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NZUS99 KBOU 282048
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1445 MDT Tuesday, May 28, 2024


* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *

METAR KFNL 281956Z 10008G14KT 9SM CLR 27/03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T02720033 $
METAR KFNL 281856Z 10006KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP176 T02560061
       $
METAR KFNL 281756Z 18007KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP184 T02220067
       10228 20078 58011 $

METAR KGXY 281956Z 13015G19KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP184
       T02720067
METAR KGXY 281856Z 12013G18KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T02560078
METAR KGXY 281756Z 09008KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP204 T02330078
       10244 20072 56010

METAR KLMO 282015Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3019 RMK AO2
       T02820020
METAR KLMO 281955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3020 RMK AO2
       T02730038
METAR KLMO 281935Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM 27/04 A3021 RMK AO2 T02680040

METAR KBDU 282015Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 281955Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 281935Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3020 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 282015Z AUTO 11008KT 9SM CLR 26/05 A3017 RMK AO2 T02590050
       $
METAR KEIK 281955Z AUTO 05006KT 9SM CLR 25/04 A3018 RMK AO2 T02540045
       $
METAR KEIK 281935Z AUTO 06005KT 9SM CLR 25/05 A3018 RMK AO2 T02550045
       $

KBJC 281733Z 2818/2918 03006KT P6SM SCT090 SCT140
     FM282200 08008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
     FM282300 23013KT P6SM VCSH BKN090
     FM290100 27008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
     FM290500 25005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
SPECI KBJC 282007Z 11007G15KT 10SM SCT100 25/00 A3022
METAR KBJC 281957Z VRB05KT 10SM SCT100 25/01 A3022
METAR KBJC 281845Z 34005KT 10SM SCT100 23/03 A3024

KDEN 281733Z 2818/2924 04007KT P6SM FEW090 FEW140
     FM282200 10009KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN140
     FM290100 13010KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
     FM290400 20013KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
     FM291000 22005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
METAR KDEN 281953Z 09009G18KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT220 25/04 A3020 RMK
       AO2 SLP158 VIRGA DSNT SW T02500044
METAR KDEN 281853Z 08009KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 FEW220 23/06 A3022 RMK AO2
       SLP169 T02330061
METAR KDEN 281753Z 07008KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 FEW220 22/06 A3024 RMK AO2
       SLP177 T02220061 10222 20089 58009


KBKF 282030Z 2820/2923 27006KT 9999 SKC QNH3014INS
      TEMPO 2820/2824 27015G25KT
      BECMG 2903/2904 18009KT 9999 FEW080 QNH3013INS
      BECMG 2916/2917 18015G20KT 99999 FEW100 QNH2970INS
      TX26/2822Z
      TN08/2911Z
METAR KBKF 281958Z 04009KT 10SM FEW090 SCT140 BKN220 26/03 A3019 RMK
        AO2A SLP169 T02600026
METAR KBKF 281858Z 09008KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT220 24/03 A3021 RMK
        AO2A SLP177 T02400027
METAR KBKF 281758Z 07005KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 22/04 A3023 RMK AO2A
        SLP180 T02210037 10221 20089 58010

KAPA 281733Z 2818/2918 05006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
     FM282200 09009KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB BKN140
      TEMPO 2823/2901 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN090CB
     FM290100 15012KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
     FM290600 20015KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
     FM291100 21007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
SPECI KAPA 281958Z 04005G16KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 SCT220 24/02 A3022 RMK
       AO2 CB DSNT SE AND SW MOV NE SHRA DSNT SW T02390022
METAR KAPA 281953Z VRB05G16KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 SCT220 23/02 A3021 RMK
       AO2 SLP180 CB DSNT SE AND SW MOV NE SHRA DSNT SW
       T02330017
METAR KAPA 281853Z 04008KT 010V080 10SM FEW100 FEW140 FEW220 23/03 A3023
       RMK AO2 SLP183 VIRGA DSNT W T02330028

METAR KMNH 282015Z AUTO 08003G10KT 5SM /VCTSRA SCT038 BKN070 OVC080
       13/05 A3034 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS P0003
METAR KMNH 282015Z AUTO 08003G10KT 5SM +VCTSRA SCT038 BKN070 OVC080
       13/05 A3034 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS P0003
METAR KMNH 281955Z AUTO 16022G30KT 10SM SCT080 BKN110 18/02 A3032 RMK
       AO2 LTG DSNT SW

METAR KFMM 282015Z AUTO 12008G16KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 281955Z AUTO 10009G14KT 060V130 10SM CLR 26/11 A3019 RMK
       AO2
METAR KFMM 281935Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3020 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 282015Z AUTO 12008KT 072V172 10SM CLR 26/10 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 281955Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 281935Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3017 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 281953Z AUTO 09010G20KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP186
       T02330106
METAR KAKO 281853Z AUTO 09009G18KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T02280106
METAR KAKO 281753Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP200
       T02110094 10217 20083 56007

METAR KLIC 281955Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T02670056
METAR KLIC 281855Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T02560067
METAR KLIC 281755Z AUTO 09005G15KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T02390072 10244 20100 56007

METAR KHEQ 282015Z AUTO 12005G16KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 281955Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 281935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3019 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 282014Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM SCT050 24/M11 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 281954Z AUTO 11011G19KT 10SM SCT050 24/M11 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 281934Z AUTO 09009G16KT 060V140 10SM CLR 23/M09 A3019 RMK
       AO2

METAR K2V5 282015Z AUTO 10SM SCT049 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 281955Z AUTO 10SM SCT049 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 281835Z AUTO 10SM CLR A3021 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 281953Z AUTO 14016G25KT 10SM SCT055 26/12 A3017 RMK AO2
       SLP171 T02560117
METAR KITR 281853Z AUTO 13015G23KT 10SM SCT050 26/12 A3019 RMK AO2
       SLP175 T02610117
METAR KITR 281753Z AUTO 14013G25KT 10SM FEW049 24/11 A3020 RMK AO2
       SLP183 T02440111 10250 20100 58003

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/28/2024
Fort Collins - 05:33:19 MDT / 20:22:01 MDT
Denver       - 05:35:21 MDT / 20:19:08 MDT
Sterling     - 05:25:37 MDT / 20:14:54 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 05/28/24 20:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...249/027
                  25000 FT MSL...247/027
                  24000 FT MSL...262/029
                  22800 FT MSL...294/025
                  22000 FT MSL...247/029
                  20000 FT MSL...267/026
                  19000 FT MSL...247/027
                  18000 FT MSL...250/030
                  17000 FT MSL...247/025
                  16000 FT MSL...236/026
                  15000 FT MSL...258/018
                  12000 FT MSL...245/005
                  11100 FT MSL...101/004
                  11000 FT MSL...091/006
                  10000 FT MSL...085/011
                  10000 FT MSL...088/010
                   9000 FT MSL...091/012
                   8900 FT MSL...088/013
                   8100 FT MSL...093/011
                   8000 FT MSL...093/012
                   7300 FT MSL...094/011
                   7000 FT MSL...092/015
                   6600 FT MSL...093/011
                   6200 FT MSL...086/014
                   6000 FT MSL...085/012
                   5900 FT MSL...092/012

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1801 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 1154 AM MDT Tue May 28 2024
VFR conditions continue through the TAF period. Scattered showers
and storms are possible this afternoon mainly between 22Z-01Z.
Conditions are favorable for thunderstorms arriving to KAPA but
there is a low chance of an isolated storm for KBJC and KDEN.
Therefore, keeping VCSH for KBJC and KDEN. Winds will shift from
northeast to southeast for KAPA and KDEN; For KBJC, showers could
shift winds southwest. By 02Z, showers and storms should exit all
terminals. Winds remain between 10-15kts for all sites until 10Z
as a low level jet sets up along the CO/Kansas border. Drainage
winds are possible by 11-12Z.


* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *

METAR K4BM 282015Z AUTO 32010G15KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 13/M08 A3057 RMK
       AO2 LTG DSNT N AND SE
METAR K4BM 281955Z AUTO 31011G16KT 10SM SCT025 SCT050 BKN070 13/M07
       A3057 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
METAR K4BM 281935Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM -DZ SCT030 BKN046 BKN060 12/M07
       A3057 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE

SPECI KAFF 281950Z 16016KT 10SM VCSH FEW110 SCT140 SCT160 24/M01 A3024
       RMK AO2A TS MOVD NE
METAR KAFF 281955Z AUTO 16014KT 10SM FEW110 SCT140 24/M01 A3023 RMK
        AO2 PK WND 19026/24 SLP164 T02361014
SPECI KAFF 281950Z 16016KT 10SM VCSH FEW110 SCT140 SCT160 24/M01 A3024
        RMK AO2A TS MOVD NE

KCOS 281843Z 2819/2918 13008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
     FM282000 12010KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB BKN250
      TEMPO 2820/2823 VRB15G30KT
     FM282300 03015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM290300 01009KT P6SM BKN080 OVC120
     FM290600 12006KT P6SM SCT020
     FM291000 14008KT P6SM BKN020
     FM291600 16008KT P6SM SCT020 SCT100
METAR KCOS 281954Z 11007G19KT 10SM -RA SCT100 BKN140 BKN200 23/01 A3023
       RMK AO2 PK WND 31038/1936 WSHFT 1907 RAB38 SLP171 CB DSNT NE
       MOV E P0000 T02280006
SPECI KCOS 281927Z 34016G31KT 10SM VCTS BKN100CB BKN140 BKN200 21/M01
       A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND 31037/1911 WSHFT 1907 OCNL LTGICCG VC
       SW-W TS VC SW-W MOV E T02111006
SPECI KCOS 281918Z 33024G37KT 10SM VCTS BKN100CB BKN140 BKN200 22/M01
       A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND 31037/1911 OCNL LTGICCG VC SW-W TS VC
       SW-W MOV E T02171011

METAR KABH 281955Z AUTO 09013G15KT 10SM FEW080 SCT120 25/04 A3021 RMK
        AO2 SLP165 T02490035
SPECI KABH 281917Z AUTO 12012G19KT 10SM FEW095 26/02 A3022 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       10 SLP163
METAR KABH 281855Z AUTO 11012G18KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP162
        T02650024

METAR KFLY 282015Z AUTO 01019G31KT 10SM SCT080 SCT090 SCT120 20/04 A3030
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E T02000040
METAR KFLY 281955Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM SCT080 OVC090 20/00 A3032 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT NW THRU NE T02001002
METAR KFLY 281935Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM -RA SCT065 SCT075 OVC090 19/04
       A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W T01940039

KFCS 281837Z 2819/2920 15009KT 9999 SCT050 QNH3017INS
     BECMG 2819/2820 09025G35KT 9000 -TSRA BKN050CB QNH3010INS
     TEMPO 2822/2904 09035G45KT 8000 +TSRAGR BKN030CB
     BECMG 2907/2908 16009KT 9000 -SHRA SCT010 BKN015 QNH3018INS
     BECMG 2911/2912 18009KT 9999 NSW SCT010 BKN015 QNH3012INS
     BECMG 2917/2918 18009KT 9999 VCTS BKN030CB QNH3008INS TX25/2820Z
     TN10/2912Z
METAR KFCS 281955Z AUTO 34011KT 10SM FEW090 OVC130 23/01 A3018 RMK
        AO2 PK WND 32026/18 TSB18E36 PRESFR SLP171 T02300013 $
SPECI KFCS 281918Z 33011G25KT 10SM -TSRA SCT050CB OVC140 23/01 A3019
SPECI KFCS 281936Z 32014G25KT 10SM VCTS BKN050CB OVC130 23/01 A3020 RMK
       SLP178 $

KPUB 281725Z 2818/2918 09008KT P6SM SCT110 SCT250
     FM282300 05012G22KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120
     FM290100 03012KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM290600 10006KT P6SM SCT020 BKN120
     FM290800 27006KT P6SM SCT120
     FM291700 14008KT P6SM SCT110
METAR KPUB 281953Z 11009G18KT 10SM FEW120 29/05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLPNO
       T02890050 $
METAR KPUB 281853Z 11011G16KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLPNO
       T02720072 $
METAR KPUB 281753Z 07007KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLPNO T02610072
       $

METAR KVTP 282015Z AUTO 11011G16KT 10SM SCT095 SCT120 14/00 A3057 RMK
       AO2
METAR KVTP 281955Z AUTO 11009G15KT 10SM SCT090 SCT120 15/00 A3057 RMK
       AO2
METAR KVTP 281935Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM SCT110 16/00 A3058 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 281954Z AUTO 32008G45KT 10SM -TSRA FEW050 SCT070 OVC100 21/03
       A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND 28051/1944 WSHFT 1930 RAB45 TSB45 SLP165
       P0000 T02060033
SPECI KTAD 281945Z AUTO 27035G51KT 10SM -TSRA FEW070 OVC100 22/02 A3023
       RMK AO2 PK WND 28051/1944 WSHFT 1930 LTG DSNT SE RAB45 TSB45
       P0000 T02170017
METAR KTAD 281854Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP162
       T02440033

METAR KLHX 281953Z AUTO 07011G19KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP130
       T02940044
METAR KLHX 281853Z AUTO 06010G16KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP145
       T02780067
METAR KLHX 281753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 25/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02500078
       10250 20117 58008

SPECI KLAA 282027Z AUTO 14014G23KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3007 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       2007 T03060117 $
METAR KLAA 281953Z AUTO 11010G16KT 070V140 10SM CLR 29/11 A3008 RMK AO2
       SLP140 T02940106 $
METAR KLAA 281853Z AUTO 14013G17KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T02890100 $


