Regional Weather Synopsis Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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NZUS99 KBOU 242148
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1545 MDT Wednesday, April 24, 2024
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 242056Z 05005KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP099 T02330044
58020
METAR KFNL 241956Z 02003KT 10SM BKN120 20/06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP108
T02000056
METAR KFNL 241856Z 35006KT 10SM SCT110 19/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP118
T01890061
METAR KGXY 242056Z 29004KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02440017
56026
METAR KGXY 241956Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02330033
METAR KGXY 241856Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02060033
METAR KLMO 242135Z AUTO 36009G14KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A2993 RMK AO2
T02450051
METAR KLMO 242115Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A2994 RMK AO2
T02420040
METAR KLMO 242055Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A2995 RMK AO2 T02450038
METAR KBDU 242135Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 242115Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 242055Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 242135Z AUTO 35009KT 9SM CLR 24/04 A2989 RMK AO2
T02370037
METAR KEIK 242115Z AUTO 35006KT 9SM CLR 24/05 A2990 RMK AO2
T02370048
METAR KEIK 242055Z AUTO 34008KT 9SM CLR 23/06 A2991 RMK AO2
T02340061
KBJC 241801Z 2418/2518 07006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM242100 05007KT P6SM BKN090 BKN140
FM250000 35009KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
FM250400 30006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
FM251200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW140
METAR KBJC 242045Z 10005G12KT 10SM BKN080 24/M03 A2995
SPECI KBJC 242017Z 06011G14KT 10SM BKN080 24/M02 A2997
METAR KBJC 241946Z 11007KT 10SM BKN080 23/00 A2998
KDEN 242102Z 2421/2524 12008KT P6SM SCT090 SCT140
FM242300 08010KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
FM250400 18010KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
FM251000 24007KT P6SM FEW140
FM251800 08007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120
FM252100 06013KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN120
METAR KDEN 242053Z 13007KT 050V240 10SM SCT110 SCT140 25/M01 A2993 RMK
AO2 SLP073 T02501006 56025
METAR KDEN 241953Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW090 SCT130 24/M01 A2996 RMK AO2
SLP085 T02441011
METAR KDEN 241853Z 26005KT 10SM FEW090 SCT130 23/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP094
T02330028
KBKF 241700Z 2417/2523 VRB06KT 9999 FEW130 QNH2960INS
TX23/2423Z TN10/2512Z
METAR KBKF 242058Z 03005KT 10SM SCT090 BKN130 BKN200 25/M02 A2992 RMK
AO2A SLP070 T02461021 57024
METAR KBKF 241958Z 00000KT 10SM SCT090 BKN130 23/M03 A2995 RMK AO2A
SLP084 T02251030
METAR KBKF 241858Z 11007KT 10SM FEW090 SCT130 23/M01 A2997 RMK AO2A
SLP095 T02291013
KAPA 241801Z 2418/2518 15006KT P6SM FEW080 FEW120
FM242200 10009KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
FM250400 20009KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
FM251000 22004KT P6SM FEW140
METAR KAPA 242053Z 08005KT 10SM SCT100 BKN130 24/M02 A2994 RMK AO2
SLP084 T02391017 58023
METAR KAPA 241953Z 12008KT 10SM SCT100 BKN130 23/M02 A2997 RMK AO2
SLP095 T02331017
METAR KAPA 241853Z 08007KT 10SM SCT090 SCT130 22/M01 A2999 RMK AO2
SLP109 T02171011
METAR KMNH 242135Z AUTO 15011G21KT 10SM SCT120 18/M01 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 242115Z AUTO 15017G20KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 242055Z AUTO 16013G22KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 242135Z AUTO 16012G21KT 10SM SCT100 26/05 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 242115Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM FEW090 26/05 A2990 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NW
METAR KFMM 242055Z AUTO 19007G19KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 242135Z AUTO 13022G27KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 242115Z AUTO 12022G25KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A2991 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NW
METAR KSTK 242055Z AUTO 12020G26KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 242053Z AUTO 15023G30KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
16035/2035 SLP109 T02280044 56028
METAR KAKO 241953Z AUTO 17019G31KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
16034/1933 SLP121 T02220044
METAR KAKO 241853Z AUTO 16018G28KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
17033/1759 SLP130 T02060050
METAR KLIC 242055Z AUTO 17020G30KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND
16031/2033 SLP113 T02220039 56025
METAR KLIC 241955Z AUTO 16020G30KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
16033/1859 SLP119 T02220033
METAR KLIC 241855Z AUTO 17018G37KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
16037/1848 SLP131 T02060033
METAR KHEQ 242135Z AUTO 16024G33KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 242115Z AUTO 17021G30KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 242055Z AUTO 18026G32KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 242139Z AUTO 15021G26KT 10SM CLR 21/M16 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 242119Z AUTO 16018G26KT 10SM CLR 21/M16 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 242059Z AUTO 16019G27KT 10SM CLR 21/M15 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 242135Z AUTO 16023G30KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 242115Z AUTO 17023G31KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 242055Z AUTO 16023G29KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 242053Z AUTO 17026G37KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
17038/2028 SLP144 T01890039 58023
METAR KITR 241953Z AUTO 16023G33KT 10SM SCT044 18/02 A3007 RMK AO2 PK
WND 18039/1900 SLP154 T01830017
METAR KITR 241853Z AUTO 17027G40KT 10SM CLR 19/00 A3009 RMK AO2 PK
WND 16041/1824 SLP159 T01890000
Sunrise/Sunset for 04/24/2024
Fort Collins - 06:07:21 MDT / 19:49:13 MDT
Denver - 06:08:21 MDT / 19:47:22 MDT
Sterling - 05:59:46 MDT / 19:41:58 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 04/24/24 21:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...255/040
20000 FT MSL...263/028
19000 FT MSL...265/024
18000 FT MSL...251/037
12700 FT MSL...186/010
12000 FT MSL...182/011
11200 FT MSL...162/014
11000 FT MSL...169/014
10000 FT MSL...161/015
10000 FT MSL...162/016
9000 FT MSL...160/015
8900 FT MSL...160/016
8100 FT MSL...159/016
8000 FT MSL...160/016
7300 FT MSL...158/016
7000 FT MSL...154/015
6600 FT MSL...155/015
6200 FT MSL...156/012
6000 FT MSL...137/011
5900 FT MSL...141/010
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2124 UTC Wednesday, April 24, 2024
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday/...
