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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
2225 MDT Friday, May 24, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 250356Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM BKN120 17/M01 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP065
       T01721011 $
METAR KFNL 250256Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP073
       T01560017 53007 $
METAR KFNL 250156Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP064
       T01830006 $

METAR KGXY 250356Z 13003KT 10SM BKN120 16/02 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP079
       T01560017
METAR KGXY 250256Z 10005KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP079 T01610011
       53001
METAR KGXY 250156Z 09006KT 10SM FEW120 18/01 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP078
       T01780011

METAR KLMO 250415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A2987 RMK AO2
       T01631021
METAR KLMO 250355Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 T01771025
METAR KLMO 250335Z AUTO 30010G18KT 7SM CLR 19/M03 A2986 RMK AO2
       T01901035

METAR KBDU 250415Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 15/M02 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 250355Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 250335Z AUTO 32008G15KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A2986 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 250415Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM BKN160 16/M02 A2986 RMK AO2
       T01561015 $
METAR KEIK 250355Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM OVC160 17/M02 A2985 RMK AO2
       T01711024 $
METAR KEIK 250335Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM BKN170 17/M03 A2984 RMK AO2
       T01721032 $

KBJC 250257Z 2503/2524 30010KT P6SM BKN220
     FM251600 25012KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
     FM251900 25014G24KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220
      TEMPO 2521/2524 VRB20G35KT BKN080
METAR KBJC 250415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 250345Z 30012KT 10SM BKN120 16/M03 A2990
METAR KBJC 250245Z 30012KT 10SM BKN120 17/M04 A2987

KDEN 250256Z 2503/2606 20010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
     FM251600 23010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
     FM251900 23014G24KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220
     FM252200 32012G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 BKN220
      TEMPO 2522/2601 VRB20G35KT BKN080
     FM260300 28012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220
METAR KDEN 250353Z 19007KT 10SM BKN140 BKN200 17/M01 A2989 RMK AO2
        SLP069 T01671006
METAR KDEN 250253Z 21006KT 10SM FEW090 BKN130 BKN200 18/M01 A2985 RMK
       AO2 SLP053 T01831011 53002
METAR KDEN 250153Z 17014KT 10SM FEW090 BKN130 BKN200 17/M01 A2985 RMK
       AO2 SLP058 T01721006


KBKF 250145Z 2501/2607 15015G25KT 9999 SCT090 BKN130 QNH2986INS
     BECMG 2505/2507 18009KT 9999 FEW100 SCT130 QNH2973INS
     BECMG 2510/2512 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2965INS
     BECMG 2518/2520 01009KT 9999 SKC QNH2960INS
     BECMG 2523/2601 VRB06KT 9999 FEW060 SCT070 QNH2965INS TX23/2520Z
     TN10/2512Z
     TEMPO 2602/0604 6000 -TSRA BKN070CB
METAR KBKF 250258Z 17009KT 10SM FEW090 BKN130 BKN220 16/M01 A2987 RMK
        AO2A SLP064 T01581011 53003
METAR KBKF 250158Z 18012KT 10SM FEW090 BKN130 BKN220 16/M01 A2986 RMK
        AO2A SLP065 T01621008

KAPA 242330Z 2500/2524 15011KT P6SM BKN120
     FM250600 18012KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
     FM251400 21008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
     FM251700 24012G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220
     FM252100 24014G22KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 BKN220
      TEMPO 2521/2524 VRB20G35KT BKN080
METAR KAPA 250353Z 15006G15KT 10SM SCT100 BKN140 BKN200 16/M01 A2991
        RMK AO2 SLP083 T01561006
METAR KAPA 250253Z 15008KT 10SM SCT100 BKN150 BKN200 17/M01 A2989 RMK
       AO2 SLP077 T01721011 53006
METAR KAPA 250153Z 20011G18KT 10SM BKN120 18/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP076
       T01781017

