30KT 10SM BKN013 BKN041 BKN050 06/04
A2998 RMK AO2 P0003
METAR KITR 032353Z AUTO 18029G42KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A2972 RMK AO2 PK WND
18042/2345 LTG DSNT NW SLP032 60004 T02170111 10261 20194
57019
Sunrise/Sunset for 05/03/2024
Fort Collins - 05:55:39 MDT / 19:58:32 MDT
Denver - 05:56:57 MDT / 19:56:22 MDT
Sterling - 05:48:01 MDT / 19:51:19 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 05/04/24 02:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...247/038
16000 FT MSL...245/037
15000 FT MSL...260/038
8100 FT MSL...348/005
8000 FT MSL...011/023
7300 FT MSL...036/023
7000 FT MSL...037/035
6600 FT MSL...036/029
6200 FT MSL...061/028
6000 FT MSL...056/028
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2328 UTC Friday, May 3, 2024
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Saturday/...
Issued at 525 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
Gusty NE winds will gradually weaken 01-04Z this evening, rotating
to the southeast and likely persisting from that direction through
the remainder of the night. On Saturday, expect strengthening SE
flow by mid afternoon when gusts may exceed 20 kts.
A period of lower CIGS with bases 040-060 looks favored for later
this evening (starting ~02-03Z) through early Saturday morning,
before transitioning back to VFR conditions for all terminals.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 040235Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 040215Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM SCT100 03/M06 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 040155Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM OVC100 02/M04 A3015 RMK AO2
SPECI KAFF 040225Z AUTO 35019G26KT 10SM SCT036 06/M01 A3000 RMK AO2
SLP136
METAR KAFF 040155Z 35019G27KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2998 RMK AO2A PK WND
01034/0058 SLP123 T00751010
METAR KAFF 040055Z 36022G31KT 10SM CLR 11/M00 A2993 RMK AO2A PK WND
01036/2356 SLP099 T01111004
KCOS 032324Z 0400/0424 36030G41KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM040700 01009KT P6SM FEW050 FEW250
FM041100 11008KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025
FM041400 15010KT P6SM SCT030 SCT250
FM041700 16017G27KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
METAR KCOS 040154Z 36025G42KT 10SM SCT140 09/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
36042/0150 PRESRR SLP118 T00941006
METAR KCOS 040054Z 36028G39KT 10SM BKN140 13/M02 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND
36045/2355 PRESRR SLP094 T01331022
METAR KCOS 032354Z 36036G49KT 10SM BKN140 16/M01 A2983 RMK AO2 PK WND
01049/2353 WSHFT 2326 FROPA PRESRR SLP059 56027 T01611006
10239 20161
METAR KABH 040155Z AUTO 02028G40KT 10SM BKN140 09/M00 A2994 RMK AO2
PK WND 02042/29 PRESRR SLP118 T00871004
METAR KABH 040055Z AUTO 01028G35KT 10SM SQ FEW100 11/01 A2987 RMK AO2
PK WND 01040/23 PRESRR SLP094 T01140008
SPECI KABH 032359Z AUTO 36030G35KT 10SM SQ BKN130 21/M03 A2981 RMK AO2
WSHFT 56 SLPNO
METAR KFLY 040235Z AUTO 02021G34KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3002 RMK AO2
T00421013
METAR KFLY 040215Z AUTO 02022G35KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A3001 RMK AO2
T00471011
METAR KFLY 040155Z AUTO 01024G39KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A2999 RMK AO2 T00571008
METAR KFCS 040155Z AUTO 36030G36KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A2987 RMK AO2 PK
WND 01038/11 SLP103 T01160001 $
METAR KFCS 040055Z AUTO 36030G39KT 10SM BKN130 BKN160 13/M01 A2983
RMK AO2 PK WND 01039/52 PRESRR SLP089 T01331007 $
METAR KFCS 032355Z AUTO 34033G38KT 6SM HZ BKN130 19/M01 A2976 RMK AO2
SLP049 T01941006 10247 20163 53003 $
KPUB 040008Z 0400/0424 28012G22KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
FM040045 01030G44KT P6SM FEW050 SCT130 BKN250
TEMPO 0401/0402 01038G51KT
FM040700 04009KT P6SM FEW050 BKN250
FM041100 09008KT P6SM BKN040 BKN130
FM041500 12007KT P6SM SCT050 SCT130
FM041900 13012G22KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
METAR KPUB 040153Z 02040G55KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A2981 RMK AO2 PK WND
01055/0152 WSHFT 0040 SLP063 T01440011
SPECI KPUB 040100Z 01036G51KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A2976 RMK AO2 PK WND
36051/0056 WSHFT 0040 PRESRR T01720017
METAR KPUB 040053Z 01036G56KT 8SM CLR 18/02 A2974 RMK AO2 PK WND
36056/0045 WSHFT 0029 SLP037 T01830017
METAR KVTP 040235Z AUTO 26006G15KT 10SM CLR 07/M14 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 040215Z AUTO 26009G19KT 230V300 10SM CLR 07/M14 A3021 RMK
AO2
METAR KVTP 040155Z AUTO 27010G20KT 10SM CLR 08/M14 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 040154Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 19/M09 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP040
T01891089
METAR KTAD 040054Z AUTO 26016G25KT 10SM CLR 23/M08 A2978 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25029/0019 SLP025 T02331078
METAR KTAD 032354Z AUTO 26022G31KT 10SM CLR 26/M07 A2975 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27031/2351 SLP013 60000 T02561072 10267 20217 55013
SPECI KLHX 040220Z AUTO 01039G53KT 4SM HZ FEW009 12/04 A2982 RMK AO2 PK
WND 02057/0209 T01220039
METAR KLHX 040153Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP019
T01940044
METAR KLHX 040053Z AUTO 15013KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A2968 RMK AO2 PK WND
17027/2356 SLP003 T02280044
METAR KLAA 040153Z AUTO 16014G22KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND
17031/0131 SLP019 T01940050
METAR KLAA 040053Z AUTO 20017G26KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A2967 RMK AO2 PK WND
19034/2358 SLP005 T02440011
METAR KLAA 032353Z AUTO 19024G35KT 10SM FEW015 27/01 A2967 RMK AO2 PK
WND 18037/2330 SLP006 60000 T02670006 10272 20222 58005
Sunrise/Sunset for 05/03/2024
Burlington - 05:47:04 MDT / 19:44:44 MDT
Pueblo - 05:58:33 MDT / 19:52:02 MDT
Lamar - 05:50:54 MDT / 19:43:40 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 05/04/24 02:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...286/023
19000 FT MSL...260/029
18000 FT MSL...249/025
8000 FT MSL...022/035
7100 FT MSL...017/052
7000 FT MSL...016/052
6300 FT MSL...017/054
6000 FT MSL...019/053
5900 FT MSL...018/053
5700 FT MSL...018/052
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0223 UTC Saturday, May 4, 2024
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 224 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
VFR conditions are expected to prevail for KALS and KPUB, and mostly
for KCOS, throughout the forecast period. There will be some lower
decks moving in later which will reduce CIGs to MVFR criteria during
the morning hours at KCOS from approximately 11 to 13Z. CIGs will
should remain elevated enough to be above MVFR criteria for KPUB
from 13 to 15Z. FROPA will occur for KCOS around 01Z and KPUB around
02Z, which will result in a windshift with gusty NE`ly winds
thereafter, with gusts close to 40 kts at both terminals. Winds will
be synoptically influenced at all terminals. There is very low
confidence (less than 10 percent) of SHRA or possibly TSRA to be in
the vicinity of KCOS and KPUB right around the time of FROPA,
although due to the lack of confidence, this was left out of the
TAF. Winds will become more diurnally influenced towards the end of
the forecast period as they further weaken. -Stewey
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 040153Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3010 RMK AO2 RAE0055