Issued at 1212 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
VFR through tonight. Isolated showers/storms are expected to stay
north of the Denver area, but there is a chance (20%) of shower
outflow producing a period of north winds at 10-20 knots for a
couple hours in the evening.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 242135Z AUTO 15007G18KT 10SM OVC090 13/M11 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 242115Z AUTO 16012G17KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 12/M11 A3029 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 242055Z AUTO 22003G16KT 10SM SCT080 14/M10 A3030 RMK AO2
SPECI KAFF 242038Z 15014KT 10SM SCT090 21/M01 A3000 RMK AO2A WSHFT 35
SLP094 VIRGA NW
METAR KAFF 242055Z 17013G18KT 10SM SCT090 21/M02 A3000 RMK AO2A SLP100
VIRGA NW T02141018 57027
SPECI KAFF 242038Z 15014KT 10SM SCT090 21/M01 A3000 RMK AO2A WSHFT
35 SLP094 VIRGA NW
KCOS 241722Z 2418/2518 16010KT P6SM FEW100
FM241900 17012G22KT P6SM FEW100
FM242200 16015G25KT P6SM SCT100
FM250300 12010KT P6SM BKN120
FM250600 10007KT P6SM FEW090
FM251600 18010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCOS 242054Z 14016KT 10SM SCT120 21/02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP107
T02110017 58027
METAR KCOS 241954Z 14014G20KT 10SM FEW090 21/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP122
T02060011
METAR KCOS 241854Z 17011G15KT 10SM FEW090 18/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP133
T01830011
METAR KABH 242055Z AUTO 14013G19KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP114
T02191008 57026
METAR KABH 241955Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02090001
METAR KABH 241855Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM CLR 19/00 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP141
T01860002
METAR KFLY 242135Z AUTO 15013G20KT 110V170 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3004 RMK AO2
T02101016
METAR KFLY 242115Z AUTO 16011G19KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A3006 RMK AO2
T02041018
METAR KFLY 242055Z AUTO 14010G18KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3006 RMK AO2
T02031010
KFCS 242100Z 2421/2603 14010G20KT 9999 SKC QNH2981INS
BECMG 2503/2504 35009KT 9999 FEW120 QNH2982INS
BECMG 2514/2516 20015G25KT 9999 FEW120 510009 QNH2960INS
BECMG 2600/2601 27020G30KT 9999 VCSH SCT120 520009
QNH2955INS
TX25/2520Z TN07/2511Z
METAR KFCS 242055Z AUTO 15012G16KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP104
T02231011 57030 $
METAR KFCS 241955Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP120
T02111015 $
METAR KFCS 241855Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP136
T01771021 $
KPUB 242132Z 2422/2518 14010G20KT P6SM SCT150
FM250000 11015G25KT P6SM SCT120
FM250300 09010KT P6SM SCT100
FM250900 30007KT P6SM FEW150
FM251600 19010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KPUB 242053Z 12009KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP090 T02390017
58040
METAR KPUB 241953Z 10008KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP108
T02220011
METAR KPUB 241853Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01890006
METAR KVTP 242135Z AUTO 25011G15KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 242115Z AUTO 25008G19KT 210V270 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3035 RMK
AO2
METAR KVTP 242055Z AUTO 25012G19KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 242054Z AUTO 08003G21KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 24/01 A2999 RMK
AO2 SLP089 T02440011 58025
METAR KTAD 241954Z AUTO 14007G22KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3002 RMK AO2 PK
WND 21027/1931 SLP102 T02330006
METAR KTAD 241854Z AUTO 18016G23KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
23027/1837 SLP114 T02390006
METAR KLHX 242053Z AUTO 13016G23KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND
14029/1957 SLP089 T02610089 56040
METAR KLHX 241953Z AUTO 16012G23KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP106
T02440089
METAR KLHX 241853Z AUTO 16016G29KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
16029/1847 SLP120 T02330083
METAR KLAA 242053Z AUTO 17020G30KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND
16041/2039 SLP128 T02220078 57034
METAR KLAA 241953Z AUTO 17020G29KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
16033/1943 SLP135 T02220061
METAR KLAA 241853Z AUTO 16024G31KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND
17031/1853 SLP149 T02110039
Sunrise/Sunset for 04/24/2024
Burlington - 05:58:18 MDT / 19:35:54 MDT
Pueblo - 06:09:24 MDT / 19:43:34 MDT
Lamar - 06:01:41 MDT / 19:35:17 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 04/24/24 21:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...251/027
14300 FT MSL...245/022
14000 FT MSL...244/025
13000 FT MSL...234/021
12400 FT MSL...233/014
12000 FT MSL...227/015
11000 FT MSL...210/014
10900 FT MSL...211/013
10000 FT MSL...187/012
9700 FT MSL...180/013
9000 FT MSL...159/013
8600 FT MSL...150/015
8000 FT MSL...145/014
7700 FT MSL...146/015
7100 FT MSL...143/015
7000 FT MSL...143/014
6400 FT MSL...137/015
6000 FT MSL...141/014
5900 FT MSL...142/014
5700 FT MSL...143/013
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1948 UTC Wednesday, April 24, 2024
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 143 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
VFR conditions expected across the forecast area over the next
24 hrs, including the three main TAF sites of KCOS, KPUB and
KALS.
Isolated convection will be possible along the eastern border late
tonight between 04z-08z. Isolated convection, strong to possibly
severe, will be possible along the eastern border after 21z.
KCOS and KPUB: S-SE gusts up to 25 kts will be possible across the
eastern plains through 03z. Strong SW winds redeveloping after 18z
with gusts up to 30-40 kts, and up to 45 kts over the southeast
corner of the state.
