Regional Weather Synopsis Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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NZUS99 KBOU 191328
SYNBOU
Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0725 MDT Friday, April 19, 2024
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 191256Z 06008KT 4SM UP BR OVC007 01/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 CIG
004V011 SLP240 P0002 T00111006 FZRANO
SPECI KFNL 191253Z 06007KT 4SM UP BR OVC007 01/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 CIG
003V011 P0002 FZRANO
SPECI KFNL 191243Z 07007KT 3SM UP BR OVC005 01/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 CIG
003V010 P0001 FZRANO
SPECI KGXY 191320Z 08009KT 10SM OVC014 01/00 A3022 RMK AO2 FZRANO
METAR KGXY 191256Z 07009KT 10SM OVC016 01/00 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP256
T00110000 FZRANO
METAR KGXY 191156Z 07009KT 10SM OVC020 01/01 A3021 RMK AO2 RAE05 SLP255
P0000 60000 T00110006 10022 20011 58002 FZRANO
METAR KLMO 191315Z AUTO 34006KT 2SM BR OVC005 02/01 A3021 RMK AO2
T00220010
METAR KLMO 191255Z AUTO 35004KT 2SM UP OVC007 02/01 A3021 RMK AO2 P0001
T00220010
METAR KLMO 191235Z AUTO 01004KT 4SM BR OVC007 02/01 A3021 RMK AO2 P0001
T00200008
METAR KBDU 191315Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR OVC003 00/00 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 191255Z AUTO 33005KT 5SM UP OVC003 00/00 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 191235Z AUTO 33004KT 7SM OVC003 00/00 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 191315Z AUTO 34004KT 3SM BR OVC004 01/01 A3018 RMK AO2
T00110008 $
METAR KEIK 191255Z AUTO 35005KT 5SM BR OVC004 01/01 A3018 RMK AO2
T00110008 $
METAR KEIK 191235Z AUTO 36003KT 9SM OVC004 01/01 A3017 RMK AO2 UPE1151
T00110008 $
KBJC 191141Z 1912/2012 35005KT 6SM BR VCSH BKN005 OVC013
FM191500 35008KT P6SM BKN010 BKN015
FM191900 01011KT P6SM SCT012 BKN020
FM192100 02013KT P6SM VCSH BKN012 OVC020
FM192300 02009KT 4SM -SN BR OVC010
FM200200 09007KT 1SM -SN BR OVC005
METAR KBJC 191245Z 35010KT 1SM -SN VV003 00/00 A3017
METAR KBJC 191151Z 35011KT 2SM -SN VV003 00/00 A3017
METAR KBJC 191135Z AUTO 35006KT 7SM OVC003 00/00 A3016 RMK AO2
KDEN 191141Z 1912/2018 14010KT 6SM BR VCSH SCT006 BKN015
FM191500 35007KT P6SM SCT006 BKN020
FM191800 01009KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030
FM192100 03012KT P6SM VCSH OVC020
FM200000 06008KT 3SM -RASN OVC012
FM200200 09007KT 1SM -SN BR OVC005
FM201500 16009KT 4SM -SN OVC010
METAR KDEN 191253Z 15009KT 10SM FEW005 BKN025 OVC040 02/M01 A3016 RMK
AO2 SLP216 VCSH VIS LWR W T00171011 $
METAR KDEN 191153Z 15012KT 10SM OVC026 02/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SNE18 SLP210
VCSH P0000 60000 70001 I6000 T00171006 10017 20006 58006
$
SPECI KDEN 191119Z 14014KT 10SM OVC027 02/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 SNE18 P0000
T00171006 $
KBKF 191117Z 1911/2015 VRB06KT 9999 SCT018 OVC022
QNH3010INS
TEMPO 1910/1917 -FZDZ 660002
BECMG 1917/1918 VRB06KT 9999 NSW OVC015 QNH3015INS
BECMG 1918/1919 VRB06KT 9999 FEW009 OVC020 QNH3013INS
BECMG 2001/2002 02012KT 9000 -SHRA OVC009 520013 QNH3018INS
BECMG 2002/2003 03012KT 8000 -RA OVC001 520013 QNH3021INS
BECMG 2013/2014 VRB06KT 9000 -SN OVC002 630023 510023
QNH3028INS TX06/1923Z TNM01/2012Z
METAR KBKF 191258Z 19011KT 10SM OVC025 02/M02 A3015 RMK AO2A SLP217
T00171023
METAR KBKF 191158Z 18010KT 10SM SCT018 OVC023 02/M01 A3013 RMK AO2A
SLP206 60000 70003 T00181013 10021 20005 58004
METAR KBKF 191058Z 20005KT 10SM SCT018 OVC022 02/01 A3014 RMK AO2A
SLP209 T00190006
KAPA 191141Z 1912/2012 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT010 BKN020
FM191400 35006KT P6SM BKN020
FM191900 01012KT P6SM BKN030
FM192200 03012KT P6SM VCSH OVC012
FM200000 03007KT 1SM -SN BR OVC005
METAR KAPA 191253Z 19006KT 10SM OVC024 01/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP230
T00111022 $
METAR KAPA 191153Z 17008KT 10SM OVC024 01/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP224 70003
I6000 T00111011 10011 20000 58005 $
METAR KAPA 191053Z 00000KT 10SM FEW015 OVC022 01/00 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP231
T00110000 $
METAR KMNH 191315Z AUTO 16012G20KT 10SM OVC013 M02/M05 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 191255Z AUTO 16014KT 10SM OVC013 M02/M05 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 191235Z AUTO 16013G18KT 10SM OVC013 M02/M05 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 191315Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM OVC018 01/01 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 191255Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM UP BKN021 OVC027 01/01 A3022 RMK
AO2
METAR KFMM 191235Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM FEW016 FEW021 OVC027 01/01 A3023
RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 191315Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM OVC050 02/01 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 191255Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM SCT023 SCT030 OVC050 02/00 A3024
RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 191235Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM SCT023 BKN031 OVC060 02/00 A3024
RMK AO2
SPECI KAKO 191303Z AUTO 08008KT 5SM -SN BR SCT003 OVC024 00/00 A3023 RMK
AO2 P0000 T00000000
METAR KAKO 191253Z AUTO 08008KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR SCT003 OVC021 M01/M01
A3023 RMK AO2 SLP255 P0002 T10061006
SPECI KAKO 191251Z AUTO 07009KT 2SM -SN BR SCT003 BKN018 OVC026 M01/M01
A3023 RMK AO2 P0002
METAR KLIC 191255Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM BKN038 OVC055 01/M03 A3019 RMK AO2
SLP226 T00111028
SPECI KLIC 191228Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM SCT013 BKN032 OVC041 01/M01 A3021
RMK AO2 T00111011
SPECI KLIC 191207Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM SCT009 BKN015 OVC037 01/M01 A3021
RMK AO2 T00111011
METAR KHEQ 191315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN037 BKN043 BKN060 05/00 A3027
RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 191255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 191235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 191319Z AUTO 02006KT 7SM UP OVC031 00/00 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 191259Z AUTO 03006KT 7SM UP BKN033 OVC039 00/00 A3024 RMK
AO2
METAR K2V6 191239Z AUTO 04006KT 3SM -SN BKN036 OVC042 00/M01 A3024 RMK
AO2
METAR K2V5 191315Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM SCT040 OVC050 03/00 A3026 RMK
AO2
METAR K2V5 191255Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM -RA SCT040 OVC050 03/00 A3025
RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 191235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -DZ SCT040 SCT047 OVC060 03/00
A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 191253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW027 OVC039 04/M03 A3025 RMK AO2
SLP241 T00441033
SPECI KITR 191242Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT027 OVC039 05/M04 A3025 RMK AO2
T00501039
SPECI KITR 191205Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM BKN029 OVC037 04/M04 A3024 RMK AO2
T00441039
Sunrise/Sunset for 04/19/2024
Fort Collins - 06:14:28 MDT / 19:44:00 MDT
Denver - 06:15:16 MDT / 19:42:21 MDT