METAR KMNH 250415Z AUTO 15014G17KT 10SM SCT100 11/M01 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 250355Z AUTO 15013KT 10SM SCT100 11/M01 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 250335Z AUTO 14012KT 10SM SCT100 11/M01 A2998 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 250415Z AUTO 19011G16KT 10SM FEW075 OVC100 18/03 A2983 RMK
       AO2
METAR KFMM 250355Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM FEW075 OVC100 18/02 A2983 RMK
        AO2
METAR KFMM 250335Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM OVC110 17/03 A2983 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 250415Z AUTO 13013G16KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 250355Z AUTO 12011KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 250335Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A2983 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 250353Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP082
        T01440033
METAR KAKO 250253Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP083
       T01500000 55001
METAR KAKO 250153Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP081
       T01671006

METAR KLIC 250355Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP080
       T01391011
METAR KLIC 250255Z AUTO 14012KT 10SM SCT110 16/M01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP079
       T01611006 53005
METAR KLIC 250155Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP078
       T01561011

METAR KHEQ 250415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 250355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 250335Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A2987 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 250354Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 250334Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 250314Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A2987 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 250415Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 250355Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 250335Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2987 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 250353Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP098
        T01170011
METAR KITR 250253Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T01280006 53004
METAR KITR 250153Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T01500006

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) 05/25/24 04:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...245/045
                  24000 FT MSL...244/038
                  22000 FT MSL...259/044
                  20000 FT MSL...251/044
                  19000 FT MSL...247/042
                  18000 FT MSL...245/039
                  17000 FT MSL...242/033
                  16700 FT MSL...242/031
                  16000 FT MSL...241/024
                  15000 FT MSL...237/021
                  14500 FT MSL...239/020
                  14000 FT MSL...237/018
                  13000 FT MSL...224/016
                  12600 FT MSL...219/015
                  12000 FT MSL...196/022
                  11200 FT MSL...181/022
                  11000 FT MSL...190/025
                  10000 FT MSL...192/025
                  10000 FT MSL...187/030
                   9000 FT MSL...182/034
                   8900 FT MSL...184/032
                   8100 FT MSL...177/031
                   8000 FT MSL...170/033
                   7300 FT MSL...166/029
                   7000 FT MSL...155/033
                   6600 FT MSL...161/027
                   6200 FT MSL...149/023
                   6000 FT MSL...152/019
                   5900 FT MSL...145/019

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0202 UTC Saturday, May 25, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Saturday/...
Issued at 550 PM MDT Fri May 24 2024
Winds should transition to more SE in the next hour and then to
southerly by 03z. Overnight winds will stay south but then go SW
by 16z. By 19z, expect gusty southwest winds up to 30 mph which
will continue thru aftn. Also may see a few high based showers
after 21z with gusts up to 40 mph possible. Otherwise VFR
conditions will continue.


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

METAR K4BM 250415Z AUTO 15011G18KT 10SM SCT075 SCT095 OVC110 05/M05
       A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 250355Z AUTO 15012G20KT 10SM SCT065 BKN095 OVC120 05/M05
       A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 250335Z AUTO 15015G20KT 10SM BKN065 BKN085 OVC095 06/M04
       A3019 RMK AO2


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 250354Z 22006KT 10SM SCT100 BKN200 14/M01 A2997 RMK AO2
        SLP096 T01441011
METAR KCOS 250254Z 12004KT 10SM BKN100 BKN200 15/M01 A2995 RMK AO2
        SLP091 T01501011 53005
METAR KCOS 250154Z 12008KT 10SM BKN110 BKN200 17/M02 A2994 RMK AO2
        SLP090 T01671017


METAR KFLY 250415Z AUTO 10012KT 10SM SCT095 10/M01 A3000 RMK AO2
       T01011012
METAR KFLY 250355Z AUTO 09012KT 10SM SCT095 SCT120 11/M01 A3000 RMK
        AO2 T01061012
METAR KFLY 250335Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM SCT120 11/M01 A2999 RMK AO2
       T01131011

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 250355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 BKN110 16/M03 A2991 RMK
        AO2 SLP092 T01571033 $
METAR KFCS 250155Z COR 08006KT 10SM BKN100 BKN140 18/M02 A2988 RMK
        AO2 SLP086 T01801023 $ COR 0336
METAR KFCS 250255Z COR 11008KT 10SM BKN100 16/M04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP086
        T01581037 53006 $

