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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1725 MDT Friday, May 24, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 242256Z 15009KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP065
       T02221033 $
METAR KFNL 242156Z 16008KT 130V190 10SM CLR 22/M04 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP066
       T02221039 $
METAR KFNL 242056Z VRB06G14KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP075
       T02171033 58020 $

METAR KGXY 242256Z 14010G15KT 9SM CLR 24/M04 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP077
       T02391039
METAR KGXY 242156Z 15012KT 100V160 10SM CLR 23/M03 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP079
       T02331033
METAR KGXY 242056Z 14009KT 100V170 9SM CLR 21/M04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T02111044 58020

METAR KLMO 242315Z AUTO 17006KT 7SM CLR 24/M05 A2983 RMK AO2
       T02371054
METAR KLMO 242255Z AUTO 13008KT 7SM CLR 25/M04 A2983 RMK AO2
       T02471045
METAR KLMO 242235Z AUTO 17007KT 140V200 7SM CLR 23/M05 A2984 RMK AO2
       T02311050

METAR KBDU 242315Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 242255Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 242235Z AUTO 12008KT 082V142 10SM CLR 22/M03 A2983 RMK
       AO2

METAR KEIK 242315Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM BKN130 BKN160 22/M02 A2982 RMK AO2
       T02241020 $
METAR KEIK 242255Z AUTO 14005KT 9SM BKN140 22/M03 A2982 RMK AO2
       T02201027 $
METAR KEIK 242235Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM BKN140 23/M01 A2983 RMK AO2
       T02271014 $

KBJC 241804Z 2418/2518 11007KT P6SM FEW120 FEW220
     FM242100 14006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM250300 24005KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
     FM250800 29007KT P6SM BKN220
METAR KBJC 242255Z 07008KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 22/M03 A2986
METAR KBJC 242145Z 13009KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 22/M03 A2988
METAR KBJC 242045Z 12007KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 20/M05 A2990

KDEN 242157Z 2422/2524 09012G20KT P6SM SCT090 SCT120
     FM250000 15012KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220
     FM250700 20009KT P6SM BKN220
     FM251600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
     FM252100 33011KT P6SM VCSH BKN120 BKN220
      TEMPO 2521/2524 VRB20G36KT BKN080
METAR KDEN 242253Z 09014G23KT 10SM SCT095 SCT130 BKN200 19/02 A2985 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 10028/2229 SLP069 T01940017
METAR KDEN 242153Z 08015G22KT 10SM SCT090 SCT130 BKN220 21/02 A2987 RMK
       AO2 SLP066 T02110022
METAR KDEN 242053Z 14008G16KT 10SM FEW090 SCT130 SCT220 20/01 A2989 RMK
       AO2 SLP074 T02000011 58015


KBKF 241700Z 2417/2523 VRB06KT 9999 SCT090 FEW130 QNH2990INS
      BECMG 2501/2503 09006KT 9000 -RA SCT090 BKN130 QNH2987INS
      BECMG 2510/2512 18010G18KT 9999 NSW SKC QNH2975INS
      BECMG 2514/2516 21006KT 9999 SKC QNH2971INS TX22/2517Z
      TN10/2512Z
METAR KBKF 242258Z 15014G20KT 10SM SCT090 BKN130 BKN220 19/02 A2984
        RMK AO2A SLP072 T01880018
METAR KBKF 242158Z 14011KT 10SM FEW090 BKN130 BKN220 20/01 A2988 RMK
        AO2A SLP067 T02010009
METAR KBKF 242058Z 15012G17KT 10SM FEW090 SCT130 BKN220 20/01 A2990
        RMK AO2A SLP077 T01990008 58013

KAPA 241736Z 2418/2518 10010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT220
     FM242100 13008KT P6SM FEW130 SCT220
     FM250600 18009KT P6SM BKN220
     FM251600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
METAR KAPA 242253Z 16013KT 10SM BKN120 18/01 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP082
       T01780006
METAR KAPA 242153Z 19010KT 10SM SCT080 BKN110 BKN200 18/00 A2988 RMK AO2
       SLP075 T01830000
METAR KAPA 242053Z 24012G18KT 160V150 10SM FEW090 SCT140 BKN220 19/01
       A2989 RMK AO2 SLP076 T01940006 58011

METAR KMNH 242315Z AUTO 15012G17KT 10SM SCT070 BKN080 OVC100 13/M01
       A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 242255Z AUTO 16013KT 10SM SCT070 SCT080 OVC100 13/M01 A2996
       RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 242235Z AUTO 15012G17KT 10SM OVC110 13/M02 A2997 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 242315Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 242255Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 242235Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 21/M00 A2986 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 242315Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 242255Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 242235Z AUTO 18012G18KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A2984 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 242253Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T01891006
METAR KAKO 242153Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T01891006
METAR KAKO 242053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP101
       T01891022 58013

METAR KLIC 242255Z AUTO 17017G24KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND
       15026/2212 SLP077 T02111028
METAR KLIC 242155Z AUTO 16014G23KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP084
       T02061022
METAR KLIC 242055Z AUTO 20010G19KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP085
       T02001017 56014

METAR KHEQ 242315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 242255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 242235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A2987 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 242314Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 20/M21 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 242254Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 20/M20 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 242234Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 20/M21 A2989 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 242315Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 242255Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2988 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 242235Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2989 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 242253Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T02111017
METAR KITR 242153Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T02061017
METAR KITR 242053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T01941022 58009

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/24/2024
Fort Collins - 05:35:41 MDT / 20:18:43 MDT
Denver       - 05:37:38 MDT / 20:15:56 MDT
Sterling     - 05:28:00 MDT / 20:11:35 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 05/24/24 23:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...274/075
                  25000 FT MSL...260/068
                  24000 FT MSL...267/061
                  22000 FT MSL...268/045
                  20000 FT MSL...269/039
                  19000 FT MSL...267/037
                  18000 FT MSL...263/035
                  17000 FT MSL...261/033
                  16700 FT MSL...261/032
                  16000 FT MSL...258/029
                  15000 FT MSL...274/025
                  14500 FT MSL...272/027
                  14000 FT MSL...245/035
                  13000 FT MSL...240/027
                  12000 FT MSL...246/030
                  10000 FT MSL...180/017
                  10000 FT MSL...177/028
                   9000 FT MSL...175/020
                   8900 FT MSL...169/021
                   8100 FT MSL...154/013
                   8000 FT MSL...161/013
                   7300 FT MSL...148/015
                   7000 FT MSL...146/015
                   6600 FT MSL...137/015
                   6000 FT MSL...134/011

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2115 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Saturday/...
Issued at 302 PM MDT Fri May 24 2024
Southeasterly winds are the rule at DIA since this morning. There
is a weak Denver cyclone in place. Most of the models keep the
southeasterlies in place well into the evening before they go to
normal drainage patterns a bit after 06Z. There doesn`t look to be
any showers or thunderstorms, nor should there be any ceiling
issues.