SLP199 P0000 T00330011
METAR KCAG 040053Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM -RA SCT041 BKN050 OVC065 04/01
A3010 RMK AO2 RAB46 SLP204 P0000 T00440011
METAR KCAG 032353Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM SCT110 06/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP194
60012 T00610022 10072 20006 51003
METAR KHDN 040156Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM FEW080 02/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP197
T00220017 FZRANO
METAR KHDN 040056Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM BKN046 03/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP207
T00330033
SPECI KHDN 040052Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM FEW009 BKN046 OVC110 03/03 A3013
RMK AO2
METAR KSBS 040235Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR A3012 RMK AO1
METAR KSBS 040215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT010 A3011 RMK AO1
METAR KSBS 040155Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM SCT008 SCT110 01/01 A3011 RMK
AO1 T00080008
METAR KC07 040235Z AUTO 32004KT 7SM BKN002 M05/M05 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 040215Z AUTO 32005KT 1/2SM FZFG OVC002 M05/M05 A3013 RMK AO2
VIS 1/4V2
METAR KC07 040155Z AUTO 30007KT 270V340 1SM -SN OVC002 M05/M05 A3011 RMK
AO2 VIS 1/2V4
METAR KEEO 040153Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP147
T00561022
METAR KEEO 040053Z AUTO 02011KT 10SM SCT120 09/M05 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP141
T00891050
METAR KEEO 032353Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM FEW044 OVC100 08/M02 A3006 RMK AO2
SLP144 60000 T00781022 10122 20061 51011
METAR K20V 040235Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM BKN055 OVC075 03/M03 A3014 RMK
AO2
METAR K20V 040215Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM OVC055 03/M03 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 040155Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM SCT044 OVC055 03/M03 A3012 RMK
AO2
METAR KGNB 040235Z AUTO 08003KT 2SM -SN SCT004 SCT010 OVC014 00/M14
A3016 RMK AO2 T00001143
METAR KGNB 040215Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM -SN BKN014 OVC023 00/M15 A3015
RMK AO2 T00021150
METAR KGNB 040155Z AUTO 34007KT 7SM -SN BKN024 OVC029 02/M18 A3014
RMK AO2 T00161185
METAR K0CO 040235Z AUTO 34013KT OVC001 M07/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 040215Z AUTO 34012G17KT 321V021 OVC001 M07/M07 A3017 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K0CO 040155Z AUTO 34011G15KT OVC001 M06/M07 A3017 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KC99 040235Z AUTO 30016G30KT 3SM SCT007 BKN022 OVC027 M05/M06
A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
METAR KC99 040215Z AUTO 30017G25KT 4SM BKN007 BKN017 OVC028 M04/M04
A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
METAR KC99 040155Z AUTO 28011G17KT 2 1/2SM SCT003 OVC009 M04/M04 A3011
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
KGJT 032332Z 0400/0424 31014G26KT P6SM SKC
FM040300 07006KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200
FM040600 03005KT P6SM SKC
FM040900 11010KT P6SM SKC
FM041800 30006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
METAR KGJT 040153Z 05013G17KT 10SM BKN095 17/M03 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01721028
METAR KGJT 040053Z 31013KT 10SM SCT120 18/M04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP087
T01831044
METAR KGJT 032353Z 32018G25KT 10SM CLR 20/M03 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND
31028/2301 SLP077 T02001028 10250 20194 51023
KRIL 032332Z 0400/0424 32014G25KT P6SM SKC
FM040300 32008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM040600 36005KT P6SM SKC
FM040900 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM041800 27008KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
METAR KRIL 040153Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP139
T01061033
METAR KRIL 040053Z AUTO 32008G17KT 10SM SCT110 12/M03 A2999 RMK AO2
SLP137 T01221028
METAR KRIL 032353Z AUTO 32014G25KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
32033/2306 SLP136 T01221022 10217 20122 53031
METAR K5SM 040235Z AUTO 29014G20KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 040215Z AUTO 28013G20KT 230V310 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3018 RMK
AO2
METAR K5SM 040155Z AUTO 27012G21KT 240V300 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3015 RMK
AO2
KEGE 032332Z 0400/0424 25012G25KT P6SM BKN110
FM040300 18008KT P6SM FEW070 BKN120
FM040600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM041800 25006KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
KASE 032332Z 0400/0424 19012G19KT P6SM BKN100
FM040300 25005KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120
FM040900 20004KT P6SM FEW250
FM041800 27009KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
METAR KASE 040153Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM FEW100 07/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP114
T00671039
METAR KASE 040053Z COR 33009G22KT 10SM BKN100 09/M03 A3001 RMK AO2
PK WND 32026/0031 SLP101 T00941028
METAR KASE 040053Z 33009G22KT 10SM OVC100 09/M03 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND
32026/0031 SLP101 T00941028
METAR KCCU 040235Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM -SN BKN004 OVC009 00/M03 A3019 RMK
AO2
METAR KCCU 040215Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM BKN007 BKN014 BKN060 00/M02 A3018
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 040155Z AUTO 31010G18KT 10SM SCT060 SCT075 00/M03 A3016 RMK
AO2
METAR KLXV 040153Z AUTO 33008G16KT 10SM OVC085 05/M04 A3007 RMK AO2
SLP074 T00501044
METAR KLXV 040053Z AUTO 26012G18KT 10SM OVC090 09/M10 A3003 RMK AO2
SLP050 T00941100
METAR KLXV 032353Z AUTO VRB06G17KT 10SM SCT095 10/M11 A3002 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27031/2307 SLP056 T01001106 10111 20083 53005
Sunrise/Sunset for 05/03/2024
Rangely - 06:11:28 MDT / 20:12:23 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:12:38 MDT / 20:09:25 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:02:49 MDT / 20:05:23 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 05/04/24 02:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...237/037
15000 FT MSL...279/050
11000 FT MSL...266/021
10400 FT MSL...293/031
10200 FT MSL...153/004
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2346 UTC Friday, May 3, 2024
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 540 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
Gusty southwesterly winds continue at this hour but will be
dying down over the next few hours and by 03Z, gusts should be
over. As far as ceilings and visibilities are concerned, a cold
front is bringing some precip and clouds to KHDN, KASE, and KEGE
though only KHDN is MVFR at the moment due to some snow. Having
said that, conditions should improve for those areas as well
over the next few hours. Overnight, mostly clear to clear skies
expected with light winds. Tomorrow, few to scattered skies on
tap with lighter winds.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
KMTJ 032332Z 0400/0424 27012G21KT P6SM SKC
FM040300 25008KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
FM040900 13006KT P6SM SKC
FM041600 33009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
METAR KMTJ 040153Z AUTO 31016G24KT 10SM SCT120 16/M03 A2996 RMK AO2 PK
WND 31030/0055 SLP092 T01561033
METAR KMTJ 040053Z AUTO 32015G28KT 10SM FEW120 18/M04 A2992 RMK AO2 PK