KALS: SW gusts up to 30 kts will be possible across the San Luis
Valley, including KALS, through 03z. Strong SW winds redeveloping
after 18z with gusts up to 35-40 kts.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 242053Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM SCT100 BKN110 21/01 A2996 RMK AO2
SLP095 T02060006 56024
METAR KCAG 241953Z AUTO 24013G20KT 10SM FEW090 22/02 A2998 RMK AO2
SLP101 T02220017
METAR KCAG 241853Z AUTO 27012G21KT 10SM FEW110 21/02 A3001 RMK AO2
SLP110 T02110017
METAR KHDN 242056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT095 BKN120 19/M01 A3000 RMK AO2
SLP104 T01891006 56019
METAR KHDN 241956Z AUTO 27009G14KT 10SM FEW070 OVC085 19/M01 A3002 RMK
AO2 SLP111 T01941006
METAR KHDN 241856Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM BKN095 BKN110 18/00 A3004 RMK AO2
SLP118 T01830000
METAR KSBS 242135Z AUTO 26011G14KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A2997 RMK AO1
T01991012
METAR KSBS 242115Z AUTO 24010G15KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A2998 RMK AO1
T01931014
METAR KSBS 242055Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM SCT110 19/M01 A2999 RMK AO1 T01921007
METAR KC07 242135Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM BKN090 09/M03 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 242115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 10/M03 A3021 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT NE
METAR KC07 242055Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 10/M03 A3022 RMK
AO2
METAR KEEO 242053Z AUTO 26012G25KT 10SM FEW110 23/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 PK
WND 22027/2029 WSHFT 1942 SLP079 T02331061 56018
SPECI KEEO 242002Z AUTO 24015G26KT 10SM BKN110 23/M05 A2998 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26026/2001 WSHFT 1942 T02281050
METAR KEEO 241953Z AUTO 22012G25KT 10SM SCT110 22/M06 A2999 RMK AO2
SLP093 T02171056
METAR K20V 242135Z AUTO 26013G21KT 10SM SCT110 21/M04 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 242115Z AUTO 28007G16KT 10SM SCT120 20/M05 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 242055Z AUTO 27013G23KT 10SM SCT110 21/M05 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 242135Z AUTO 25010G16KT 10SM CLR A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 242115Z AUTO 26016G22KT 10SM SCT100 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 242055Z AUTO 21009G18KT 180V260 10SM SCT110 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 242135Z AUTO 21011G19KT 191V251 SCT070 SCT080 05/M09 A3032
RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 242115Z AUTO 28013G22KT SCT080 SCT090 04/M09 A3033 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K0CO 242055Z AUTO 28009G21KT SCT060 SCT070 04/M10 A3033 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KC99 242118Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM BKN095 BKN110 08/M05 A3024 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 242057Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM SCT075 BKN085 OVC095 10/M08 A3025
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 242037Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM BKN075 BKN085 09/M07 A3025 RMK
AO2
KGJT 241729Z 2418/2518 27009KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM242000 27012G20KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM250100 22010KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM250600 11007KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM251400 14010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGJT 242053Z 12004KT 10SM FEW120 28/M05 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP054
T02781050 57027
METAR KGJT 241953Z 31008KT 9SM CLR 27/M04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP065
T02721039
METAR KGJT 241853Z 29007KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP078
T02611039
KRIL 241729Z 2418/2518 26009KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM241930 28015G23KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM250200 24007KT P6SM FEW130 FEW200
FM250500 VRB04KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
METAR KRIL 242053Z AUTO 27011G18KT 10SM SCT120 24/M04 A2993 RMK AO2
SLP078 T02441039 58023
METAR KRIL 241953Z AUTO VRB06G23KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
26029/1911 SLP084 T02391039
METAR KRIL 241853Z AUTO 28020G28KT 10SM FEW120 24/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27030/1827 SLP088 T02391039
METAR K5SM 242135Z AUTO 21009G24KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W
METAR K5SM 242115Z AUTO 23012G20KT 200V280 10SM SCT070 10/M07 A3026 RMK
AO2
METAR K5SM 242055Z AUTO 22010G16KT 170V240 10SM SCT070 09/M07 A3026 RMK
AO2
KEGE 241729Z 2418/2518 25008KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
FM241930 26014G22KT P6SM SCT090 SCT200
FM250200 25008KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
FM250800 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
METAR KEGE 242056Z 25019G22KT 10SM SCT100 22/M04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP072
T02221044 58021
METAR KEGE 241956Z 27009G14KT 10SM BKN100 21/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP079
T02111039
METAR KEGE 241856Z 28012KT 10SM BKN100 20/M05 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP086
T02001050
KASE 241729Z 2418/2518 32008G20KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250
FM241900 24011G20KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250
FM250200 19008KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
FM251200 16004KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
METAR KASE 242053Z 24011G16KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP087
T01781078 58014
METAR KASE 241953Z 23010G19KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP092
T01831072
METAR KASE 241853Z 21012G21KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND
21028/1836 SLP098 T01781072
METAR KCCU 242135Z AUTO 23013G20KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 242115Z AUTO 23011G16KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 242055Z AUTO 23010G19KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 242053Z AUTO 27007G15KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND
22026/2004 SLP099 T01281106 58010
METAR KLXV 241953Z AUTO VRB05G18KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP101
T01221078
METAR KLXV 241853Z AUTO 21010G18KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP104
T01221089
Sunrise/Sunset for 04/24/2024
Rangely - 06:23:00 MDT / 20:03:15 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:23:47 MDT / 20:00:40 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:14:30 MDT / 19:56:05 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 04/24/24 21:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...236/020
15000 FT MSL...225/014
14000 FT MSL...224/015
13000 FT MSL...221/013
12500 FT MSL...210/012
12000 FT MSL...209/016
11700 FT MSL...202/017
11000 FT MSL...208/015
11000 FT MSL...200/015
10400 FT MSL...213/015
10200 FT MSL...219/012
10100 FT MSL...215/015
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2012 UTC Wednesday, April 24, 2024
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1143 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
VFR conditions will prevail at terminals this TAF period with
gusty southwest winds this afternoon. A few scattered mid clouds
will continue to form on the mountains today, with an isolated
shower or gusty outflow possible under virga showers in
northwest Colorado and northeast Utah.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
KMTJ 241729Z 2418/2518 27008G15KT P6SM SKC
FM241900 24015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM250200 21012KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
FM250500 15010KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
METAR KMTJ 242053Z AUTO 25013G24KT 10SM CLR 25/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
24027/2022 SLP082 T02501072 56026
METAR KMTJ 241953Z AUTO VRB06G20KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP093
T02331067
METAR KMTJ 241853Z AUTO 18012G21KT 10SM FEW110 23/M04 A3004 RMK AO2
SLP103 T02331044
METAR KGUC 242056Z AUTO 24011G16KT 10SM CLR 20/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP124
T02001067 56024
METAR KGUC 241956Z AUTO 23008G18KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01941072
METAR KGUC 241856Z AUTO 26012G18KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01781067
METAR K7BM 242135Z AUTO 26013G23KT 240V300 10SM CLR 15/M12 A3017 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 242115Z AUTO 27010G21KT 190V320 10SM CLR 16/M12 A3018 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 242055Z AUTO 29009G22KT 260V320 10SM CLR 15/M12 A3019 RMK
AO2
METAR KAEJ 242135Z AUTO 23006G21KT 10SM SCT120 21/M12 A3005 RMK AO2
T02091118
METAR KAEJ 242115Z AUTO 25015G18KT 10SM SCT120 21/M11 A3005 RMK AO2
T02081110
METAR KAEJ 242055Z AUTO 10003G15KT 10SM CLR 20/M12 A3007 RMK AO2 T02011117
METAR KANK 242135Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM BKN120 21/M08 A3001 RMK AO2
T02101081
