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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0745 MDT Tuesday, May 28, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 281256Z 36004KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP203 T01000044
       $
METAR KFNL 281156Z 03005KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP204 T00780039
       10150 20078 55001 $
METAR KFNL 281056Z 03006KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP202 T00890039
       $

METAR KGXY 281256Z 04005KT 9SM CLR 11/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP217
       T01060033
METAR KGXY 281156Z 01005KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP222 T00720022
       10144 20072 55000
METAR KGXY 281056Z 01007KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP219
       T00720022

METAR KLMO 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 15/04 A3027 RMK AO2 T01460041 PWINO
METAR KLMO 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3028 RMK AO2
       T01300043
METAR KLMO 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3028 RMK AO2
       T01150036

METAR KBDU 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3026 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3026 RMK AO2 T01390038
       $
METAR KEIK 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3026 RMK AO2 T01330050
       $
METAR KEIK 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3025 RMK AO2 T01160052
       $

KBJC 281120Z 2812/2912 34005KT P6SM SKC
     FM281800 06006KT P6SM SCT090 SCT140
     FM282200 06008KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB BKN140 PROB30 2822/2901
      VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN090CB
     FM290100 27008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
     FM290500 25005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
METAR KBJC 281245Z 33004KT 10SM SKC 12/02 A3028
METAR KBJC 281155Z VRB03KT 10SM SKC 10/02 A3028
METAR KBJC 281135Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3028 RMK AO2

KDEN 281120Z 2812/2918 35005KT P6SM SKC
     FM281800 08007KT P6SM FEW090 FEW140
     FM282200 10008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
     FM290400 19013KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
METAR KDEN 281253Z COR 26006KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP191
       T01110033
METAR KDEN 281253Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP191
       T01110033
METAR KDEN 281153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP191 T00940028
       10139 20089 53001


KBKF 280900Z 2809/2915 VRB06KT 9999 SKC 510023 QNH3014INS
      BECMG 2903/2904 18009KT 9999 FEW080 QNH3013INS TX26/2822Z
      TN08/2811Z
METAR KBKF 281258Z 28005KT 10SM FEW090 11/03 A3027 RMK AO2A SLP203
        T01080032
METAR KBKF 281158Z 24004KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 09/03 A3027 RMK AO2A
        SLP204 T00880029 10138 20088 53001
METAR KBKF 281058Z 33005KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3027 RMK AO2A SLP200 T00980028

KAPA 281120Z 2812/2912 29005KT P6SM SKC
     FM281800 05006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
     FM282200 09009KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB BKN140 PROB30 2822/2902
      VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN090CB
     FM290200 20010KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
     FM290600 20015KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
METAR KAPA 281253Z 26004KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T01060039
METAR KAPA 281153Z 25005KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP208 T00830028
       10161 20078 53002
METAR KAPA 281053Z 30003KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP202
       T01000028

METAR KMNH 281335Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 281315Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 281255Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3034 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 281315Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 281255Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3024 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 281255Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3023 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 281253Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP198
       T01220067
METAR KAKO 281153Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP201
       T00830056 10111 20083 55001
METAR KAKO 281053Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP195
       T01000061

METAR KLIC 281255Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T01220050
METAR KLIC 281155Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T01000039 10156 20100 53001 $
METAR KLIC 281055Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM FEW002 12/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T01170039 $

METAR KHEQ 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3023 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 281334Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 281314Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 281254Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3021 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 281335Z AUTO 10SM CLR A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 281315Z AUTO 10SM SCT110 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 281255Z AUTO 10SM SCT110 A3020 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 281253Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP183
        T01440072
METAR KITR 281153Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T01000061 10144 20100 58004 $
METAR KITR 281053Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T01110061 $

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 13:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11200 FT MSL...230/008
                  11000 FT MSL...226/008
                  10000 FT MSL...227/008
                  10000 FT MSL...219/008
                   9000 FT MSL...210/007
                   8900 FT MSL...215/007
                   8100 FT MSL...161/010
                   8000 FT MSL...163/010
                   7300 FT MSL...175/014
                   7000 FT MSL...166/016
                   6600 FT MSL...174/011

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0919 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 1250 AM MDT Tue May 28 2024
VFR through Tuesday. Light winds are expected, except for possible
thunderstorm outflows up to 25 knots after 21z. This is more
likely (40% chance) for KAPA and KBJC with a 20% chance for KDEN.


