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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0705 MDT Wednesday, June 26, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 261256Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T01830133
METAR KFNL 261156Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T01670117 10233 20156 51025
METAR KFNL 261056Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T01720061

METAR KGXY 261256Z 35005KT 10SM BKN015 18/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T01780144
METAR KGXY 261156Z 34010KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP176 7////
       T01610122 10217 20156 53023
METAR KGXY 261056Z 02009KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T01610094


METAR KBDU 261255Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 261235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 261215Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3022 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 261255Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3022 RMK AO2
       T01830101
METAR KEIK 261235Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 17/09 A3021 RMK AO2
       T01740091
METAR KEIK 261215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3020 RMK AO2
       T01620091

KBJC 261127Z 2612/2712 36009KT P6SM FEW150
     FM261300 35009KT P6SM FEW010 FEW150
     FM261800 11010KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
      TEMPO 2620/2624 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM270200 14011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
METAR KBJC 261245Z 36013KT FEW180 19/07 A3025
METAR KBJC 261145Z 34012KT FEW180 20/06 A3023
METAR KBJC 261135Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3023 RMK AO2

KDEN 261300Z 2613/2718 34010KT P6SM FEW150
     FM261415 36010KT P6SM BKN009
     FM261515 04010KT P6SM FEW012 FEW150
     FM261700 11012G20KT P6SM SCT080 SCT150
      TEMPO 2621/2701 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM270200 15015G25KT P6SM FEW025 SCT100 BKN150
     FM270700 19012KT P6SM FEW020 FEW100 SCT150
     FM271200 34011KT P6SM FEW020 SCT080 BKN120
METAR KDEN 261253Z 34011KT 10SM FEW150 18/09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T01830089
METAR KDEN 261153Z 31014KT 10SM FEW150 19/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T01940072 10261 20167 53018
METAR KDEN 261053Z 12004KT 10SM FEW180 19/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T01940061


KBKF 260900Z 2609/2715 VRB06KT 9999 SCT120 QNH3008INS
      BECMG 2622/2623 12015G25KT 9999 SCT080 BKN120 QNH3000INS
      TEMPO 2623/2704 16018G30KT 8000 TSRA
      BECMG 2709/2710 18009KT 9999 SCT080 QNH2993INS TX35/2622Z
      TN18/2612Z
METAR KBKF 261258Z 32010KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 19/08 A3023 RMK AO2A
        SLP154 T01910081
METAR KBKF 261158Z 23003KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 18/06 A3020 RMK AO2A
        SLP143 T01800056 10241 20158 52018
METAR KBKF 261058Z 11005KT 10SM FEW110 FEW220 19/05 A3017 RMK AO2A
        SLP128 T01860051

KAPA 261127Z 2612/2712 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150
     FM261300 35010KT P6SM FEW150
     FM261800 11011KT P6SM SCT080 SCT150
      TEMPO 2621/2701 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM270200 15015G25KT P6SM FEW025 SCT100 BKN150
     FM270700 19012KT P6SM FEW020 FEW100 SCT150
METAR KAPA 261253Z 27007KT 10SM FEW220 20/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T02000067
METAR KAPA 261153Z 00000KT 10SM FEW220 17/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T01670056 10222 20167 53015
METAR KAPA 261053Z 20009KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 17/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T01720056

METAR KMNH 261255Z AUTO 20003KT 7SM CLR 18/06 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 261235Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 261215Z AUTO 18005KT 7SM CLR 14/03 A3032 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 261255Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM BKN026 19/19 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 261235Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM FEW012 19/19 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 261215Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM BKN013 18/18 A3016 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 261255Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 261235Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 261215Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3012 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 261253Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T02060167
METAR KAKO 261153Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP145
       T01720167 10239 20161 53011
SPECI KAKO 261141Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM SCT007 17/17 A3015 RMK AO2
       T01720167

METAR KLIC 261255Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T02170122
METAR KLIC 261155Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T01560050 10261 20144 51013
METAR KLIC 261055Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T01670050

METAR KHEQ 261255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 261235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 261215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3012 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 261234Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 261214Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 261154Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 16/15 A3012 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 261255Z AUTO 10SM CLR A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 261235Z AUTO 10SM CLR A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 261215Z AUTO 10SM CLR A3009 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 261253Z AUTO 06010KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T02060183
METAR KITR 261153Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T01890172 10239 20183 53019
METAR KITR 261053Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T01890167

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/26/2024
Fort Collins - 05:31:34 MDT / 20:35:04 MDT
Denver       - 05:33:51 MDT / 20:31:56 MDT
Sterling     - 05:23:50 MDT / 20:27:58 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 06/26/24 12:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...312/008
                  14500 FT MSL...275/005
                  14000 FT MSL...267/006
                  13000 FT MSL...214/011
                  12700 FT MSL...214/011
                  12000 FT MSL...214/012
                  11200 FT MSL...224/011
                  11000 FT MSL...227/010
                  10000 FT MSL...205/007
                  10000 FT MSL...192/006
                   9000 FT MSL...121/006
                   8900 FT MSL...119/006
                   8100 FT MSL...128/003
                   8000 FT MSL...129/003
                   7300 FT MSL...322/003
                   7000 FT MSL...324/006
                   6600 FT MSL...356/006
                   6200 FT MSL...353/016
                   6000 FT MSL...358/014
                   5900 FT MSL...335/012

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1137 UTC Wednesday, June 26, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday/...
Issued at 536 AM MDT Wed Jun 26 2024
Northerly  winds are having a tough time moving into DEN, but
they should push through by 12Z. Higher dew points and better
moisture is slow to arrive as well. Latest observation trends and
the HRRR model favor the better moisture arriving around 14Z.
Still a low threat for low clouds in the 14-18Z time frame, so
will leave few010 in the TAF. Thunderstorms will impact the
airport sometime in the 21Z to 01Z window. Outflows and a few wind
shifts are nearly certain. If an airport takes a direct hit from
a stronger storm, large hail, heavy rain, and strong winds will
likely accompany it. Storms are expected to shift east of the
Denver area after 01Z. Southeast winds to 30 knots are expected
after the convection with low clouds possible. Threat for low
clouds decrease through the night with somewhat drier air moving
in.