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

METAR K4BM 242315Z AUTO 22005G17KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 242255Z AUTO 20008G20KT 140V260 10SM SCT060 SCT090 09/M08
       A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 242235Z AUTO 17015G22KT 140V200 10SM SCT060 SCT100 08/M08
       A3017 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 242255Z AUTO 16014KT 10SM BKN110 18/M04 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP070
        T01751045
METAR KAFF 242155Z AUTO 14015G18KT 10SM OVC120 17/M04 A2991 RMK AO2
        SLP074 T01661041
METAR KAFF 242055Z AUTO 14015G22KT 10SM SCT120 BKN140 17/M04 A2993
        RMK AO2 SLP075 T01681039 57007

KCOS 242320Z 2500/2524 16015G25KT P6SM BKN130 BKN250
     FM250300 12010KT P6SM FEW120 BKN250
     FM250900 07007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM251500 18009KT P6SM SCT200
     FM251700 20018G28KT P6SM BKN200
     FM251900 23020G32KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
METAR KCOS 242254Z 18016G23KT 10SM BKN130 BKN250 19/M03 A2992 RMK AO2
        PK WND 16028/2232 SLP087 T01891028
METAR KCOS 242154Z 16018G25KT 10SM SCT110 BKN250 19/M02 A2993 RMK AO2
        PK WND 17026/2112 SLP086 T01891022
METAR KCOS 242054Z 18018G25KT 10SM SCT110 BKN250 17/M03 A2995 RMK AO2
        PK WND 17031/2011 SLP096 T01721028 58012

METAR KABH 242255Z AUTO 18015G19KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP095
        T02061038
SPECI KABH 242233Z AUTO 16013G19KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A2993 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       29 SLP099
SPECI KABH 242228Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A2993 RMK AO2 WSHFT 13
       SLP099

METAR KFLY 242315Z AUTO 18015G21KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 17/M03 A2996 RMK
       AO2 T01671032
METAR KFLY 242255Z AUTO 15015G18KT 10SM SCT075 BKN100 17/M03 A2996 RMK
       AO2 T01681028
METAR KFLY 242235Z AUTO 15011G20KT 10SM SCT100 16/M03 A2998 RMK AO2
       T01591033

KFCS 242100Z 2421/2603 16015G25KT 9999 SKC QNH2996INS
      BECMG 2500/2501 15009KT 9999 VCSH SCT080 BKN100 QNH2990INS
      BECMG 2503/2504 VRB06KT 9999 NSW SCT100 QNH2993INS
      BECMG 2516/2517 25015G25KT 9999 FEW100 520009 QNH2975INS
      TEMPO 2518/2522 24025G35KT 9999 530009
      BECMG 2601/2602 29012G18KT 9999 FEW100 TX26/2520Z
      TN06/2510Z
METAR KFCS 242255Z AUTO 17011G17KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP084
        T02081044 $
METAR KFCS 242155Z AUTO 17010G19KT 10SM FEW120 21/M05 A2988 RMK AO2
        SLP091 T02061046 $
METAR KFCS 242055Z AUTO 14016G23KT 10SM FEW190 18/M06 A2989 RMK AO2
        SLP100 T01791061 57013 $

KPUB 242320Z 2500/2524 12010G20KT P6SM SCT140 BKN250
     FM250300 09010KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200
     FM251000 02009KT P6SM SCT200
     FM251800 22015KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200
     FM252000 24018G32KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200
METAR KPUB 242253Z 12015G23KT 10SM CLR 25/M02 A2986 RMK AO2 SLPNO
       T02501022 $
METAR KPUB 242153Z 15012G20KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A2988 RMK AO2 SLPNO
       T02391022 $
METAR KPUB 242053Z COR 12014G20KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A2988 RMK AO2 SLPNO
       T02391011 58052 $

METAR KVTP 242315Z AUTO 24008G16KT 10SM BKN100 13/M32 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 242255Z AUTO 26005G17KT 10SM BKN100 13/M30 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 242235Z AUTO 27007KT 200V300 10SM OVC100 13/M29 A3024 RMK
       AO2

METAR KTAD 242254Z AUTO 18019G31KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A2984 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 18031/2250 SLP051 T02441006
METAR KTAD 242054Z AUTO 19011G19KT 160V230 10SM SCT110 25/01 A2988
        RMK AO2 SLP052 T02500006 56022

METAR KLHX 242253Z AUTO 13015G25KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND
       11032/2243 SLP063 T02391017
METAR KLHX 242153Z AUTO 11010G22KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP072
       T02331017
METAR KLHX 242053Z AUTO 13015G22KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A2989 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 16028/2016 SLP080 T02221022 58022

METAR KLAA 242253Z AUTO 14014G20KT 10SM CLR 25/M02 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP075
        T02501017
METAR KLAA 242153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/M02 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP082
       T02441017
METAR KLAA 242053Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T02331022 58016


Sunrise/Sunset for 05/24/2024
Burlington - 05:28:03 MDT / 20:03:59 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:40:19 MDT / 20:10:31 MDT
Lamar      - 05:32:47 MDT / 20:02:01 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 05/24/24 23:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...278/042
                  24000 FT MSL...269/043
                  23000 FT MSL...265/039
                  22000 FT MSL...264/037
                  21000 FT MSL...252/037
                  20000 FT MSL...248/037
                  19000 FT MSL...249/033
                  18000 FT MSL...250/030
                  17000 FT MSL...242/029
                  16600 FT MSL...242/029
                  16000 FT MSL...263/025
                  15000 FT MSL...257/024
                  14000 FT MSL...258/024
                  13000 FT MSL...267/016
                  12000 FT MSL...271/026
                  10000 FT MSL...172/017
                   9700 FT MSL...156/015
                   9000 FT MSL...155/018
                   8600 FT MSL...147/019
                   8000 FT MSL...145/021
                   7800 FT MSL...147/020
                   7100 FT MSL...143/021
                   7000 FT MSL...142/021
                   6400 FT MSL...139/020
                   6000 FT MSL...132/021
                   5900 FT MSL...131/021
                   5700 FT MSL...130/021

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2048 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 243 PM MDT Fri May 24 2024
VFR conditions are expected at KALS, KCOS, and KPUB through 24
hours, with gusty winds this afternoon to around 25 knots. Mid level
clouds will increase at all three sites through the afternoon and
into the overnight hours. There also exists a lower-end chance for a
few showers and thunderstorms near KCOS this afternoon, but
confidence is still too low to include in the TAF at this time.