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

METAR K4BM 281335Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3057 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 281255Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP181
        T01020016
METAR KAFF 281155Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP189
        T00680000 10094 20063 50001
METAR KAFF 281055Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 07/M00 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP187
        T00671001

KCOS 281134Z 2812/2912 01006KT P6SM FEW130
     FM281800 13008KT P6SM SKC
     FM282100 10012KT P6SM VCSH BKN070
     FM290300 01009KT P6SM FEW020 BKN070
     FM290500 12006KT P6SM BKN020
METAR KCOS 281254Z 33006KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP180 T01330022
METAR KCOS 281154Z 01008KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP187 T00940017
        10161 20083 58002
METAR KCOS 281054Z 35006KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP189 T01000022

METAR KABH 281255Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP183
        T01210055
METAR KABH 281155Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP199
        T00580028 10145 20058 50006
METAR KABH 281055Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP197
        T00830034

METAR KFLY 281335Z AUTO 34010G20KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3031 RMK AO2
       T01350011
METAR KFLY 281315Z AUTO 35011G18KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3031 RMK AO2
       T01290010
METAR KFLY 281255Z AUTO 34006G17KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3031 RMK AO2
       T01180009

KFCS 281300Z 2813/2919 35009KT 9999 SCT120 QNH3017INS
      BECMG 2818/2819 35010G20KT 9999 VCTS BKN050CB QNH3011INS
      TEMPO 2823/2903 05025G35KT 8000 TSRA BKN030CB
      BECMG 2903/2904 09009KT 9999 NSW BKN050 QNH3018INS
      BECMG 2917/2918 18009KT 9999 VCTS BKN030CB QNH3008INS
      TX25/2820Z TN09/2813Z
METAR KFCS 281255Z AUTO 32014KT 8SM CLR 14/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP180
        T01350008 $
METAR KFCS 281155Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP190
        T01040001 10178 20097 50001 $
METAR KFCS 281055Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP190
        T01031008 $

KPUB 281134Z 2812/2912 33004KT P6SM SKC
     FM281800 12013KT P6SM SKC
     FM282300 05012KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120
     FM290500 10006KT P6SM SCT030 BKN120
METAR KPUB 281253Z 36012KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLPNO T01390050
       $
METAR KPUB 281153Z RMK AO2 SLPNO RVRNO $
METAR KPUB 281053Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO RVRNO $

METAR KVTP 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3058 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 281254Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP177
        T01110017
METAR KTAD 281154Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP174
        T00780006 10139 20078 53007
METAR KTAD 281054Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP162
        T01060000

METAR KLHX 281253Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T01330061
METAR KLHX 281153Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T01170056 10200 20117 53004
METAR KLHX 281053Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T01220061

METAR KLAA 281253Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T01500078 $
METAR KLAA 281153Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T01220067 10189 20117 53005 $
METAR KLAA 281053Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP162
       T01280067 $


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 13:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12400 FT MSL...187/010
                  12000 FT MSL...191/011
                  11000 FT MSL...190/010
                  10900 FT MSL...190/010
                  10000 FT MSL...186/010
                   9700 FT MSL...183/009
                   9000 FT MSL...177/008
                   8600 FT MSL...228/005
                   8000 FT MSL...310/003
                   7800 FT MSL...312/005
                   7100 FT MSL...014/010
                   7000 FT MSL...008/011
                   6300 FT MSL...041/011
                   6000 FT MSL...046/013
                   5900 FT MSL...043/013
                   5700 FT MSL...041/013

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1034 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 322 AM MDT Tue May 28 2024
VFR conditions are expected at all three TAF sites, KCOS, KPUB, and
KALS for the next 24 hours.  A few showers/thunderstorms may be
possible across the San Luis Valley near KALS this afternoon, which
could produce gusty winds if they pass near the terminal. Better
potential for showers/thunderstorms at KCOS from mid afternoon into
this evening. Gusty winds could accompany any storms that move
across KCOS. CIGS look to lower at KCOS behind a frontal boundary by
late evening. KPUB looks to remain dry, with CIGS lowering late this
evening.


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

METAR KCAG 281253Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T00500022
METAR KCAG 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP210
       T00111006 10078 20011 55001
METAR KCAG 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP204
       T00280000

METAR KHDN 281256Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP210
       T00720000
METAR KHDN 281156Z AUTO 10012KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T00560000 10106 20050 56000
METAR KHDN 281056Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T00560000

METAR KSBS 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3031 RMK AO1
       T00581003
METAR KSBS 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A3032 RMK AO1
       T00511003
METAR KSBS 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3032 RMK AO1
       T00391004

METAR KC07 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3050 RMK AO2


METAR KEEO 281253Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP192
       T00610006
METAR KEEO 281153Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP195
       T00221011 10094 20022 53001
METAR KEEO 281053Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP192
       T00331006

METAR K20V 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3041 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M17 A3043 RMK AO2
       T00341171
METAR KGNB 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M17 A3043 RMK AO2
       T00231175
METAR KGNB 281255Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 01/M18 A3043 RMK AO2
       T00121182