METAR KANK 242115Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM OVC110 21/M08 A3003 RMK AO2
T02091078
METAR KANK 242055Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM OVC110 20/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 T01991073
METAR KMYP 242144Z AUTO 28023KT 10SM SCT070 09/M08 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 242124Z AUTO 29015G24KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 242104Z AUTO 25016G26KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3042 RMK AO2
KTEX 241729Z 2418/2518 23009G18KT P6SM SKC
FM242000 22013G22KT P6SM SKC
FM250100 20012KT P6SM SKC
FM250400 15008KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
FM251200 14004KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
METAR KTEX 242135Z AUTO 18006G17KT 10SM CLR 16/M17 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 242115Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 16/M15 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 242055Z AUTO 19006G10KT 10SM CLR 16/M15 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 242135Z AUTO 18011G22KT 142V202 10SM CLR 22/M07 A3006 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 242115Z AUTO 16018G24KT 10SM CLR 22/M07 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 242055Z AUTO 24006G15KT 10SM CLR 22/M10 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 242053Z AUTO 23015G27KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND
20027/2046 SLP103 T02331067 58024
METAR KCEZ 241953Z AUTO 20013G19KT 10SM CLR 23/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP109
T02281061
METAR KCEZ 241853Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP120
T02171056
KDRO 241729Z 2418/2518 21010KT P6SM SKC
FM242100 23010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM250200 23007KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
FM250600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM251500 18008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDRO 242053Z AUTO 26013G21KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02281067 57023
METAR KDRO 241953Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 21/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02061056
METAR KDRO 241853Z AUTO VRB06G14KT 10SM CLR 20/M05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02001050
METAR KPSO 242135Z AUTO 25008G16KT 10SM CLR 20/M08 A3013 RMK AO2
T01971076
METAR KPSO 242115Z AUTO 28009G15KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3015 RMK AO2
T01941076
METAR KPSO 242055Z AUTO 28011G18KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 T01921080
METAR KCPW 242135Z AUTO 21015G26KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 242115Z AUTO 21022G31KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 242055Z AUTO 23018G29KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3039 RMK AO2
KALS 241722Z 2418/2518 23012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM242200 23020G30KT P6SM FEW250
FM250300 21007KT P6SM SCT250
FM250900 19008KT P6SM SKC
FM251600 21013G23KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KALS 242052Z AUTO 24013G24KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23028/2015 SLP112 T02171083 56022
METAR KALS 241952Z AUTO VRB04G21KT 10SM CLR 21/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP125
T02061083
METAR KALS 241852Z AUTO 24009G21KT 200V270 10SM CLR 21/M08 A3013 RMK AO2
SLP125 T02111083
Sunrise/Sunset for 04/24/2024
Vail - 06:14:05 MDT / 19:52:48 MDT
Durango - 06:23:57 MDT / 19:55:01 MDT
Alamosa - 06:15:41 MDT / 19:47:19 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 04/24/24 21:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...236/020
15000 FT MSL...225/014
14000 FT MSL...224/015
13000 FT MSL...221/013
12500 FT MSL...210/012
12000 FT MSL...209/016
11700 FT MSL...202/017
11000 FT MSL...208/015
11000 FT MSL...200/015
10400 FT MSL...213/015
10200 FT MSL...219/012
10100 FT MSL...215/015
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2012 UTC Wednesday, April 24, 2024
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1143 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
VFR conditions will prevail at terminals this TAF period with
gusty southwest winds this afternoon. A few scattered mid clouds
will continue to form on the mountains today, with an isolated
shower or gusty outflow possible under virga showers in
northwest Colorado and northeast Utah.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 241720Z 2418/2518 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM242100 21010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM250300 18008KT P6SM FEW250
FM250900 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
FM251700 22010G18KT P6SM VCSH OVC100
METAR KPGA 242053Z AUTO 20013G24KT 10SM CLR 27/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP064
T02721094 58026
METAR KPGA 241953Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 27/M11 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP072
T02671111
METAR KPGA 241853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP083
T02611067
METAR KRQE 242053Z AUTO 20011G23KT 160V220 10SM CLR 21/M07 A3011 RMK AO2
PK WND 24028/1957 SLP101 T02111072 56018
METAR KRQE 241953Z AUTO 22010G20KT 10SM CLR 21/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP108
T02061083
METAR KRQE 241853Z AUTO 22009G19KT 10SM CLR 21/M07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02061072
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2111 UTC Wednesday, April 24, 2024
.AVIATION...Wednesday 24/18Z through Thursday 25/18Z...VFR
conditions will prevail through much of the TAF period, outside of
MVFR conditions near KPAN due to FU/HZ. Similarly, isolated
-SHRA/TSRA looks to increase west to east after 15Z, which could
cause brief lower ceilings and visibilities. Look for S-SW winds
10-20 kts, gusting up to 35 kts this afternoon, becoming 10 kts
or less overnight.
OUTLOOK...Thursday 25/18Z through Saturday 27/18Z...Isolated
SHRA/TSRA will continue through 00Z Thursday, with SW winds 15-25
kts gusting up 40 kts. More showers look to return by 18Z friday
and increase NW to SE through the end of the TAF period. Gusty SW
winds expected Friday afternoon too.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 242014Z 2420/2524 33008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
TEMPO 2420/2421 33010G20KT
FM250400 15005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120
FM251700 34010KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100 OVC120
METAR KSLC 242054Z 32010G18KT 10SM FEW090 BKN110 25/02 A2984 RMK AO2
SLP058 VIRGA T02500017 56022 $
SPECI KSLC 242033Z 32008KT 10SM BKN110 24/M02 A2984 RMK AO2 T02441022
$
METAR KSLC 241954Z 16010KT 10SM FEW015 FEW090 BKN110 BKN220 24/M01
A2986 RMK AO2 SLP064 VIRGA FU FEW015 FU NW ACSL DSNT NE
T02441011
KVEL 241729Z 2418/2518 20010KT P6SM SKC
FM242100 21016G26KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM250200 21006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM250500 28007KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM251200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW110 SCT140
METAR KVEL 242053Z AUTO 22007G16KT 180V260 10SM CLR 25/M03 A2990 RMK AO2
SLP067 T02501028 56029
METAR KVEL 241953Z AUTO 21011G23KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP074
T02441033
METAR KVEL 241853Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP085
T02280017
METAR KPUC 242053Z AUTO 19009G18KT 10SM FEW110 24/M09 A2993 RMK AO2
SLP067 T02391089 58023
METAR KPUC 241953Z AUTO 12012G19KT 10SM FEW110 23/M06 A2995 RMK AO2
SLP084 T02331056
METAR KPUC 241853Z AUTO 20016G23KT 10SM FEW100 23/M06 A2999 RMK AO2
SLP092 T02331061
KCNY 241729Z 2418/2518 22015KT P6SM SKC
FM241900 22017G26KT P6SM SKC
FM250200 22012KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM250600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
FM251400 14007KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KCNY 242053Z AUTO 23015G27KT 10SM CLR 27/M08 A2987 RMK AO2 PK
WND 20027/2035 SLP061 T02671083 58026
METAR KCNY 241953Z AUTO 25016G24KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A2990 RMK AO2 WSHFT
1849 SLP071 T02671067
SPECI KCNY 241909Z AUTO 22010G24KT 10SM CLR 26/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 WSHFT
1849 T02561061
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 04/24/24 21:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...016/003
15500 FT MSL...286/007
14000 FT MSL...186/023
13700 FT MSL...119/005
13000 FT MSL...178/019
12200 FT MSL...187/009
12000 FT MSL...183/021
11000 FT MSL...182/006
11000 FT MSL...194/018
10000 FT MSL...191/015
10000 FT MSL...184/012
9100 FT MSL...195/006
9000 FT MSL...193/014
8400 FT MSL...223/005
8000 FT MSL...216/009
7700 FT MSL...252/006
6900 FT MSL...227/008
6900 FT MSL...243/005
6600 FT MSL...239/007
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1026 UTC Wednesday, April 24, 2024
.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions are expected to prevail through
the valid TAF period. Winds will remain out of the south through
much of the day, switching to a north flow around 00Z/6PM. There is
a 30-40% chance that winds remain out of the south through the day.