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

METAR KCAG 242253Z AUTO 27016G23KT 10SM CLR 19/M05 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T01891050
METAR KCAG 242153Z AUTO 25017G22KT 10SM FEW120 19/M06 A2994 RMK AO2
       SLP114 T01891056
METAR KCAG 242053Z AUTO 27015G21KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T01891067 58020

METAR KHDN 242256Z AUTO 29009G17KT 10SM FEW110 16/M06 A2994 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 27027/2220 SLP116 T01611061
METAR KHDN 242156Z AUTO 28015G19KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T01721078
METAR KHDN 242056Z AUTO 27011G17KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T01561072 58022

METAR KSBS 242315Z AUTO 25009G14KT 10SM SCT110 16/M07 A2993 RMK AO1
       T01571075
METAR KSBS 242255Z AUTO 26012G19KT 10SM BKN110 16/M08 A2993 RMK AO1
       T01601077
METAR KSBS 242235Z AUTO 25015G20KT 10SM BKN120 16/M07 A2994 RMK AO1
       T01611068

METAR KC07 242315Z AUTO 27006KT 240V310 10SM BKN080 OVC120 06/M07 A3010
       RMK AO2
METAR KC07 242255Z AUTO 30006KT 280V360 10SM SCT080 SCT100 BKN120 06/M08
        A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 242235Z AUTO 28007G15KT 10SM SCT080 SCT100 07/M10 A3011 RMK
       AO2


SPECI KEEO 242229Z AUTO 20015G21KT 10SM OVC100 17/M06 A2993 RMK AO2
       WSHFT 2209 T01721061
METAR KEEO 242153Z AUTO 28012G20KT 10SM SCT110 17/M08 A2994 RMK AO2
       SLP107 T01721078
METAR KEEO 242053Z AUTO 29013G24KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T01721078 58016

METAR K20V 242315Z AUTO 24018G28KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 242255Z AUTO 22016G25KT 10SM SCT100 15/M05 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 242235Z AUTO 23013G20KT 10SM SCT090 15/M07 A2998 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 242315Z AUTO 22013G21KT 10SM SCT100 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 242255Z AUTO 24015G25KT 10SM BKN100 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 242235Z AUTO 22016G22KT 10SM OVC100 A3000 RMK AO2

METAR K0CO 242315Z AUTO 27024G31KT 00/M09 A3018 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED
       PWINO
METAR K0CO 242255Z AUTO 26027G33KT SCT033 SCT040 OVC050 00/M09 A3019 RMK
       AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 242235Z AUTO 28027G35KT BKN050 OVC060 00/M10 A3018 RMK AO2
       PWINO

METAR KC99 242316Z AUTO 29012G24KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 242256Z AUTO 29013G20KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 242236Z AUTO 28012G22KT 10SM SCT060 07/M12 A3013 RMK AO2

KGJT 242320Z 2500/2524 34009KT P6SM SCT110 SCT250
     FM250300 03005KT P6SM BKN110 BKN120
     FM251200 10008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
     FM251500 22013KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
     FM251800 26011G19KT P6SM BKN100
     FM252200 29015G24KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN100
METAR KGJT 242253Z VRB03G14KT 10SM CLR 22/M05 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP070
       T02171050
SPECI KGJT 242209Z 28006KT 5SM FEW002 22/M05 A2989 RMK AO2 T02171050
METAR KGJT 242153Z VRB03KT 9SM CLR 21/M05 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP083
       T02111050

KRIL 242320Z 2500/2524 31008KT P6SM BKN100
     FM250300 25004KT P6SM BKN100
     FM251600 27012KT P6SM SCT090 BKN110
     FM251800 25018G27KT P6SM SCT080 BKN090
     FM252200 27018G29KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
METAR KRIL 242253Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM BKN100 18/M02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T01831017
METAR KRIL 242153Z AUTO 29013G26KT 10SM BKN075 OVC095 17/M01 A2996 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 25039/2135 RAB37E46 SLP120 P0000 T01671011
METAR KRIL 242053Z AUTO 22023G32KT 10SM BKN110 18/M02 A2997 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 26032/2046 SLP121 T01781017 56013

METAR K5SM 242315Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM SCT050 OVC070 03/M05 A3019 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 242255Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM OVC050 02/M05 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 242235Z AUTO 25005G17KT 10SM BKN060 OVC070 02/M05 A3020 RMK
       AO2

KEGE 242320Z 2500/2524 26015G21KT P6SM BKN100 BKN250
     FM250200 25007KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150
     FM250600 11004KT P6SM BKN250
     FM251400 23009KT P6SM BKN250
     FM251700 24018G28KT P6SM FEW070 SCT110
     FM252100 22022G31KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN090
METAR KEGE 242256Z 26015G21KT 10SM SCT100 14/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
       20031/2157 SLP078 T01391033 PNO $
METAR KEGE 242156Z 21024G34KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND
       22036/2137 WSHFT 2127 SLP076 T01441033 PNO $
SPECI KEGE 242152Z 21029G34KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
       22036/2137 WSHFT 2127 PNO $

KASE 242320Z 2500/2524 01005KT P6SM SCT110 BKN250
     FM250300 20006KT P6SM BKN250
     FM251400 14009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT110
     FM251700 23012G25KT P6SM FEW060 SCT110
     FM252100 27013G26KT P6SM VCSH BKN070
METAR KASE 242253Z 01005KT 10SM BKN110 12/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T01171011
METAR KASE 242153Z 36012KT 10SM FEW080 SCT110 11/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 16026/2054 SLP125 T01111011
METAR KASE 242053Z 16021G29KT 10SM OVC090 11/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND
       18029/2049 WSHFT 2034 SLP119 T01061017 53001