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

METAR K4BM 261255Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3068 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 261235Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3068 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 261215Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3068 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 261255Z AUTO 36008KT 8SM CLR 18/04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP143
        T01840038
METAR KAFF 261155Z AUTO 35009KT 9SM CLR 14/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP133
        T01430040 10229 20142 52005
METAR KAFF 261055Z 34009KT 10SM SCT140 15/04 A3023 RMK AO2A SLP130
        T01480039

KCOS 261142Z 2612/2712 03006KT P6SM SCT120
     FM261500 01010KT P6SM SCT120
     FM261600 09010KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
     FM261800 15014KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
     FM270000 18012G22KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB OVC100
      TEMPO 2700/2702 VRB20G40KT 3SM TSRA BKN050CB
     FM270300 13010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
METAR KCOS 261254Z 36006KT 10SM FEW010 FEW140 SCT220 23/06 A3025 RMK
        AO2 SLP132 FU FEW010 DSNT S-SW T02280056
METAR KCOS 261154Z 01007KT 10SM FEW140 18/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP134 T01780044
        10239 20167 53004
METAR KCOS 261054Z 03005KT 10SM SCT120 19/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP125 T01890039

METAR KABH 261255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP143
        T01940043
METAR KABH 261155Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T01480042 10233 20147 50005
METAR KABH 261055Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM FEW160 17/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP138
        T01730028

METAR KFLY 261255Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3031 RMK AO2
       T02230037
METAR KFLY 261235Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3030 RMK AO2
       T02060035
METAR KFLY 261215Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3030 RMK AO2
       T01940027

KFCS 261300Z 2613/2719 34009KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3010INS
      BECMG 2620/2621 16010G20KT 9999 VCTS SCT100CB 510009
      QNH3002INS
      TEMPO 2622/2702 22020G35KT 8000 -TSRA BKN100CB
      BECMG 2703/2704 34009KT 9999 NSW SCT070 BKN120 QNH2999INS
      BECMG 2717/2718 27010G15KT 9999 VCTS BKN100CB QNH2995INS
      TX35/2622Z TN17/2613Z
METAR KFCS 261155Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM FEW120 20/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP127
        T02020042 10271 20172 53003 $
METAR KFCS 261055Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM SCT120 20/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T01950040 $
METAR KFCS 260955Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM SCT130 BKN150 24/01 A3014 RMK
        AO2 SLP108 T02410010 $

KPUB 261142Z 2612/2712 36006KT P6SM FEW140
     FM261500 09010KT P6SM SCT140
     FM262000 12014KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
     FM270000 12014G24KT P6SM SCT050 OVC100
      TEMPO 2700/2703 VRB25G40KT -TSRA BKN050CB
     FM270300 09012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
METAR KPUB 261253Z 08005KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T02060072
METAR KPUB 261153Z 27003KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP115 T01890067
       10278 20189 53005
METAR KPUB 261053Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T01940078

METAR KVTP 261255Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 261235Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 261215Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 15/M02 A3066 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 261254Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP125
        T01830044
METAR KTAD 261154Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP117
        T01830033 10239 20178 53002
METAR KTAD 261054Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP111
        T01890033

METAR KLHX 261253Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T02110061
METAR KLHX 261153Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP107
        T01890067 10261 20183 53013
METAR KLHX 261053Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP098
       T02060061

METAR KLAA 261253Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T02170083
METAR KLAA 261153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T01780072 10294 20167 53020
METAR KLAA 261053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T01720083


Sunrise/Sunset for 06/26/2024
Burlington - 05:24:27 MDT / 20:19:49 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:37:06 MDT / 20:25:57 MDT
Lamar      - 05:29:38 MDT / 20:17:24 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 06/26/24 12:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...280/011
                  16000 FT MSL...317/011
                  15000 FT MSL...323/010
                  14300 FT MSL...336/009
                  14000 FT MSL...322/007
                  12000 FT MSL...109/006
                  11000 FT MSL...092/009
                  10900 FT MSL...089/010
                  10000 FT MSL...073/013
                   9700 FT MSL...075/013
                   9000 FT MSL...076/014
                   8600 FT MSL...074/015
                   8000 FT MSL...073/016
                   7800 FT MSL...068/015
                   7100 FT MSL...054/017
                   7000 FT MSL...062/017
                   6300 FT MSL...057/017
                   6000 FT MSL...056/020
                   5900 FT MSL...054/020
                   5700 FT MSL...051/017

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0955 UTC Wednesday, June 26, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 353 AM MDT Wed Jun 26 2024
There is a better chance for TSRA at all three terminals today and
will carry this in a tempo group at all three TAF sites.  Best
chance will be after 23z.  Winds at KCOS and KPUB will shift from
the east to southeast this afternoon at 10-20 kts before
thunderstorm outflows dominate winds during the late afternoon and
evening.  KALS will see more south to southwesterly winds today
prior to thunderstorm development.  Winds will become light and
variable at KALS overnight but become east to southeasterly at KCOS
and KPUB.  Most areas will stay VFR overnight but will need to
monitor the westward transport of low level moisture into the
mountains as some MVFR to IFR stratus could develop for KCOS and
KPUB with upslope flow if sufficient moisture return occurs. -KT


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

METAR KCAG 261253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP172
       T01170100
METAR KCAG 261153Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP185
       70017 T00890072 10156 20083 53001
METAR KCAG 261053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T00890078

METAR KHDN 261256Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP178
       T01330078
METAR KHDN 261156Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP188
       70003 T01170078 10156 20111 53003
METAR KHDN 261056Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T01280078