METAR K0CO 281335Z AUTO 28013KT CLR 01/M08 A3058 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 281315Z AUTO 28015KT CLR 01/M08 A3058 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 281255Z AUTO 28012KT CLR 01/M08 A3058 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KC99 281336Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 281316Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 281256Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3051 RMK AO2

KGJT 281129Z 2812/2912 12009KT P6SM SKC
     FM281500 14007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM281800 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120
     FM282100 27008KT P6SM FEW120
     FM290200 01005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM290600 10008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGJT 281253Z 12011KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T01440000
METAR KGJT 281153Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T01331006 10217 20128 51006
METAR KGJT 281053Z AUTO 10012KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T01561011

KRIL 281129Z 2812/2912 VRB03KT P6SM FEW200
     FM282000 29008KT P6SM FEW110
     FM290200 15005KT P6SM FEW110
     FM290500 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRIL 281253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP191
       T00830017
METAR KRIL 281153Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T00610006 10128 20061 53005
METAR KRIL 281053Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T00670011

METAR K5SM 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 281255Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3053 RMK AO2

KEGE 281129Z 2812/2912 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
     FM282000 25010KT P6SM FEW110
     FM290200 09005KT P6SM FEW110
     FM290700 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KEGE 281256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP178
       T00441006 PNO $
METAR KEGE 281156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP174
       6//// 7//// T00331006 10106 20033 53006 PNO $
METAR KEGE 281056Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T00331006 PNO $

KASE 281129Z 2812/2912 20005KT P6SM FEW200
     FM281800 35007KT P6SM SCT100
      TEMPO 2819/2823 34009G15KT
     FM290200 20005KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KASE 281253Z 22003KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP191
       T00440000
METAR KASE 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP188
       T00281011 10078 20028 56001
METAR KASE 281053Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP183
       T00561017

METAR KCCU 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3059 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 281253Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP186
       T00111033
METAR KLXV 281153Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP188
       T10111044 10022 21028 55001
METAR KLXV 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP183
       T10111050

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 13:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12500 FT MSL...306/007
                  12000 FT MSL...172/015
                  11000 FT MSL...169/007
                  11000 FT MSL...168/014
                  10400 FT MSL...172/011
                  10300 FT MSL...188/007
                  10100 FT MSL...149/010

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1133 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 533 AM MDT Tue May 28 2024
Expect VFR conditions at all TAF sites during the next 24 hours
along with light, terrain driven winds. Isolated/low end
scattered showers and thunderstorms develop over the mountains
this afternoon/early evening and there`s a small chance that
outflows could impact KASE, KTEX or KGUC during that time.


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


KMTJ 281129Z 2812/2912 16007KT P6SM SKC
     FM281500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM281800 34005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM282000 32008KT P6SM FEW120
     FM290200 14007KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KMTJ 281253Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP178
       T01060000
METAR KMTJ 281153Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T00890000 10150 20083 53004
METAR KMTJ 281053Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP169
       T00890000

METAR KGUC 281256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP238
       T00331017
METAR KGUC 281156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP237
       T00171017 10100 20011 53006 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 281056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP231
       T00171017 FZRANO

METAR K7BM 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3047 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 281335Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 T00921032
METAR KAEJ 281315Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 T00791028
METAR KAEJ 281255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 T00711027

METAR KANK 281335Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3037 RMK AO2 T00881025
       $
METAR KANK 281315Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3037 RMK AO2 T00821028
       $
METAR KANK 281255Z AUTO 33004KT 9SM CLR 07/M03 A3037 RMK AO2 T00671030
       $


METAR KAIB 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A3026 RMK AO2
       T01251021
METAR KAIB 281315Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3026 RMK AO2
       T01051021
METAR KAIB 281255Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3026 RMK AO2
       T01001020

KTEX 281129Z 2812/2912 13004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM281400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
     FM281900 25007KT P6SM FEW100
     FM290200 12005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KTEX 281335Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 281315Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3042 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 281335Z AUTO 29012G18KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 281315Z AUTO 30013KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 281255Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3039 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 281253Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP168
       T00611011
METAR KCEZ 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T00331022 10089 20028 53004
METAR KCEZ 281053Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T00441022

KDRO 281129Z 2812/2912 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM281900 21007KT P6SM FEW120
     FM282100 22011G18KT P6SM FEW120
     FM290200 29006KT P6SM FEW120
     FM290700 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 281253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP177
       T00781033
METAR KDRO 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T00671033 10111 20056 53002
METAR KDRO 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP168
       T00671028