METAR KCCU 242315Z AUTO 26009G14KT 10SM SCT011 BKN044 OVC050 02/M03
       A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 242255Z AUTO 20008KT 150V240 3SM -SN SCT010 BKN024 OVC031
       01/M04 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 242235Z AUTO 22010G19KT 180V240 10SM SCT018 BKN030 OVC039
       03/M05 A3024 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 242253Z AUTO 01009G16KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T00831033
METAR KLXV 242153Z AUTO 30013G20KT 10SM BKN050 OVC060 07/M05 A3014 RMK
       AO2 SLP119 T00721050
METAR KLXV 242053Z AUTO 28011G20KT 10SM SCT055 BKN070 08/M06 A3013 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 28028/2017 SLP109 T00831056 53004

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/24/2024
Rangely           - 05:51:53 MDT / 20:32:13 MDT
Grand Junction    - 05:53:47 MDT / 20:28:30 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:42:55 MDT / 20:25:30 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 05/24/24 23:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...246/060
                  24000 FT MSL...258/047
                  22000 FT MSL...271/035
                  20000 FT MSL...256/036
                  19000 FT MSL...251/033
                  18000 FT MSL...250/034
                  17000 FT MSL...241/033
                  16000 FT MSL...239/027
                  13000 FT MSL...258/026
                  10400 FT MSL...177/010
                  10100 FT MSL...213/005

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2321 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 521 PM MDT Fri May 24 2024
A few light showers/virga with the potential for wind gusts over
35 mph will continue to lift across northern portions of UT and
CO this evening. Showers will linger over eastern Utah over the
next 24 hours with possible ILS conditions and a low probability
of MVFR at KVEL by tomorrow afternoon. Winds will increase aloft
leading to some areas of LLWS and mountain wave turbulence.
These winds mix down tomorrow and will bring more widespread 35
to 40 mph winds with higher gusts possible near showers through
the afternoon.


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


KMTJ 242320Z 2500/2524 28005KT P6SM SCT120
     FM250300 16008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
     FM251500 22018KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
     FM252000 24021G31KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KMTJ 242253Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/M06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP076
       T02111056
METAR KMTJ 242153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/M06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP082
       T02061061
METAR KMTJ 242053Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM SCT110 20/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T02001067 58022

METAR KGUC 242256Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T01611061
METAR KGUC 242156Z AUTO 30007G24KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T01781056
METAR KGUC 242056Z AUTO 30010G19KT 10SM SCT100 17/M06 A3003 RMK AO2
       SLP117 T01721061 58011

METAR K7BM 242315Z AUTO 30006G22KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 242255Z AUTO 34006G17KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 242235Z AUTO 29012G19KT 250V340 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3009 RMK
       AO2

METAR KAEJ 242315Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3000 RMK AO2 T01701074
METAR KAEJ 242255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3000 RMK AO2 T01751074
METAR KAEJ 242235Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3001 RMK AO2 T01701074

METAR KANK 242315Z AUTO 27013G22KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A2994 RMK AO2
       T01931064 $
METAR KANK 242255Z AUTO 29010G19KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A2995 RMK AO2
       T01941065 $
METAR KANK 242235Z AUTO 27015G21KT 240V300 10SM CLR 19/M07 A2994 RMK AO2
       WSHFT 2152 T01911072 $


METAR KAIB 242315Z AUTO 20009G23KT 10SM CLR 23/M08 A2992 RMK AO2
       T02261085
METAR KAIB 242255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 T02381078
METAR KAIB 242235Z AUTO 10SM SCT120 24/M09 A2993 RMK AO2 T02391086

KTEX 242320Z 2500/2524 21012G17KT P6SM BKN090
     FM250300 17003KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200
     FM251200 16009KT P6SM SCT250
     FM251600 20015G24KT P6SM BKN250
     FM251900 22015G25KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KTEX 242315Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM BKN090 15/M12 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 242255Z AUTO 26012G17KT 220V280 10SM BKN090 15/M13 A3009 RMK
       AO2
METAR KTEX 242235Z AUTO 21012G17KT 180V240 10SM OVC090 15/M12 A3009 RMK
       AO2

METAR K04V 242315Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 17/M06 A3001 RMK
       AO2
METAR K04V 242255Z AUTO 31005G17KT 10SM SCT060 SCT080 OVC100 17/M07
       A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 242235Z AUTO 11005KT 092V162 10SM SCT060 OVC080 17/M07 A3002
       RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 242253Z AUTO 18009G15KT 10SM CLR 24/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP069
       T02391067
METAR KCEZ 242153Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM FEW120 24/M06 A2993 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       2118 SLP074 T02391061
SPECI KCEZ 242138Z AUTO 18009G19KT 10SM CLR 23/M06 A2994 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       2118 T02281061

KDRO 242320Z 2500/2524 25016G23KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
     FM250200 29005KT P6SM FEW120
     FM251600 23012G20KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
     FM252100 26020G33KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
METAR KDRO 242253Z AUTO 25016G23KT 10SM FEW110 23/M06 A2995 RMK AO2
       SLP069 T02281056
METAR KDRO 242153Z AUTO 29011G22KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
       26027/2106 SLP074 T02171061
METAR KDRO 242053Z AUTO 21011G23KT 10SM FEW110 22/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 25028/2014 SLP078 T02221061 58011

METAR KPSO 242315Z AUTO 23016G22KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3002 RMK AO2
       T01941079
METAR KPSO 242255Z AUTO 24015G23KT 10SM CLR 20/M07 A3001 RMK AO2
       T02011073
METAR KPSO 242235Z AUTO 23015G21KT 10SM CLR 20/M07 A3002 RMK AO2
       T02011072

METAR KCPW 242315Z AUTO 22020G34KT 10SM SCT065 05/M08 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 242255Z AUTO 23018G38KT 10SM BKN065 06/M08 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 242235Z AUTO 22015G33KT 10SM BKN065 05/M08 A3026 RMK AO2

KALS 242320Z 2500/2524 22012G22KT P6SM SCT110 SCT200
     FM250200 24007KT P6SM BKN220
     FM250800 19010KT P6SM SCT200
     FM251600 22015G25KT P6SM BKN200
     FM251900 24020G35KT P6SM SCT090 SCT200
METAR KALS 242252Z AUTO 22014G25KT 10SM SCT110 21/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 25027/2229 SLP073 T02111072 $
METAR KALS 242152Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM SCT120 21/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP074
        T02061072 $
METAR KALS 242052Z AUTO 27008G21KT 10SM FEW110 22/M07 A2998 RMK AO2
        SLP068 T02171067 58007 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/24/2024
Vail    - 05:43:28 MDT / 20:21:16 MDT
Durango - 05:55:53 MDT / 20:20:56 MDT
Alamosa - 05:47:25 MDT / 20:13:25 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 05/24/24 23:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...260/056
                  22000 FT MSL...265/035
                  20000 FT MSL...254/035
                  19000 FT MSL...244/034
                  18000 FT MSL...246/028
                  17000 FT MSL...238/038
                  16000 FT MSL...232/036
                  15000 FT MSL...257/026
                  13000 FT MSL...161/025
                  10400 FT MSL...198/008
                  10100 FT MSL...194/006