METAR KSBS 261255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/10 A3029 RMK AO1
       T01010097
METAR KSBS 261235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/09 A3029 RMK AO1
       T00910091
METAR KSBS 261215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/08 A3029 RMK AO1
       T00790079

METAR KC07 261255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 261235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 261215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3057 RMK AO2


METAR KEEO 261253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T01220072
METAR KEEO 261153Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T00940067 10156 20089 53000
METAR KEEO 261053Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T01000067

METAR K20V 261255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 261235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/07 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 261215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3041 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 261255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A3044 RMK AO2
       T00811119
METAR KGNB 261235Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3045 RMK AO2
       T00721110
METAR KGNB 261215Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3045 RMK AO2
       T00591115

METAR K0CO 261255Z AUTO 15008KT CLR 10/M01 A3074 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 261235Z AUTO 16005KT CLR 09/M01 A3074 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 261215Z AUTO 24005KT CLR 09/M01 A3074 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KC99 261254Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 261233Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 261213Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3063 RMK AO2

KGJT 261120Z 2612/2712 13006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
     FM261700 19005KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
     FM261900 20010KT P6SM VCSH BKN110
     FM262100 26012KT P6SM VCTS SCT110CB BKN150
     FM270000 16015G25KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN130
     FM270400 13008KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN130
METAR KGJT 261253Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T02330094
METAR KGJT 261153Z 10009KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP101 T02330089
       10294 20228 51006
METAR KGJT 261053Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T02390089

KRIL 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120
     FM261500 33004KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
     FM261800 24008KT P6SM VCSH BKN110
     FM262000 22014G24KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM270100 13008KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN110
     FM270400 12005KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN110
METAR KRIL 261253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T01610094
METAR KRIL 261153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T01500083 10222 20150 53003
METAR KRIL 261053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T01560094

METAR K5SM 261255Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 261235Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 261215Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3061 RMK AO2

KEGE 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
     FM261800 27005KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 SCT250
     FM262000 24012G24KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB BKN200
     FM262300 23010G20KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB BKN110
     FM270100 17006KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN120
     FM270500 10005KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090
METAR KEGE 261256Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP167 T01330067
       PNO $
METAR KEGE 261156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP165
       6//// 7//// T01110067 10183 20106 53005 PNO $
METAR KEGE 261056Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T01170067 PNO $

KASE 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
     FM261500 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
     FM261800 30008KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM262200 22008G16KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN090
     FM270000 16006KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090
     FM270600 19005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080
METAR KASE 261253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T01220050
METAR KASE 261153Z 20007KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP153 T01110044
       10144 20094 53001
METAR KASE 261053Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T01110044

METAR KCCU 261255Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 261235Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 261215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3072 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 261253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3053 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T01000033
METAR KLXV 261153Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3053 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T00780022 10139 20050 55000
METAR KLXV 261053Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3053 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T00720022

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/26/2024
Rangely           - 05:47:57 MDT / 20:48:22 MDT
Grand Junction    - 05:50:15 MDT / 20:44:15 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:38:50 MDT / 20:41:49 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/26/24 12:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...259/010
                  16000 FT MSL...257/010
                  15600 FT MSL...262/009
                  15000 FT MSL...265/007
                  14400 FT MSL...244/005
                  13300 FT MSL...296/004
                  11000 FT MSL...260/002
                  10400 FT MSL...211/006
                  10200 FT MSL...313/003
                  10100 FT MSL...223/003

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1106 UTC Wednesday, June 26, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 506 AM MDT Wed Jun 26 2024
Showers and thunderstorms are expected through the TAF period.
Isolated showers are possible across southwest Colorado and
southeast Utah late this morning before more widespread
activity develops this afternoon and evening. All TAF sites will
see at least VCSH / VCTS during the period. Storms will be
capable of producing gusty winds in excess of 40 kts as well as
heavy rain with MVFR CIGS/VIS possible in the stronger storms.
Showers and some storms continue overnight and into Thursday
morning. Outside of showers, VFR will prevail at TAF sites.


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


KMTJ 261120Z 2612/2712 14006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
     FM261600 36006KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM262000 18008KT P6SM VCTS BKN090CB BKN120
     FM270100 16006KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB BKN120
     FM270300 14007KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN110
METAR KMTJ 261253Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T01940089
METAR KMTJ 261153Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T01890078 10222 20178 52004
METAR KMTJ 261053Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T01940078

METAR KGUC 261256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP200
       T01060056
METAR KGUC 261156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP199
       T00940044 10156 20089 53006
METAR KGUC 261056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T01060056

METAR K7BM 261255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 261235Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 261215Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3054 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 261255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/04 A3041 RMK AO2 T01400036
METAR KAEJ 261235Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/04 A3041 RMK AO2 T01290035
METAR KAEJ 261215Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/04 A3040 RMK AO2 T01190037

METAR KANK 261255Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 13/04 A3037 RMK AO2 T01320041
       $
METAR KANK 261235Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM CLR 14/04 A3037 RMK AO2 T01430039
       $
METAR KANK 261215Z AUTO 32005KT 9SM CLR 14/04 A3037 RMK AO2 T01430036
       $

METAR KMYP 261255Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 261235Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 261215Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3080 RMK AO2


KTEX 261120Z 2612/2712 15005KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200
     FM261500 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100
     FM262000 20009KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB BKN090
     FM270300 17005KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB BKN090
     FM270600 13003KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN070
METAR KTEX 261255Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 261235Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 261215Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3048 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 261255Z AUTO 31012KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3040 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 261235Z AUTO 32012KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3040 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 261215Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3040 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KCEZ 261253Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T01890106
METAR KCEZ 261153Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM BKN120 18/10 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T01780100 10250 20167 53006
METAR KCEZ 261053Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T01720100