WND 33033/0034 SLP082 T01781039
METAR KMTJ 032353Z AUTO 33018G27KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND
33030/2335 WSHFT 2310 SLP073 T01831044 10228 20183 53004
METAR KGUC 040156Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP120
T01331078
METAR KGUC 040056Z AUTO 25012G20KT 10SM SCT100 16/M08 A2996 RMK AO2
SLP114 T01561078
METAR KGUC 032356Z AUTO 27020G29KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND
26033/2257 SLP104 T01611100 10178 20161 53004
METAR K7BM 040235Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 040215Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 040155Z AUTO 26010G17KT 10SM SCT090 08/M11 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 040235Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/M10 A2999 RMK AO2 T01181100
METAR KAEJ 040215Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A2998 RMK AO2
T01171100
METAR KAEJ 040155Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A2997 RMK AO2 T01231106
METAR KANK 040235Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A2996 RMK AO2
T01271090
METAR KANK 040215Z AUTO 27009G17KT 9SM CLR 14/M09 A2995 RMK AO2
T01391094
METAR KANK 040155Z AUTO 27014G22KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A2994 RMK AO2 T01491100
METAR KMYP 040243Z AUTO 30034G39KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 040143Z AUTO 30038G46KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 040123Z AUTO 29039G51KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 040235Z AUTO 30013G18KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A3010 RMK AO2
T01461067
METAR KAIB 040215Z AUTO 30014G23KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A3009 RMK AO2
T01521066
METAR KAIB 040155Z AUTO 31020G25KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 T01621068
KTEX 032332Z 0400/0424 23011G19KT P6SM OVC100
FM040200 20009KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
FM040600 14005KT P6SM FEW070 FEW250
FM041600 20005KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KTEX 040235Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM SCT100 10/M11 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 040215Z AUTO 24007KT 210V300 10SM SCT100 11/M13 A3009 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 040155Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM BKN100 11/M13 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 040235Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 040215Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 040155Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 040153Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM FEW120 19/M09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP075
T01891094 $
METAR KCEZ 040053Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM FEW120 20/M06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP085
T02001061 $
METAR KCEZ 032353Z AUTO 27009G17KT 10SM BKN120 22/M07 A2989 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25026/2302 SLP077 T02221067 10233 20206 56011 $
KDRO 032332Z 0400/0424 28016G24KT P6SM SKC
FM040200 30008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW200
FM040600 04005KT P6SM SKC
FM041800 15010G20KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KDRO 040153Z AUTO 28009G17KT 10SM BKN110 18/M07 A2994 RMK AO2
SLP092 T01781067
METAR KDRO 040053Z AUTO 28008G18KT 10SM FEW120 19/M06 A2993 RMK AO2
SLP100 T01891061
METAR KDRO 032353Z AUTO 26015G24KT 10SM FEW110 21/M07 A2993 RMK AO2 PK
WND 31029/2314 SLP096 T02061072 10217 20189 56008
METAR KPSO 040235Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3002 RMK AO2
T01261077
METAR KPSO 040215Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3001 RMK AO2
T01331083
METAR KPSO 040155Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3000 RMK AO2
T01461086
METAR KCPW 040235Z AUTO 25007G14KT 10SM CLR 01/M10 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 040215Z AUTO 26005G19KT 10SM CLR 01/M10 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 040155Z AUTO 25015G23KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A3024 RMK AO2
KALS 032324Z 0400/0424 25019G29KT P6SM FEW200
FM040200 25012KT P6SM FEW200
FM040600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200
FM041800 19013G23KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
METAR KALS 040152Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
25026/0101 SLP081 T01391083
METAR KALS 040052Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 18/M11 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND
26027/2353 SLP083 T01781106
METAR KALS 032352Z AUTO 26023G29KT 10SM CLR 19/M12 A2992 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25032/2330 SLP079 T01941117 10211 20183 55005
Sunrise/Sunset for 05/03/2024
Vail - 06:02:43 MDT / 20:01:46 MDT
Durango - 06:13:27 MDT / 20:03:08 MDT
Alamosa - 06:05:07 MDT / 19:55:30 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 05/04/24 02:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...237/037
15000 FT MSL...279/050
11000 FT MSL...266/021
10400 FT MSL...293/031
10200 FT MSL...153/004
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2346 UTC Friday, May 3, 2024
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 540 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
Gusty southwesterly winds continue at this hour but will be
dying down over the next few hours and by 03Z, gusts should be
over. As far as ceilings and visibilities are concerned, a cold
front is bringing some precip and clouds to KHDN, KASE, and KEGE
though only KHDN is MVFR at the moment due to some snow. Having
said that, conditions should improve for those areas as well
over the next few hours. Overnight, mostly clear to clear skies
expected with light winds. Tomorrow, few to scattered skies on
tap with lighter winds.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 032330Z 0400/0424 28009G19KT P6SM SCT130
FM040300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120
FM042000 19010G16KT P6SM SCT130
METAR KPGA 040153Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 25/M09 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP040
T02501094
METAR KPGA 040053Z AUTO 33012G18KT 10SM CLR 27/M09 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP039
T02671094
METAR KPGA 032353Z AUTO 30013G21KT 10SM CLR 27/M09 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP036
T02721094 10283 20239 55009
METAR KRQE 040153Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP078
T01561039
METAR KRQE 040053Z AUTO 25013G19KT 10SM BKN110 19/M06 A2997 RMK AO2
WSHFT 2359 SLP084 T01891056
SPECI KRQE 040019Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM BKN100 19/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 WSHFT
2359 T01941056
Flagstaff (KFSX) 05/04/24 02:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
11000 FT MSL...238/019
10800 FT MSL...236/024
10000 FT MSL...232/020
10000 FT MSL...236/016
9200 FT MSL...230/018
9000 FT MSL...226/020
8500 FT MSL...225/019
8000 FT MSL...221/019
7800 FT MSL...216/017
7400 FT MSL...216/015
7400 FT MSL...223/019
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2353 UTC Friday, May 3, 2024
.AVIATION...Saturday 04/00Z through Sunday 05/00Z...Expect VFR conditions
with scattered mid-level cumulus clouds. Winds will be out of the
west-southwest at 10-20 kts until 02Z, becoming light and variable
overnight through most of Saturday morning. South- southwest winds
gradually increasing after 17Z, reaching sustained speeds 15-20 kts
gusting 25-30 kts during the afternoon.