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2321 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 521 PM MDT Fri May 24 2024
A few light showers/virga with the potential for wind gusts over
35 mph will continue to lift across northern portions of UT and
CO this evening. Showers will linger over eastern Utah over the
next 24 hours with possible ILS conditions and a low probability
of MVFR at KVEL by tomorrow afternoon. Winds will increase aloft
leading to some areas of LLWS and mountain wave turbulence.
These winds mix down tomorrow and will bring more widespread 35
to 40 mph winds with higher gusts possible near showers through
the afternoon.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 242323Z 2500/2524 02010KT P6SM SCT120
     FM250200 20009KT P6SM SKC
     FM251900 25012G23KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KPGA 242253Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/M05 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP006
       T02891050
METAR KPGA 242153Z AUTO 04012G17KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP020
       T02831056
METAR KPGA 242053Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP030
       T02891067 58030

METAR KRQE 242253Z AUTO 22014G23KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23027/2232 SLP047 T02331033 $
METAR KRQE 242153Z AUTO 25014G22KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23027/2127 SLP049 T02331039 $
METAR KRQE 242053Z AUTO 22012G20KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP056
       T02281033 58011 $

Flagstaff (KFSX) 05/24/24 23:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13100 FT MSL...237/022
                  13000 FT MSL...231/022
                  12000 FT MSL...227/023
                  11900 FT MSL...230/018
                  11000 FT MSL...220/021
                  10800 FT MSL...218/021
                  10000 FT MSL...220/020
                  10000 FT MSL...219/019
                   9200 FT MSL...220/020
                   9000 FT MSL...222/021
                   8600 FT MSL...218/020
                   8000 FT MSL...217/025
                   7800 FT MSL...217/025
                   7400 FT MSL...217/022
                   7400 FT MSL...211/020

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2130 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION...Friday 24/18Z through Saturday 25/18Z...MVFR conditions
possible in HZ/FU in vicinity of KCMR, otherwise VFR. Winds S/SW
10-20 kts with gusts 20-30 kts before 03Z, then subsiding to 5-10
kts. SW winds increasing again after 15Z.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 25/18Z through Monday 27/18Z...VFR conditions.
Winds SW winds 15-20 kts, gusting 20-30 kts on Saturday, then
becoming W 5-15 kts with gusts up to 20 kts on Sunday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 242320Z 2500/2606 17012KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 OVC080
     FM251600 25008KT P6SM -TSRA SCT030 BKN050CB
     FM252000 30007KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 SCT060
METAR KSLC 242254Z 18013G22KT 10SM FEW090 BKN100 BKN140 21/01 A2980
        RMK AO2 SLP059 VIRGA DSNT E-SW T02060006
METAR KSLC 242154Z COR 24008G17KT 10SM SCT110 BKN170 BKN220 22/M01 A2982
       RMK AO2 SLP064 VIRGA DSNT SE-SW ACSL DSNT E T02171011
METAR KSLC 242154Z 24008G17KT 10SM SCT110 BKN170 BKN220 22/M01 A2982
        RMK AO2 SLP064 VIRGA DSNT SE-SW T02171011

KVEL 242320Z 2500/2524 27015G21KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 BKN100
     FM250400 27005KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 OVC090
     FM251300 23003KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050
     FM251900 26010KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 BKN045
METAR KVEL 242253Z AUTO 27015G21KT 10SM BKN100 20/M04 A2987 RMK AO2
       SLP082 T02001039
METAR KVEL 242153Z AUTO 21007G16KT 180V240 10SM SCT110 20/M05 A2989 RMK
       AO2 SLP089 T02001050
METAR KVEL 242053Z AUTO 24013G23KT 10SM CLR 19/M05 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T01941050 58028

METAR KPUC 242253Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM FEW100 17/M04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP091
       T01721039
METAR KPUC 242153Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T01781033
METAR KPUC 242053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW090 SCT110 17/M03 A2995 RMK AO2
       SLP120 T01671028 56016

KCNY 242320Z 2500/2524 27012KT P6SM SCT110 SCT150
     FM250700 23003KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
     FM251700 23013G21KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN100
     FM252100 27016G26KT P6SM -SHRA BKN060 BKN090
METAR KCNY 242253Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/M07 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP054
       T02441067
METAR KCNY 242153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/M07 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP063
       T02391067
METAR KCNY 242053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/M07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP079
       T02171067 58030


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 05/24/24 23:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...223/041
                  25000 FT MSL...214/039
                  24000 FT MSL...226/036
                  22000 FT MSL...234/035
                  20000 FT MSL...235/032
                  19000 FT MSL...244/032
                  18000 FT MSL...254/027
                  17700 FT MSL...255/023
                  17000 FT MSL...253/026
                  16000 FT MSL...254/025
                  15600 FT MSL...253/023
                  15000 FT MSL...250/022
                  14000 FT MSL...249/019
                  13600 FT MSL...255/017
                  13000 FT MSL...264/017
                  12000 FT MSL...208/025
                   9100 FT MSL...044/003
                   9000 FT MSL...198/018
                   8400 FT MSL...313/002
                   8000 FT MSL...190/014
                   7700 FT MSL...287/004
                   7000 FT MSL...179/013
                   6900 FT MSL...178/012
                   6900 FT MSL...299/003
                   6600 FT MSL...176/010