KDRO 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB03KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
     FM261800 24008KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN110
     FM262100 28010KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN100
     FM270300 09006KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN120
     FM270900 03003KT P6SM SCT070
METAR KDRO 261253Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM BKN110 16/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T01560106
METAR KDRO 261153Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T01440100 10206 20133 53008
METAR KDRO 261053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T01560094

METAR KPSO 261255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3036 RMK AO2 T01320084
METAR KPSO 261235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3036 RMK AO2
       T01380077
METAR KPSO 261215Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3034 RMK AO2
       T01180067

METAR KCPW 261254Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 261234Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 261214Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3074 RMK AO2

KALS 261142Z 2612/2712 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
     FM261800 16006KT P6SM BKN200
     FM262200 25010KT P6SM VCSH OVC100
      TEMPO 2623/2701 VRB20G35KT -SHRA BKN100
     FM270200 18007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
     FM270500 20006KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
METAR KALS 261252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP168
       T01390094
METAR KALS 261152Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP171
        T01170083 10200 20100 53010
METAR KALS 261052Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP165
       T01170083

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/26/2024
Vail    - 05:39:43 MDT / 20:37:14 MDT
Durango - 05:53:02 MDT / 20:36:01 MDT
Alamosa - 05:44:30 MDT / 20:28:34 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/26/24 12:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...259/010
                  16000 FT MSL...257/010
                  15600 FT MSL...262/009
                  15000 FT MSL...265/007
                  14400 FT MSL...244/005
                  13300 FT MSL...296/004
                  11000 FT MSL...260/002
                  10400 FT MSL...211/006
                  10200 FT MSL...313/003
                  10100 FT MSL...223/003

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1106 UTC Wednesday, June 26, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 506 AM MDT Wed Jun 26 2024
Showers and thunderstorms are expected through the TAF period.
Isolated showers are possible across southwest Colorado and
southeast Utah late this morning before more widespread
activity develops this afternoon and evening. All TAF sites will
see at least VCSH / VCTS during the period. Storms will be
capable of producing gusty winds in excess of 40 kts as well as
heavy rain with MVFR CIGS/VIS possible in the stronger storms.
Showers and some storms continue overnight and into Thursday
morning. Outside of showers, VFR will prevail at TAF sites.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB06KT P6SM BKN090
     FM261800 35007KT P6SM BKN110
     FM262000 28010KT P6SM VCSH OVC080
     FM270300 23005KT P6SM OVC110
METAR KPGA 261253Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM FEW120 27/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T02670122
METAR KPGA 261153Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T02670122 10300 20261 55002
METAR KPGA 261053Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T02670117

METAR KRQE 261253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 19/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP105
       T01890128
METAR KRQE 261153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 19/13 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP101
       T01890128 10222 20189 55001
METAR KRQE 261053Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM OVC110 20/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T02000117

Flagstaff (KFSX) 06/26/24 12:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  37000 FT MSL...200/021
                  35000 FT MSL...200/036
                  32000 FT MSL...248/026
                  30000 FT MSL...261/040
                  29000 FT MSL...255/048
                  28000 FT MSL...254/050
                  26000 FT MSL...260/041
                  25000 FT MSL...232/046
                  24000 FT MSL...230/049
                  23000 FT MSL...230/040
                  22000 FT MSL...232/021
                  21000 FT MSL...235/016
                  20000 FT MSL...214/020
                  19000 FT MSL...194/031
                  18000 FT MSL...189/030
                  17000 FT MSL...188/019
                  16500 FT MSL...175/028
                  16000 FT MSL...178/016
                  15000 FT MSL...185/012
                  14600 FT MSL...131/015
                  14000 FT MSL...154/018
                  13100 FT MSL...125/013
                  13000 FT MSL...119/013
                  12000 FT MSL...139/017
                  11900 FT MSL...110/013
                  11000 FT MSL...144/019
                  10800 FT MSL...074/012
                  10000 FT MSL...115/010
                   9900 FT MSL...121/009
                   9100 FT MSL...169/010
                   9000 FT MSL...174/014
                   8500 FT MSL...177/010
                   8000 FT MSL...175/012
                   7800 FT MSL...174/018
                   7300 FT MSL...154/005

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1055 UTC Wednesday, June 26, 2024

.AVIATION...Wednesday 26/12Z through Thursday 27/12Z...
Predominately VFR conditions across the region early this
morning, excluding a small cluster of storms that are approaching
KSEZ from the south. Assuming this cluster sustains itself, it`ll
arrive to KFLG in the next couple hours but shouldn`t persist very
long. Elsewhere high based -SHRA stretches from KCMR to east of
KPGA. That shower activity will continue to diminish. Widely
scattered TS will once again develop across the region after 18Z
and persist until after 00Z. Heavier TS will produce isolated
areas of sub VFR ceilings and visibilities.
OUTLOOK...Thursday 27/12Z through Saturday 29/12Z...Expect mostly
VFR conditions, excluding sub VFR conditions under afternoon TS
that will once again develop Thursday afternoon. Drier weather
returns Friday. Gusty/erratic winds possible near storm
development, with SW winds 10-20 kts expected otherwise.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 261120Z 2612/2718 15007KT P6SM SCT150
     FM261300 18007KT P6SM VCSH FEW100 BKN120
     FM261900 32008KT P6SM VCTS FEW100 SCT120CB
     FM270300 16007KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN100
METAR KSLC 261254Z 22005KT 10SM FEW120 SCT140 BKN170 26/09 A3008 RMK
        AO2 SLP116 T02560089
METAR KSLC 261154Z 11009KT 10SM FEW100 BKN130 BKN150 26/09 A3006 RMK AO2
       SLP109 VIRGA T02560089 10278 20250 53017
METAR KSLC 261054Z 24006KT 10SM SCT110 OVC140 27/10 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP102
        T02670100