OUTLOOK...Sunday 05/00Z through Tuesday 07/00Z...Mainly VFR conditions
will persist but with increasing clouds Saturday night into Sunday,
along with a 10-30% chance of light rain showers along/north of a
KGCN-KRQE line Sunday afternoon and evening. Southwest winds 15-25
kts Saturday night, strengthening to 25-35 kts gusting to 40-55 kts
on Sunday. Periods of MVFR visibility in blowing dust are likely from
KINW-KSJN-KRQE northward for Sunday afternoon. Winds gradually decreasing
Sunday night, with west winds 15-20 kts gusting 20-30 kts on Monday.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 032337Z 0400/0506 33007KT P6SM FEW060
FM040500 15006KT P6SM SKC
FM041800 17010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM042100 17018G28KT P6SM SCT120
FM050300 17010G20KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KSLC 040154Z 35004KT 10SM FEW220 13/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01331017
METAR KSLC 040054Z 32006KT 10SM FEW060 FEW220 14/M06 A3004 RMK AO2
SLP151 T01441056
METAR KSLC 032354Z 01006KT 10SM FEW060 14/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01441028 10144 20106 58006
KVEL 032332Z 0400/0424 07010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM040200 01009KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM040600 36005KT P6SM SKC
FM041600 19007KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
METAR KVEL 040153Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP139
T01221078
METAR KVEL 040053Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM BKN100 14/M09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01391089
METAR KVEL 032353Z AUTO 05009G19KT 010V080 10SM CLR 15/M08 A2998 RMK AO2
SLP126 T01501083 10167 20111 53008
METAR KPUC 040153Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP139
T01171111
METAR KPUC 040053Z AUTO 34010G17KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01331133
METAR KPUC 032353Z AUTO 34011G23KT 10SM CLR 14/M12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01391117 10150 20083 55005
KCNY 032332Z 0400/0424 30021G32KT P6SM SKC
FM040200 33012KT P6SM FEW150 FEW200
METAR KCNY 040153Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP096
T01611083
METAR KCNY 040053Z AUTO 32017KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND
31028/2359 SLP098 T01831072
METAR KCNY 032353Z AUTO 31018G29KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND
32033/2257 SLP089 T01941061 10233 20194 53007
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 05/04/24 02:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...026/005
17800 FT MSL...334/005
15000 FT MSL...046/023
14000 FT MSL...086/010
9100 FT MSL...052/002
9000 FT MSL...075/004
8400 FT MSL...066/003
8000 FT MSL...060/005
7700 FT MSL...062/003
7000 FT MSL...237/013
6900 FT MSL...092/008
6900 FT MSL...069/006
6600 FT MSL...074/005
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2201 UTC Friday, May 3, 2024
.AVIATION...KSLC..VFR conditions will remain in place through the
valid TAF period. Northwesterly winds will prevail through the mid-
evening, transitioning to a southerly flow around 04Z. South winds
remain in place through the day tomorrow, with gusts up to 30kts
expected by the early afternoon.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions are expected
across the area through the valid TAF period. Isolated showers
across northern Utah will diminish through the early evening hours,
giving way to mostly clear skies overnight. Tomorrow, winds will
increase out of the south, with peak gusts across the West Desert
expected to exceed 50 kts. Along the I-15 corridor, peak gusts will
vary between 30 and 35 kts.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 032337Z 0400/0424 32010KT P6SM FEW150
FM040500 12005KT P6SM SKC
FM041900 20010G24KT P6SM FEW120=
METAR KEVW 040153Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP164
T00671072
METAR KEVW 040053Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM FEW055 08/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP159
T00831072
METAR KEVW 032353Z AUTO 30005G15KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP162
60000 T00721078 10089 20044 53005
KRKS 032325Z 0400/0424 30014G22KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080
FM040130 06006KT P6SM SCT200
FM041600 16009KT P6SM SCT200
FM042100 19013KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200
METAR KRKS 040154Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP172
T00611061
METAR KRKS 040054Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM FEW055 08/M06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP162
T00781056
METAR KRKS 032354Z AUTO 29013G18KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP160
60000 T00831056 10094 20039 51010
KRWL 032329Z 0400/0424 31008KT P6SM FEW025 OVC050
FM040300 04005KT P6SM OVC050
FM040700 VRB03KT 5SM BR SKC
FM041500 12006KT P6SM SKC
FM041800 20010G20KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 040153Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM FEW025 SCT035 SCT045 02/M01 A3009
RMK AO2 SLP188 T00171011
METAR KRWL 040053Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM FEW041 FEW055 03/M01 A3008 RMK AO2
RAE2359B29E31SNB19E29 SLP171 P0000 T00281006
METAR KRWL 032353Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM -RA SCT026 BKN038 OVC060 06/01
A3007 RMK AO2 RAB42 SLP163 P0000 60006 T00560011 10072 20006
53018
KLAR 032329Z 0400/0424 30015G25KT P6SM BKN040 OVC050
FM040200 32010KT P6SM OVC050
FM040600 27005KT P6SM FEW200
FM041400 16010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM042300 15015KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KLAR 040153Z AUTO 34016KT 10SM BKN050 03/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 WSHFT
0111 SLP141 T00281022
SPECI KLAR 040131Z AUTO 35014G24KT 10SM BKN055 BKN120 04/M02 A3006 RMK
AO2 WSHFT 0111 T00391017
METAR KLAR 040053Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM OVC100 05/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP144
T00501044
KCYS 032329Z 0400/0424 34020G30KT P6SM BKN050
FM040300 35012G22KT P6SM OVC100
FM040500 34007KT P6SM SKC
FM041500 19010G20KT P6SM FEW200
FM042300 16016KT P6SM FEW200
SPECI KCYS 040241Z 01015G24KT 10SM OVC009 01/M02 A3007 RMK AO2
T00061017
SPECI KCYS 040224Z 01012G22KT 10SM BKN010 OVC080 01/M02 A3007 RMK AO2
T00061022
METAR KCYS 040153Z 01014G25KT 10SM OVC007 01/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND
36030/0115 CIG 006V010 SLP176 T00061022
Riverton (KRIW) 05/04/24 02:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8200 FT MSL...164/006
6700 FT MSL...100/010
Cheyenne (KCYS) 05/04/24 02:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...230/075
24000 FT MSL...223/074
23000 FT MSL...224/068
22000 FT MSL...233/072
21000 FT MSL...226/073
20000 FT MSL...235/073
19000 FT MSL...238/069
18000 FT MSL...238/071
17400 FT MSL...238/073
17000 FT MSL...238/072
16000 FT MSL...245/066
15100 FT MSL...247/066
15000 FT MSL...248/067
14000 FT MSL...245/056
13200 FT MSL...264/065
13000 FT MSL...256/044
12000 FT MSL...262/055
11700 FT MSL...285/047
11000 FT MSL...293/032
8600 FT MSL...321/029
8000 FT MSL...320/030
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2315 UTC Friday, May 3, 2024
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 515 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
West of the Divide...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS Terminals.