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2139 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will persist for the KSLC
terminal through the period. Winds will be variable this afternoon
as a northerly lake breeze is countered by southerly outflow from
showers south of the terminal. A predominant southerly flow
establishes this evening/overnight, but VCSH could create more
brief variability in the winds. Expect CIGs to develop near
ridgetop creating some mountain obscuration overnight.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will persist
for most terminals this evening and overnight. High based showers
across central Utah will create some gusty outflow leading to
variable winds with a mean southerly flow, otherwise. CIGs lower
overnight with showers becoming more numerous across central Utah
with intermittent mountain obscuration. Winds predominantly remain
southerly with mostly dry conditions across southern Utah.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 242320Z 2500/2524 25015G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080
     FM250300 16008KT P6SM VCSH FEW030 SCT050 BKN080
     FM251200 23010KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060
     FM251700 25012G22KT P6SM -TSRA SCT020 BKN040CB
     FM252000 25012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN050=
METAR KEVW 242253Z AUTO 23016G25KT 10SM OVC085 14/M04 A2991 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 22027/2157 SLP084 T01441044
METAR KEVW 242153Z AUTO 25013G26KT 10SM FEW075 OVC090 17/M04 A2993 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 22030/2108 SLP084 T01671039
METAR KEVW 242053Z AUTO 22011G27KT 10SM SCT085 BKN100 14/M06 A2994 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 21030/2040 SLP092 T01441056 56017

KRKS 242320Z 2500/2524 24012G18KT P6SM SCT100
     FM250300 23010KT P6SM BKN060
     FM250900 23008KT 6SM -RA OVC050
     FM251400 23008KT P6SM OVC060
     FM252000 26012G18KT P6SM SCT040 OVC060 PROB30 2520/2524 6SM
      -RA
METAR KRKS 242254Z AUTO 24010G25KT 10SM FEW100 17/M09 A2989 RMK AO2
        SLP084 T01671089
METAR KRKS 242154Z AUTO VRB04G16KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T01561100
METAR KRKS 242054Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP101
       T01611094 58020

KRWL 242320Z 2500/2524 24017G27KT P6SM SKC
     FM250200 24012KT P6SM SCT200
     FM250600 23014KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
     FM251500 25015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
METAR KRWL 242253Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/M08 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 23029/2201
       SLP078 T01671083
METAR KRWL 242153Z AUTO 20017G26KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND
       22030/2059 SLP085 T01671078
METAR KRWL 242053Z AUTO 22016G30KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17044/2007 SLP097 T01501078 56018

KLAR 242320Z 2500/2524 26016G26KT P6SM SKC
     FM250200 20010KT P6SM SKC
     FM250700 20008KT P6SM BKN200
     FM251500 26015G25KT P6SM BKN120
     FM251900 27015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
METAR KLAR 242253Z AUTO 25013G22KT 10SM CLR 17/M12 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND
       26028/2155 SLP066 T01671117
METAR KLAR 242153Z AUTO 29016G26KT 10SM CLR 18/M12 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND
       26027/2059 WSHFT 2113 SLP066 T01781122
SPECI KLAR 242133Z AUTO 28013G22KT 10SM CLR 17/M11 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND
       26027/2059 WSHFT 2113 T01721106

KCYS 242320Z 2500/2524 21010G20KT P6SM SCT110
     FM250200 20008KT P6SM SKC
     FM250700 28008KT P6SM BKN200
     FM251900 28012G23KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
METAR KCYS 242253Z 20009G18KT 10SM FEW110 19/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP059
       T01941067
METAR KCYS 242153Z 16006G18KT 10SM FEW110 17/M07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP069
       T01671072
METAR KCYS 242053Z 23010G17KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP074
       T01671078 56011

Riverton (KRIW) 05/24/24 23:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...267/016
                  14000 FT MSL...201/004
                   8200 FT MSL...209/006
                   7000 FT MSL...184/006
                   6200 FT MSL...235/009
                   6000 FT MSL...234/009
                   6000 FT MSL...213/009

Cheyenne (KCYS) 05/24/24 23:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  20000 FT MSL...267/035
                  19000 FT MSL...260/029
                  18000 FT MSL...260/031
                  17400 FT MSL...287/015
                  17000 FT MSL...260/028
                  13000 FT MSL...269/021
                  12000 FT MSL...247/014
                  11700 FT MSL...252/016
                  11000 FT MSL...237/016
                  10500 FT MSL...217/012
                  10000 FT MSL...219/014
                   9500 FT MSL...216/013
                   9000 FT MSL...218/014
                   8600 FT MSL...206/013
                   8000 FT MSL...206/011
                   7900 FT MSL...226/013
                   7300 FT MSL...222/011
                   7000 FT MSL...214/012
                   6700 FT MSL...221/016
                   6500 FT MSL...225/015

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2157 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 356 PM MDT Fri May 24 2024
Relatively quiet weather expected through the first 12 hours of the
forecast period. Westerly winds gusting 20 to 25kts will continue to
diminish toward sunset. Otherwise, VFR conditions prevail at all
terminals with only FEW to SCT mid- and high-clouds through the
evening hours. Cloud cover begins to increase later this evening,
especially west of the Divide as the next shortwave pushes into the
region. Models indicate two separate waves of moisture with this
system. The first, looks to impact KRKS overnight, between 09Z and
14Z Saturday. Have kept VFR for now, but occasional MVFR conditions
are certainly possible (30% chance) during heavier showers. With the
second wave, hi-res models are struggling to resolve exact timing,
so have included PROB30 groups for most terminals to highlight best
chances of precip and associated MVFR or near MVFR conditions.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2004 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1131 AM MDT Fri May 24 2024
Quiet conditions expected through the day. Diurnal wind gusts of 20
to 30 kts possible at all terminals this afternoon, with winds
easing this evening. Expect increasing clouds through the evening
hours as a weak disturbance brings a chance of showers late
tonight.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 242315Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM SCT110 19/M06 A2985 RMK AO2
       T01861060
METAR KIBM 242255Z AUTO 23003G09KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A2986 RMK AO2
       T02021056
METAR KIBM 242235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 20/M05 A2986 RMK AO2
       T01961048

KSNY 242320Z 2500/2524 28010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM250200 18010KT P6SM SKC
     FM251500 16010G20KT P6SM BKN120 AMD NOT SKED

METAR KOGA 242315Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A2984 RMK AO2
       T02140018
METAR KOGA 242255Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A2985 RMK AO2
       T02150029
METAR KOGA 242235Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A2985 RMK AO2
       T02140026

METAR KIML 242253Z AUTO 32011G17KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T02281017
METAR KIML 242153Z AUTO 34013G22KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND
       30026/2142 SLP097 T02171022
METAR KIML 242053Z AUTO 31010G23KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T02111017 56009

KMCK 242320Z 2500/2524 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
     FM250300 16006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM251400 16016G26KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/18040KT
     FM252300 16014KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KMCK 242253Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T02330033
METAR KMCK 242153Z AUTO 33012G16KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T02330033
METAR KMCK 242053Z AUTO 35008G18KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T02280044 58008