KVEL 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120
     FM261900 24008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT120
     FM262100 29011G19KT P6SM VCSH SCT110
     FM262300 25015G35KT P6SM VCTS BKN090CB BKN120
     FM270300 29008KT P6SM VCSH BKN090
     FM270700 VRB04KT P6SM SCT060 BKN200
METAR KVEL 261253Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T01830083
METAR KVEL 261153Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T01780067 10233 20156 56001
METAR KVEL 261053Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP125
       T01780061

METAR KPUC 261253Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T02170083
METAR KPUC 261153Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T02060083 10250 20200 53002 $
METAR KPUC 261053Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLPNO
       T02060089 $

KCNY 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB03KT P6SM FEW110
     FM261600 22006KT P6SM VCSH BKN110
     FM262200 23012G22KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB BKN120
     FM270200 22007KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB BKN250
     FM270700 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN200
METAR KCNY 261253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T02220100
METAR KCNY 261153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T02000100 10267 20200 53001
METAR KCNY 261053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T02110100


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 06/26/24 12:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  50000 FT MSL...021/004
                  40000 FT MSL...011/004
                  39700 FT MSL...013/004
                  35100 FT MSL...027/004
                  35000 FT MSL...030/004
                  30500 FT MSL...264/016
                  30000 FT MSL...243/024
                  28000 FT MSL...236/031
                  27200 FT MSL...235/031
                  26000 FT MSL...237/034
                  25000 FT MSL...236/037
                  24000 FT MSL...233/034
                  23800 FT MSL...233/034
                  22000 FT MSL...235/033
                  20400 FT MSL...227/034
                  20000 FT MSL...221/034
                  19000 FT MSL...212/035
                  18000 FT MSL...201/032
                  17700 FT MSL...196/033
                  17000 FT MSL...194/029
                  16000 FT MSL...192/023
                  15400 FT MSL...185/022
                  15000 FT MSL...184/018
                  14000 FT MSL...182/015
                  13600 FT MSL...177/013
                  13000 FT MSL...184/012
                  12100 FT MSL...185/008
                  12000 FT MSL...182/009
                  11000 FT MSL...252/009
                  10900 FT MSL...232/005
                  10000 FT MSL...301/008
                   9800 FT MSL...311/008
                   9000 FT MSL...319/010
                   9000 FT MSL...324/009
                   8200 FT MSL...331/012
                   8000 FT MSL...334/013
                   7500 FT MSL...337/013
                   7000 FT MSL...341/013
                   6900 FT MSL...346/011
                   6800 FT MSL...343/015
                   6600 FT MSL...350/011

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1002 UTC Wednesday, June 26, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will persist for the KSLC terminal
through the period. Some light showers moving in from the southwest
could bring some mid level clouds and breezy variable winds in the
morning. These will transition to afternoon convection that will
pose a threat for gusty and erratic winds, lightning, and heavy rain.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will prevail
across the airspace. Light rain showers across western Utah will
gradually transition east and dissipate. A brief lull in activity
will give way to scattered afternoon convection across most of the
region. These storms will pose a risk for gusty outflow winds,
lightning, and heavy rain.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 261120Z 2612/2712 14006KT P6SM FEW150
     FM261700 23007KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM261900 24012G24KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM270300 21008KT P6SM VCSH BKN100=
METAR KEVW 261253Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM -RA FEW075 OVC095 17/05 A3029 RMK
       AO2 RAB39 SLP145 P0000 T01670050
METAR KEVW 261153Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM FEW060 OVC100 18/03 A3027 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT E SLP132 T01830028 10206 20156 53002
METAR KEVW 261053Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM BKN120 18/04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP125
       T01830039

KRKS 261121Z 2612/2712 08010KT P6SM FEW200
     FM261800 27011KT P6SM SCT110
     FM262130 25012G20KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN100
     FM270100 23011KT P6SM FEW100
     FM270900 22007KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KRKS 261254Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP152
        T01560039
METAR KRKS 261154Z AUTO 07010KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T01390033 10228 20139 53001
METAR KRKS 261054Z AUTO 07011KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP149
        T01500028

KRWL 261130Z 2612/2712 30005KT P6SM SKC
     FM261600 09005KT P6SM SCT100
     FM262100 25015G25KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM270200 22012KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KRWL 261253Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T01560050
METAR KRWL 261153Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP158
       T01000028 10228 20094 53007
METAR KRWL 261053Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T01110028

KLAR 261130Z 2612/2712 15008KT P6SM SKC
     FM261700 15010G15KT P6SM SCT100
     FM262000 14010G15KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
METAR KLAR 261253Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T01440044
METAR KLAR 261153Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T01000039 10167 20100 53007
METAR KLAR 261053Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T01060039

KCYS 261150Z 2612/2712 36008KT P6SM SKC
     FM261500 10007KT P6SM SCT030
     FM261700 16015G22KT P6SM SCT100
     FM262100 16015G25KT P6SM VCTS BKN090CB
METAR KCYS 261253Z 29005KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T01720144
METAR KCYS 261153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW005 16/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T01560139 10206 20139 53010
SPECI KCYS 261145Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN005 15/14 A3027 RMK AO2 CIG
       004V008 T01500139

Riverton (KRIW) 06/26/24 12:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...283/032
                  26000 FT MSL...264/032
                  25000 FT MSL...287/027
                  24000 FT MSL...261/031
                  20000 FT MSL...244/026
                  18000 FT MSL...245/022
                  16000 FT MSL...253/018
                  11200 FT MSL...173/003
                  11000 FT MSL...158/014
                  10000 FT MSL...151/012
                  10000 FT MSL...151/012
                   9000 FT MSL...139/015
                   8900 FT MSL...135/016
                   8100 FT MSL...121/018
                   8000 FT MSL...120/018
                   7400 FT MSL...112/020
                   7000 FT MSL...109/022
                   6700 FT MSL...111/019
                   6200 FT MSL...102/025
                   6000 FT MSL...104/027
                   6000 FT MSL...104/026