Sunrise/Sunset for 05/28/2024
Burlington - 05:25:49 MDT / 20:07:09 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:38:11 MDT / 20:13:34 MDT
Lamar      - 05:30:41 MDT / 20:05:03 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 05/28/24 20:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  40000 FT MSL...284/034
                  35000 FT MSL...190/021
                  33000 FT MSL...280/029
                  31000 FT MSL...236/033
                  30000 FT MSL...235/029
                  29000 FT MSL...277/041
                  27000 FT MSL...258/037
                  26900 FT MSL...253/049
                  25000 FT MSL...268/053
                  24000 FT MSL...269/040
                  23000 FT MSL...261/032
                  22800 FT MSL...265/046
                  22000 FT MSL...267/049
                  21000 FT MSL...266/049
                  20000 FT MSL...267/041
                  19300 FT MSL...265/042
                  19000 FT MSL...266/043
                  18000 FT MSL...258/034
                  17000 FT MSL...257/029
                  16600 FT MSL...261/034
                  16000 FT MSL...251/027
                  15000 FT MSL...253/023
                  14200 FT MSL...251/015
                  14000 FT MSL...257/014
                  13000 FT MSL...243/014
                  12000 FT MSL...217/006
                  11000 FT MSL...124/006
                  10900 FT MSL...137/007
                  10000 FT MSL...105/010
                   9700 FT MSL...103/011
                   9000 FT MSL...122/014
                   8600 FT MSL...105/012
                   8000 FT MSL...108/013
                   7800 FT MSL...097/011
                   7100 FT MSL...095/010
                   7000 FT MSL...114/014
                   6400 FT MSL...093/011
                   6000 FT MSL...112/012
                   5900 FT MSL...114/012
                   5700 FT MSL...111/012

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2028 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 222 PM MDT Tue May 28 2024
Showers and thunderstorms will continue across the mountains and
move off into the adjacent lower elevations through the late
afternoon and evening.  VCSH/VCTS will be possible at all three
terminals, though coverage looks too isolated to put into the KPUB
and ALS TAFs just yet.  Gusty outflow winds will spread into all
three terminals in the afternoon/early evening. If VCTS does impact
the terminals, then localized erratic gusts to 40 kts will be
possible. Moisture will increase with easterly winds overnight at
KCOS and KPUB. Have delayed the onset of stratus at KCOS until 10z,
as recent models have backed off on this scenario some. Have kept
conditions MVFR for now, but it is possible that a stronger moisture
surge originating from thunderstorms to the east could result in a
few hours of IFR conditions due to stratus at KCOS during the early
morning hours. These should dissipate by 15z with a better chance
for stronger thunderstorms to impact the KCOS and KPUB terminals in
the afternoon. Gusty outflow winds and hail would be the primary
risks. -KT


* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *

METAR KCAG 281953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 25/00 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T02500000
METAR KCAG 281853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP181
       T02440006
METAR KCAG 281753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T02390006 10239 20017 56009

METAR KHDN 281956Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP176
       T02330000
METAR KHDN 281856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP178
       T02330006
METAR KHDN 281756Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP186
       T02171011 10217 20056 56007

METAR KSBS 282015Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3023 RMK AO1
       T02050012
METAR KSBS 281955Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3023 RMK AO1
       T02231013
METAR KSBS 281935Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3024 RMK AO1
       T02281014

METAR KC07 282015Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM SCT070 BKN095 OVC110 11/M03 A3050
       RMK AO2
METAR KC07 281955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN080 BKN095 OVC120 11/M05 A3050
       RMK AO2
METAR KC07 281935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 11/M05 A3050 RMK AO2


METAR KEEO 281953Z AUTO 29005G22KT 10SM SCT100 22/M02 A3022 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 25035/1930 SLP163 T02221022
METAR KEEO 281753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T02281022 10239 20017 56012

METAR K20V 282015Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 281955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 281935Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3029 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 282015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 281955Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 281935Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR A3034 RMK AO2

METAR K0CO 282015Z AUTO 14012G19KT OVC075 04/M05 A3061 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 281955Z AUTO 22006KT SCT055 BKN070 OVC080 05/M04 A3060 RMK
       AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 281935Z AUTO 33006KT BKN070 BKN080 05/M05 A3061 RMK AO2
       PWINO

METAR KC99 282016Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM SCT034 SCT055 BKN090 11/M03 A3052
       RMK AO2
METAR KC99 281956Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM SCT060 BKN075 OVC085 09/M04 A3053
       RMK AO2
METAR KC99 281936Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM BKN060 OVC085 10/M04 A3052 RMK
       AO2

KGJT 281723Z 2818/2918 14007KT P6SM VCSH FEW250
     FM282000 29007KT P6SM VCTS FEW120CB
     FM290200 35006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM290600 10010KT P6SM FEW250
SPECI KGJT 282026Z VRB03KT 8SM FEW001 31/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 T03111044
METAR KGJT 281953Z 26010KT 10SM CLR 32/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T03171044
METAR KGJT 281853Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T02831022

KRIL 281723Z 2818/2918 29003KT P6SM FEW250
     FM282000 29008KT P6SM VCTS FEW110CB
     FM290400 12003KT P6SM FEW110
     FM291300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
SPECI KRIL 282012Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM VCTS CLR 27/00 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT SW T02720000
METAR KRIL 281953Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T02671011
METAR KRIL 281853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T02671017

METAR K5SM 282015Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM OVC100 11/M04 A3054 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT W
METAR K5SM 281955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 11/M05 A3054 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 281935Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM SCT027 SCT043 SCT110 10/M04 A3054
       RMK AO2

KEGE 282021Z 2820/2918 25023G30KT P6SM FEW250
     FM282300 28009KT P6SM FEW110
     FM290200 10005KT P6SM FEW110
METAR KEGE 281956Z 24025G29KT 10SM CLR 25/M02 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23029/1956 SLP135 T02501022 PNO $
METAR KEGE 281856Z 29007KT 10SM CLR 24/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02391061 PNO $
METAR KEGE 281756Z 01003KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP151 6////
       T02171006 10217 21178 58023 PNO $

KASE 282020Z 2820/2918 36013G23KT P6SM FEW100
     FM290100 18006KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KASE 281953Z 35014G23KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A3031 RMK AO2 PK WND
       34029/1913 SLP160 T01941017
METAR KASE 281853Z 02010G18KT 10SM FEW110 20/M02 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T02001022
METAR KASE 281753Z 35008KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T02061028 10206 20022 56013

METAR KCCU 282015Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM -RA SCT020 BKN060 OVC075 11/M03
       A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 281955Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM SCT060 BKN075 OVC085 11/M07 A3059
       RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 281935Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM SCT075 BKN085 BKN100 12/M06 A3059
       RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 281953Z AUTO 23011G19KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T01611100
METAR KLXV 281853Z AUTO 30012G18KT 10SM FEW110 17/M09 A3043 RMK AO2
       SLP165 T01721089
METAR KLXV 281753Z AUTO 10SM FEW090 16/M08 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T01561078 10161 21022 58006