North Platte (KLNX) 05/24/24 23:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...283/029
                  11000 FT MSL...281/025
                  10000 FT MSL...278/021
                   9000 FT MSL...276/017
                   8000 FT MSL...280/013
                   7000 FT MSL...281/015
                   6000 FT MSL...283/015
                   5500 FT MSL...287/014
                   5000 FT MSL...284/015
                   4700 FT MSL...284/013
                   4100 FT MSL...287/014
                   4000 FT MSL...284/015
                   3600 FT MSL...286/017
                   3400 FT MSL...284/016

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2048 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1215 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024
VFR is generally expected across wrn/ncntl Nebraska this
afternoon, tonight and Saturday morning with one exception.
A warm front will develop tonight and lift into ncntl Nebraska
Saturday morning. The front will be the focus for isolated to
perhaps scattered showers or sprinkles affecting areas along
highway 20 across wrn Nebraska, and areas along and north of
highway 2 across ncntl Nebraska.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 242320Z 2500/2524 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
     FM250200 14010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM250600 17012KT P6SM SCT250
     FM251100 17028G38KT P6SM BKN250 WS020/18055KT
     FM251900 20015G25KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGLD 242253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T02221022
METAR KGLD 242153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T02111017
METAR KGLD 242053Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T02171006 58006

KGCK 242324Z 2500/2524 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM250400 10008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM251300 16017G26KT P6SM SCT250
     FM251600 18024G39KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KGCK 242254Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T02391017
METAR KGCK 242154Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T02391017
METAR KGCK 242054Z 07006G17KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T02331028 58007

METAR KLBL 242256Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T02560011 PNO $
METAR KLBL 242156Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T02500011 PNO $
METAR KLBL 242056Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP102
       6//// T02500011 58011 PNO $

METAR KEHA 242315Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A2992 RMK AO2
       T02401002
METAR KEHA 242255Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A2992 RMK AO2
       T02371005
METAR KEHA 242235Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 25/00 A2992 RMK AO2
       T02470001

Goodland (KGLD) 05/24/24 23:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...268/014
                   7000 FT MSL...064/003
                   7000 FT MSL...085/002
                   5000 FT MSL...181/002
                   4300 FT MSL...088/005
                   4000 FT MSL...096/004
                   4000 FT MSL...105/005

Dodge City (KDDC) 05/24/24 23:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   7000 FT MSL...019/008
                   6900 FT MSL...019/008
                   6000 FT MSL...024/008
                   5900 FT MSL...017/009
                   5100 FT MSL...022/008
                   5000 FT MSL...011/008
                   4300 FT MSL...024/007
                   4000 FT MSL...015/008
                   3800 FT MSL...016/008
                   3200 FT MSL...015/011
                   3000 FT MSL...012/010
                   3000 FT MSL...012/010

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2139 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 337 PM MDT Fri May 24 2024
For KGLD, VFR conditions through the forecast period. Winds,
light/variable through 02z Saturday, then southeast 10-15kts.
By 11z, south around 30-40kts shifting southwest by 19z around
15-25kts. LLWS 11z-19z Saturday 180@55kts.
For KMCK, VFR conditions through the forecast period. Winds,
light/variable through about 03z Saturday, then southeast
5-15kts. Gusts up to 25-30kts from 14z-23z. LLWS 14z-23z
Saturday 180@40kts.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1927 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1100 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024
VFR conditions will prevail in vicinity of all TAF sites through
early Saturday. Gusty north winds are expected to gradually subside
through late afternoon while becoming more northeasterly as surface
high pressure drifts eastward through southern Nebraska and northern
Kansas. Southeasterly winds 10 to 20kt are then forecast to develop
generally after 06-08Z tonight as the surface high pushes farther
off to the east.


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

KGUY 241725Z 2418/2518 02015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM242100 05013KT P6SM SKC
     FM250800 14008KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 242253Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP084
       T02500011
METAR KGUY 242153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP086
       T02440006
METAR KGUY 242053Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP089
       T02500011 58013

KDHT 241725Z 2418/2518 06014G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM242200 10012KT P6SM SKC
     FM251000 16009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 242253Z AUTO 17012G18KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP081
       T02561011
METAR KDHT 242153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/M01 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T02441011
METAR KDHT 242053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/M01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP096 T02331011
       56016

Amarillo (KAMA) 05/24/24 23:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...037/003
                   8000 FT MSL...167/007
                   8000 FT MSL...166/007
                   7000 FT MSL...153/006
                   6900 FT MSL...153/006
                   6200 FT MSL...145/004
                   6000 FT MSL...139/004
                   5300 FT MSL...117/004
                   5000 FT MSL...114/005
                   4800 FT MSL...123/005
                   4200 FT MSL...117/008
                   4000 FT MSL...124/007
                   4000 FT MSL...108/010

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2328 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 627 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024
VFR conditions should persist with this TAF cycle. Light southeast
winds around 10 kts are forecast through the overnight hours.
There is a low chance for low level wind shear at KDHT around 10z,
but confidence is not high enough to mention at this time. Winds
will increase out of the southwest after 15z with gusts in the 30
to 35 kt range at all sites.
Muscha


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

KFMN 241730Z 2418/2518 25010G18KT P6SM FEW250
     FM250300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200
     FM251700 25015G23KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KFMN 242153Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/M10 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP076
       T02441100
METAR KFMN 242053Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 24/M10 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP086
       T02391100 58019

METAR KSKX 242256Z AUTO 24011G21KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
       24026/2204 SLP100 T02281067
METAR KSKX 242156Z AUTO 26013G22KT 10SM FEW120 23/M06 A2999 RMK AO2
       WSHFT 2117 SLP091 T02331061
SPECI KSKX 242137Z AUTO 25013G16KT 210V280 10SM FEW110 23/M05 A3000 RMK
       AO2 WSHFT 2117

KLVS 241730Z 2418/2518 19014G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM242100 22020G30KT P6SM SCT250
     FM250200 20011KT P6SM FEW200
     FM251500 23018G30KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLVS 242253Z AUTO 22020G27KT 10SM CLR 24/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
       18034/2210 SLP047 T02391056
METAR KLVS 242153Z AUTO 17019G32KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17040/2057 SLP050 T02221017
METAR KLVS 242053Z AUTO 16024G35KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17037/2034 SLP054 T02111017 58018