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 250353Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KPUB 250253Z 10016G26KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP024
       T02111022 53003 $
METAR KPUB 250153Z 10012G16KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP021
       T02281011 $

METAR KVTP 250415Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 08/M26 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 250355Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 08/M27 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 250335Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 08/M27 A3025 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 250354Z AUTO 20013G20KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A2989 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 17027/0306 SLP057 T01831022
METAR KTAD 250254Z AUTO 20018G30KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 19030/0244 SLP050 T02001022 53012
METAR KTAD 250154Z AUTO 20016G24KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A2985 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 18029/0122 SLP046 T02061011

METAR KLHX 250353Z AUTO 11014KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP069
       T01721006
METAR KLHX 250253Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP067
       T01781006 53005
METAR KLHX 250153Z AUTO 13013KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A2983 RMK AO2 PK WND
       13026/0120 SLP057 T02171011

METAR KLAA 250353Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP078
       T01720000
METAR KLAA 250253Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP075
       T01831006 53004
METAR KLAA 250153Z AUTO 14013KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP069
       T02171011


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) 05/25/24 04:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...154/029
                  13000 FT MSL...237/029
                  12400 FT MSL...223/033
                  12000 FT MSL...217/026
                  11000 FT MSL...199/029
                  10900 FT MSL...201/028
                  10000 FT MSL...188/029
                   9700 FT MSL...181/031
                   9000 FT MSL...166/037
                   8600 FT MSL...158/037
                   8000 FT MSL...149/041
                   7800 FT MSL...147/041
                   7100 FT MSL...138/040
                   7000 FT MSL...137/040
                   6300 FT MSL...130/039
                   6000 FT MSL...123/039
                   5900 FT MSL...121/038
                   5700 FT MSL...118/036

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2329 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 523 PM MDT Fri May 24 2024
KCOS and KPUB...Breezy south to southwest winds gusting to 25
kts will decrease by 02z and become light and easterly
overnight. There is a slight chance that winds may shift out of
the north at KCOS around 09z but winds would be light and under
6 kts. Winds will increase again from the south to southwest on
Saturday with gusts up to 35 kts in the afternoon at both
terminals. Otherwise expect variable mid/high cloudiness with
VFR conditions.
KALS...Breezy south to southwest winds gusting up to 25 kts will
decrease by 02z though may increase to around 10 kts again after
08z. Winds will be quick to pick up again on Saturday with gusts
to 35-40 kts in the afternoon under variable mid/high cloudiness.
-KT


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

METAR KCAG 250353Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM SCT075 OVC100 13/01 A2992 RMK
        AO2 SLP094 T01280006
METAR KCAG 250253Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM OVC090 13/00 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T01280000 50002
METAR KCAG 250153Z AUTO 21014KT 10SM OVC100 14/M01 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND
       22029/0112 SLP109 T01391006

METAR KHDN 250356Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM FEW065 BKN080 OVC090 11/01 A2996
       RMK AO2 SLP107 T01110006
METAR KHDN 250256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW075 OVC090 12/M01 A2995 RMK AO2
       SLP105 T01171006 50004
METAR KHDN 250156Z AUTO 22014G18KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 13/M01 A2995 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 22026/0059 SLP111 T01281011

METAR KSBS 250415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN080 OVC090 11/00 A2996 RMK AO1
       T01071003
METAR KSBS 250355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 11/M01 A2995 RMK AO1 T01141013
METAR KSBS 250335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 11/M01 A2995 RMK AO1
       T01141011

METAR KC07 250415Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM SCT045 OVC055 01/M02 A3011 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC07 250355Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM BKN055 OVC065 01/M02 A3011 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC07 250335Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM BKN065 OVC085 01/M02 A3011 RMK
       AO2


METAR KEEO 250353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW100 SCT120 09/02 A2991 RMK
        AO2 SLP086 T00940022 $
METAR KEEO 250253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 11/02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T01110022 $
METAR KEEO 250153Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM BKN110 13/01 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T01280011 $