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/28/2024
Rangely           - 05:49:33 MDT / 20:35:28 MDT
Grand Junction    - 05:51:34 MDT / 20:31:38 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:40:34 MDT / 20:28:48 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 05/28/24 20:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...227/017
                  24000 FT MSL...218/014
                  22000 FT MSL...232/022
                  20000 FT MSL...245/016
                  19000 FT MSL...216/015
                  18000 FT MSL...259/014
                  17000 FT MSL...230/015
                  16000 FT MSL...170/021
                  12500 FT MSL...014/007
                  12000 FT MSL...215/013
                  11700 FT MSL...244/003
                  11000 FT MSL...244/005
                  11000 FT MSL...227/006
                  10400 FT MSL...254/004
                  10200 FT MSL...284/010
                  10100 FT MSL...257/004

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2031 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1123 AM MDT Tue May 28 2024
Skies will be mostly clear and winds light and terrain driven
for the majority of the next 24 hours, with VFR conditions
prevailing. Showers and storms are forming over the higher
terrain and will drift over adjacent valleys as the day wears
on, so have included VCTS in several TAFs to account for this.
These showers will bring mainly lowered ceilings and gusty,
erratic winds.


* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *


KMTJ 281723Z 2818/2918 33006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM282100 35007KT P6SM VCTS FEW120CB
     FM290000 30008KT P6SM FEW120
     FM290400 14010KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KMTJ 281953Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T02721033
METAR KMTJ 281853Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T02671039
METAR KMTJ 281753Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T02390017 10244 20083 58014

METAR KGUC 281956Z AUTO 27010G19KT 10SM CLR 23/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T02331056
METAR KGUC 281856Z AUTO 25012G17KT 9SM CLR 22/M05 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP177
       T02221050
METAR KGUC 281756Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 20/M03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP192
       T02001033 10200 20006 57020

METAR K7BM 282015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 18/M10 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 281955Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM SCT110 21/M08 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 281935Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 20/M10 A3043 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       E

METAR KAEJ 282015Z AUTO 10SM SCT120 21/M07 A3029 RMK AO2 T02101067
METAR KAEJ 281855Z AUTO 10SM SCT075 SCT110 21/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 T02121057
METAR KAEJ 281955Z AUTO 10SM SCT120 21/M06 A3029 RMK AO2 T02071062

METAR KANK 282015Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 22/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 T02211065
       $
METAR KANK 281955Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 25/M04 A3025 RMK AO2 T02451044
       $
METAR KANK 281935Z AUTO 23013G24KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A3025 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       1929 T02411040 $


METAR KAIB 282015Z AUTO 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 T02861071
METAR KAIB 281955Z AUTO 35009G14KT 300V010 10SM CLR 28/M07 A3017 RMK AO2
       T02811074
METAR KAIB 281935Z AUTO 34009KT 300V020 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3018 RMK AO2
       T02881066

KTEX 281723Z 2818/2918 VRB03KT P6SM BKN110
     FM282000 25007G17KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM290200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
     FM290500 14007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KTEX 282015Z AUTO 27013G17KT 10SM SCT120 20/M21 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 281955Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM BKN120 20/M14 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 281935Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM SCT120 19/M20 A3038 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 282015Z AUTO 19011G18KT 10SM SCT120 21/M03 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 281955Z AUTO 16008G18KT 10SM SCT120 22/M04 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 281935Z AUTO 20011G17KT 10SM SCT120 22/M05 A3033 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 281953Z AUTO 20014G20KT 10SM CLR 29/M09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T02941089
METAR KCEZ 281853Z AUTO 21009G19KT 10SM CLR 29/M10 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T02891100
METAR KCEZ 281753Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T02721061 10278 20033 56008

KDRO 281723Z 2818/2918 12006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM281900 25009G19KT P6SM FEW120
     FM290100 26009KT P6SM FEW120
     FM290400 01005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM290900 06003KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 281953Z AUTO 25013G20KT 10SM CLR 28/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP145
       T02781067
METAR KDRO 281853Z AUTO VRB03G17KT 10SM CLR 26/M07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T02611072
METAR KDRO 281753Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T02611033 10261 20056 58008

METAR KPSO 282015Z AUTO 25007G18KT 10SM CLR 24/M08 A3027 RMK AO2
       T02441084
METAR KPSO 281955Z AUTO 23008G19KT 10SM CLR 25/M09 A3028 RMK AO2
       T02501090
METAR KPSO 281935Z AUTO 20014G19KT 10SM CLR 24/M06 A3028 RMK AO2
       T02411065

METAR KCPW 282015Z AUTO 24017G21KT 10SM SCT085 SCT100 11/M08 A3061 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCPW 281955Z AUTO 22013G21KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 12/M07 A3061 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCPW 281935Z AUTO 25008G15KT 200V280 10SM SCT070 BKN090 BKN110
       10/M08 A3062 RMK AO2

KALS 281725Z 2818/2918 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM282000 21012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
      TEMPO 2821/2824 27015G25KT BKN120
     FM290300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KALS 281952Z AUTO 26014G23KT 10SM CLR 24/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT SW SLP172 T02391061 $
METAR KALS 281852Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T02331039 $
METAR KALS 281752Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP178
        T02171017 10222 20017 58013 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/28/2024
Vail    - 05:41:12 MDT / 20:24:28 MDT
Durango - 05:53:52 MDT / 20:23:53 MDT
Alamosa - 05:45:23 MDT / 20:16:24 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 05/28/24 20:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...227/017
                  24000 FT MSL...218/014
                  22000 FT MSL...232/022
                  20000 FT MSL...245/016
                  19000 FT MSL...216/015
                  18000 FT MSL...259/014
                  17000 FT MSL...230/015
                  16000 FT MSL...170/021
                  12500 FT MSL...014/007
                  12000 FT MSL...215/013
                  11700 FT MSL...244/003
                  11000 FT MSL...244/005
                  11000 FT MSL...227/006
                  10400 FT MSL...254/004
                  10200 FT MSL...284/010
                  10100 FT MSL...257/004

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2031 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1123 AM MDT Tue May 28 2024
Skies will be mostly clear and winds light and terrain driven
for the majority of the next 24 hours, with VFR conditions
prevailing. Showers and storms are forming over the higher
terrain and will drift over adjacent valleys as the day wears
on, so have included VCTS in several TAFs to account for this.
These showers will bring mainly lowered ceilings and gusty,
erratic winds.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 281726Z 2818/2918 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140
METAR KPGA 281953Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 33/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP101
       T03281033
METAR KPGA 281853Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 31/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T03111022
METAR KPGA 281753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T02891017 10294 20189 58003