Cheyenne (KCYS) 06/26/24 12:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...282/015
                  13300 FT MSL...275/021
                  13000 FT MSL...273/015
                  12000 FT MSL...265/008
                  11700 FT MSL...259/012
                  11000 FT MSL...166/008
                  10500 FT MSL...143/013
                  10000 FT MSL...134/016
                   9500 FT MSL...124/018
                   9000 FT MSL...118/022
                   8600 FT MSL...116/021
                   8000 FT MSL...113/021
                   7900 FT MSL...112/021
                   7300 FT MSL...110/019
                   7000 FT MSL...107/016
                   6700 FT MSL...122/009
                   6500 FT MSL...144/008

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1103 UTC Wednesday, June 26, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 503 AM MDT Wed Jun 26 2024
Shower and thunderstorm chances pick up this morning over western
Wyoming. Chances spread eastward through the morning and afternoon.
All sites have at least a 15% chance to see a shower or thunderstorm
today. Locations with closer to 30% chances have PROB30 groups in
the TAFs. KRKS is the most likely (50% to 60%) location to get
convection today. Even if a place does not see a storm, outflows
nearby may bring gusty winds of variable directions. Chances
decrease this evening, with 10% to 15% chances lingering around
KJAC and KRKS into the night. A shortwave brings increasing
chances at the end of the TAF period and into Thursday morning.
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 1133 UTC Wednesday, June 26, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 531 AM MDT Wed Jun 26 2024
VFR conditions expected through most of the 12Z TAF period. KCYS
currently has a low-layer of clouds overhead, resulting in
OVC004. These clouds are expected to clear out in the next 30
minutes to an hour. Besides the morning low clouds, primary
aviation concern will be scattered to numerous showers and
thunderstorms later this evening. All terminals have VCTS, with
KBFF and KCDR looking the best for thunderstorm impact. Expect
storms later this afternoon to contain gusty, erratic winds, and
large hail.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 261255Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3022 RMK AO2
       T01930152
METAR KIBM 261235Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3021 RMK AO2
       T01720150
METAR KIBM 261215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3021 RMK AO2
       T01560142

KSNY 261130Z 2612/2712 05008KT P6SM SKC
     FM261800 11012G20KT P6SM FEW200
     FM262100 13015G25KT P6SM SCT100
     FM270000 13015G25KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
METAR KSNY 261253Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T01890139
METAR KSNY 261153Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T01500133 10206 20139 53016
METAR KSNY 261053Z AUTO 33007KT 9SM CLR 14/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T01390128

METAR KOGA 261255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3010 RMK AO2
       T01860157
METAR KOGA 261235Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3010 RMK AO2
       T01950141
METAR KOGA 261215Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3009 RMK AO2
       T01760146

METAR KIML 261253Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T01940150
METAR KIML 261153Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T01610139 10239 20161 53022
METAR KIML 261053Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T01720139

KMCK 261120Z 2612/2712 01006KT P6SM FEW240
     FM261400 03012G20KT P6SM FEW240
     FM261700 07015KT P6SM FEW230
     FM262100 11014KT P6SM SKC
     FM270600 16014KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS BKN080CB
     FM271100 14011KT P6SM OVC025
METAR KMCK 261253Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T02110161 $
METAR KMCK 261153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T01830156 10256 20167 51028 $
METAR KMCK 261053Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T01890150 $

North Platte (KLNX) 06/26/24 12:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...354/032
                  10100 FT MSL...360/033
                  10000 FT MSL...000/034
                   9000 FT MSL...009/029
                   8600 FT MSL...011/028
                   8000 FT MSL...015/019
                   7400 FT MSL...011/020
                   7000 FT MSL...008/021
                   6300 FT MSL...012/021
                   6000 FT MSL...016/019
                   5500 FT MSL...020/019
                   5000 FT MSL...025/020
                   4700 FT MSL...026/021
                   4100 FT MSL...027/023
                   4000 FT MSL...025/025
                   3600 FT MSL...020/025
                   3400 FT MSL...018/021

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1143 UTC Wednesday, June 26, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 642 AM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024
Mostly quiet aviation conditions are expected over the next day with
the exception of some isolated thunderstorms possible during the
evening across portions of the Panhandle and southwest Nebraska.
Confidence remains low in development and location, however, KLBF
has the best chance to see some scattered convection during the late
afternoon and evening hours. Storms should come to an end by late
evening, however, ceilings remain at or below 5000 feet through 12Z
Thursday.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 261230Z 2613/2712 02006KT P6SM SKC
     FM261500 05015KT P6SM FEW100
     FM261700 09012KT P6SM FEW250
     FM262200 13014G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM270400 13010KT P6SM VCTS BKN110CB
     FM271000 15015KT P6SM SCT029
METAR KGLD 261253Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T02110178
METAR KGLD 261153Z AUTO 04005KT 7SM CLR 19/18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T01890178 10233 20178 53020
METAR KGLD 261053Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T01830161

KGCK 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM261400 05018G26KT P6SM SKC
     FM261900 08016KT P6SM SKC
     FM270100 12011KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGCK 261254Z 06013KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A2995
METAR KGCK 261154Z 05010KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A2994

METAR KLBL 261256Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR A2996 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO PNO
       $
METAR KLBL 261156Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR A2997 RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// 7////
       51022 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 261056Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR A2995 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO PNO
       $

METAR KEHA 261135Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3000 RMK AO2
       T02290162
METAR KEHA 261115Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3000 RMK AO2
       T02290163
METAR KEHA 261055Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A2999 RMK AO2
       T02310163