METAR K20V 250415Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM SCT120 08/00 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 250355Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM BKN110 09/00 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 250335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 09/00 A3001 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 250415Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM OVC110 07/M23 A3004 RMK AO2
       T00671227
METAR KGNB 250355Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM OVC110 07/M22 A3004 RMK AO2
       T00671223
METAR KGNB 250335Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM OVC110 07/M23 A3004 RMK AO2
       T00721229

METAR K0CO 250415Z AUTO 25010G14KT BKN090 BKN120 M01/M07 A3020 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K0CO 250355Z AUTO 24012G21KT SCT080 BKN090 OVC120 M01/M07 A3021
        RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 250335Z AUTO 27017G26KT BKN080 OVC090 M02/M07 A3019 RMK AO2
       PWINO

METAR KC99 250416Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM SCT120 01/M06 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 250356Z AUTO 26007G16KT 10SM SCT120 01/M05 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 250336Z AUTO 29012G19KT 10SM SCT100 01/M06 A3012 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 250353Z 18004KT 10SM SCT110 19/M03 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP042
        T01891028
METAR KGJT 250253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M03 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP044
       T01891028 56009
METAR KGJT 250153Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT120 21/M03 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP045
       T02111028

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 250353Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM BKN120 13/02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP078
        T01280022
METAR KRIL 250253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 14/02 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP084
       T01390022 56009
METAR KRIL 250153Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP084
       T01610006

METAR K5SM 250415Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM OVC070 02/M05 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 250355Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM OVC070 02/M05 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 250335Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM SCT065 OVC075 02/M05 A3015 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 250356Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP065
       T00891006 PNO $
METAR KEGE 250256Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP064
       6//// T01061011 56010 PNO $
METAR KEGE 250156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW095 14/M02 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP064
       T01391022 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 250353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW100 04/01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP097
        T00440011
METAR KASE 250253Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T00780006 55008
METAR KASE 250153Z 30003KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T00890011

METAR KCCU 250415Z AUTO 17011G15KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 250355Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM SCT047 03/M06 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 250335Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3020 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 250353Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT110 02/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP076
       T00221033
METAR KLXV 250253Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM BKN120 03/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP074
       T00331039 55006
METAR KLXV 250153Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM OVC120 07/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP064
       T00721033

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) 05/25/24 04:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...231/049
                  21300 FT MSL...234/047
                  20000 FT MSL...233/045
                  19000 FT MSL...230/043
                  19000 FT MSL...231/043
                  18000 FT MSL...229/042
                  17100 FT MSL...217/037
                  17000 FT MSL...217/037
                  16000 FT MSL...217/035
                  15600 FT MSL...217/033
                  15000 FT MSL...216/033
                  14400 FT MSL...215/032
                  14000 FT MSL...215/032
                  13300 FT MSL...214/031
                  13000 FT MSL...215/030
                  12500 FT MSL...202/030
                  12000 FT MSL...205/029
                  11700 FT MSL...203/031
                  11000 FT MSL...198/030
                  11000 FT MSL...197/026
                  10400 FT MSL...196/023
                  10200 FT MSL...197/026
                  10100 FT MSL...198/022

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 250353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 16/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP059
        T01611017
METAR KMTJ 250253Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM BKN120 17/M01 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP061
       T01721006 55005
METAR KMTJ 250153Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 19/M03 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP057
       T01941033

METAR KGUC 250356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 12/M03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP101
       T01171028
METAR KGUC 250256Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM SCT100 13/M03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T01281033 53001
METAR KGUC 250156Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM FEW110 16/M05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T01561050

METAR K7BM 250415Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM SCT080 09/M07 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 250355Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM SCT080 SCT090 09/M07 A3010 RMK
        AO2
METAR K7BM 250335Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM SCT080 09/M06 A3010 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 250415Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3000 RMK AO2 T00661031
METAR KAEJ 250355Z AUTO 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3000 RMK AO2 T00571027
METAR KAEJ 250335Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3000 RMK AO2 T00761032