Sterling - 06:06:54 MDT / 19:36:44 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 04/19/24 13:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...261/040
17000 FT MSL...266/039
16700 FT MSL...267/046
16000 FT MSL...271/046
15000 FT MSL...272/044
14000 FT MSL...253/032
13000 FT MSL...261/028
12000 FT MSL...294/034
9000 FT MSL...167/008
8900 FT MSL...204/007
8100 FT MSL...167/011
8000 FT MSL...168/010
7300 FT MSL...168/012
7000 FT MSL...194/010
6600 FT MSL...173/016
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1156 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Saturday/...
Issued at 555 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024
Ceiling and weather impacts are expected to continue through the
TAF period.
A batch of light snow showers has made it across BJC and DEN
within the last hour or so this morning. A few VCSH are possible
this morning, but will be a low chance. Expect small improvements
in the ceilings this morning into the early afternoon. This will
put them in the upper MVFR to low VFR category (at best). A Denver
cyclone wind pattern will dominate the wind direction today with
winds turning to the northwest this morning then more northerly
for the afternoon.
A front moves across Colorado in the late afternoon-early evening
timeframe (20-00Z) followed by a push of northeast winds. Showers
develop around the terminals mid to late afternoon with lowering
ceilings. Early evening snow will likely begin to mix in and
changeover. With light snow, conditions drop back into low MVFR
to IFR with lower visiblities and ceilings. Briefs drops to 1/2SM
are possible in some snow bands. This will continue overnight
with lingering showers Saturday morning.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 191315Z AUTO 18011G17KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 191255Z AUTO 18011G17KT 10SM SCT055 00/M04 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 191235Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM SCT055 00/M04 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 191255Z 16011KT 10SM OVC019 M01/M05 A3017 RMK AO2A SLP240
T10061054
METAR KAFF 191155Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM OVC018 M00/M05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP230
70002 T10051051 10014 21005 53002
SPECI KAFF 191059Z 17011KT 10SM OVC015 M00/M05 A3015 RMK AO2A SLP226
KCOS 191213Z 1912/2012 16010KT P6SM OVC020
FM192000 12014KT P6SM OVC035
FM200100 03012G22KT P6SM VCSH OVC015
FM200300 02012G22KT 3SM -SHRA BR OVC010
FM200600 07007KT 2SM -SHRASN BR OVC006
METAR KCOS 191254Z 15010KT 10SM OVC024 01/M05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP241
T00061050
METAR KCOS 191154Z 17012KT 10SM OVC024 01/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP240
70002 T00061056 10028 20006 53003
METAR KCOS 191054Z 16011KT 10SM OVC022 01/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP236
T00061050
METAR KABH 191255Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM OVC024 01/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP250
T00051057
METAR KABH 191155Z AUTO 15014KT 10SM OVC026 00/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 OVC
V BKN SLP256 T00041056 10019 20003 55000
METAR KABH 191055Z AUTO 15014KT 10SM OVC025 01/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP243
T00061058
METAR KFLY 191315Z AUTO 13013KT 10SM OVC018 M01/M06 A3020 RMK AO2
T10151057
METAR KFLY 191255Z AUTO 16010KT 120V180 10SM OVC018 M01/M06 A3019 RMK
AO2 T10151057
METAR KFLY 191235Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM OVC018 M02/M06 A3019 RMK AO2
T10161060
KFCS 191300Z 1913/2019 16009KT 9999 BKN025 OVC030 620259
QNH3016INS
BECMG 1917/1918 12012G18KT 9999 SCT030 BKN040 620409
QNH3011INS
BECMG 1921/1922 06010G20KT 6000 -SHRA SCT020 BKN040 620409
QNH3005INS
BECMG 2003/2004 06015G20KT 6000 BR OVC008 620109 QNH3016INS
BECMG 2006/2007 12012KT 4800 -RASN OVC008 620109 QNH3023INS
BECMG 2013/2014 18010G15KT 4800 -RASN OVC008 620109
QNH3026INS TX15/1921Z TN01/1913Z
METAR KFCS 191255Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM OVC025 01/M06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP245
T00091062 $
METAR KFCS 191155Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM OVC026 01/M06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP250
T00101061 10034 20007 55001 $
METAR KFCS 191055Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM OVC024 01/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP246
T00111060 $
KPUB 191125Z 1912/2012 10011KT P6SM OVC040
FM191600 11006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250
FM192100 08013G21KT P6SM OVC070
FM200100 06015KT P6SM VCSH OVC035
FM200300 05018G28KT P6SM VCSH OVC020
FM200700 08016G26KT 4SM -RA BR OVC007
FM200800 08013KT 3SM -RA BR OVC007
METAR KPUB 191253Z 11009KT 10SM OVC041 04/M05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP220
T00391050
METAR KPUB 191153Z 12009KT 10SM OVC041 04/M05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP217
T00391050 10056 20039 56005
METAR KPUB 191053Z AUTO 12011KT 10SM OVC043 04/M04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP217
T00441044
METAR KVTP 191315Z AUTO 29010G14KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 191255Z AUTO 28010G16KT 10SM SCT120 00/M03 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 191235Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM SCT120 00/M03 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 191254Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP194
T00111033
METAR KTAD 191154Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP196
T00001039 10056 20000 58002
SPECI KTAD 191140Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM SCT028 01/M03 A3013 RMK AO2
T00061033
METAR KLHX 191253Z AUTO 12015KT 10SM OVC042 04/M05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP217
T00441050 $
METAR KLHX 191153Z AUTO 13014KT 10SM OVC043 04/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP215
T00441056 10056 20044 58004 $
METAR KLHX 191053Z AUTO 13012KT 10SM OVC039 04/M05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP219
T00441050 $
METAR KLAA 191253Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM OVC046 06/M05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP229
T00561050
METAR KLAA 191153Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM OVC048 06/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP228
T00561044 10067 20056 55001
METAR KLAA 191053Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM OVC048 06/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP224
T00611044
Sunrise/Sunset for 04/19/2024
Burlington - 06:05:08 MDT / 19:30:58 MDT
Pueblo - 06:16:01 MDT / 19:38:52 MDT
Lamar - 06:08:15 MDT / 19:30:36 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 04/19/24 13:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
11000 FT MSL...252/025
10000 FT MSL...214/013
9700 FT MSL...215/010
9000 FT MSL...228/014
8600 FT MSL...189/011
8000 FT MSL...177/010
7800 FT MSL...178/010
7100 FT MSL...151/006
7000 FT MSL...182/006
6000 FT MSL...131/006
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0952 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 348 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024
KCOS...