Rest of Utah and Southwest Wyoming...VFR conditions are expected to
prevail across Utah and southwest Wyoming through the TAF period.
Mid-level cloud cover will be limited to northern Utah and southwest
Wyoming late this morning and afternoon, with increasing potential
for showers across this same area through the late evening and
overnight hours. Winds across much of the area will be out of a
southwesterly direction, with peak gusts approaching 20 kts in
northern Utah/ southwest Wyoming, and 30 kts in southern Utah.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 241728Z 2418/2518 22013G21KT P6SM SCT120
FM250300 19009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120=
METAR KEVW 242053Z AUTO 25007G16KT 220V280 10SM BKN110 17/M03 A3000 RMK
AO2 PK WND 26027/2018 SLP083 T01721028 58012
METAR KEVW 241953Z AUTO 26007G26KT 10SM FEW050 SCT075 OVC090 16/M03
A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND 22034/1934 SLP099 T01561028
METAR KEVW 241853Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM SCT080 SCT090 BKN110 18/M03 A3002
RMK AO2 PK WND 23026/1810 SLP092 T01781028
KRKS 241724Z 2418/2518 VRB06KT P6SM BKN180
FM242000 25011G20KT P6SM BKN150
FM242200 26010G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN160
FM250200 VRB06KT P6SM BKN120
FM250800 19006KT P6SM OVC130
METAR KRKS 242054Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM FEW055 BKN080 BKN090 15/03 A3000
RMK AO2 WSHFT 1945 RAE05B08E19 SLP116 P0000 60001 T01500028
56011
SPECI KRKS 242005Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM FEW032 BKN055 OVC080 13/04 A3002
RMK AO2 WSHFT 1945 LTG DSNT E RAE05 P0000 T01330039
METAR KRKS 241954Z AUTO 11013G22KT 10SM -RA FEW028 BKN060 OVC075 14/05
A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND 18031/1935 LTG DSNT E RAB34 SLP114
P0001 T01390050
KRWL 241722Z 2418/2518 25012G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN150
FM250100 34006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM251600 24011KT P6SM FEW080 BKN200
METAR KRWL 242053Z AUTO 27011G24KT 10SM -RA FEW044 BKN075 OVC095 13/02
A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND 29030/2042 WSHFT 1954 RAB04 SLP128 P0000
60000 T01280022 55005
SPECI KRWL 242014Z AUTO 26017G30KT 6SM -RA SCT047 BKN055 OVC085 14/02
A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND 27030/2011 WSHFT 1954 LTG DSNT W RAB04
P0000 T01390017
METAR KRWL 241953Z AUTO 22009G19KT 190V260 10SM SCT080 BKN100 18/M02
A2999 RMK AO2 SLP094 T01831022
KLAR 241722Z 2418/2518 26008KT P6SM SCT080
FM242000 24010G18KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
TEMPO 2420/2422 6SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM250100 16008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM251500 23008KT P6SM FEW080 BKN200
METAR KLAR 242053Z AUTO 26015G21KT 10SM FEW080 FEW095 SCT120 18/M01
A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND 29029/2017 WSHFT 1945 LTG DSNT E RAE00
SLP076 P0000 60000 T01831011 58014
SPECI KLAR 242005Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM BKN095 BKN110 16/M01 A3004 RMK AO2
WSHFT 1945 LTG DSNT N-E RAE00 P0000 T01611006
METAR KLAR 241953Z AUTO 23012G21KT 10SM -RA FEW080 BKN100 BKN110 16/M01
A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND 31041/1911 LTG DSNT E AND SE RAB04E33B50
SLP096 P0000 T01561011
KCYS 242020Z 2420/2518 18010KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100
TEMPO 2420/2422 VRB15G30KT 6SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM250100 06007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM250600 16007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM251300 24009KT P6SM FEW080 BKN200
SPECI KCYS 242104Z 31004KT 10SM FEW070 SCT085 BKN110 14/04 A3004 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT NE T01440044
METAR KCYS 242053Z 30006KT 10SM VCTS FEW031 BKN110 14/06 A3003 RMK AO2
PK WND 23041/2022 WSHFT 2001 LTG DSNT NW-NE RAB21E46 TSB20E38
SLP122 P0001 60001 T01390061 55004
SPECI KCYS 242044Z 17005G18KT 10SM VCTS -RA FEW031 SCT049 BKN065 13/06
A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND 23041/2022 WSHFT 2001 LTG DSNT W-NE
RAB21 TSB20E38 P0001 T01330056
Riverton (KRIW) 04/24/24 21:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...221/002
24000 FT MSL...209/007
22900 FT MSL...230/011
22000 FT MSL...214/011
20000 FT MSL...239/016
19400 FT MSL...236/013
19000 FT MSL...252/020
18000 FT MSL...255/021
16000 FT MSL...245/023
15000 FT MSL...261/016
14000 FT MSL...135/008
11200 FT MSL...208/003
11000 FT MSL...221/024
10000 FT MSL...242/010
10000 FT MSL...222/007
9000 FT MSL...185/013
8900 FT MSL...193/009
8100 FT MSL...194/009
8000 FT MSL...192/009
7400 FT MSL...196/007
7000 FT MSL...186/006
6700 FT MSL...194/008
6200 FT MSL...156/006
6000 FT MSL...166/005
6000 FT MSL...151/006
Cheyenne (KCYS) 04/24/24 21:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
31000 FT MSL...258/039
30000 FT MSL...265/040
29000 FT MSL...274/035
28000 FT MSL...265/037
27000 FT MSL...263/033
26000 FT MSL...265/034
25000 FT MSL...284/033
24000 FT MSL...268/033
23000 FT MSL...278/030
22000 FT MSL...284/036
21000 FT MSL...283/033
20100 FT MSL...267/030
20000 FT MSL...261/029
19000 FT MSL...265/033
18000 FT MSL...258/028
17000 FT MSL...256/028
16000 FT MSL...259/029
15100 FT MSL...246/033
15000 FT MSL...252/030
14000 FT MSL...255/027
13200 FT MSL...248/031
13000 FT MSL...251/026
12000 FT MSL...249/020
11700 FT MSL...252/022
11000 FT MSL...252/018
10500 FT MSL...253/016
10000 FT MSL...220/013
9500 FT MSL...240/011
8600 FT MSL...236/010
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1820 UTC Wednesday, April 24, 2024
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1130 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
VFR conditions through the period with mainly light winds until a
weak shortwave passes through the area, increasing winds and
precipitation chances. As convection begins to develop through the
afternoon, high clouds will continue moving into the region. The
convection is expected to remain mostly high-based, with gusty and
erratic winds being the primary concern. While overall chances
for a shower or thunderstorm are low, the best chances are at
KPNA, KBPI, and KRKS this afternoon, and potentially KLND later
this afternoon into evening. Precipitation chances taper off
between 00Z and 03Z.