METAR KANK 250415Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 T01071036
       $
METAR KANK 250355Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A2997 RMK AO2 T01251043
        $
METAR KANK 250335Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A2997 RMK AO2 T01141038
       $


METAR KAIB 250415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A2988 RMK AO2
       T01741070
METAR KAIB 250355Z AUTO 10SM SCT120 17/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 T01651057
       402420031
METAR KAIB 250335Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A2987 RMK AO2
       T01801066

KTEX 250137Z 2502/2524 20004KT P6SM OVC100
     FM250300 17003KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200
     FM251200 16009KT P6SM SCT250
     FM251600 20015G24KT P6SM BKN250
     FM251900 22015G25KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KTEX 250415Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM SCT100 11/M11 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 250355Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM BKN110 11/M11 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 250335Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM SCT110 12/M12 A3008 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 250415Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 250355Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 250335Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3003 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 250353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 13/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP055
        T01281017
METAR KCEZ 250253Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP056
       T01441011 56010
METAR KCEZ 250153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 21/M03 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP052
       T02111028

KDRO 242320Z 2500/2524 25016G23KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
     FM250200 29005KT P6SM FEW120
     FM251600 23012G20KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
     FM252100 26020G33KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
METAR KDRO 250353Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM SCT120 12/M04 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP073
        T01171039
METAR KDRO 250253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP061
       T01781056 55004
METAR KDRO 250153Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 19/M05 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP066
       T01941050

METAR KPSO 250415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3002 RMK AO2
       T00961040
METAR KPSO 250355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 T01121041
METAR KPSO 250335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A3002 RMK AO2
       T01201030

METAR KCPW 250415Z AUTO 21019G28KT 10SM SCT075 03/M08 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 250355Z AUTO 22020G25KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 250335Z AUTO 22017G25KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3027 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 250352Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP078
        T00941011 $
METAR KALS 250252Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP078
        T01331039 50006 $
METAR KALS 250152Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP078
        T01671056 $

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) 05/25/24 04:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...231/049
                  21300 FT MSL...234/047
                  20000 FT MSL...233/045
                  19000 FT MSL...230/043
                  19000 FT MSL...231/043
                  18000 FT MSL...229/042
                  17100 FT MSL...217/037
                  17000 FT MSL...217/037
                  16000 FT MSL...217/035
                  15600 FT MSL...217/033
                  15000 FT MSL...216/033
                  14400 FT MSL...215/032
                  14000 FT MSL...215/032
                  13300 FT MSL...214/031
                  13000 FT MSL...215/030
                  12500 FT MSL...202/030
                  12000 FT MSL...205/029
                  11700 FT MSL...203/031
                  11000 FT MSL...198/030
                  11000 FT MSL...197/026
                  10400 FT MSL...196/023
                  10200 FT MSL...197/026
                  10100 FT MSL...198/022

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 250353Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 26/M07 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP011
       T02561072
METAR KPGA 250253Z AUTO 23009G20KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A2973 RMK AO2 PK WND
       22028/0156 SLP005 T02671061 53003
METAR KPGA 250153Z AUTO 21012G23KT 10SM CLR 28/M07 A2971 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23029/0109 SLP998 T02781072

METAR KRQE 250353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP060
       T01391072 $
METAR KRQE 250253Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP052
       T01721061 53008 $
METAR KRQE 250153Z AUTO 22013G23KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP048
       T02001056 $

Flagstaff (KFSX) 05/25/24 04:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...184/052
                  12000 FT MSL...199/048
                  11900 FT MSL...190/045
                  11000 FT MSL...197/046
                  10800 FT MSL...190/043
                  10000 FT MSL...190/038
                  10000 FT MSL...190/038
                   9200 FT MSL...191/034
                   9000 FT MSL...199/037
                   8600 FT MSL...185/033
                   8000 FT MSL...194/031
                   7900 FT MSL...198/030
                   7400 FT MSL...175/022
                   7400 FT MSL...173/026

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0357 UTC Saturday, May 25, 2024