MVFR cigs likely through mid afternoon with cigs likely lowering to
IFR late this afternoon into this evening and lasting through the
remainder of the fcst period. There may be a brief period of VFR
cigs late this AM and early afternoon. Showers will move in by late
afternoon and last into late evening, then decreasing. Usplope
southeast flow most of today becoming northerly this evening then
returning to east-southeast late tonight.
KPUB...
Lots of lower clouds through the period but should be vfr
until late this afternoon or early evening. showers will move in
this evening and then end by the early morning hours. COuld see IFR
cigs starting this evening lasting through the remainder of the fcst
period.
KALS...
VFR expected today and most of this evening. May see some lower cigs
to MVFR late tonight. Gusty W-SW winds this afternoon.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 191253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC085 00/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP188
T00001067
METAR KCAG 191153Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM OVC100 M02/M06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP185
T10171056 11011 21050 53004
METAR KCAG 191053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW085 M04/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP187
T10391061
METAR KHDN 191256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW060 OVC080 M02/M03 A3012 RMK AO2
UPB25E36 SLP193 P0000 T10221033 FZRANO
METAR KHDN 191156Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM BKN095 M03/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP189
T10331039 10017 21033 53006 FZRANO
METAR KHDN 191056Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM BKN080 M03/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP184
T10281039 FZRANO
METAR KSBS 191315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 BKN080 OVC085 M01/M03 A3010
RMK AO1 T10111029
METAR KSBS 191255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT065 OVC080 M01/M02 A3008 RMK
AO1 T10151024
METAR KSBS 191235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 M02/M02 A3008 RMK AO1
T10211021
METAR KC07 191315Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM UP SCT012 BKN035 OVC044 M03/M07
A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 191255Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM SCT037 OVC044 M03/M07 A3013 RMK
AO2
METAR KC07 191235Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM OVC044 M03/M08 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KEEO 191253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC085 M01/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP157
T10061033
METAR KEEO 191153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 M01/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP152
T10061033 10017 21017 53002
METAR KEEO 191053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 M01/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP149
T10111039
METAR K20V 191315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 BKN090 BKN120 01/M03 A3009
RMK AO2
METAR K20V 191255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 00/M03 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 191235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN080 BKN100 00/M04 A3008 RMK
AO2
METAR KGNB 191315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 01/M03 A3009 RMK AO2
T00121026
METAR KGNB 191255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 02/M03 A3009 RMK AO2
T00151028
METAR KGNB 191235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 01/M03 A3009 RMK AO2
T00111030
METAR K0CO 191315Z AUTO 31022G36KT M05/M07 A3015 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 191255Z AUTO 30027G40KT M05/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 191235Z AUTO 30029G42KT M05/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KC99 191259Z AUTO 29012G17KT M03/M06 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 191239Z AUTO 29008G15KT M04/M06 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 191217Z AUTO 29014G24KT M04/M05 A3011 RMK AO2
KGJT 191120Z 1912/2012 VRB03KT P6SM BKN200
FM191400 13004KT P6SM SCT090 BKN250
FM192000 30011G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120
FM200100 33010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120
FM200500 36005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN110
METAR KGJT 191253Z 11004KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP096
T01111044
METAR KGJT 191153Z 03004KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP092
T01171061 10167 20111 51004
METAR KGJT 191053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP089
T01171056
KRIL 191120Z 1912/2012 00000KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
FM191700 29006KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100
FM192000 28012G20KT P6SM BKN080
FM200100 31007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN090
FM200600 VRB03KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KRIL 191253Z AUTO 10SM OVC110 09/M01 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP120
T00891006
METAR KRIL 191153Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM SCT100 09/M01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP114
60000 T00891006 10122 20083 55000
METAR KRIL 191053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 10/M01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01001006
METAR K5SM 191315Z AUTO 24007G14KT 210V280 10SM BKN048 BKN065 OVC100
00/M06 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 191255Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM SCT048 BKN080 OVC100 00/M06 A3020
RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 191235Z AUTO 24009G15KT 10SM BKN048 OVC065 00/M06 A3020 RMK
AO2
KEGE 191120Z 1912/2012 VRB03KT P6SM OVC080
FM191800 27011G21KT P6SM VCSH BKN060
FM200000 31008KT P6SM BKN060
FM200300 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 BKN060
METAR KEGE 191256Z 00000KT 10SM BKN095 07/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP092
T00721011
METAR KEGE 191156Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM BKN100 07/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP086
60000 T00721006 10111 20072 56006
METAR KEGE 191056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 08/00 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP085
T00830000
KASE 191120Z 1912/2012 20007KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 OVC100
FM191600 36003KT P6SM VCSH BKN070
FM191800 30008G17KT P6SM VCSH BKN060
FM192300 33008KT P6SM VCSH BKN060
FM200200 18006KT P6SM VCSH BKN040
METAR KASE 191253Z 23006KT 10SM FEW080 BKN100 05/M01 A3007 RMK AO2
SLP102 T00501006
METAR KASE 191153Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM SCT075 OVC100 05/M01 A3007 RMK AO2
SLP101 7//// T00501006 10061 20028 58007
METAR KASE 191053Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM BKN075 OVC100 04/M01 A3008 RMK AO2
SLP111 T00391006
METAR KCCU 191315Z AUTO 23014G26KT 180V250 1SM -SN BKN004 BKN011 OVC035
00/M03 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 191255Z AUTO 24014G26KT 1/2SM -SN BKN006 OVC018 00/M03 A3020
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 191235Z AUTO 23020G26KT 1 1/4SM -SN SCT009 BKN028 OVC038
00/M03 A3020 RMK AO2 VIS 1/2V4
SPECI KLXV 191257Z AUTO 07006KT 4SM BR SCT008 BKN046 OVC080 M03/M04
A3013 RMK AO2 T10281039
METAR KLXV 191253Z AUTO 04004KT 4SM BR BKN010 BKN050 OVC060 M03/M04
A3013 RMK AO2 SLP120 T10281039