VFR to prevail at all terminals through 00Z/Sunday. Mid-cloud cover
gives way to a clearing sky early Friday evening as an upper low
tracks southeast of the forecast area. Mainly high clouds and a few
cumulus over the higher terrain Saturday. Gusty west to northwest
wind 15-25kts on the backside of the upper low Friday afternoon
decreases between 01Z-03Z/Saturday. Southerly wind around 10kts
increases late Saturday morning and early afternoon. Mountain tops
occasionally obscured above 10K feet MSL until 02Z/Saturday.
East of the Divide...KCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL Terminals.
Mid-cloud decks gradually diminish between 00Z-02Z Friday evening,
leaving a clearing sky overnight. Boundary layer moisture is
sufficient to at least generate patchy fog at KCPR, KRIW, and
possibly KLND between 10Z-15Z/Saturday. The best chance for MVFR fog
comes at KCPR during this window, as the late clearing, lack of
wind, and abundant low-level moisture favor formation. The fog
clears between 14Z-16Z/Saturday, leaving only high clouds and a few
mountain cumulus through Saturday afternoon. Mountain tops obscured
until 02Z/Saturday.
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 2351 UTC Friday, May 3, 2024
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 534 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
VFR expected for most of our terminals through the forecast
period. KAIA will see VCTS through approximately 2-3z this
evening, causing MVFR fluctuations. KCDR will have MVFR through
approximately 6Z this evening before transitioning to VFR. Wind
gusts of 20-30 knots will be present this evening for KCYS and
KLAR, but will decrease to 12 knots or less overnight. The NE
Panhandle terminals will see elevated wind gusts this evening
before transitioning to VRB overnight. Saturday will bring wind
gusts up to 20-25 knots for most terminals during the afternoon.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 040235Z AUTO 35020KT 10SM BKN015 BKN080 OVC090 03/00 A3005
RMK AO2 T00301003
METAR KIBM 040215Z AUTO 36017G25KT 10SM OVC015 03/00 A3003 RMK AO2
T00280001
METAR KIBM 040155Z AUTO 35020G25KT 10SM BKN015 BKN020 OVC100 03/00 A3003
RMK AO2 T00300002
KSNY 032329Z 0400/0424 36030G40KT P6SM FEW040 OVC060
FM040300 01015G25KT P6SM OVC060
FM040400 35015KT P6SM OVC120
FM040900 30007KT P6SM SKC
FM041300 25005KT P6SM FEW250
FM042000 16010G20KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KSNY 040218Z AUTO 01016KT 10SM BKN024 BKN100 04/00 A3004 RMK AO2
T00390000
METAR KSNY 040153Z AUTO 01016G24KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND
01031/0059 SLP156 T00391006
METAR KSNY 040053Z AUTO 36024G32KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
01034/0022 SLP140 T00610006
METAR KOGA 040235Z AUTO 36016G22KT 10SM OVC085 06/02 A3002 RMK AO2
T00550022
METAR KOGA 040215Z AUTO 01021G26KT 10SM OVC085 06/02 A2999 RMK AO2
T00550017
METAR KOGA 040155Z AUTO 36027G32KT 10SM BKN085 05/02 A2999 RMK AO2
T00500017
METAR KIML 040153Z AUTO 36026G44KT 10SM OVC011 06/04 A2995 RMK AO2 PK
WND 35044/0057 SLP144 T00560039
METAR KIML 040053Z AUTO 36034G44KT 10SM OVC012 08/06 A2988 RMK AO2 PK
WND 36050/0034 LTG DSNT SE AND S RAE2357B27E36 PRESRR SLP122
P0000 T00780056
SPECI KIML 040030Z AUTO 36031G44KT 10SM -RA BKN012 BKN024 09/07 A2981
RMK AO2 PK WND 35048/0016 LTG DSNT E-S RAE2357B27 P0000
T00940072
KMCK 040152Z 0402/0424 34025G32KT 6SM -RA VCTS SCT070CB OVC100
WS020/26060KT
FM040300 34022G39KT 5SM +SHRA BR BKN060
FM040500 35021G32KT P6SM VCSH BKN013
FM040600 36019G31KT P6SM VCTS BKN070CB
SPECI KMCK 040226Z AUTO 34025G37KT 10SM FEW080 OVC100 11/09 A2983 RMK
AO2 PK WND 33038/0204 LTG DSNT E-S RAE15 PRESRR P0000
T01110089
METAR KMCK 040153Z AUTO 35028G36KT 8SM VCTS -RA BKN070 OVC090 12/10
A2975 RMK AO2 PK WND 32040/0104 WSHFT 0040 LTG DSNT ALQDS
RAB05 TSB0057E43 SLP069 P0029 T01220100
SPECI KMCK 040149Z AUTO 34025G32KT 9SM VCTS -RA SCT070 OVC095 12/10
A2975 RMK AO2 PK WND 32040/0104 WSHFT 0040 LTG DSNT ALQDS
RAB05 TSB0057E43 P0028
North Platte (KLNX) 05/04/24 02:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...230/089
24000 FT MSL...237/080
22000 FT MSL...240/059
20300 FT MSL...249/050
20000 FT MSL...247/046
19000 FT MSL...248/045
18000 FT MSL...247/043
17000 FT MSL...249/039
16900 FT MSL...249/042
16000 FT MSL...252/036
15000 FT MSL...252/030
14200 FT MSL...255/026
14000 FT MSL...256/024
13000 FT MSL...248/019
12000 FT MSL...241/017
12000 FT MSL...237/015
11000 FT MSL...218/012
10100 FT MSL...179/011
10000 FT MSL...172/013
9000 FT MSL...148/009
8000 FT MSL...337/019
7400 FT MSL...005/012
7000 FT MSL...343/022
6300 FT MSL...352/026
6000 FT MSL...357/030
5500 FT MSL...358/034
5000 FT MSL...358/037
4700 FT MSL...002/036
4100 FT MSL...003/034
4000 FT MSL...000/034
3600 FT MSL...002/031
3400 FT MSL...003/027
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2326 UTC Friday, May 3, 2024
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 625 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024
Active weather continues through this evening. Thunderstorms will
mainly be confined along and south of the I-80 corridor impacting
KLBF. These storms have the potential to become severe with large
hail, strong winds, and heavy rainfall being the primary threats.