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 2122 UTC Wednesday, April 24, 2024
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1128 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
VFR conditions prevail through at least 06Z/Thursday. Convection is
beginning over the higher terrain and tracking east-northeast at
midday, a trend that will continue through the afternoon. Scattered
showers and a few thunderstorms appear most likely at KLAR and KCYS
during the mid-afternoon before reaching the Nebraska Panhandle
between 23Z-01Z. There could be brief MVFR with the strongest cells,
but otherwise VFR prevails. Return flow on the backside of surface
high pressure in the Plains keeps gusty southerly surface winds of
15-30kts across the Panhandle terminals through much of Wednesday
evening. These speeds decrease around 06Z/Thursday and low-level
moisture begins to creep north. A deck of IFR/MVFR low clouds and
fog reach KSNY around 08Z/Thursday and KAIA around 11Z. Have hinted
at the brief potential for lower clouds at KBFF, but KCDR appears to
avoid this deck. Clouds retreat toward the end of the period with
VFR conditions returning.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 242135Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM BKN110 21/03 A2993 RMK AO2
T02090030
METAR KIBM 242115Z AUTO 18010G15KT 10SM SCT120 21/03 A2994 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W AND NW T02060029
METAR KIBM 242055Z AUTO 16011G22KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A2995 RMK AO2
T02140032
KSNY 241722Z 2418/2518 18025G35KT P6SM SCT080
FM242300 15016G26KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100
TEMPO 2423/2501 6SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM250400 16014G24KT P6SM FEW030 BKN070
FM250800 16012KT 4SM BR SCT003 OVC007
FM251700 16010KT P6SM SCT015 BKN200
METAR KSNY 242053Z AUTO 17021G30KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND
16033/2034 SLP105 T02280006 58028
METAR KSNY 241953Z AUTO 17026G35KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
17036/1933 SLP118 T02170000
METAR KSNY 241853Z AUTO 17023G33KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND
19036/1828 SLP129 T02110000
METAR KOGA 242135Z AUTO 17019G29KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A2998 RMK AO2
T02300025 TSNO
METAR KOGA 242115Z AUTO 19018G27KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A2999 RMK AO2
T02300024 TSNO
METAR KOGA 242055Z AUTO 17022G30KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3000 RMK AO2
T02300024 TSNO
METAR KIML 242053Z AUTO 18024G34KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
15040/2022 SLP154 T02170011 56025
METAR KIML 241953Z AUTO 17026G41KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
15046/1940 SLP163 T02170000
METAR KIML 241853Z AUTO 17026G37KT 9SM FEW070 21/00 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
15039/1803 SLP174 T02060000
KMCK 241723Z 2418/2518 16015G22KT P6SM SCT080
FM250600 15014KT P6SM VCSH BKN060
FM251000 14010KT P6SM VCSH BKN018
FM251200 13014KT P6SM BKN008
FM251400 14018KT 6SM BR BKN004
METAR KMCK 242053Z AUTO 15020G28KT 10SM BKN085 21/04 A3006 RMK AO2 PK
WND 17028/2036 SLP168 T02060039 58030
METAR KMCK 241953Z AUTO 17016G25KT 10SM BKN075 OVC090 20/05 A3010 RMK
AO2 PK WND 15026/1941 SLP183 T02000050
METAR KMCK 241853Z AUTO 15014G22KT 10SM OVC090 21/06 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP192 T02060056
North Platte (KLNX) 04/24/24 21:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
9000 FT MSL...193/032
8600 FT MSL...189/031
8000 FT MSL...185/031
7400 FT MSL...187/032
7000 FT MSL...182/032
6300 FT MSL...180/033
6000 FT MSL...178/033
5500 FT MSL...177/033
5000 FT MSL...175/033
4700 FT MSL...175/033
4100 FT MSL...175/032
4000 FT MSL...176/031
3600 FT MSL...175/032
3400 FT MSL...176/031
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2119 UTC Wednesday, April 24, 2024
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1236 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024
VFR conditions will prevail the rest of the afternoon into the
evening. Then lower cigs will move in overnight with MVFR
conditions possible by mid morning across much of western and
north central Nebraska, including KVTN and KLBF terminals. Winds
will remain strong out of the south this afternoon through early
evening with gust of 25 kts or greater.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 241723Z 2418/2518 17020G30KT P6SM SCT060
FM250400 15015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN015
FM250700 15015G21KT P6SM VCSH BKN007
FM251000 15012KT P6SM VCSH BKN004
FM251300 14012KT 3SM BR VCSH BKN003
FM251500 15014KT P6SM BKN007
METAR KGLD 242053Z AUTO 16028G35KT 10SM SCT044 BKN055 18/01 A3005 RMK
AO2 PK WND 19041/1958 SLP157 T01780011 58019
METAR KGLD 241953Z AUTO 18025G39KT 10SM BKN048 BKN055 19/01 A3007 RMK
AO2 PK WND 17040/1943 SLP163 T01940006
METAR KGLD 241853Z AUTO 18028G38KT 10SM BKN048 BKN060 19/M01 A3010 RMK
AO2 PK WND 17040/1821 SLP173 T01891006
KGCK 241720Z 2418/2518 14015G25KT P6SM OVC045
FM250400 14014KT P6SM BKN030
FM250600 14015KT P6SM VCSH OVC008
FM251400 17013KT P6SM BKN006
FM251700 18017G26KT P6SM SCT040
METAR KGCK 242054Z 15016G22KT 10SM OVC033 16/00 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01560000 58022