SPECI KLXV 191246Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR FEW001 BKN008 OVC050 M03/M04
A3014 RMK AO2 T10281039
Sunrise/Sunset for 04/19/2024
Rangely - 06:30:00 MDT / 19:58:08 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:30:34 MDT / 19:55:46 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:21:36 MDT / 19:50:54 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 04/19/24 13:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...269/050
24000 FT MSL...264/049
22000 FT MSL...255/049
21200 FT MSL...254/048
20000 FT MSL...258/044
19000 FT MSL...262/040
19000 FT MSL...261/041
18000 FT MSL...262/036
17100 FT MSL...259/029
17000 FT MSL...257/029
16000 FT MSL...268/027
15600 FT MSL...261/026
15000 FT MSL...269/027
14400 FT MSL...254/026
14000 FT MSL...274/028
13300 FT MSL...267/030
13000 FT MSL...289/031
12000 FT MSL...269/026
10300 FT MSL...273/008
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1120 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 516 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024
VFR conditions are expected to prevail for the next 24 hours.
KASE, KEGE, and KRIL will flirt with ILS breakpoints over the
next 6 hours as a band of light showers moves through the area.
Otherwise, all terminals will see mid and high level clouds that
are expected to remain well above breakpoints through the
period. Afternoon gusts up to 20 knots will be possible.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
KMTJ 191120Z 1912/2012 14008KT P6SM SCT110
FM191600 36004KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM191900 30009G17KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150
FM200300 15006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN100
METAR KMTJ 191253Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP112
T00781022
METAR KMTJ 191153Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP100
T01001022 10128 20094 58006
METAR KMTJ 191053Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM SCT110 10/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01001017
METAR KGUC 191256Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM FEW047 SCT080 BKN100 01/M03 A3010
RMK AO2 SLP158 T00111028 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 191156Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM FEW070 BKN100 BKN120 00/M04 A3012
RMK AO2 SLP161 T00001039 10072 21006 51010 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 191056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 01/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP149
T00061039 FZRANO
METAR K7BM 191315Z AUTO 15005KT M1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M02/M03 A3016 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 191255Z AUTO 13007KT M1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M02/M03 A3015 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 191235Z AUTO 13003KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 M02/M03 A3016 RMK
AO2
METAR KAEJ 191315Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM OVC012 01/M02 A3016 RMK AO2
T00051023
METAR KAEJ 191255Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM OVC012 00/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 T00031024
METAR KAEJ 191235Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM OVC012 00/M02 A3016 RMK AO2
T00031023
METAR KANK 191315Z AUTO 14004KT 9SM OVC013 01/M02 A3016 RMK AO2
T00081019
METAR KANK 191255Z AUTO 14003KT 9SM OVC013 00/M02 A3016 RMK AO2
T00041021
METAR KANK 191235Z AUTO 14004KT 9SM OVC013 00/M02 A3016 RMK AO2
T00031020
METAR KMYP 191323Z AUTO 29022G30KT 10SM SCT046 SCT060 BKN090 M02/M06
A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 191303Z AUTO 29025G34KT 10SM SCT032 BKN060 BKN075 M02/M06
A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 191243Z AUTO 29029G41KT 10SM SCT034 BKN065 OVC075 M02/M06
A3032 RMK AO2
KTEX 191120Z 1912/2012 VRB03KT P6SM SCT070 SCT100 BKN120
FM191700 25011G19KT P6SM SCT060 BKN200
FM200300 16003KT P6SM SCT070 BKN200
METAR KTEX 191315Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM BKN080 06/M07 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 191255Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM OVC080 06/M07 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 191235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN080 06/M07 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 191315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 191255Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM SCT100 00/M06 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 191235Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM BKN100 01/M06 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 191253Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP132
T00281033
METAR KCEZ 191153Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP121
T00391028 10094 20039 53000
METAR KCEZ 191053Z AUTO 07007KT 030V090 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3003 RMK AO2
SLP114 T00611028
KDRO 191120Z 1912/2012 07005KT P6SM SCT110
FM191700 24010G20KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM200100 28006KT P6SM SCT130 BKN200
FM200500 04003KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
METAR KDRO 191253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP139
T00561039
METAR KDRO 191153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP129
T00561039 10083 20039 53002
METAR KDRO 191053Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM SCT110 05/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP124
T00501044
METAR KPSO 191315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 OVC120 06/M03 A3015 RMK AO2
T00581029
METAR KPSO 191255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 07/M06 A3014 RMK AO2
T00721058
METAR KPSO 191235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 06/M04 A3013 RMK AO2
T00571043
METAR KCPW 191315Z AUTO 22015G25KT 10SM SCT050 SCT060 SCT080 M02/M08
A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 191255Z AUTO 22012G22KT 10SM SCT050 BKN060 OVC080 M01/M09
A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 191235Z AUTO 23014G20KT 200V260 10SM BKN060 BKN065 OVC090
M02/M09 A3030 RMK AO2
KALS 191125Z 1912/2012 16008KT P6SM BKN150
FM191600 23015KT P6SM SCT120
FM191700 24018G30KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM200100 24012G22KT P6SM OVC200
FM200300 10015G25KT P6SM OVC090
FM200500 09012KT P6SM BKN050
METAR KALS 191252Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP129
T00331017
METAR KALS 191152Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP119
T00391022 10094 20022 53001
METAR KALS 191052Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP115
T00391028
Sunrise/Sunset for 04/19/2024
Vail - 06:20:59 MDT / 19:47:48 MDT
Durango - 06:30:22 MDT / 19:50:31 MDT
Alamosa - 06:22:08 MDT / 19:42:47 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 04/19/24 13:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...269/050
24000 FT MSL...264/049
22000 FT MSL...255/049
21200 FT MSL...254/048
20000 FT MSL...258/044
19000 FT MSL...262/040
19000 FT MSL...261/041
18000 FT MSL...262/036
17100 FT MSL...259/029
17000 FT MSL...257/029
16000 FT MSL...268/027
15600 FT MSL...261/026
15000 FT MSL...269/027
14400 FT MSL...254/026
14000 FT MSL...274/028
13300 FT MSL...267/030
13000 FT MSL...289/031
12000 FT MSL...269/026
10300 FT MSL...273/008
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1120 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 516 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024
VFR conditions are expected to prevail for the next 24 hours.