METAR KRQE 281953Z AUTO 19010G21KT 10SM CLR 26/00 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T02610000
METAR KRQE 281853Z AUTO 21013G19KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T02561011
METAR KRQE 281753Z AUTO 21011G18KT 9SM CLR 25/M01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02501006 10261 20006 56005

Flagstaff (KFSX) 05/28/24 20:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...207/010
                  15000 FT MSL...215/009
                  14600 FT MSL...227/010
                  14000 FT MSL...226/012
                  13100 FT MSL...236/012
                  13000 FT MSL...218/012
                  12000 FT MSL...225/015
                  11900 FT MSL...238/013
                  11000 FT MSL...227/015
                  10800 FT MSL...234/012
                  10000 FT MSL...235/011
                  10000 FT MSL...229/014
                   9200 FT MSL...233/011
                   9000 FT MSL...231/016
                   8600 FT MSL...230/011
                   8000 FT MSL...235/015
                   7900 FT MSL...234/014
                   7400 FT MSL...237/014
                   7400 FT MSL...224/010

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2000 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION...Tuesday 28/18Z through Wednesday 29/18Z...VFR
conditions will continue under a few high clouds. Light winds
becoming SW 10-18 kts from 18-02Z.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 29/18Z through Friday 31/18Z...SW winds on
Wednesday 10-15 kts with gusts up to 25 kts. Light winds Thursday
mainly less than 10-15 kts. VFR conditions are forecast to
continue.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 282002Z 2820/2924 30006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150
     FM282015 17010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110
      TEMPO 2821/2824 19018G28KT
     FM290100 33006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120
     FM290400 15010KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KSLC 281954Z 29005KT 10SM SCT090 SCT150 30/01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP115
       VIRGA CB DSNT ALQDS TCU DSNT NE-SE AND W T03000011
METAR KSLC 281854Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT090 BKN140 28/04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP125
       VIRGA CB DSNT E TCU DSNT SE AND SW T02780039
METAR KSLC 281754Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 SCT150 28/02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP131
        VIRGA TCU DSNT NE-SE AND SW T02780017 10278 20139 56010 $

KVEL 281723Z 2818/2918 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM281900 20004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM282300 29005KT P6SM FEW120
     FM291400 15003KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KVEL 281953Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02720006
METAR KVEL 281853Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T02670022
METAR KVEL 281753Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T02440017 10244 20089 58010

METAR KPUC 281953Z AUTO 28017G33KT 10SM BKN110 24/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 28034/1928 SLP152 T02391006
METAR KPUC 281853Z AUTO 21006G15KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3017 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT N SLP144 T02561028
METAR KPUC 281753Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T02611017 10261 20100 58008

KCNY 281723Z 2818/2918 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
     FM282100 29008G17KT P6SM FEW130
     FM290400 29005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM291000 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 281953Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 31/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T03061039
METAR KCNY 281853Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 30/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T03001017
METAR KCNY 281753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP133
        T02781011 10283 20139 58010


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 05/28/24 20:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...234/016
                  20000 FT MSL...229/023
                  19000 FT MSL...215/035
                  17000 FT MSL...192/015
                  16000 FT MSL...229/014
                  12200 FT MSL...266/003
                  11000 FT MSL...226/007
                  11000 FT MSL...205/014
                  10000 FT MSL...205/014
                   9900 FT MSL...201/013
                   9000 FT MSL...200/011
                   9000 FT MSL...200/014
                   8400 FT MSL...191/010
                   8000 FT MSL...182/012
                   7700 FT MSL...182/009
                   7000 FT MSL...178/009
                   6900 FT MSL...175/012
                   6900 FT MSL...175/008
                   6600 FT MSL...174/012

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1532 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Predominantly VFR conditions expected through the
period with generally light winds following typical daily trends.
Afternoon cumulus development over the Oquirrhs will likely
eventually lead to a thunderstorm or two with bases at or above 10k
feet AGL moving northeastward into the Salt Lake Valley. Such storms
will have 50% chance of gusty outflow winds reaching the terminal
from about 21Z-0Z, though with only a 10-20% chance of reaching the
terminal vicinity itself. Showers/thunderstorms are possible again
tomorrow (30% chance).
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Isolated showers/thunderstorms
are expected this afternoon, generally east of I-15 and north I-70,
tracking northeastward. Such storms will be capable of gusty winds.
Outside of this, VFR conditions and light diurnal wind variations
are forecast today and tonight.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 281725Z 2818/2918 07005KT P6SM FEW100
     FM282100 20012G22KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM290000 17008KT P6SM FEW100=
SPECI KEVW 282025Z AUTO 26007G15KT 220V280 10SM VCTS FEW120 23/00 A3022
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND S T02280000
METAR KEVW 281953Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM FEW090 23/M01 A3023 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT S SLP149 T02281006 $
METAR KEVW 281853Z AUTO 25008KT 220V290 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3025 RMK AO2
       SLP158 T02221011 $

KRKS 281730Z 2818/2918 23010KT P6SM SCT250
     FM290200 19006KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KRKS 281954Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 23/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T02281011
METAR KRKS 281854Z AUTO 28005G15KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP168
       T02331011
METAR KRKS 281754Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP177
        T02111011 10211 20072 58010

KRWL 281721Z 2818/2918 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM282100 23008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM290000 20008KT P6SM VCSH SCT120
     FM290300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRWL 281953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP168
       T02281017
METAR KRWL 281853Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP178
       T02281022
METAR KRWL 281753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP188
       T02061011 10211 20011 58007

KLAR 281721Z 2818/2918 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
     FM282100 13010KT P6SM VCTS SCT120CB
     FM290200 15010KT P6SM BKN200
     FM290700 17015KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KLAR 281953Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM SCT100 22/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T02221033
METAR KLAR 281853Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T02281033
METAR KLAR 281753Z AUTO VRB05G15KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T02111039 10222 20044 58002

KCYS 281721Z 2818/2918 12010KT P6SM SKC
     FM282200 12010KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB
     FM290400 16008KT P6SM SCT150
     FM290900 20008KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCYS 281953Z 15007KT 10SM SCT075 SCT100 22/03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T02170033
METAR KCYS 281853Z 14011G14KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T02330044
METAR KCYS 281753Z 12009G18KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T02170033 10217 20050 56004

Riverton (KRIW) 05/28/24 20:43 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...216/012
                  10000 FT MSL...178/011
                  10000 FT MSL...190/010
                   9000 FT MSL...145/012
                   9000 FT MSL...151/010
                   8200 FT MSL...143/009
                   8000 FT MSL...146/009
                   7400 FT MSL...133/009
                   7000 FT MSL...133/008
                   6700 FT MSL...127/009
                   6200 FT MSL...129/009
                   6000 FT MSL...122/009
                   6000 FT MSL...132/009