METAR KPSO 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3033 RMK AO2
       T01141025
METAR KPSO 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3033 RMK AO2
       T00941018
METAR KPSO 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3032 RMK AO2
       T00741022

METAR KCPW 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3062 RMK AO2

KALS 281134Z 2812/2912 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM282000 21012KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
     FM290300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 281252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP206
        T00610017 $
METAR KALS 281152Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP208
        T00170000 10106 20011 53002 $
METAR KALS 281052Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP198
       T00390011 $

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 13:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12500 FT MSL...306/007
                  12000 FT MSL...172/015
                  11000 FT MSL...169/007
                  11000 FT MSL...168/014
                  10400 FT MSL...172/011
                  10300 FT MSL...188/007
                  10100 FT MSL...149/010

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1133 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 533 AM MDT Tue May 28 2024
Expect VFR conditions at all TAF sites during the next 24 hours
along with light, terrain driven winds. Isolated/low end
scattered showers and thunderstorms develop over the mountains
this afternoon/early evening and there`s a small chance that
outflows could impact KASE, KTEX or KGUC during that time.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 281120Z 2812/2912 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140
METAR KPGA 281253Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T02001039
METAR KPGA 281153Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T01941039 10261 20194 53005
METAR KPGA 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T01941028

METAR KRQE 281253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T00441078
METAR KRQE 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP157
       T00331089 10094 20011 53003
METAR KRQE 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T00281089

Flagstaff (KFSX) 05/28/24 13:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...176/017
                  14600 FT MSL...198/021
                  13100 FT MSL...177/014
                  13000 FT MSL...175/015
                  12000 FT MSL...210/019
                  10000 FT MSL...206/008
                  10000 FT MSL...208/007
                   9200 FT MSL...274/006
                   9000 FT MSL...262/006
                   8600 FT MSL...279/006
                   8000 FT MSL...274/006
                   7900 FT MSL...271/007
                   7400 FT MSL...304/004

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1126 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION...Tuesday 28/12Z through Wednesday 29/12Z...VFR
conditions will continue under a few high clouds. Light winds
becoming SW 10-18 kts from 18-02Z.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 29/12Z through Friday 31/12Z...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 281120Z 2812/2918 15004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM282000 33007KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN120
     FM290400 15010KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
METAR KSLC 281254Z 14004KT 10SM FEW120 15/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01500061
        $
METAR KSLC 281154Z 15004KT 10SM FEW120 14/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01390061
        10178 20133 58000 $
METAR KSLC 281054Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP146 T01390061
        $

KVEL 281129Z 2812/2912 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM282100 23006KT P6SM FEW120
     FM290200 30005KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KVEL 281253Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T01110039
METAR KVEL 281153Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP172
       T00890022 10144 20083 53003
METAR KVEL 281053Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T00940022

METAR KPUC 281253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T01220017
METAR KPUC 281153Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T01060006 10144 20106 53003
METAR KPUC 281053Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T01280000

KCNY 281129Z 2812/2912 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM282000 25007KT P6SM FEW130
     FM290200 28007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM290700 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 281253Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T01671017
METAR KCNY 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T01391028 10178 20128 53005
METAR KCNY 281053Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T01561022


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 05/28/24 13:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...001/003
                  20000 FT MSL...289/005
                  19000 FT MSL...358/003
                  18000 FT MSL...001/003
                  17000 FT MSL...033/003
                  16000 FT MSL...295/015
                  15500 FT MSL...013/002
                  15000 FT MSL...021/003
                  13000 FT MSL...277/021
                  12200 FT MSL...252/006
                  12000 FT MSL...247/009
                  11000 FT MSL...180/015
                  11000 FT MSL...212/011
                  10000 FT MSL...171/019
                  10000 FT MSL...224/010
                   9100 FT MSL...227/008
                   9000 FT MSL...169/022
                   8400 FT MSL...208/008
                   8000 FT MSL...223/021
                   7700 FT MSL...193/009
                   7000 FT MSL...174/009
                   6900 FT MSL...147/008
                   6900 FT MSL...157/007
                   6600 FT MSL...131/010

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1004 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Light southeast winds are forecast to continue
this morning. VFR conditions expected through the period with a less
than 10 percent chance for a thunderstorm to impact the terminal
this afternoon. They will, however, be possible nearby, leading to
potential for gusty outflow winds.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...A few rain showers and
thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon and evening which may
impact terminals with brief gusty winds and lightning. Activity is
expected to diminish after sunset. Outside of this, light diurnal
wind variations are forecast.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 281120Z 2812/2912 07005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM282100 20012G22KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM290000 17008KT P6SM BKN100=
METAR KEVW 281253Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T00831011
METAR KEVW 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP181
       T00611022 10117 20056 55001
METAR KEVW 281053Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP169
       T00941028