KASE, KEGE, and KRIL will flirt with ILS breakpoints over the
next 6 hours as a band of light showers moves through the area.
Otherwise, all terminals will see mid and high level clouds that
are expected to remain well above breakpoints through the
period. Afternoon gusts up to 20 knots will be possible.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 191120Z 1912/2012 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250
FM191800 35007KT P6SM SCT250
FM200100 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KPGA 191253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01561033
METAR KPGA 191153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP089
T01501028 10217 20144 53002
METAR KPGA 191053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP083
T01501033
METAR KRQE 191253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP135
T00061061
METAR KRQE 191153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP128
T00111061 10128 20006 56001
METAR KRQE 191053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP126
T00221061
Flagstaff (KFSX) 04/19/24 13:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...213/030
14500 FT MSL...217/033
14000 FT MSL...219/032
13000 FT MSL...223/033
13000 FT MSL...223/033
12000 FT MSL...225/034
11800 FT MSL...225/034
11000 FT MSL...222/035
10900 FT MSL...220/035
10000 FT MSL...203/032
10000 FT MSL...201/029
9200 FT MSL...186/022
9000 FT MSL...177/020
8500 FT MSL...164/019
8000 FT MSL...143/014
7800 FT MSL...155/016
7400 FT MSL...124/013
7300 FT MSL...098/012
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1123 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION...Friday 19/12Z through Saturday 20/12Z...Expect VFR
conditions with afternoon sfc winds SW10-15g20kts.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 20/12Z through Monday 22/12Z...Expect VFR
conditions with afternoon sfc winds W-SW10-15g20kts.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 191121Z 1912/2018 30003KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
FM191500 33008KT P6SM BKN120 BKN200
FM200400 30004KT P6SM BKN120 BKN200
FM200900 18003KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
METAR KSLC 191254Z 00000KT 10SM SCT200 BKN250 05/00 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP170
T00500000
METAR KSLC 191154Z 35004KT 10SM FEW200 05/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP164
T00501006 10072 20050 53004
METAR KSLC 191054Z 30005KT 10SM FEW200 06/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP161
T00561011
KVEL 191120Z 1912/2012 36006KT P6SM OVC110
FM191500 08006KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200
FM191700 13004KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200
FM192200 06006KT P6SM SCT110 BKN120
FM200400 02009KT P6SM BKN090
METAR KVEL 191253Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM SCT095 07/M09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP141
T00671094
METAR KVEL 191153Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW070 BKN110 07/M08 A3004 RMK AO2
SLP139 T00721083 10072 20028 53004
METAR KVEL 191053Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM OVC110 07/M09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP138
T00721089
METAR KPUC 191253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP132
T00561044
METAR KPUC 191153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP128
T00611044 10100 20050 53002
METAR KPUC 191053Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM BKN120 07/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP121
T00671044
KCNY 191120Z 1912/2012 VRB03KT P6SM BKN200
FM191800 28005KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM192000 30010G20KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM200200 32010KT P6SM SCT090 BKN110
FM200600 03006KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KCNY 191253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP105
T00831067
METAR KCNY 191153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 08/M07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP101
T00831072 10144 20078 53002
METAR KCNY 191053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP096
T01111078
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 04/19/24 13:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
19000 FT MSL...347/003
18000 FT MSL...004/002
17800 FT MSL...012/003
16000 FT MSL...005/004
15500 FT MSL...296/005
15000 FT MSL...356/003
13000 FT MSL...278/015
12200 FT MSL...065/004
9100 FT MSL...081/004
9000 FT MSL...083/005
8300 FT MSL...303/003
8000 FT MSL...289/003
7700 FT MSL...095/002
7000 FT MSL...165/004
6900 FT MSL...127/005
6600 FT MSL...085/002
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0934 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION...KSLC...Weak passing disturbance nearby will result in an
increase in mid/high level cloud cover, but VFR conditions to
persist. Winds remain light and somewhat variable into mid morning,
with better confidence in light NW winds redeveloping after ~15Z or
so. Similar pattern anticipated moving into Friday night with
relaxing NW winds likely becoming light and variable to an extent.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Weak passing disturbance will
result in an increased mix of mostly mid/high level cloud cover, but
anticipate minimal precipitation chances and VFR conditions to
persist. Winds at area terminals also expected to remain fairly
light, with directions diurnally normal to at times a bit variable.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 191121Z 1912/2012 04006KT P6SM SCT200
FM191800 27011KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200
FM200300 04007KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200=
METAR KEVW 191253Z AUTO 08012KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP179
T10331100
METAR KEVW 191153Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP171
T10281094 10022 21033 53002
METAR KEVW 191053Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP162
T10171089
KRKS 191120Z 1912/2012 09010KT P6SM BKN080
FM192100 29008KT P6SM SCT120
FM200200 06015G25KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KRKS 191254Z AUTO 07012KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP216
T10501122
METAR KRKS 191154Z AUTO 07012KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP214
T10561122 11006 21056 53003
METAR KRKS 191054Z AUTO 07011KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP213
T10501117
KRWL 191148Z 1912/2012 03012KT P6SM BKN025 BKN110
FM191500 05010KT P6SM SCT020 BKN100
FM200300 05015G25KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KRWL 191253Z AUTO 04014KT 10SM OVC023 M02/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP218
T10221083
METAR KRWL 191153Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM BKN025 OVC030 M03/M08 A3013 RMK AO2