Goodland (KGLD) 06/26/24 12:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...330/023
                  15000 FT MSL...323/020
                  14800 FT MSL...323/019
                  14000 FT MSL...303/015
                  13000 FT MSL...301/014
                  12700 FT MSL...300/013
                  12000 FT MSL...290/013
                  11000 FT MSL...282/012
                  10700 FT MSL...275/009
                  10000 FT MSL...180/006
                   9200 FT MSL...114/008
                   9000 FT MSL...099/010
                   8100 FT MSL...071/019
                   8000 FT MSL...070/019
                   7000 FT MSL...066/027
                   7000 FT MSL...065/027
                   6200 FT MSL...064/029
                   6000 FT MSL...063/029
                   5400 FT MSL...064/026
                   5000 FT MSL...068/025
                   4700 FT MSL...065/022
                   4300 FT MSL...069/018
                   4000 FT MSL...061/014
                   4000 FT MSL...052/014

Dodge City (KDDC) 06/26/24 12:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...325/013
                  16000 FT MSL...338/025
                  15000 FT MSL...331/025
                  14000 FT MSL...324/021
                  13900 FT MSL...325/020
                  13000 FT MSL...322/018
                  12000 FT MSL...329/014
                  11700 FT MSL...333/012
                  11000 FT MSL...338/012
                  10000 FT MSL...352/008
                   9800 FT MSL...003/009
                   9000 FT MSL...030/009
                   8100 FT MSL...043/011
                   8000 FT MSL...045/011
                   7100 FT MSL...045/012
                   7000 FT MSL...046/012
                   6000 FT MSL...046/014
                   5900 FT MSL...051/015
                   5100 FT MSL...049/019
                   5000 FT MSL...048/019
                   4300 FT MSL...053/022
                   4000 FT MSL...056/023
                   3700 FT MSL...048/018
                   3200 FT MSL...020/010
                   3000 FT MSL...010/012
                   3000 FT MSL...010/012

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1101 UTC Wednesday, June 26, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 457 AM MDT Wed Jun 26 2024
Watching a corridor of stratus develop across Yuma/Washington
county in Colorado; some uncertainty whether or not this will
stretch into the KGLD terminal but will monitor very closely.
Have opted to go with a tempo of sct010 to show the potential
for IFR conditions this morning. Stratus will be short lived
as it should be completely gone by 15Z. Breezy winds around 15
knots with some sporadic gusts up to 20-25 knots will be present
throughout the day. Potential for a cluster of storms to affect
each terminal overnight into Thursday morning. Do have to
overcome some dry air at KGLD so will mention the VCTS but if
signals that the dry air isn`t as pronounced then a rain
mention may be needed. Strong signal for stratus again Thursday
morning especially for KMCK; KGLD is on the fringe of it so will
again go with the SCT wording for the TAF at this time.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1048 UTC Wednesday, June 26, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 544 AM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024
No major changes for the 12Z TAF period. Showers and
thunderstorms are expected to move across west central and
southwest Kansas, however probability of impact at individual
terminals is still a bit too low for the forecast time range to
include in this latest synoptic TAF, so we will give it one more
6-hr forecast cycle to refine the convective forecast with
respect to placement and timing of the best chance of
thunderstorm impact at terminals. Otherwise, outside of
convection, winds will be easterly through the period with VFR
flight category expected to continue.


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

KGUY 261139Z 2612/2712 20005KT P6SM SKC
     FM261900 10012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM270200 14011KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 2703/2707 4SM TSRA OVC025CB
     FM270700 16008KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 2707/2709 4SM TSRA
      OVC025CB=
METAR KGUY 261253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP091
       T02220189
METAR KGUY 261153Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T02000178 10228 20194 53012
METAR KGUY 261053Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP081
       T02000178

KDHT 261139Z 2612/2712 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
     FM262100 11012KT P6SM VCTS BKN200CB
     FM270000 13013KT P6SM BKN200 PROB30 2700/2703 4SM TSRA
      BKN100CB
     FM270300 14010KT P6SM SCT200
     FM270400 15009KT P6SM BKN200 PROB30 2704/2706 4SM TSRA
      OVC025CB
     FM270600 19009KT P6SM BKN110
METAR KDHT 261253Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T02330156
METAR KDHT 261153Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T02170156 10256 20178 53006
METAR KDHT 261053Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T01940156

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1146 UTC Wednesday, June 26, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 640 AM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024
Thunderstorm mentions have been added to GUY alongside DHT for the
increased confidence in coverage this evening. Lower chances are
in place for AMA through the 12Z TAF period, so mentions have been
left out for now. Otherwise, VFR conditions will prevail at all
sites outside of the window for thunderstorms. Breezy
southeasterly winds will start this afternoon at all sites and
last until the evening.
Rangel


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

KFMN 261130Z 2612/2712 30005KT P6SM BKN120
     FM261800 26010KT P6SM SCT120
     FM270000 29010KT P6SM BKN110 PROB30 2702/2706 VRB22G35KT 6SM
      -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM270600 09008KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KFMN 261253Z 01006KT 10SM FEW050 FEW075 OVC110 24/08 A3015 RMK AO2
       RAB34E48 PRESRR SLP126 P0000 T02390078 $
METAR KFMN 261153Z 36011KT 10SM FEW100 23/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP124 7////
       T02280078 10267 20211 58002 $
METAR KFMN 261053Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T02280089 $

METAR KSKX 261256Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T01720061
METAR KSKX 261156Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T01610044 10233 20156 53005
METAR KSKX 261056Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM SCT120 16/05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP165
       T01610050

KLVS 261130Z 2612/2712 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
     FM261900 15011KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 PROB30 2620/2623 VRB20G32KT
      6SM -TSRA BKN090CB
     FM262300 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH BKN090
     FM270300 22010KT P6SM -SHRA BKN070
METAR KLVS 261253Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T01720111
METAR KLVS 261153Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T01500106 10211 20150 53004
METAR KLVS 261053Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T01610106

METAR KRTN 261253Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T01830050
METAR KRTN 261153Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T01560050 10211 20150 53000
METAR KRTN 261053Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T01720044