Some light fog due to increased moisture and falling rain may also
cause visibility restrictions down to 2 miles at times. North of I-
80, precipitation will remain more stratiform, but visibility
restrictions due to light fog and continuous rainfall is still
expected. Precipitation will exit the region to the east by late
evening with gradual improvement of conditions and rising ceilings
into Saturday morning.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 040053Z 0401/0424 34018G41KT 6SM TSRA BR BKN060CB
WS020/28040KT
FM040500 35021G34KT P6SM VCTS BKN060CB
FM041100 34012KT P6SM FEW022
FM042000 08008KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KGLD 040233Z AUTO 02018G28KT 6SM VCTS -RA BR SCT008 BKN014 OVC085
07/07 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND 34034/0203 LTG DSNT NE-S
TSB0154E27 P0013 T00720067
SPECI KGLD 040200Z AUTO 33018G34KT 8SM -TSRA BKN011 OVC050 09/08 A2995
RMK AO2 PK WND 34034/0158 LTG DSNT S-NW TSB0154 PRESRR P0002
T00890078
METAR KGLD 040153Z AUTO 35024G37KT 9SM VCTS -RA BKN011 BKN044 OVC070
09/08 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 35042/0103 WSHFT 0051 LTG DSNT
S-NW RAB27 TSB28E45 SLP110 P0012 T00890078
KGCK 040157Z 0402/0424 18020G30KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB
FM040230 18018KT P6SM OVC120
FM040430 VRB20G45KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB
TEMPO 0405/0407 VRB25G45KT 4SM TSRA OVC025CB
FM040900 01020G32KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS BKN017CB
FM041300 36018G28KT P6SM SCT016
SPECI KGCK 040245Z AUTO 17012G21KT 10SM FEW110 14/11 A2971 RMK AO2 PK
WND 14048/0203 WSHFT 0150 LTG DSNT NE-S RAE19 TSE19 P0009
T01440111
SPECI KGCK 040225Z AUTO 14025G41KT 10SM VCTS FEW039 SCT100 BKN120 14/12
A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND 14048/0203 WSHFT 0150 LTG DSNT ALQDS
RAE19 TSE19 P0009 T01390117
SPECI KGCK 040157Z COR 20016G35KT 1 3/4SM -TSRA BR BKN040 BKN055 OVC075
14/12 A2976 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0140 LTG DSNT ALQDS FRQ LTGICCG TS
OHD MOV E P0004 T01440122
SPECI KLBL 040215Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM -RA OVC090 13/ A2985 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N-E TSE09 PRESFR PNO $
METAR KLBL 040156Z AUTO 23008KT 180V250 10SM -TSRA FEW050 BKN075 OVC090
14/ A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 25046/0110 WSHFT 0104 LTG DSNT ALQDS
TSB07RAB13 SLP112 T0139 PNO $
SPECI KLBL 040124Z AUTO 32004G24KT 10SM +TSRA FEW035 SCT043 BKN050 13/13
A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 25046/0110 WSHFT 0104 LTG DSNT ALQDS
TSB07RAB13 PNO $
METAR KEHA 040235Z AUTO 15017KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A2981 RMK AO2
T01360103
METAR KEHA 040215Z AUTO 15019KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A2980 RMK AO2
T01390103
METAR KEHA 040155Z AUTO 16019G23KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A2977 RMK AO2 P0002
T01670090
Goodland (KGLD) 05/04/24 02:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
36800 FT MSL...208/040
35000 FT MSL...214/042
30000 FT MSL...233/038
28000 FT MSL...228/035
26000 FT MSL...237/036
25100 FT MSL...235/038
25000 FT MSL...235/039
24000 FT MSL...236/040
22000 FT MSL...235/036
21000 FT MSL...241/036
20000 FT MSL...240/035
19000 FT MSL...230/036
18000 FT MSL...234/034
17500 FT MSL...233/035
17000 FT MSL...237/036
16000 FT MSL...231/035
15000 FT MSL...229/032
14800 FT MSL...229/032
14000 FT MSL...234/030
13000 FT MSL...230/026
12600 FT MSL...232/025
12000 FT MSL...238/022
11000 FT MSL...251/021
10700 FT MSL...255/021
10000 FT MSL...261/021
9200 FT MSL...284/021
9000 FT MSL...288/022
8000 FT MSL...306/029
8000 FT MSL...309/027
7000 FT MSL...333/036
7000 FT MSL...334/036
6200 FT MSL...345/043
6000 FT MSL...349/043
5400 FT MSL...349/045
5000 FT MSL...353/044
4800 FT MSL...350/043
4300 FT MSL...355/034
4100 FT MSL...354/033
4000 FT MSL...353/031
Dodge City (KDDC) 05/04/24 02:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
40000 FT MSL...224/051
35700 FT MSL...224/050
35000 FT MSL...222/052
30000 FT MSL...220/041
29300 FT MSL...219/039
28000 FT MSL...217/035
26000 FT MSL...219/029
25000 FT MSL...219/029
24100 FT MSL...221/029
24000 FT MSL...220/029
22000 FT MSL...215/031
20000 FT MSL...216/032
20000 FT MSL...216/032
19000 FT MSL...216/030
18000 FT MSL...207/027
17000 FT MSL...211/026
16000 FT MSL...228/041
15000 FT MSL...204/028
14000 FT MSL...204/028
13000 FT MSL...216/030
12000 FT MSL...216/035
11000 FT MSL...218/032
10000 FT MSL...222/036
9000 FT MSL...227/037
8000 FT MSL...225/040
7000 FT MSL...230/043
6000 FT MSL...234/036
5000 FT MSL...236/042
4000 FT MSL...224/037
3200 FT MSL...210/034
3000 FT MSL...203/030
3000 FT MSL...203/030
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2257 UTC Friday, May 3, 2024
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 418 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
For KGLD, the terminal is expected to see VCTS/TSRA through at
least 05z Saturday, but may persist through 11z. 5-6sm in rain
and VFR clouds attm. Winds, south 20-30kts through 02z then
north 20-40kts. By 11z, north at 10-15kts, the veering east by
20z. LLWS 02z-05z Saturday 280@40kts.