SLP201 T10281083 11006 21033 53005
SPECI KRWL 191141Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM BKN026 M03/M08 A3013 RMK AO2
T10281083
KLAR 191120Z 1912/2012 14010KT P6SM SCT006 OVC011
FM191700 06010KT P6SM VCSH OVC013
FM191900 07010KT P6SM OVC050
FM200400 13012G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT007 OVC015
METAR KLAR 191253Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM OVC013 M02/M04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP208
T10171044
METAR KLAR 191153Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM OVC012 M02/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP202
7//// T10221039 11022 21033 53002
SPECI KLAR 191134Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM OVC015 M02/M05 A3012 RMK AO2
T10221050
KCYS 191235Z 1913/2012 13006KT 2SM BR VCSH BKN005 OVC015
FM191500 09006KT 2SM -SN OVC004
FM191800 05007KT 4SM -SHSN OVC004
FM192100 05009KT P6SM BKN016
FM200600 13008KT 2SM -SN OVC004
SPECI KCYS 191322Z 12005KT 2 1/2SM UP BR OVC005 M02/M03 A3020 RMK AO2
UPB03SNE03 CIG 003V008 P0000 I1000 T10171028
SPECI KCYS 191311Z 12004KT 3SM UP BR OVC007 M02/M03 A3020 RMK AO2
UPB03SNE03 CIG 003V010 P0000 T10171028
METAR KCYS 191253Z 11005KT 1 3/4SM -SN BR OVC005 M02/M03 A3019 RMK AO2
FZRAB11E33SNB44 CIG 003V007 SLP253 P0001 I1001 T10171028
Riverton (KRIW) 04/19/24 13:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12700 FT MSL...267/010
12000 FT MSL...274/010
11200 FT MSL...255/008
11000 FT MSL...269/005
10000 FT MSL...210/004
10000 FT MSL...201/005
9000 FT MSL...143/006
8900 FT MSL...152/008
8100 FT MSL...116/006
8000 FT MSL...114/007
7400 FT MSL...108/008
6700 FT MSL...164/007
6200 FT MSL...049/007
Cheyenne (KCYS) 04/19/24 13:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
21000 FT MSL...267/073
20000 FT MSL...264/068
19000 FT MSL...266/067
18000 FT MSL...269/064
17400 FT MSL...272/063
17000 FT MSL...273/063
16000 FT MSL...276/060
15100 FT MSL...278/056
15000 FT MSL...280/057
14000 FT MSL...279/041
13000 FT MSL...279/047
12000 FT MSL...217/023
11000 FT MSL...224/018
10500 FT MSL...182/008
10000 FT MSL...186/008
9500 FT MSL...178/009
9000 FT MSL...182/008
8600 FT MSL...149/009
8000 FT MSL...128/009
7900 FT MSL...122/009
7400 FT MSL...116/009
7000 FT MSL...115/009
6700 FT MSL...139/008
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1041 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 434 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024
VFR conditions expected for all TAF sites for the entirety of
the period. Mid and high level clouds throughout with relatively
light winds less than 10kts. Cloud decks will lower to 4-6kft
after 20-22Z this afternoon as a weak shortwave pushes through
the CWA but remaining dry. Winds will increase some at CPR with
12-18kt gusts but otherwise, no significant impacts to aviation
operations. Improving skies and decreasing winds by end of the
period and into the remainder of the weekend with no other
weather elements expected at this time.
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 1129 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 525 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024
Tricky TAFs at KLAR and KCYS today. Looking at snow developing
along the Laramie Range into KCYS later this morning. Used HRRR
on timing and locations for flight conditions. MVFR at
KLAR...could see them going down in snow as well. Confidence
wasn`t there though to take them down at this time. VFR
conditions elsewhere today before snow becomes more widespread
this evening.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 191315Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM BKN032 OVC038 00/M07 A3024 RMK AO2
T00001073
METAR KIBM 191255Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM OVC036 00/M07 A3023 RMK AO2
T00001067
METAR KIBM 191235Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM OVC036 00/M06 A3023 RMK AO2
T10011056
KSNY 191120Z 1912/2012 12005KT P6SM SCT020 OVC040
FM191400 08008KT P6SM VCSH OVC018
FM192100 05009KT P6SM VCSH OVC022
FM200000 03009KT P6SM -RASN OVC035
FM200400 07006KT P6SM -SN OVC060
METAR KSNY 191253Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM OVC050 01/M06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP251
T00111061 $
METAR KSNY 191153Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM 01/M06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP248
T00111056 10011 21028 53004 $
METAR KSNY 191053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 01/M03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP242
T00111033
METAR KOGA 191315Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM OVC065 03/M03 A3029 RMK AO2
T00271028 TSNO
METAR KOGA 191255Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM OVC065 03/M03 A3028 RMK AO2
T00251026 TSNO
METAR KOGA 191235Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM OVC065 03/M03 A3028 RMK AO2
T00251026 TSNO
METAR KIML 191253Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM SCT065 OVC080 03/M03 A3027 RMK AO2
SLP263 T00331028
METAR KIML 191153Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM OVC080 03/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP257
T00331028 10033 20011 53006
METAR KIML 191053Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM OVC070 03/M02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP250
T00331022
KMCK 191120Z 1912/2012 VRB05KT P6SM OVC060
FM192100 02007KT P6SM BKN050
FM200700 05006KT 4SM -RASN OVC030
METAR KMCK 191253Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM OVC080 04/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP259
T00391022
METAR KMCK 191153Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM OVC080 04/M02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP255
T00391022 10050 20028 53004
METAR KMCK 191053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 04/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP248
T00391022
North Platte (KLNX) 04/19/24 13:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14200 FT MSL...266/043
14000 FT MSL...266/041
13000 FT MSL...269/037
12000 FT MSL...266/035
12000 FT MSL...273/032
11000 FT MSL...268/022
4100 FT MSL...253/007
3600 FT MSL...346/014
3400 FT MSL...346/013
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1119 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 619 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024
An expansive mid-level stratus deck will overspread southwest
Nebraska today (LBF), while generally higher level cirrus
affects the northern terminals (VTN). Northwesterly surface
winds will also strengthen by mid-morning with gusts approaching
25 kts, especially for the northern terminals. Winds decrease
later this evening, but ceilings dip once again in the south as