.AVIATION...Saturday 25/00Z through Sunday 26/00Z...Mainly VFR
with FU/HZ possible near KCMR. SW-S winds 10-20 kts with gusts
20-30 kts through 03Z, then 5-10 kts overnight. SW winds increase
to 10-20 kts after 15Z.
OUTLOOK...Sunday 26/00Z through Tuesday 28/00Z...VFR conditions
expected. SW winds 10-20 kts with gusts 20-30 kts on Saturday,
then SW-W winds 5-15 kts with gusts 20-25 kts on Sunday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 250222Z 2502/2606 13014G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 OVC080
     FM250400 17011KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 OVC080
     FM251600 25008KT P6SM -TSRA SCT030 BKN050CB
     FM252000 30007KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 SCT060
METAR KSLC 250354Z 14007KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 BKN150 17/03 A2979 RMK
        AO2 SLP052 VIRGA DSNT E-SE AND W T01670033 $
METAR KSLC 250254Z 14007KT 10SM FEW080 BKN100 OVC150 17/03 A2979 RMK
        AO2 SLP057 VIRGA T01720028 50001
METAR KSLC 250154Z 13013KT 10SM BKN085 BKN100 OVC140 17/03 A2980 RMK
        AO2 SLP062 VIRGA E-S T01670033

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 250353Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM OVC075 16/02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP073
       T01560017
METAR KVEL 250253Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM FEW075 OVC095 16/02 A2986 RMK AO2
       SLP072 T01560017 58004
METAR KVEL 250153Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM OVC110 16/02 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP077
       T01560017

METAR KPUC 250353Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM OVC095 13/M01 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP078
       T01331006
METAR KPUC 250253Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM OVC095 14/M01 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP083
       T01391011 58007
METAR KPUC 250153Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM OVC085 15/M01 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP090
        T01501011

KCNY 250158Z 2502/2524 05013KT P6SM SCT120
     FM250700 23003KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
     FM251700 23013G21KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN100
     FM252100 27016G26KT P6SM -SHRA BKN060 BKN090
METAR KCNY 250353Z AUTO 03017G26KT 10SM FEW100 SCT120 19/M06 A2974
        RMK AO2 PK WND 04030/0325 SLP028 T01941061
METAR KCNY 250253Z AUTO 04014G23KT 10SM FEW120 20/M07 A2974 RMK AO2
       SLP027 T02001067 55008
METAR KCNY 250153Z AUTO 05013KT 10SM SCT120 22/M07 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP026
       T02171067


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 05/25/24 04:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...250/031
                  20400 FT MSL...268/019
                  20000 FT MSL...259/025
                  19000 FT MSL...257/026
                  18000 FT MSL...259/028
                  17700 FT MSL...259/027
                  17000 FT MSL...259/029
                  16000 FT MSL...260/028
                  15600 FT MSL...258/025
                  15000 FT MSL...256/025
                  14000 FT MSL...253/022
                  13700 FT MSL...251/019
                  13000 FT MSL...252/019
                  12200 FT MSL...255/021
                  12000 FT MSL...238/017
                  11000 FT MSL...230/016
                  10000 FT MSL...219/015
                   9000 FT MSL...208/017
                   8400 FT MSL...188/020
                   8000 FT MSL...195/020
                   7700 FT MSL...177/023
                   7000 FT MSL...187/022
                   6900 FT MSL...185/022
                   6900 FT MSL...171/026
                   6600 FT MSL...177/024

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 250353Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM OVC090 07/02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T00720017
METAR KEVW 250253Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM OVC100 08/02 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND
       21029/0202 SLP091 T00780017 53003
METAR KEVW 250153Z AUTO 21019G26KT 10SM OVC100 09/01 A2991 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 21027/0112 SLP096 T00890011

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 250354Z AUTO 24020G26KT 10SM BKN060 OVC080 11/M01 A2991
        RMK AO2 PK WND 25032/0338 SLP084 T01111006
METAR KRKS 250254Z AUTO 27014G22KT 10SM OVC080 12/M03 A2988 RMK AO2
        SLP077 T01221028 53001
METAR KRKS 250154Z AUTO 27012G18KT 10SM BKN100 14/M06 A2987 RMK AO2
       SLP076 T01391056