METAR KGCK 241954Z 15016G22KT 10SM OVC038 15/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP194
T01501006
METAR KGCK 241854Z 16011KT 10SM OVC040 14/00 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP201
T01390000
METAR KLBL 242056Z AUTO 12014KT 10SM OVC036 18/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLPNO
60008 T01830067 58026
SPECI KLBL 242011Z AUTO 12014KT 10SM SCT031 OVC038 17/05 A3012 RMK
AO2
METAR KLBL 241956Z AUTO 14013G19KT 10SM BKN029 OVC040 16/04 A3013 RMK
AO2 SLPNO T01610044
METAR KEHA 242135Z AUTO 15020G25KT 10SM SCT028 19/09 A3007 RMK AO2
T01880087
METAR KEHA 242115Z AUTO 15021G25KT 10SM SCT026 BKN032 17/08 A3009 RMK
AO2 T01710079
METAR KEHA 242055Z AUTO 15018G25KT 10SM BKN022 OVC032 18/08 A3010 RMK
AO2 T01790076
Goodland (KGLD) 04/24/24 21:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...216/017
9300 FT MSL...205/025
9000 FT MSL...205/026
8100 FT MSL...195/032
8000 FT MSL...195/031
7000 FT MSL...175/030
7000 FT MSL...175/029
6200 FT MSL...167/030
6000 FT MSL...167/030
5400 FT MSL...164/030
5000 FT MSL...163/029
4700 FT MSL...162/029
4300 FT MSL...161/031
4000 FT MSL...159/029
4000 FT MSL...166/028
Dodge City (KDDC) 04/24/24 21:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...223/015
13900 FT MSL...224/012
13000 FT MSL...226/010
12000 FT MSL...221/009
11500 FT MSL...212/011
11000 FT MSL...223/011
10000 FT MSL...233/007
9600 FT MSL...204/008
9000 FT MSL...214/015
8100 FT MSL...194/020
8000 FT MSL...209/023
7000 FT MSL...191/028
6900 FT MSL...185/028
6000 FT MSL...169/029
5900 FT MSL...167/029
5100 FT MSL...157/024
5000 FT MSL...154/024
4300 FT MSL...148/022
4000 FT MSL...143/021
3800 FT MSL...145/021
3200 FT MSL...140/022
3000 FT MSL...137/021
3000 FT MSL...137/021
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2055 UTC Wednesday, April 24, 2024
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1124 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
Both KGLD and KMCK will see VFR and windy conditions prevail
until around midnight. Winds will slowly let up then stratus
and fog will begin moving in. Model guidance is still a little
murky regarding how long the stratus will linger and how dense
the fog will be, however impacts to flight categories are
expected. Isolated to scattered showers or thunderstorms are
possible to form tonight, mainly between 3-12Z. Strong storms
are possible tomorrow afternoon into the overnight hours.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1918 UTC Wednesday, April 24, 2024
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1206 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024
Cloud ceilings over the next 24 hours will vary across southwest
Kansas. VFR flight categories should be across the area through
at least 00Z. Lower clouds and possibly some thunderstorms will
develop after 06Z with the highest probability of storms for DDC
and HYS. Expect cloud ceilings to fall to IFR to LIFR between
06-14Z. After 14Z drier air will move in from the southwest and
should erode the clouds for GCK and LBL to VFR flight category
and around 17Z for DDC. HYS should stay in IFR to LIFR flight
category through 18Z. Winds will also start to increase after
14Z as we will see winds at 15-25 kts sustained with gusts
approaching 30 kts.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 241944Z 2420/2518 14012KT P6SM OVC025
FM250500 14011KT P6SM BKN011
FM251200 18007KT P6SM BKN026
FM251300 19009KT P6SM BKN040=
METAR KGUY 242053Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM OVC031 18/09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01830094 58027
METAR KGUY 241953Z AUTO 14012G18KT 10SM OVC025 17/07 A3010 RMK AO2
SLP173 T01670067
SPECI KGUY 241918Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM OVC028 16/06 A3012 RMK AO2
T01610056
KDHT 241720Z 2418/2518 15010KT P6SM OVC015
FM242100 15010KT P6SM SCT040
FM250900 18011KT P6SM BKN080
FM251700 20016G26KT P6SM SCT250
SPECI KDHT 242121Z AUTO 13015G21KT 10SM SCT024 BKN030 20/13 A3005 RMK
AO2 T02000133
METAR KDHT 242053Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM SCT020 BKN028 BKN033 19/13 A3007
RMK AO2 SLP143 T01940133 58028
SPECI KDHT 242024Z AUTO 14007KT 9SM SCT013 BKN021 BKN035 19/14 A3009 RMK
AO2 T01940139
Amarillo (KAMA) 04/24/24 21:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...238/039
12000 FT MSL...246/029
11000 FT MSL...233/024
10800 FT MSL...228/027
10000 FT MSL...229/024
9200 FT MSL...233/023
9000 FT MSL...236/021
8000 FT MSL...221/015
8000 FT MSL...221/015
7000 FT MSL...190/015
7000 FT MSL...190/015
6100 FT MSL...167/015
6000 FT MSL...162/015
5300 FT MSL...154/014
5000 FT MSL...144/015
4700 FT MSL...141/014
4200 FT MSL...143/015
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1912 UTC Wednesday, April 24, 2024
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1221 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024
IFR to MVFR ceilings are being observed currently at all TAF
sites. Ceilings will improve some at KAMA this afternoon but
return to MVFR tonight. KDHT will improve this afternoon to VFR
and remain VFR through this forecast period. KGUY may briefly
return to VFR this evening but drop into MVFR soon afterward. IFR
ceilings are possible at KGUY tonight, but confidence is too low
to include at this time.