precipitation begins to develop. Light snow may affect OGA to
LBF as early as 20/09z.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 191120Z 1912/2012 24004KT P6SM BKN045
FM191600 15009KT P6SM OVC040
FM200400 05009KT P6SM VCSH OVC015
FM200600 06008KT 4SM -RA BR OVC006
FM201100 08007KT 2SM -RASN BR OVC004
METAR KGLD 191253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN045 OVC065 05/M01 A3025 RMK AO2
SLP245 T00501006
METAR KGLD 191153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC046 05/M02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP244
T00501017 10050 20039 53005
METAR KGLD 191053Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM OVC050 04/M02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP241
T00441017
KGCK 191120Z 1912/2012 09007KT P6SM BKN100
FM191600 14012KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KGCK 191254Z 11004KT 10SM OVC060 07/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP250
T00671033
METAR KGCK 191154Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM OVC065 06/M03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP238
T00611033 10061 20044 51000
METAR KGCK 191054Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM OVC070 06/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP237
T00611039
METAR KLBL 191256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 04/M01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP258
T00441011
METAR KLBL 191156Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP250
T00221022 10061 20022 51003 FZRANO
METAR KLBL 191056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP248
T00391028
METAR KEHA 191315Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM OVC046 05/M03 A3029 RMK AO2
T00471033
METAR KEHA 191255Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM OVC046 04/M03 A3029 RMK AO2
T00451032
METAR KEHA 191235Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM OVC046 04/M03 A3029 RMK AO2
T00421030
Goodland (KGLD) 04/19/24 13:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...261/058
26000 FT MSL...260/065
25000 FT MSL...259/066
24000 FT MSL...261/063
22000 FT MSL...262/060
20000 FT MSL...265/055
19000 FT MSL...267/056
18000 FT MSL...272/057
17000 FT MSL...271/054
16000 FT MSL...272/052
15000 FT MSL...276/053
13000 FT MSL...260/030
12000 FT MSL...266/022
11600 FT MSL...263/022
11000 FT MSL...254/021
10000 FT MSL...244/019
9900 FT MSL...243/019
9000 FT MSL...225/014
8200 FT MSL...209/011
8000 FT MSL...202/010
7000 FT MSL...192/008
6500 FT MSL...182/008
6000 FT MSL...184/007
5000 FT MSL...245/008
4700 FT MSL...205/006
4600 FT MSL...192/003
Dodge City (KDDC) 04/19/24 13:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...259/069
25000 FT MSL...258/069
24000 FT MSL...259/070
22000 FT MSL...260/064
20000 FT MSL...264/060
19000 FT MSL...256/060
9800 FT MSL...042/003
8100 FT MSL...005/008
6000 FT MSL...345/011
5100 FT MSL...041/002
5000 FT MSL...309/003
4300 FT MSL...087/006
3700 FT MSL...126/011
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1111 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 505 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024
For KGLD... VFR conditions are forecast until about 00-03Z, then
ceilings and visibility will begin to lower towards IFR
conditions. There is also a very small chance ceilings could
briefly dip below 3000ft in the next few hours as ITR is
reporting 2700ft, but moisture advection is likely too weak.
Most of the day will see mid level cloud cover and relatively
light winds from the south. This evening, rain and snow showers
are forecast to move in from the west and saturate the air. With
this ceilings and visibility are forecast to lower, with
conditions at their worst near the end of the period. Conditions
will likely begin to change closer to 03Z, but could be closer
to 00Z if rain showers move west early in the evening.
For KMCK... VFR conditions are forecast for most of the period,
but could degrade to MVFR after 06Z if rain and snow showers
move through. Will also need to watch the first six hours of the
period as rain and snow showers are trying to push in from the
west, though chances are below 20% that they make it to the
terminal. Otherwise, relatively calm winds and mostly cloudy
skies are forecast.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1031 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 528 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024
VFR conditions will prevail in vicinity of all TAF sites through
late evening. Light easterly winds will turn more southeasterly
generally after 15-17Z, increasing to around 10 to 20kt as a small
area of high pressure moves southeast through the Central Plains.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 191133Z 1912/2012 12005KT P6SM BKN170
FM191500 13010KT P6SM SCT150
FM192300 13013KT P6SM SCT230
FM201000 08008KT P6SM BKN070=
METAR KGUY 191253Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM OVC055 06/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP240
T00561028
METAR KGUY 191153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN055 04/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP237
T00441028 10061 20039 53005
METAR KGUY 191053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC055 05/M03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP232
T00501028
KDHT 191133Z 1912/2012 08005KT P6SM SCT100
FM191400 14005KT P6SM BKN190
FM192000 17010G20KT P6SM SCT230
FM200900 10009KT P6SM VCSH BKN040
METAR KDHT 191253Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM OVC039 04/M04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP231
T00441039
METAR KDHT 191153Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM OVC038 04/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP233
T00391033 10072 20039 51005
METAR KDHT 191053Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM OVC040 04/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP230
T00391033
Amarillo (KAMA) 04/19/24 13:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
11000 FT MSL...225/035
10000 FT MSL...258/023
9000 FT MSL...247/031
6000 FT MSL...056/002
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1303 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 758 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024
VFR conditions continue across the panhandles and at all terminals
through the afternoon hours. Later today a weather system will
bring rain showers and lower clouds to the panhandles. Initially
these lower clouds and rain showers remain VFR but overtime it
could degrade down to MVFR. There is a small chance that
thunderstorms may also form with this system including the
overnight hours. Winds will slowly shift from the SE to the E as