KRKS 281120Z 2812/2912 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM281800 23012G18KT P6SM SCT250
     FM290200 22010KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KRKS 281254Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP197
       T00781011
METAR KRKS 281154Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP192
       T00721011 10139 20067 53002
METAR KRKS 281054Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP189
       T00781017

KRWL 281129Z 2812/2912 03005KT P6SM SKC
     FM281900 24008KT P6SM SKC
     FM290000 04008KT P6SM SKC AMD LTD TO VIS AND WIND
METAR KRWL 281253Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP192
       T00720017 $
METAR KRWL 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP201
       T00111017 10061 20000 53002 $
METAR KRWL 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 01/M02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP199
       T00111017 $

KLAR 281129Z 2812/2912 17010KT P6SM SKC
     FM281600 06008KT P6SM SCT080
     FM282200 12010KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
     FM290100 15010KT P6SM FEW080
     FM290700 15018G24KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 281253Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T00780011
METAR KLAR 281153Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP186
       T00440006 10100 20044 55003
METAR KLAR 281053Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T00560006

KCYS 281129Z 2812/2912 30006KT P6SM SKC
     FM281500 12011KT P6SM SKC
     FM282300 15010KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
     FM290200 18008KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KCYS 281253Z 26004KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP195
       T00830011
METAR KCYS 281153Z 29003KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP198 T00500006
       10100 20050 58004
METAR KCYS 281053Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP197
       T00560006

Riverton (KRIW) 05/28/24 13:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...154/023
                  11000 FT MSL...150/023
                  10000 FT MSL...137/023
                  10000 FT MSL...140/024
                   9000 FT MSL...135/026
                   9000 FT MSL...144/028
                   8200 FT MSL...130/020
                   8000 FT MSL...131/021
                   7400 FT MSL...113/021
                   7000 FT MSL...127/023
                   6700 FT MSL...085/010
                   6200 FT MSL...073/006
                   6000 FT MSL...072/006
                   6000 FT MSL...047/007

Cheyenne (KCYS) 05/28/24 13:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...199/030
                  10500 FT MSL...192/017
                  10000 FT MSL...203/019
                   9500 FT MSL...193/023
                   9000 FT MSL...192/024
                   8600 FT MSL...193/025
                   8000 FT MSL...189/025
                   7900 FT MSL...189/023
                   7300 FT MSL...181/018
                   7000 FT MSL...184/014
                   6700 FT MSL...155/010

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1049 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 440 AM MDT Tue May 28 2024
VFR conditions throughout the entirety of the period. Some light
winds and mainly clear skies to start the period with
increasing mid to upper level clouds through the afternoon and
into the evening and overnight hours. Gusty winds up 1o 18kts
for COD and west of the Divide, less than 10kts to the east. Any
thunderstorm activity will be southwest and west of RKS not
expected to be near station, and thus, kept any mention of it
out of the TAF. Increasing precipitation chances for Wednesday
but a dry Tuesday is in store for all TAF sites with no other
weather elements expected at this time.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1132 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 529 AM MDT Tue May 28 2024
VFR conditions expected for the forecast period. A few isolated
showers/thunderstorms are expected to develop near KLAR and KCYS
late this afternoon between roughly 22z and 02z. Little
precipitation is expected, but gusty/erratic winds could impact
terminals as these pass nearby. A low level jet is expected to
develop overnight and may lead to wind gusts of 20 to 30 knots
at KCDR and KLAR.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 281335Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3028 RMK AO2
       T01360015
METAR KIBM 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 11/03 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01130032
METAR KIBM 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 09/04 A3027 RMK AO2
       T00910040

KSNY 281129Z 2812/2912 30005KT P6SM SKC
     FM281500 12010KT P6SM SKC
     FM290600 17014KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED

METAR KOGA 281335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3022 RMK AO2
       T01400097
METAR KOGA 281315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3022 RMK AO2
       T01210081
METAR KOGA 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3022 RMK AO2
       T01110076

METAR KIML 281253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP209
       T01330072
METAR KIML 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP213
       T00890061 10128 20089 55001
METAR KIML 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP210
       T01000067

KMCK 281120Z 2812/2912 06003KT P6SM FEW250
     FM281600 10010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM291100 12006KT P6SM BKN025
METAR KMCK 281253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T01500106
METAR KMCK 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP207
       T01110083 10156 20106 51001
METAR KMCK 281053Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP207
       T01110089