For KMCK, the terminal is expected to see VCTS/TSRA through at
least 05z Saturday. Potential to persist through 12z. 5-6sm in
rain and VFR clouds attm. Winds, southeast 20-30kts through 03z
Saturday, then northerly 20-40kts. LLWS 01z-03z Saturday
260@60kts.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2257 UTC Friday, May 3, 2024
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 554 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024
Key concern with this stretch of TAF is going to be a line of
strong thunderstorms along a cold front that will move in from
western Kansas late this evening through early Saturday morning.
The line will quickly dive to the southeast providing brief
heavy rain and wind gusts from downbursts for all terminals.
Downburst winds could potentially be 50 kts or greater. The
timeframe will be between 04-09Z where the greatest coverage of
the line will move through southwest Kansas. After 09Z clouds
will stick around through 15Z where MVFR to IFR flight
categories will be and then clearing skies should get us back to
VFR flight category by around 16-18Z.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 040101Z 0401/0424 16010G20KT P6SM SCT045
TEMPO 0401/0402 30020G40KT 5SM -TSRA BKN040CB
FM040300 17012KT P6SM BKN060 WS020/20040KT
FM040800 36019G29KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN015 PROB30 0408/0411
36025G40KT 3SM -TSRA BKN015CB
FM041700 04012G22KT P6SM SCT040
FM042000 06010KT P6SM SCT050=
METAR KGUY 040153Z AUTO 12005G15KT 10SM FEW050 14/13 A2982 RMK AO2 WSHFT
0040 LTG DSNT E RAE17 TSE23 SLP072 P0008 T01390128
SPECI KGUY 040126Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM FEW043 BKN060 BKN110 13/12 A2983
RMK AO2 WSHFT 0040 LTG DSNT N-E RAE17 TSE23 PRESFR P0008
T01330122
SPECI KGUY 040100Z AUTO 32012G21KT 10SM +TSRA FEW043 BKN060 BKN070 13/12
A2987 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0040 LTG DSNT NW-NE P0003 T01280117
KDHT 032322Z 0400/0424 14012G22KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 0400/0402
VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN040CB
FM040800 36018G28KT P6SM BKN023
FM041700 05012G22KT P6SM BKN035
FM042200 08013KT P6SM SCT040
METAR KDHT 040153Z AUTO 15018G26KT 7SM CLR 18/14 A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND
17032/0109 SLP062 T01780144
METAR KDHT 040053Z AUTO 16016G23KT 10SM FEW120 21/13 A2981 RMK AO2 PK
WND 16028/0000 WSHFT 2347 LTG DSNT SE SLP055 T02060128
SPECI KDHT 040007Z AUTO 15015G28KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND
16028/0000 WSHFT 2347 LTG DSNT SE AND S T02110122
Amarillo (KAMA) 05/04/24 02:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...217/021
22000 FT MSL...309/046
13000 FT MSL...257/043
12600 FT MSL...258/043
12000 FT MSL...256/041
11000 FT MSL...250/040
10700 FT MSL...248/038
10000 FT MSL...235/034
9200 FT MSL...215/035
9000 FT MSL...213/030
8000 FT MSL...183/038
8000 FT MSL...185/039
7000 FT MSL...171/044
7000 FT MSL...171/044
6200 FT MSL...167/048
6000 FT MSL...169/046
5400 FT MSL...166/044
5000 FT MSL...165/038
4800 FT MSL...161/038
4300 FT MSL...162/029
4000 FT MSL...162/024
4000 FT MSL...161/024
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2322 UTC Friday, May 3, 2024
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 610 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024
MVFR cigs still persist at Amarillo this afternoon, these should
briefly scatter ahead of a approaching cold front. Currently
ahead of a cold front the winds are ESE and gusty mainly in the
20s kt range to low 30s kt. A few thunderstorms are present in
this environment ahead of the cold front with KGUY and KDHT being
the more likely stations to see them on station. These storms can
become severe with large hail and damaging gusty winds. The cold
front is expected to arrive in the northern panhandles around
midnight and then rapidly push through. This would shift the winds
to the N with gusts likely increasing in strength. Low clouds of
MVFR to IFR are likely to occur post passage of the cold front.
For KGUY and the OK panhandle there will be a chance for
thunderstorm to occur along the cold front. These thunderstorm are
unlikely to persist into the TX panhandle. For Saturday afternoon
the clouds will likely scatter out with VFR conditions returning.