METAR KCAO 261255Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM 28/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T02780106 $
METAR KCAO 261155Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM 24/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T02390117 10239 20200 53001 $
METAR KCAO 261055Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T02170128

Albuquerque (KABX) 06/26/24 13:03 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...086/006
                  15000 FT MSL...015/003
                  14800 FT MSL...071/009
                  10300 FT MSL...301/016
                  10000 FT MSL...304/015
                   9200 FT MSL...311/012
                   9000 FT MSL...329/015
                   8400 FT MSL...291/011
                   8000 FT MSL...288/010
                   7700 FT MSL...271/011
                   7000 FT MSL...209/015
                   7000 FT MSL...266/017
                   6500 FT MSL...218/014
                   6300 FT MSL...215/012

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1151 UTC Wednesday, June 26, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 531 AM MDT Wed Jun 26 2024
An active day is on tap with abundant moisture and instability in
place across the region. SHRA/TS will redevelop around the higher
terrain around 11am then drift erratically into nearby highlands
and valleys thru the evening. Direct hits will be capable of brief
IFR from heavy rain, gusty winds, and small hail. A few strong to
severe storms are possible over northeast NM between 1pm and 8pm
as a weak backdoor cold front provides additional lift. Areas of
rain with embedded storms are likely to persist well into tonight
across central NM. This activity will begin to move slowly to the
northeast later this evening.

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

DATA BASED ON 260000Z
VALID 260600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1005    9900+21 2107+13 2516-06 2726-18 254532 245340 245049
BCE                      9900+12 0807-06 2312-16 233630 234740 234350
LND              0516+15 3308+09 2828-08 2839-19 285732 276539 276249
RKS              0307    9900+12 2825-07 2731-19 275531 265939 275649
GJT              2906+21 2805+13 2205-06 2824-17 274431 265539 274250
FMN              3213+22 3208+14 9900-05 2813-15 262629 263640 282749
ABQ              9900+23 3405+15 0206-05 3009-14 271929 282239 291751
MBW              1307    2707+12 2726-09 3045-18 295831 286639 296048
DEN              2011+20 2108+12 2822-07 2832-20 295931 296038 305149
PUB              0815+22 0910+13 2518-07 3132-18 305530 305738 303648
ALS                      0805+15 2405-06 2920-17 294029 294538 302949
TCC      1921    2109+21 9900+13 0110-05 3221-14 322529 323239 333050
BFF      1016    9900+17 2714+10 2935-08 3045-19 296133 297438 296648
GLD      1214    1707+20 2711+12 3133-07 3142-19 315930 315837 304948
GCK      9900+28 9900+20 3609+12 3431-07 3325-18 324931 325438 314948
GAG      2319+26 3111+19 0117+12 3630-06 3324-16 323930 324738 324549
AMA      1921    2705+20 3608+12 3527-05 3223-16 324029 324239 333349
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DATA BASED ON 260000Z
VALID 261200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1908    2214+20 2118+12 2019-07 2329-18 244433 245740 255450
BCE                      2305+11 2208-05 2616-16 213631 234340 244749
LND              1108+11 2413+10 2827-07 2829-19 275133 266041 265049
RKS              1409    2214+12 2922-07 2827-19 274532 265541 265249
GJT              2405+19 2205+12 2210-06 2716-17 264331 265240 274149
FMN              3215+20 3207+13 2009-06 2416-16 252430 263339 262949
ABQ              3506+21 9900+14 1809-05 3107-15 261729 261739 281550
MBW              2006    2612+12 3023-08 3028-18 285132 285941 285549
DEN              2112+20 2512+12 3022-06 3020-18 295331 286140 284549
PUB              1006+21 1807+13 3116-05 3120-17 294231 295140 283850
ALS                      9900+14 2508-05 2914-15 272930 283439 282750
TCC      2414    9900+21 9900+13 9900-04 0112-16 312630 323140 331750
BFF      0914    1307+15 2316+09 2929-09 3041-19 305932 296540 295848
GLD      1107    2409+19 2614+11 3123-08 3233-18 315530 316139 304149
GCK      3305+27 9900+19 3206+11 3222-07 3130-18 315230 315439 313850
GAG      3313+27 0312+20 0516+12 3627-06 3425-17 335130 334839 333749
AMA      2711    0205+20 0814+13 0217-05 3415-17 334230 334640 342650
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DATA BASED ON 260000Z
VALID 270000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2807+19 2414+12 2433-06 2443-17 235533 236341 245750
BCE                      2613+13 2513-04 2316-16 213631 224940 234550
LND              2207+18 2419+11 2640-06 2544-17 255633 256641 255450
RKS              2213    2512+11 2733-06 2541-17 245132 246441 256350
GJT              1817+19 2211+11 2610-05 2719-15 253930 244440 255350
FMN              2914+20 2609+12 2120-04 2319-14 252629 243339 253050
ABQ              1708+24 1807+15 2411-04 2413-14 271929 272039 251551
MBW              2311    2617+13 2536-06 2634-16 274132 275441 285349
DEN              9900+20 1908+12 2419-04 2517-15 273931 275240 285250
PUB              2007+22 2107+14 2620-04 2627-14 282730 283340 293949
ALS                      9900+14 2319-04 2422-14 272429 273039 282750
TCC      1713    1813+22 1813+13 3110-04 3012-14 312229 322639 302050
BFF      1419    1520+15 2422+11 2630-06 2636-17 275031 286541 286550
GLD      1419    1419+16 2415+11 3121-07 3226-16 274129 275238 286250
GCK      1219+25 1519+17 2111+11 3220-06 3030-15 294030 294639 305152
GAG      1317+28 1317+19 1509+11 3421-06 3328-15 324330 325039 323449
AMA      1617    1617+20 1714+12 3310-04 3318-13 322430 323139 312850
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