North Platte (KLNX) 05/28/24 13:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8000 FT MSL...235/019
                   7400 FT MSL...252/015
                   7000 FT MSL...244/015
                   6300 FT MSL...241/015
                   5500 FT MSL...274/006
                   5000 FT MSL...289/006
                   4700 FT MSL...291/005
                   4100 FT MSL...291/007
                   4000 FT MSL...301/009
                   3600 FT MSL...296/010
                   3400 FT MSL...295/009

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1100 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 600 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024
VFR conditions prevail across western and north central Nebraska
through the period. Winds will be variable at 10 kts or less
through the day, becoming out of the west/southwest overnight.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 281120Z 2812/2912 13004KT P6SM FEW110
     FM281500 14011KT P6SM FEW250
     FM291000 18007KT 2SM BR OVC007
METAR KGLD 281253Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
       SLP192 T01280094
METAR KGLD 281153Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP190
       60000 T01060083 10150 20106 50001
METAR KGLD 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW060 SCT110 12/09 A3019 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT SE RAE30 SLP187 P0000 T01170094

KGCK 281120Z 2812/2912 09009KT P6SM SKC
     FM281500 12012G18KT P6SM SCT130
METAR KGCK 281254Z 09010KT 10SM SCT042 17/09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP177
       T01720089
METAR KGCK 281154Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T01280083 10161 20122 53006
METAR KGCK 281054Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T01330083

METAR KLBL 281256Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM BKN023 OVC029 17/17 A3014 RMK AO2
       SLP175 T01720167 PNO $
SPECI KLBL 281208Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM BKN027 OVC055 16/16 A3012 RMK AO2
       PNO $
METAR KLBL 281156Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM SCT027 OVC055 16/ A3012 RMK AO2
       SLP170 6//// 7//// T0156 10194 20150 53003 PNO $

METAR KEHA 281335Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM OVC018 17/11 A3018 RMK AO2
       T01660108
METAR KEHA 281315Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM OVC020 16/11 A3018 RMK AO2
       T01590105
METAR KEHA 281255Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM OVC020 15/10 A3018 RMK AO2
       T01490103

Goodland (KGLD) 05/28/24 13:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...301/023
                  20000 FT MSL...260/032
                  19000 FT MSL...269/028
                  18000 FT MSL...291/023
                  17000 FT MSL...275/026
                  16000 FT MSL...293/025
                  12000 FT MSL...243/022
                  11000 FT MSL...225/021
                  10700 FT MSL...222/020
                  10000 FT MSL...215/023
                   9200 FT MSL...214/024
                   9000 FT MSL...216/025
                   8100 FT MSL...212/023
                   8000 FT MSL...212/023
                   7000 FT MSL...170/022
                   6900 FT MSL...176/023
                   6200 FT MSL...153/030
                   6000 FT MSL...152/031
                   5400 FT MSL...151/032
                   5000 FT MSL...148/031
                   4700 FT MSL...148/029
                   4300 FT MSL...124/020
                   4000 FT MSL...119/015
                   4000 FT MSL...118/014

Dodge City (KDDC) 05/28/24 13:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...246/018
                  11500 FT MSL...240/014
                  11000 FT MSL...244/015
                  10000 FT MSL...201/018
                   9600 FT MSL...199/014
                   9000 FT MSL...188/013
                   8100 FT MSL...179/016
                   8000 FT MSL...174/019
                   7000 FT MSL...162/023
                   6900 FT MSL...162/023
                   6000 FT MSL...155/024
                   5900 FT MSL...154/024
                   5100 FT MSL...135/024
                   5000 FT MSL...132/027
                   4300 FT MSL...126/027
                   4000 FT MSL...126/027
                   3800 FT MSL...124/026
                   3200 FT MSL...116/024
                   3000 FT MSL...109/022
                   3000 FT MSL...109/022

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1117 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 513 AM MDT Tue May 28 2024
For KGLD & KMCK... VFR conditions are forecast through most of
the period, though will need to watch for IFR conditions towards
the end of the period with fog moving in potentially after 09Z.
The other conditions worth noting is the chance for
thunderstorms at both terminals this afternoon. Between 18 and
23Z, there is a chance for pop up thunderstorms at both
terminals. However, the chance is only around 15-20% so the
thunderstorms have been left off the TAF at this time. As for
the morning showers ongoing, these should end near the terminal
within the first hour or two and look to already be away from
the terminals as of 1115Z.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1020 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 518 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024
VFR conditions will prevail throughout today with increasing
mid level cloudiness. Winds will generally be from the east to
southeast gusting to around 20 knots in the afternoon.