this weather system moves into the southern plains.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 191121Z 1912/2012 08006KT P6SM BKN200
FM191900 26011G17KT P6SM SCT150
FM200100 28006KT P6SM SCT150
FM200800 07005KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KFMN 191253Z 12005KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01111056
METAR KFMN 191153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01221056 10178 20117 53004
METAR KFMN 191053Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP113
T01391061
METAR KSKX 191256Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP183
T00500006
METAR KSKX 191156Z AUTO 25018KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP172
T00500000 10122 20050 51009
METAR KSKX 191056Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP166
T00561006
KLVS 191325Z 1913/2012 19013KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC002
FM191600 19020G30KT P6SM FEW015 SCT200
FM200200 15012G20KT P6SM SCT200
FM200800 10009KT P6SM BKN012
SPECI KLVS 191308Z AUTO 19013KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC002 02/01 A3022 RMK AO2
T00220011
METAR KLVS 191253Z AUTO 18013KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC002 02/01 A3022 RMK AO2
SLP186 T00170011
SPECI KLVS 191230Z AUTO 19012KT 4SM BR OVC002 02/01 A3022 RMK AO2
T00170011
METAR KRTN 191253Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM OVC009 03/01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP190
T00330011
METAR KRTN 191153Z AUTO 19015KT 10SM OVC013 03/00 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP187
T00330000 10044 20028 58002
SPECI KRTN 191145Z AUTO 19014G22KT 10SM OVC013 03/00 A3019 RMK AO2
T00330000
METAR KCAO 191255Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM BKN028 OVC036 02/M04 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP230 T00221044 $
SPECI KCAO 191229Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM OVC029 02/M05 A3023 RMK AO2
T00221050
METAR KCAO 191155Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM OVC031 02/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP230
T00221044 10028 20000 58002
Albuquerque (KABX) 04/19/24 13:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
24000 FT MSL...252/053
22000 FT MSL...249/042
15000 FT MSL...276/038
14800 FT MSL...271/044
14000 FT MSL...268/032
13000 FT MSL...267/031
13000 FT MSL...254/034
12000 FT MSL...269/027
11500 FT MSL...273/027
11000 FT MSL...272/026
10000 FT MSL...266/034
8000 FT MSL...202/012
6500 FT MSL...033/010
6300 FT MSL...030/011
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1121 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 442 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024
Areas to widespread MVFR and IFR conditions in low clouds behind
a backdoor cold front will continue to expand early this morning,
mainly over northeast and east central areas. Low clouds will
likely work their way between the Sandia and southern Sangre de
Cristo mountains, impacting KSAF with low clouds at times this
morning. The low clouds will gradually dissipate over central and
eastern NM during the early afternoon, but the low level Gulf moisture
will move back in with another round of low clouds along the east
slopes of the central mountain chain eastward tonight. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms are then forecast to develop for the
eastern plains late tonight into Saturday morning.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 190000Z
VALID 190600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2814+01 2733-04 2740-18 2747-27 275843 266253 266759
BCE 2618+01 2523-15 2525-26 253742 245650 256259
LND 0706-10 2313-12 2758-21 2777-30 279444 279752 278958
RKS 9900 2522-08 2753-20 2767-28 277843 268552 268558
GJT 2813+07 2522+00 2538-16 2644-27 265742 266851 257759
FMN 2725+11 2423+03 2335-14 2559-26 256840 258149 258960
ABQ 2028+12 2324+05 2531-13 2561-25 268138 258449 258160
MBW 1317 2422-09 2760-20 2775-29 278943 279652 279558
DEN 1918-04 2630-03 2549-16 2762-27 266642 268251 268959
PUB 2021-03 2537+02 2646-16 2655-26 266741 268150 268759
ALS 2427+04 2541-14 2668-27 267241 268349 269660
TCC 0819 2328+08 2533+05 2635-11 2554-24 265938 266748 267260
BFF 0210 2406-08 2818-13 2769-20 2782-29 279743 770452 279557
GLD 3405 3119-06 2730-03 2657-16 2664-27 267242 278951 269459
GCK 0211+01 2408-02 2531+01 2644-15 2763-26 278140 279449 279960
GAG 0417+02 2524+07 2632+03 2845-12 2662-25 276939 278348 278660
AMA 0618 2428+09 2630+04 2736-11 2553-25 276038 277048 277760
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DATA BASED ON 190000Z
VALID 191200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3209+00 2724-05 2742-18 2747-28 265044 265154 265960
BCE 2813-01 2530-14 2537-28 254443 245552 256359
LND 0705-11 2613-13 2761-21 2779-29 278544 278452 277758
RKS 9900 2825-08 2756-19 2762-28 266744 267053 267459
GJT 2608+06 2719-02 2536-17 2648-27 265244 266451 267159
FMN 2910+08 2516+00 2539-15 2655-26 247741 248251 258060
ABQ 2718+09 2527+03 2333-15 2453-24 245940 257951 257658
MBW 1419 2726-10 2761-20 2772-29 278144 278453 278658
DEN 2808-03 2834-03 2651-17 2656-27 265844 267051 267859
PUB 2212-03 2733+01 2654-15 2654-26 267440 268350 268060
ALS 2624+01 2649-16 2663-25 258041 258651 268260
TCC 1214 2331+05 2538+04 2538-12 2654-24 256839 257149 257660
BFF 0609 2208-09 2528-11 2768-20 2780-29 278844 279152 279458
GLD 9900 2515-07 2729-03 2661-17 2661-28 266843 268350 268859
GCK 9900+00 2719-01 2637+01 2550-15 2667-27 268641 269650 269160
GAG 0613+01 2627+06 2640+03 2641-13 2661-26 278539 269049 269061
AMA 0916 2434+08 2537+04 2537-11 2658-24 267338 257649 267861
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DATA BASED ON 190000Z
VALID 200000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+02 2815-04 2730-18 2639-29 264245 274054 273859
BCE 2609+01 2520-16 2621-28 242445 233554 244958
LND 0406-08 2411-11 2848-20 2761-30 276445 276553 285058
RKS 0507 2610-08 2743-19 2754-29 275745 275354 274858
GJT 2909+08 2514+00 2626-16 2643-28 254945 255954 256558
FMN 2510+12 2411+03 2433-14 2441-27 255643 247052 257660
ABQ 1811+13 2015+05 2430-14 2540-26 255741 245950 256758
MBW 0806 2821-10 2754-19 2767-29 277145 276554 275657
DEN 9900-05 2417-05 2648-16 2659-29 266245 267154 267657
PUB 0812+01 2419-02 2531-15 2643-27 266845 268051 267458
ALS 2421+03 2728-15 2644-26 255844 257652 258160
TCC 1615 2522+11 2527+05 2536-12 2542-26 256540 257650 248160
BFF 3406 3412-08 2926-12 2764-20 2777-29 278045 277453 276557
GLD 0608 9900-04 2717-03 2852-17 2666-28 267044 268352 268458
GCK 1108+03 2805+01 2622+00 2747-14 2660-27 268142 268751 268559
GAG 1111+04 2625+09 2634+03 2743-14 2658-26 267741 268850 268960
AMA 1315 2523+12 2634+05 2650-13 2648-26 256840 258450 258460
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