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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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