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

KGUY 281236Z 2813/2912 01004KT P6SM BKN024 BKN040 BKN050
     FM282200 09016G26KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 2901/2907 3SM TSRA BR
      BKN020CB
     FM290800 VRB03KT P6SM OVC020=
METAR KGUY 281253Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM OVC021 17/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T01720117
METAR KGUY 281153Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM BKN024 BKN041 BKN049 16/11 A3010
       RMK AO2 SLP148 T01610111 10183 20139 51005
SPECI KGUY 281148Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM BKN024 BKN041 OVC049 17/11 A3010
       RMK AO2

KDHT 281236Z 2813/2912 VRB03KT P6SM FEW015
     FM281500 09010KT P6SM BKN250
     FM290000 09015G25KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 2900/2906 3SM TSRA BR
      BKN020CB
     FM290600 VRB03KT P6SM OVC250
METAR KDHT 281253Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM SCT020 19/10 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T01890100
SPECI KDHT 281248Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM BKN020 19/10 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KDHT 281153Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM FEW017 16/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T01610089 10211 20144 53009

Amarillo (KAMA) 05/28/24 13:43 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...189/016
                   9200 FT MSL...167/016
                   9000 FT MSL...184/018
                   8000 FT MSL...184/017
                   8000 FT MSL...183/017
                   7000 FT MSL...197/017
                   7000 FT MSL...202/018
                   6200 FT MSL...195/018
                   6000 FT MSL...190/018
                   5400 FT MSL...170/017
                   5000 FT MSL...163/016
                   4800 FT MSL...155/014
                   4300 FT MSL...148/016
                   4000 FT MSL...145/015
                   4000 FT MSL...143/015

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1119 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 606 AM CDT Tue May 28 2024
Some MVFR cigs may affect the TAF sites this morning. Otherwise,
skies are expected to be VFR this afternoon until thunderstorms
develop. Thunderstorms are expected to affect all of the TAF sites
later this afternoon into this evening. MVFR conditions will be
expected with the thunderstorms. Some of the storms may be severe.
MVFR cigs will then spread back across AMA and GUY late tonight.
Winds are expected to be out of the east and southeast today and
they will pick up and get gusty this afternoon.


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

KFMN 281140Z 2812/2912 09008KT P6SM SKC
     FM281900 22009KT P6SM SKC
     FM290000 27010KT P6SM SKC
     FM290300 34006KT P6SM SKC
     FM290900 09007KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KFMN 281253Z 10005KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP165
       T01221039 $
METAR KFMN 281153Z 08005KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP165
       T00941044 10156 20094 53006 $
METAR KFMN 281053Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T00941050 $

METAR KSKX 281256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP204
       T01001022
METAR KSKX 281156Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP212
       T00441050 10133 20044 55000
METAR KSKX 281056Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP205
       T00611039

KLVS 281140Z 2812/2912 05007KT P6SM SCT250
     FM281700 13011KT P6SM SKC
     FM282000 19014G24KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
     FM290000 27014G24KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN150
      TEMPO 2900/2903 VRB25G37KT 6SM -TSRA SCT060 BKN100CB
     FM290300 11011KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060 PROB30 2906/2909
      VRB18G28KT 6SM -TSRA SCT009 BKN030CB
     FM290900 07009KT P6SM OVC009
METAR KLVS 281253Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T01061011
METAR KLVS 281153Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T00781022 10133 20067 53001
METAR KLVS 281053Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T00831028

METAR KRTN 281253Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP172
       T01000011
METAR KRTN 281153Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T00721006 10150 20067 53002
METAR KRTN 281053Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T01000011

SPECI KCAO 281318Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM BKN017 18/12 A3020 RMK AO2
       T01830122 $
METAR KCAO 281255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T01780106 $
SPECI KCAO 281214Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM SCT018 16/09 A3019 RMK AO2
       T01560089 $

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1206 UTC Tuesday, May 28, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 542 AM MDT Tue May 28 2024
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are forecast over
northeast NM this afternoon and evening, with scattered to
isolated activity farther south across the east central and far
southeast plains, and spottier and drier activity farther west
over the northern mountains. Some thunderstorms over the east will
be capable of producing large hail and damaging winds. Mesoscale
models depict a strong aggregate outflow boundary from all the
storms in northeast NM advancing swiftly west and southwestward
across the eastern plains late this afternoon and evening with
wind gusts commonly in the 30-40 kt range, reaching places like
KSAF and KABQ with a strong east canyon wind from late evening
through the late night hours, and KROW with a strong north
northeast wind for a few hours during late evening. In addition,
there will be a mix of wet and dry thunderstorms in the northern
mountains this afternoon, and isolated virga showers. Dry
microbursts in the northern mountains will be capable of
localized, brief and erratic wind gusts up to 45 kt until sunset.
Late tonight into Wednesday morning, widespread low clouds are
forecast to produce MVFR and localized IFR conditions east of the
central mountain chain. With the southeast wind at KSAF, there is
a high probability that the low clouds will work their way over
that airfield as well in the predawn hours.