Cheyenne (KCYS) 05/28/24 20:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  21000 FT MSL...261/014
                  19000 FT MSL...215/014
                  17400 FT MSL...279/011
                  17000 FT MSL...270/010
                  16000 FT MSL...274/009
                  15100 FT MSL...281/008
                  15000 FT MSL...262/007
                  14000 FT MSL...168/017
                  13200 FT MSL...188/005
                  12000 FT MSL...155/009
                  11700 FT MSL...148/009
                  11000 FT MSL...138/010
                  10500 FT MSL...136/010
                  10000 FT MSL...140/011
                   9500 FT MSL...134/010
                   9000 FT MSL...139/012
                   8600 FT MSL...132/010
                   8000 FT MSL...130/012
                   7900 FT MSL...126/010
                   7300 FT MSL...129/009
                   7000 FT MSL...132/008
                   6700 FT MSL...135/011
                   6500 FT MSL...117/010

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1936 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1131 AM MDT Tue May 28 2024
VFR conditions will prevail through today. There will be some
isolated convection across southwestern Wyoming this afternoon, but
low confidence on terminal impacts precludes mentioning this at any
of KRKS, KBPI, and KPNA. A leading shortwave from an approaching
trough will lead to some additional shower development after 06Z
tonight, moving northeast overnight. Again, with low confidence on
impacts we will not mention in TAFs for now. Better confidence
exists for shower and thunderstorm development across western
Wyoming late Wednesday morning; this activity will be introduced in
the next TAF period.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1729 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1128 AM MDT Tue May 28 2024
Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible around southeast
Wyoming terminals later this afternoon and evening. With the dry low-
levels, thunderstorms will be high-based with the potential to
produce gusty and erratic winds. Storm coverage will decrease this
evening. Later tonight, a low-level jet will develop over the
Nebraska panhandle leading to gusty winds. Gusts up to 30 kts will
be possible at western Nebraska terminals. Winds will ease
Wednesday morning as the jet erodes.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 282015Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3021 RMK AO2
       T02390051
METAR KIBM 281955Z AUTO 12008G14KT 090V160 10SM CLR 24/06 A3022 RMK AO2
       T02410063
METAR KIBM 281935Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3023 RMK AO2
       T02370063

KSNY 281721Z 2818/2918 13010KT P6SM FEW150
     FM290500 16015G25KT P6SM SCT250 AMD NOT SKED

METAR KOGA 282015Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3018 RMK AO2
       T02660079
METAR KOGA 281955Z AUTO 03006G14KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3018 RMK AO2
       T02610073
METAR KOGA 281935Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3019 RMK AO2
       T02610073

METAR KIML 281953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP200
       T02610078
METAR KIML 281853Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM FEW070 26/07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP206
       T02610072
METAR KIML 281753Z AUTO 15005G15KT 10SM SCT060 24/06 A3021 RMK AO2
       SLP211 T02390056 10261 20089 58003

KMCK 281720Z 2818/2918 11007KT P6SM SCT250
     FM291400 15011KT P6SM BKN025
METAR KMCK 281953Z AUTO 10007G15KT 070V130 10SM CLR 27/11 A3017 RMK AO2
       SLP197 T02720111
METAR KMCK 281853Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP205
       T02670111
METAR KMCK 281753Z AUTO 07007KT 020V100 10SM CLR 26/11 A3019 RMK AO2
       SLP206 T02610106 10261 20111 58000

North Platte (KLNX) 05/28/24 20:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...231/004
                   8600 FT MSL...352/004
                   8000 FT MSL...018/005
                   7400 FT MSL...036/006
                   7000 FT MSL...030/006
                   6300 FT MSL...043/006
                   6000 FT MSL...031/007
                   5500 FT MSL...037/006
                   5000 FT MSL...043/006
                   4700 FT MSL...033/006
                   4100 FT MSL...032/006
                   4000 FT MSL...035/006
                   3600 FT MSL...020/008
                   3400 FT MSL...015/007

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2040 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1228 PM CDT Tue May 28 2024
Mostly quiet aviation conditions are expected over the next day
across the region. Increasing clouds across southwest Nebraska are
expected after 12Z Wednesday in advance of the next weather system.
Increasing winds are also possible across the entire north central
Nebraska area. Southeast winds will be capable of gusts up to 25
knots by late morning.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 281720Z 2818/2918 14012G20KT P6SM SCT050
     FM282100 13012G20KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 PROB30 2901/2904 5SM
      -TSRA BKN035CB
     FM290400 18007KT P6SM BKN050
      TEMPO 2912/2916 5SM BR BKN015
     FM291600 17015G25KT P6SM BKN025
METAR KGLD 281953Z AUTO 14015G25KT 10SM BKN055 27/12 A3016 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 14026/1926 SLP176 T02670122
METAR KGLD 281853Z AUTO 16011G18KT 10SM SCT055 26/12 A3017 RMK AO2
       SLP182 T02560117
METAR KGLD 281753Z AUTO 17015G21KT 8SM BKN050 24/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T02440111 10256 20106 58001

KGCK 281720Z 2818/2918 12019G28KT P6SM BKN050
     FM290400 15009KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM290800 14008KT P6SM BKN100
     FM291600 15012KT P6SM SCT035
METAR KGCK 281954Z 14022G34KT 10SM FEW055 27/11 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND
       13034/1946 SLP174 T02720106
METAR KGCK 281854Z 15019G31KT 10SM SCT060 27/11 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND
       18033/1838 SLP176 T02670111
METAR KGCK 281754Z 12020G28KT 10SM BKN060 26/11 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
       14030/1657 SLP184 T02610111 10261 20128 56004

METAR KLBL 281956Z AUTO 13018G27KT 10SM FEW041 26/15 A3012 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 11027/1951 SLP172 T02610150 PNO $
METAR KLBL 281856Z AUTO 12018KT 10SM OVC041 26/15 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
       11030/1823 SLP182 T02560150 PNO $
METAR KLBL 281756Z AUTO 12022G28KT 10SM OVC035 24/14 A3016 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 10029/1730 SLP187 6//// T02440139 10244 20156 58002 PNO
       $

METAR KEHA 282035Z AUTO 13019G25KT 10SM SCT038 SCT048 26/15 A3013 RMK
       AO2 T02630155
METAR KEHA 282015Z AUTO 13018G24KT 10SM SCT038 26/16 A3013 RMK AO2
       T02640155
METAR KEHA 281955Z AUTO 12016G23KT 10SM SCT036 27/16 A3014 RMK AO2
       T02710157