METAR KRTN 242253Z AUTO 16017G30KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND
       18032/2155 SLP064 T02061028
METAR KRTN 242153Z AUTO 18015G26KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND
       15030/2142 SLP068 T02281022
METAR KRTN 242053Z AUTO 16022G28KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17031/2014 SLP070 T02221022 56014

METAR KCAO 242255Z AUTO 15016KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T02281022 $
METAR KCAO 242155Z AUTO 14016G21KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T02221022 $
METAR KCAO 242055Z AUTO 16014G26KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
       13026/2051 SLP102 T02221022 56014 $

Albuquerque (KABX) 05/24/24 23:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...260/060
                  25000 FT MSL...261/052
                  24000 FT MSL...250/063
                  19000 FT MSL...275/009
                  18000 FT MSL...276/021
                  17100 FT MSL...277/015
                  17000 FT MSL...272/026
                  15000 FT MSL...322/004
                  14800 FT MSL...283/015
                  14000 FT MSL...258/017
                  13000 FT MSL...271/013
                  13000 FT MSL...242/020
                  12000 FT MSL...244/018
                  11500 FT MSL...260/017
                  11000 FT MSL...241/017
                  10300 FT MSL...262/020
                  10000 FT MSL...242/018
                   9000 FT MSL...242/017
                   8400 FT MSL...263/016
                   8000 FT MSL...239/017
                   7700 FT MSL...255/017
                   7000 FT MSL...246/014
                   6500 FT MSL...238/014
                   6300 FT MSL...228/014

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2033 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1130 AM MDT Fri May 24 2024
An upper level trough approaching from the west will strengthen
southwest winds today. Smoke from several wildfires will increase
in coverage as a result with localized impacts to cigs/vsbys in
the vicinity of these fires. Surface winds will taper off this
evening but strengthen aloft as a strong speed max moves in from
the west. This will lead to areas of LLWS but confidence is low at
any particular terminal. Southwest to west winds will be strong
Saturday with gusts of 35 to 45 kt common, along with areas of
smoke and blowing dust expected.

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

DATA BASED ON 241200Z
VALID 241800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2106+03 2616-04 2634-18 2743-29 266144 266952 266956
BCE                      2222+00 2533-15 2550-25 256441 256550 258257
LND              2306+03 2819-05 2827-20 2828-33 284447 275952 275853
RKS              2310    2615-04 2621-20 2831-31 277344 277452 276553
GJT              2305+05 2619-01 2634-17 2656-27 267641 268651 268056
FMN              2508+09 2815+01 2637-13 2654-24 266440 267249 269655
ABQ              2308+11 2511+02 2637-10 2644-23 267038 268247 269755
MBW              2722    2832-05 2832-20 2830-32 276945 277451 276452
DEN              9900+04 2924-02 2742-17 2760-28 267843 278651 267956
PUB              2112+05 2730+00 2743-15 2655-25 277841 278551 268857
ALS                      2312+02 2641-13 2756-24 276740 277650 269956
TCC      0907    2809+10 2713+03 2640-11 2751-23 268137 278847 269655
BFF      3114    3119-01 3035-06 2745-19 2743-33 277344 267449 266451
GLD      3417    2919+04 2730-02 2648-15 2660-27 267742 267751 278255
GCK      3617+10 3025+07 2729+02 2545-13 2658-25 276842 278050 278855
GAG      0216+13 2910+11 2422+05 2540-12 2752-24 276940 278149 770354
AMA      0310    2914+11 2618+04 2637-11 2752-23 278237 279047 279655
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DATA BASED ON 241200Z
VALID 250000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1606    1914+06 2314-02 2534-16 2544-27 257043 257652 257257
BCE                      2226+03 2337-14 2551-25 255441 256050 258455
LND              2507+06 2517-02 2627-18 2731-30 275744 266853 267156
RKS              2516    2516-02 2644-17 2643-28 266744 268153 267556
GJT              2205+10 2217+02 2438-15 2656-26 266341 257151 268556
FMN              2205+13 2109+04 2539-13 2655-24 256639 257648 269455
ABQ              2115+16 2318+07 2636-12 2658-23 266838 268746 269753
MBW              2620    2621-02 2631-19 2743-29 277544 278552 277856
DEN              1605+08 2312+01 2640-17 2761-27 278242 278851 278857
PUB              1610+10 2215+03 2429-14 2759-25 277241 268850 279955
ALS                      2418+05 2635-13 2653-25 266739 267849 269755
TCC      1812    1814+13 2221+04 2746-09 2653-22 267037 268546 269754
BFF      2407    2615+04 2732-03 2744-19 2847-30 278543 279151 277352
GLD      9900    2405+05 2929-01 2756-15 2766-25 278341 278750 278455
GCK      9900+14 2715+08 2826+02 2743-13 2761-24 277040 278049 770155
GAG      0508+15 2811+11 2616+03 2740-10 2747-23 277138 278247 279954
AMA      1406    2308+11 2821+04 2739-09 2750-22 267038 278746 279854
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DATA BASED ON 241200Z
VALID 251200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1811    2506+03 3010-03 2720-18 2436-28 214146 234153 254851
BCE                      2431-02 2333-16 2437-29 234544 246547 246849
LND              2606+04 2710-04 2422-16 2439-28 234846 246354 255253
RKS              9900    2125-04 2342-15 2442-27 244245 235754 246153
GJT              2432+07 2227+00 2245-15 2253-27 237543 248950 248453
FMN              2519+08 2429+01 2240-14 2361-25 249240 741248 740954
ABQ              2412+11 2328+03 2344-10 2453-25 259438 750347 750855
MBW              2521    2333-01 2552-16 2542-27 246144 247453 257455
DEN              2418+10 2422+03 2443-12 2544-25 255442 256851 259157
PUB              2421+12 2326+04 2442-11 2544-24 256240 258948 259557
ALS                      2429+02 2344-12 2451-24 258339 750147 259955
TCC      2425    2530+14 2332+06 2439-09 2644-23 268136 268346 269354
BFF      2612    2015+06 2232+00 2644-15 2543-27 256544 257952 267956
GLD      1848    2243+12 2431+05 2532-14 2645-25 266142 267350 269757
GCK      1734+14 2237+12 2434+05 2529-14 2545-25 266341 268948 269957
GAG      1624+17 2330+13 2429+06 2428-12 2547-24 277538 278947 279655
AMA      1940    2428+14 2429+06 2435-09 2540-23 267836 268146 269155
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