The winds will also likely weaken and cease gusting while shifting
to become more easterly.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 032328Z 0400/0424 26012G22KT P6SM SCT120
FM040100 30007KT P6SM SKC
FM040700 07006KT P6SM FEW120
FM041900 19009KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KFMN 040153Z 29008KT 10SM FEW120 21/M09 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP081
T02111089
METAR KFMN 040053Z 28011KT 10SM SCT120 23/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP077
T02331094
METAR KFMN 032353Z 28016G24KT 10SM CLR 23/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND
28029/2306 SLP077 T02331094 10250 20206 55014
METAR KSKX 040156Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 16/M13 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP111
T01611128
METAR KSKX 040056Z AUTO 28017G23KT 10SM CLR 19/M11 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND
29030/0046 SLP106 T01941111
METAR KSKX 032356Z AUTO 28018G25KT 10SM FEW120 21/M09 A2994 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28028/2320 SLP097 T02111094 10228 20189 55007
KLVS 032328Z 0400/0424 24022G32KT P6SM FEW100
FM040200 25010KT P6SM FEW100
FM040600 03010KT P6SM SCT080
FM041200 05013KT P6SM SCT015 SCT100
FM041800 12011G18KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KLVS 040153Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 18/M13 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND
25028/0054 SLP050 T01781128
METAR KLVS 040053Z AUTO 25022G30KT 10SM CLR 21/M12 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND
25030/0050 SLP045 T02061117
METAR KLVS 032353Z AUTO 26022G35KT 10SM CLR 22/M11 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND
27035/2346 SLP046 T02171106 10239 20194 55005
METAR KRTN 040153Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP051
T01561056
METAR KRTN 040053Z AUTO 22017KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND
23026/0007 SLP027 T02171083
METAR KRTN 032353Z AUTO 24020G30KT 10SM CLR 23/M08 A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND
21037/2300 SLP019 60003 T02331083 10250 20111 55010
SPECI KCAO 040234Z AUTO 15016G28KT 10SM BKN011 15/13 A2989 RMK AO2 PK
WND 14028/0231 CIG 008V013 T01500133
METAR KCAO 040155Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP070
T01330089
METAR KCAO 040055Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP059
T01560089
Albuquerque (KABX) 05/04/24 02:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...276/022
19000 FT MSL...210/016
18000 FT MSL...084/007
17100 FT MSL...286/013
15000 FT MSL...344/003
14800 FT MSL...043/003
13000 FT MSL...269/020
13000 FT MSL...277/023
12000 FT MSL...269/018
11500 FT MSL...265/018
11000 FT MSL...262/020
10300 FT MSL...275/020
10000 FT MSL...270/020
9200 FT MSL...284/022
9000 FT MSL...285/023
8500 FT MSL...286/023
8000 FT MSL...288/023
7700 FT MSL...289/023
7000 FT MSL...293/026
7000 FT MSL...290/023
6500 FT MSL...295/026
6300 FT MSL...295/025
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2344 UTC Friday, May 3, 2024
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 543 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
The last of the thunderstorms have moved east of the state line
early this evening. Late this evening and overnight, a backdoor
cold front will quickly press southward across eastern NM.
Northerly wind gusts between 25 and 30kt will be possible. MVFR
cigs are expected to develop across east central and southeast NM
toward sunrise Saturday while the front pushes westward through
the gaps of the Central Mountain Chain. East canyon wind gusts
near 35 to 40kt will be possible at KABQ. An Airport Weather
Warning will likely be needed. Another round of showers and
thunderstorms are expected across far east central and southeast
NM Saturday afternoon. Some storms may be severe with large hail
and wind gusts in excess of 50kt.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 040000Z
VALID 040600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1005 1307+01 2506-04 2825-16 2825-29 302545 283055 264161
BCE 1908+00 2215-17 2515-28 262444 262753 253959
LND 9900-04 2512-08 2826-19 2936-31 314746 294655 274158
RKS 3005 9900-06 2725-18 2934-29 292945 273755 264859
GJT 1005+03 2729-01 2533-15 2828-28 273044 252853 253960
FMN 2509+10 2414+02 2520-16 2430-27 253743 254452 254159
ABQ 3210+12 2805+03 2222-14 2326-25 253541 253351 265757
MBW 2605 3019-09 2718-18 2734-31 285344 286053 264755
DEN 3212-01 2620-03 2545-17 2644-28 264344 254253 254959
PUB 3413+01 2514+00 2321-15 2630-27 254742 254852 254559
ALS 2612+02 2518-16 2538-27 254543 254952 255259
TCC 1939 2520+14 2520+05 2421-15 2427-26 263342 253451 265258
BFF 3622 3327-03 3026-07 2647-19 2738-30 256243 256650 245657
GLD 0142 3335+02 2330+00 2638-14 2537-26 222542 232852 233962
GCK 3223+09 2131+08 2242+01 2438-13 2731-24 263241 253851 254561
GAG 2036+16 2331+12 2631+04 2828-15 2824-25 271641 252351 254159
AMA 1943 2329+13 2627+05 2726-15 2720-26 252641 253251 264759
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DATA BASED ON 040000Z
VALID 041200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2209+03 2722-03 2524-16 2519-28 272045 291955 272661
BCE 2314-01 2217-16 2417-28 251643 252253 253460
LND 1808-04 2614-06 2928-16 2831-29 283546 293956 284461
RKS 1608 2713-05 2823-15 2725-29 262645 273456 274160
GJT 2106+05 2620-01 2719-15 2517-29 242244 243254 254760
FMN 2405+09 2409+01 2221-16 2321-28 243843 244252 254158
ABQ 9900+10 1705+02 2229-15 2435-26 245642 246251 257057
MBW 2405 2410-07 2830-17 2935-29 273645 274255 265859
DEN 2205-04 2523-02 2734-16 2630-28 253644 254253 255258
PUB 9900-02 2624+01 2529-16 2530-28 244143 244852 254459
ALS 2515+01 2331-17 2429-27 244043 244752 254559
TCC 0537 2016+06 2214+03 2328-14 2433-25 265841 266450 266958
BFF 3406 3218-03 2919-07 2738-17 2840-28 264145 255154 255658
GLD 0224 3522+01 2928-01 2537-15 2540-28 244843 244952 244459
GCK 0225+07 3320+03 2833+02 2537-14 2435-26 223542 233851 233861
GAG 3014+10 2536+07 2434+02 2322-13 2423-25 242142 242352 253760
AMA 0219 2433+08 2327+03 2227-14 2534-25 264142 265650 276758
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DATA BASED ON 040000Z
VALID 050000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1711 1824+09 1926+00 2039-16 2021-27 231942 273752 283263
BCE 2026+01 2328-15 2318-26 282541 284651 304462
LND 1811+07 2418+00 2222-15 2322-28 252144 262254 272562
RKS 1812 1814+01 2126-16 2120-28 241143 271753 262362
GJT 1806+10 1917+02 2027-16 2428-28 252144 252253 262960
FMN 1714+11 2013+03 2225-15 2420-28 241843 252452 263559
ABQ 1416+11 1822+03 2331-15 2623-26 262544 282851 264355
MBW 1508 2312-01 2525-15 2420-28 241544 271354 252161
DEN 1612+04 2014-01 1911-16 2310-28 252143 253054 253258
PUB 1514+04 1919+02 2416-15 2524-28 253144 252652 252858
ALS 2019+01 2422-15 2422-27 252644 252353 252757
TCC 1015 2008+07 2321+04 2431-14 2234-26 214743 225650 236054
BFF 1616 1717+00 2718-01 2621-14 2623-28 272045 261954 263161
GLD 1211 2214+05 2419+01 2429-16 2622-28 253244 253553 253659
GCK 0813+08 1914+07 2319+03 2427-16 2535-27 254243 255152 255258
GAG 0707+11 2610+09 2332+04 2529-15 2539-25 255741 256651 256657
AMA 1012 1806+09 2224+03 2320-15 2533-27 237341 238750 248557
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