Goodland (KGLD) 05/28/24 20:44 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...282/014
                  12600 FT MSL...291/014
                  12000 FT MSL...273/011
                  11000 FT MSL...245/006
                  10800 FT MSL...231/006
                  10000 FT MSL...147/014
                   9300 FT MSL...164/013
                   9000 FT MSL...152/014
                   8100 FT MSL...152/018
                   8000 FT MSL...152/018
                   7000 FT MSL...146/019
                   7000 FT MSL...147/019
                   6200 FT MSL...141/020
                   6000 FT MSL...142/020
                   5400 FT MSL...138/020
                   5000 FT MSL...140/021
                   4800 FT MSL...133/019
                   4300 FT MSL...142/021
                   4100 FT MSL...142/020
                   4000 FT MSL...140/021

Dodge City (KDDC) 05/28/24 20:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  40000 FT MSL...276/036
                  35700 FT MSL...294/024
                  35000 FT MSL...268/035
                  30000 FT MSL...264/061
                  28000 FT MSL...283/049
                  22000 FT MSL...283/067
                  20000 FT MSL...285/026
                  18000 FT MSL...293/023
                  17000 FT MSL...317/043
                  16000 FT MSL...320/048
                  15000 FT MSL...286/023
                  14000 FT MSL...302/018
                  13900 FT MSL...303/014
                  13000 FT MSL...292/015
                  12000 FT MSL...295/013
                  10000 FT MSL...159/025
                   9600 FT MSL...160/023
                   9000 FT MSL...135/035
                   8100 FT MSL...135/020
                   8000 FT MSL...129/021
                   7000 FT MSL...123/022
                   6900 FT MSL...130/023
                   6000 FT MSL...126/025
                   5900 FT MSL...126/025
                   5100 FT MSL...118/023
                   5000 FT MSL...117/023
                   4300 FT MSL...111/022
                   4000 FT MSL...112/024
                   3800 FT MSL...105/022
                   3200 FT MSL...091/024
                   3000 FT MSL...090/022
                   3000 FT MSL...090/022

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1953 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1118 AM MDT Tue May 28 2024
VFR expected to prevail through this afternoon at both KGLD and
KMCK. Scattered thunderstorms will develop south of Interstate
70 in northwest Kansas by late this afternoon and continue
through this evening, with a low probability of impacting KGLD
with a brief period of rain and lower ceilings. Overnight and
into Wednesday morning, lower ceilings are possible at both
terminals.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1900 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1111 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024
Shra and tsra is expected to redevelop this afternoon across the entire
region. Will include vcts and cb groups in the TAFs for now. Some
gr and 40-50 kt outflows cannot be ruled out if the storms get strong/severe
enough. Low VFR to even MVFR cigs will be possible in the morning
as residual cloud cover and moisture lingers across the terminals.
Winds outside storms will be your typical SE/S winds 10-20 kt.


* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *

KGUY 281804Z 2818/2918 11014G21KT P6SM FEW029 BKN045
     FM282300 11013KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM290200 14011KT P6SM BKN040
     FM290600 VRB06KT 5SM BR BKN040
     FM291600 15009KT P6SM SCT030=
METAR KGUY 281953Z AUTO 12014G24KT 10SM BKN041 OVC050 27/17 A3009 RMK
       AO2 SLP149 T02670167
METAR KGUY 281853Z AUTO 10012G21KT 10SM FEW038 BKN050 27/17 A3010 RMK
       AO2 SLP151 T02720167
METAR KGUY 281753Z AUTO 11014G21KT 10SM FEW029 BKN046 26/16 A3014 RMK
       AO2 SLP164 T02560161 10256 20161 58002

KDHT 282027Z 2820/2918 10012KT P6SM SKC
     FM282300 06013KT 4SM TSRA BKN040CB
     FM290100 08012KT P6SM BKN040
     FM291200 17005KT P6SM BKN028
     FM291600 18006KT P6SM SCT020
METAR KDHT 281953Z AUTO 08016G26KT 9SM SCT055 30/14 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND
       10027/1854 SLP128 T03000144
METAR KDHT 281853Z AUTO 09015G26KT 8SM FEW047 28/14 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND
       08028/1833 SLP142 T02830144
METAR KDHT 281753Z AUTO 08010G20KT 7SM CLR 28/14 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND
       08027/1704 SLP145 T02780144 10283 20161 58002

Amarillo (KAMA) 05/28/24 20:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  45000 FT MSL...267/073
                  40000 FT MSL...256/071
                  36800 FT MSL...262/053
                  35000 FT MSL...262/050
                  30000 FT MSL...263/043
                  28000 FT MSL...260/044
                  26000 FT MSL...271/034
                  25000 FT MSL...275/032
                  24000 FT MSL...255/032
                  22000 FT MSL...253/034
                  20000 FT MSL...245/021
                  19000 FT MSL...215/029
                  18000 FT MSL...214/035
                  17000 FT MSL...220/022
                  16000 FT MSL...214/021
                  14000 FT MSL...239/013
                  13000 FT MSL...226/014
                  12000 FT MSL...232/016
                  11000 FT MSL...222/015
                  10700 FT MSL...222/016
                  10000 FT MSL...198/013
                   9200 FT MSL...154/012
                   9000 FT MSL...138/016
                   8000 FT MSL...129/023
                   8000 FT MSL...130/023
                   7000 FT MSL...129/027
                   6900 FT MSL...127/027
                   6200 FT MSL...126/026
                   6000 FT MSL...126/027
                   5400 FT MSL...126/027
                   5000 FT MSL...126/027
                   4800 FT MSL...123/026
                   4300 FT MSL...125/026
                   4000 FT MSL...127/025
                   4000 FT MSL...128/025

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1734 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1217 PM CDT Tue May 28 2024
The main forecast issue for the next 24 hours will be the
potential for thunderstorms at all TAF sites later this afternoon
into this evening. These thunderstorms may produce large hail and
strong downdrafts with erratic winds at the surface. Have
attempted to time the storms based on latest forecasts, but better
clarity should exist once storms develop. Amendments will likely
be needed. Otherwise, MVFR ceilings are possible later tonight
into early tomorrow morning.
Vanden Bosch


* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *

KFMN 281720Z 2818/2918 15007KT P6SM SKC
     FM282000 23010G16KT P6SM SKC
     FM290000 27008KT P6SM SKC
     FM290500 07007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 281953Z 23006KT 10SM CLR 30/M12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T03001122
METAR KFMN 281853Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/M11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T02941106 $
METAR KFMN 281753Z 14005KT 10SM CLR 27/M09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T02721089 10272 20089 56008 $

METAR KSKX 281956Z AUTO 16020G28KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17028/1956 SLP168 T02721044
METAR KSKX 281856Z AUTO 18009G17KT 10SM CLR 26/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T02561083
METAR KSKX 281756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/M07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP183
       T02501067 10261 20039 58012

KLVS 281720Z 2818/2918 14007KT P6SM SKC
     FM282100 18020G34KT P6SM SKC
     FM290000 35011G17KT P6SM VCSH SCT110
     FM290600 03010KT P6SM VCSH OVC008
     FM291100 07010KT 5SM BR OVC006
     FM291600 19014G24KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KLVS 281953Z AUTO VRB05G19KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T02611039
METAR KLVS 281853Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM FEW120 24/M03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T02441028
METAR KLVS 281753Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 26/00 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T02560000 10256 20078 58007