Vanden Bosch
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 241720Z 2418/2518 29006KT P6SM SKC
FM241900 23011KT P6SM FEW120
FM250300 23007KT P6SM FEW150
FM251700 22014G24KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
METAR KFMN 242053Z 16004G19KT 10SM CLR 25/M09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02501089 58028
METAR KFMN 241953Z 20005KT 10SM CLR 24/M08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP124
T02391083
METAR KFMN 241853Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 23/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02331078
METAR KSKX 242056Z AUTO VRB05G17KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND
25026/2030 SLP146 T02171033 56021
METAR KSKX 241956Z AUTO VRB04G18KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 WSHFT
1847 SLP153 T02111044
SPECI KSKX 241907Z AUTO 27012G18KT 250V310 10SM CLR 21/M07 A3018 RMK AO2
WSHFT 1847
KLVS 241720Z 2418/2518 18010KT P6SM FEW050
FM242000 20019G29KT P6SM FEW080 SCT250
FM250200 19012KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM251600 22018G28KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
METAR KLVS 242053Z AUTO 18019G31KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
19036/2030 SLP105 T02220006 58024
METAR KLVS 241953Z AUTO 19024G34KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
19034/1953 SLP122 T02170017
METAR KLVS 241853Z AUTO 21014G21KT 10SM SCT075 21/02 A3017 RMK AO2
SLP130 T02110017
METAR KRTN 242053Z AUTO 18015G22KT 10SM FEW080 23/03 A3005 RMK AO2
SLP102 T02330028 58030
METAR KRTN 241953Z AUTO 16008G18KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND
19027/1931 SLP126 T02110022
METAR KRTN 241853Z AUTO 17010G16KT 130V200 10SM FEW048 21/05 A3012 RMK
AO2 PK WND 18027/1835 SLP137 T02060050
METAR KCAO 242055Z AUTO 15016G22KT 10SM SCT019 18/12 A3008 RMK AO2
SLP148 T01830117 58025
METAR KCAO 241955Z AUTO 14016G21KT 10SM OVC019 17/11 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP161 T01720111
METAR KCAO 241855Z AUTO 16012G17KT 10SM OVC017 16/11 A3014 RMK AO2
SLP169 T01610111
Albuquerque (KABX) 04/24/24 21:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...248/069
28000 FT MSL...252/058
26000 FT MSL...252/052
25000 FT MSL...242/052
24000 FT MSL...254/043
22000 FT MSL...230/051
20000 FT MSL...241/045
18000 FT MSL...285/009
17100 FT MSL...277/021
17000 FT MSL...273/027
16000 FT MSL...264/015
15000 FT MSL...256/016
14800 FT MSL...255/019
14000 FT MSL...251/012
13000 FT MSL...259/017
12900 FT MSL...260/017
12000 FT MSL...204/013
11500 FT MSL...248/012
11000 FT MSL...195/016
10300 FT MSL...237/014
10000 FT MSL...195/015
9200 FT MSL...216/015
9000 FT MSL...188/015
8400 FT MSL...223/011
8000 FT MSL...188/015
7700 FT MSL...214/011
7000 FT MSL...183/016
7000 FT MSL...209/011
6500 FT MSL...179/013
6300 FT MSL...178/012
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2020 UTC Wednesday, April 24, 2024
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1117 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
VFR conditions prevail and are forecast to persist through the TAF
period, although with low IFR probabilities at KTCC overnight
with the potential redevelopment of low stratus. Gusty south to
southwest winds today will be replaced with stronger southwesterly
winds Thursday in advance of an approaching upper level trough
and associated cold front.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 241200Z
VALID 241800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2113+08 2110+00 2318-17 2428-27 244344 245653 245758
BCE 2015-01 2232-13 2339-26 236542 237651 236958
LND 2509+08 2617+00 2522-17 2626-29 253945 255255 255557
RKS 2106 2509+00 2422-17 2531-28 254144 255453 256158
GJT 2312+10 2216+01 2434-14 2536-26 246042 257151 256859
FMN 2307+09 2415+01 2437-11 2551-25 256140 266151 256060
ABQ 2105+10 2515+02 2436-10 2550-23 266139 266049 266459
MBW 2710 2719+00 2524-17 2635-29 264444 265853 266258
DEN 2607+11 2611+03 2625-16 2743-27 266042 277051 277459
PUB 2313+09 2413+03 2636-14 2641-26 265941 276351 267060
ALS 2214+02 2635-11 2644-25 265740 275951 266160
TCC 1806 2320+12 2424+04 2633-10 2746-24 275840 276150 276559
BFF 1919 2511+07 2617+00 2827-16 2728-29 264744 276052 276159
GLD 1730 2135+05 2417+02 2731-16 2745-27 276142 276851 277159
GCK 1530+08 2224+06 2518+01 2631-15 2643-27 286241 276651 287160
GAG 1520+11 2412+06 2519+03 2631-14 2841-26 286240 286050 286558
AMA 1526 2416+12 2430+05 2636-12 2839-24 275740 285950 286559
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DATA BASED ON 241200Z
VALID 250000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2013+09 2016+00 2224-16 2234-27 233744 235652 235357
BCE 2119+01 2128-15 2142-28 227942 227950 226955
LND 9900+09 2209+02 2324-16 2525-28 253745 255554 255558
RKS 2509 2309+02 2315-15 2433-27 254744 256553 256459
GJT 2308+11 2115+03 2328-14 2444-26 247041 247551 247358
FMN 2113+13 2014+04 2331-12 2447-25 247540 247350 247359
ABQ 1819+13 2120+05 2635-11 2547-22 246938 247450 257559
MBW 2409 2611+02 2623-16 2635-27 265244 267253 267359
DEN 9900+12 2109+04 2524-14 2646-27 277142 277851 267458
PUB 1513+12 2016+04 2730-13 2750-25 266941 267250 267259
ALS 2318+05 2624-11 2649-25 257140 257350 257360
TCC 1612 2221+12 2526+04 2730-09 2736-23 266838 277550 277059
BFF 1823 2020+07 2809+00 2829-15 2645-27 276044 277753 277959
GLD 1632 2220+09 2516+03 2828-13 2843-27 287141 287751 277860
GCK 1726+09 1917+07 2217+03 2831-12 2846-25 287040 287151 277660
GAG 1628+12 2126+09 2535+04 2835-11 2956-25 286840 286750 287560
AMA 1715 2322+13 2433+05 2729-10 2840-24 287339 287450 277560
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DATA BASED ON 241200Z
VALID 251200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1906 2108+05 2612-03 2229-19 2116-30 192447 212853 233052
BCE 2415-04 1820-19 1824-32 192946 204449 214349
LND 2407+07 2605-01 2517-17 2221-29 191947 213153 243955
RKS 2613 2613-01 2230-17 2226-30 212546 224552 234354
GJT 2314+07 2114-01 2027-17 2036-30 226543 227450 236054
FMN 2411+06 2320-02 2033-17 2159-28 228642 229450 238954
ABQ 2415+08 2226+00 2151-14 2369-25 238341 238750 249055
MBW 2513 2517+01 2328-16 2334-29 224144 235752 245757
DEN 9900+11 2306+03 2330-15 2138-28 246043 246651 247358
PUB 2712+11 2416+03 2232-13 2345-25 247141 246950 247058
ALS 2319+01 2143-14 2358-25 237441 247249 246955
TCC 2424 2428+11 2338+04 2350-11 2458-24 246440 246449 257256
BFF 1911 2205+10 2611+02 2426-15 2334-28 244345 245952 256558
GLD 2226 2418+13 2421+04 2230-14 2240-26 256242 257151 257159
GCK 2137+14 2531+12 2528+04 2231-12 2547-24 266041 256350 266760
GAG 2438+17 2429+12 2428+05 2534-12 2745-24 256741 266351 267159
AMA 2334 2325+13 2436+05 2437-11 2546-24 256340 256150 267258
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