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

DATA BASED ON 280000Z
VALID 280600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+12 2410+04 2506-13 2410-26 262042 262351 272660
BCE                      1809+06 2015-14 2416-25 241841 251750 261859
LND              9900+08 9900+02 3014-13 3017-27 272443 272752 273061
RKS              2906    2607+03 2814-13 2820-27 272542 272752 273160
GJT              9900+13 9900+05 2417-13 2513-25 272042 262551 262859
FMN              9900+15 2107+07 2221-13 2523-25 263141 263251 252858
ABQ              1705+17 1705+09 2508-12 2622-23 263240 263750 264860
MBW              1609    2617+03 2923-14 3027-26 293142 292951 293260
DEN              1710+12 2008+04 2821-15 2829-26 293141 293050 293659
PUB              1710+12 2010+04 2710-13 2619-25 263442 283751 283458
ALS                      9900+05 2630-13 2726-25 272741 273850 273258
TCC      1532    2016+17 2218+08 2723-13 2826-24 273640 273650 274857
BFF      0808    2413+07 2826+01 3036-16 3036-27 304143 314751 304860
GLD      1214    2110+10 2523+03 3043-15 3039-26 294142 294751 295159
GCK      1323+17 1815+11 2421+03 3036-13 3033-26 294342 294350 284559
GAG      1523+18 2006+11 2921+05 2933-12 2933-25 274140 274450 274759
AMA      1435    2019+15 2516+08 3021-12 2925-24 273540 273751 275257
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DATA BASED ON 280000Z
VALID 281200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2005+12 2507+04 2505-14 2514-26 262042 271950 282159
BCE                      1808+05 2317-13 2518-25 241741 261950 272558
LND              9900+07 2107+02 2909-14 2814-28 272443 282651 293260
RKS              9900    2410+03 2707-14 2713-27 272542 282651 292959
GJT              1305+13 9900+05 2618-14 2414-25 262441 262351 272859
FMN              1209+15 9900+07 2223-13 2520-25 232842 243451 253857
ABQ              0908+16 1407+08 1816-12 2325-23 253541 254249 264759
MBW              2306    2910+02 2919-14 2918-27 292443 282752 283360
DEN              3005+11 2706+04 2917-13 2819-26 272642 273051 273659
PUB              2010+11 2311+05 2825-13 2820-25 272741 273151 273260
ALS                      2307+06 2523-13 2726-25 263441 263251 262959
TCC      1510    2113+16 2310+08 2414-12 2631-24 273241 274050 274860
BFF      1509    2114+07 2814+01 3026-14 3128-27 303443 293651 283960
GLD      1727    2120+10 2519+03 3021-14 2834-26 293342 293651 284159
GCK      1823+17 2315+11 2520+04 2820-14 2824-26 283942 284151 284359
GAG      1718+17 1706+11 2809+05 2830-13 2730-25 264540 264550 264460
AMA      1725    2212+16 2614+08 2518-13 2630-24 283741 284350 275359
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DATA BASED ON 280000Z
VALID 290000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    1906+14 2110+06 2224-13 2321-25 222542 232850 232760
BCE                      2413+08 2315-12 2420-25 262940 263550 264358
LND              1408+14 1912+06 2416-13 2518-26 262342 252650 253159
RKS              2308    2307+05 2011-13 2110-25 251941 252451 252559
GJT              9900+15 2508+07 2321-12 2519-25 261941 262350 252758
FMN              2609+18 2609+09 2314-11 2611-24 282040 272849 273458
ABQ              9900+18 2507+10 2621-11 2819-24 283439 273548 273857
MBW              1310    1410+05 2520-13 2619-26 262441 272350 282659
DEN              1706+11 9900+04 2624-12 2425-23 232841 252651 282258
PUB              1705+15 9900+07 2915-12 2925-24 232740 211849 241757
ALS                      2310+07 2714-11 2714-24 211441 281548 282657
TCC      1543    1712+14 2519+09 2640-11 2640-23 263538 262546 252056
BFF      1312    1311+09 2911+03 3020-13 2926-26 293042 293150 303559
GLD      1223    1222+08 9900+03 2930-12 2839-24 275041 254649 254759
GCK      1317+16 1210+11 9900+05 2828-12 2733-23 284240 295548 285958
GAG      1320+16 1312+11 2906+06 2833-12 2739-23 284939 275547 256757
AMA      1645    1625+13 9900+07 2936-12 2843-23 264637 244746 234956
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