METAR KRTN 281953Z AUTO 35017G30KT 10SM CLR 26/00 A3019 RMK AO2 PK WND
       35030/1940 WSHFT 1924 LTG DSNT N AND NE SLP136 T02560000
SPECI KRTN 281944Z AUTO 34022G30KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 PK WND
       35030/1940 WSHFT 1924 T02441006
METAR KRTN 281853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T02891061

METAR KCAO 281955Z AUTO 13020G32KT 10SM FEW060 28/12 A3011 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 13032/1952 LTG DSNT N AND NW SLP130 T02780117 $
METAR KCAO 281855Z AUTO 08014G21KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       NW SLP142 T02830111 $
METAR KCAO 281755Z AUTO 10011G20KT 10SM FEW055 28/11 A3018 RMK AO2
       SLP153 T02780111 10283 20156 56003 $

Albuquerque (KABX) 05/28/24 20:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...353/003
                  17100 FT MSL...280/008
                  17000 FT MSL...269/013
                  15000 FT MSL...287/008
                  14800 FT MSL...292/008
                  12900 FT MSL...265/007
                  11000 FT MSL...218/008
                  10000 FT MSL...214/007
                   9200 FT MSL...228/007
                   9000 FT MSL...217/008
                   8500 FT MSL...228/007
                   8000 FT MSL...220/008
                   7700 FT MSL...214/008
                   7000 FT MSL...217/007
                   7000 FT MSL...211/007
                   6500 FT MSL...186/006
                   6300 FT MSL...177/007

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1734 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1117 AM MDT Tue May 28 2024
Low level moisture in far eastern New Mexico today will lead to
scattered shower and thunderstorm development this afternoon. This
activity. A few storms could turn severe, particularly in the far
northeast plains and along the Texas border where large hail and
damaging winds are the main threats to aviation. Elsewhere, dry
conditions with generally light to moderate breezes are forecast.
By tonight, rain cooled air from showers and thunderstorms in
eastern NM and west TX is forecast to surge westward and result in
isolated showers or thunderstorms and widespread MVFR to IFR
ceilings mainly north of I-40 late tonight. Developing southwest
winds are forecast to begin scouring out the Gulf moisture by late
morning Wednesday.

* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *

DATA BASED ON 281200Z
VALID 281800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2006+13 2207+04 2216-15 2313-25 231842 242149 242659
BCE                      1613+06 2315-13 2413-25 242141 252549 242658
LND              1608+10 2410+04 2210-14 2416-27 272142 282250 282859
RKS              1406    2111+04 2011-14 2313-26 261942 271750 292359
GJT              9900+14 2406+06 2213-14 2519-25 251842 261750 272358
FMN              9900+16 9900+07 2118-13 2210-26 240942 271848 262957
ABQ              2107+14 2210+08 1806-12 2319-24 254039 254449 264058
MBW              9900    2607+03 2911-14 2817-27 272543 282851 293159
DEN              9900+12 2706+05 2513-14 2614-26 272742 272951 273559
PUB              9900+13 2108+06 2526-13 2622-26 263242 262952 273158
ALS                      2011+08 2216-13 2513-26 232342 242851 263557
TCC      0907    2109+17 1914+09 2220-12 2328-23 253341 264250 264559
BFF      1108    1907+07 2609+01 3019-14 2922-27 282843 283052 283460
GLD      1313    2317+10 2512+04 2723-14 2824-27 283141 273751 284059
GCK      1418+15 2212+10 2612+04 2822-14 2731-26 274641 274451 273658
GAG      1419+15 1608+11 9900+05 2829-14 2838-25 274541 275250 275859
AMA      1117    2316+15 2219+08 2318-13 2633-24 263641 264149 264559
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DATA BASED ON 281200Z
VALID 290000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1205    1605+14 2010+06 2227-13 2323-25 232442 232750 233160
BCE                      2314+08 2415-12 2418-25 262840 263550 264358
LND              1308+14 1813+06 2319-14 2519-26 243142 253150 253260
RKS              2505    2210+05 2215-13 2613-25 241241 241951 252759
GJT              9900+15 2509+07 2320-12 2419-25 251741 262250 262759
FMN              2611+18 2610+09 2212-11 2609-24 291740 272649 273058
ABQ              2405+18 2508+09 2622-11 2821-24 283339 283548 283757
MBW              1514    1412+05 2714-13 2621-25 262541 272350 292759
DEN              1606+11 9900+04 2625-12 2429-24 222440 222351 282459
PUB              1807+14 1705+06 2612-12 2826-24 242940 232450 252258
ALS                      2009+07 2919-11 2713-24 211441 261349 282257
TCC      1432    1819+16 2323+09 2432-12 2637-22 273839 283248 302557
BFF      1313    1312+09 2907+02 3119-13 2928-26 283842 293651 303759
GLD      1319    1612+09 3009+04 2920-13 2927-25 284941 284951 284259
GCK      1322+16 1506+11 2712+06 2929-13 2932-24 294041 285748 276458
GAG      1517+15 1420+10 2306+06 2917-13 2836-24 284640 285349 285058
AMA      1640    1619+13 9900+07 2622-11 2640-23 274738 274348 263859
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DATA BASED ON 281200Z
VALID 291200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      2408    2415+13 2320+05 2324-14 2429-26 232842 243251 243856
BCE                      2114+05 2323-12 2429-25 244340 253849 253358
LND              2315+13 2421+05 2719-13 2317-26 242842 243152 243158
RKS              2316    2515+05 2517-13 2525-26 243142 242952 253258
GJT              2007+14 2308+06 2422-13 2528-25 254041 254750 254358
FMN              2706+15 2708+07 2317-12 2529-23 253539 253849 263458
ABQ              9900+13 3305+08 2317-12 2529-21 253138 253349 253359
MBW              2415    2517+05 2615-13 2516-25 232842 243352 243760
DEN              9900+12 2708+06 3015-13 2617-25 253241 263851 264058
PUB              2308+11 2910+07 3117-12 2718-25 273640 274149 264458
ALS                      2507+07 2719-13 2727-23 263539 263949 264259
TCC      1216    0105+09 2815+09 2814-12 2733-22 284138 274049 253358
BFF      1718    1713+10 2012+04 2209-13 2711-25 272242 253250 244059
GLD      1411    1010+08 0505+03 0305-11 3118-24 242739 224049 235160
GCK      1211+11 1407+07 2709+01 3214-11 3020-23 223038 223848 235360
GAG      9900+12 3012+08 3223+01 3314-11 2013-21 222337 222648 254759
AMA      1611    1907+10 2614+05 3025-12 2839-23 284238 274148 274257
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