KRWL 242320Z 2500/2524 24017G27KT P6SM SKC
     FM250200 24012KT P6SM SCT200
     FM250600 23014KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
     FM251500 25015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
METAR KRWL 250353Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM SCT100 11/M06 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP067
        T01061061
METAR KRWL 250253Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP067
       T01171083 55002
METAR KRWL 250153Z AUTO 10SM BKN120 14/M11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP066
       T01391111

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 250353Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP058
        T01001067
METAR KLAR 250253Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP056
       T01281083 53004
METAR KLAR 250153Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP058
       T01331094

KCYS 250010Z 2500/2524 26010G23KT P6SM SCT110
     FM250200 20008KT P6SM SKC
     FM250700 28008KT P6SM BKN200
     FM251900 28012G23KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
METAR KCYS 250353Z 20008KT 10SM BKN110 14/M01 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP068
        T01391011
METAR KCYS 250253Z 19007KT 10SM FEW120 14/M01 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND
       18027/0220 SLP067 T01441011 53006
METAR KCYS 250153Z 23005G15KT 10SM FEW120 17/M14 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP060
       T01671139

Riverton (KRIW) 05/25/24 04:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...256/034
                  25000 FT MSL...244/034
                  24000 FT MSL...238/037
                  22000 FT MSL...240/036
                  20000 FT MSL...249/026
                  17000 FT MSL...228/018
                  16900 FT MSL...225/018
                  16000 FT MSL...230/016
                  15000 FT MSL...236/024
                  14600 FT MSL...233/012
                  14000 FT MSL...136/028
                  13000 FT MSL...164/029
                  12800 FT MSL...183/016
                  12000 FT MSL...162/021
                  11300 FT MSL...157/019
                  11000 FT MSL...159/021
                  10000 FT MSL...147/018
                  10000 FT MSL...153/019
                   9000 FT MSL...133/014
                   9000 FT MSL...131/013
                   8200 FT MSL...109/011
                   8000 FT MSL...109/011
                   7400 FT MSL...095/013
                   7000 FT MSL...082/014
                   6700 FT MSL...089/015
                   6200 FT MSL...052/016
                   6000 FT MSL...057/017
                   6000 FT MSL...055/016

Cheyenne (KCYS) 05/25/24 04:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...258/052
                  25000 FT MSL...263/053
                  24000 FT MSL...263/051
                  23000 FT MSL...264/047
                  22000 FT MSL...263/045
                  21000 FT MSL...267/042
                  20000 FT MSL...262/040
                  19000 FT MSL...259/037
                  18000 FT MSL...258/033
                  17400 FT MSL...258/032
                  17000 FT MSL...258/031
                  16000 FT MSL...249/026
                  15100 FT MSL...250/021
                  15000 FT MSL...248/021
                  14000 FT MSL...244/023
                  13000 FT MSL...244/027
                  12000 FT MSL...187/026
                  11000 FT MSL...233/018
                  10500 FT MSL...243/022
                  10000 FT MSL...225/018
                   9500 FT MSL...220/021
                   9000 FT MSL...218/020
                   8600 FT MSL...199/021
                   8000 FT MSL...193/025
                   7900 FT MSL...188/025
                   7300 FT MSL...172/026
                   7000 FT MSL...173/025
                   6700 FT MSL...172/022
                   6500 FT MSL...179/020

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0350 UTC Saturday, May 25, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 949 PM MDT Fri May 24 2024
Prevailing VFR conditions through about the first half of the
period. Two rounds of showers move through the area over the next 24
hours. The first occurs at the start of the period, with most likely
impacts at KRKS through about 15Z. Models have shifted the best
precipitation chances southward, so KRKS could see very little
precipitation. Have kept prevailing rain in the TAF for now, but
confidence is lower. KCPR has about a 10% chance to see a shower.
The next round comes Saturday late afternoon through the evening.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible with this push of moisture.
High-resolution models have a slightly better grasp on starting
times, but struggle with the speed of the system and how long
precipitation chances linger into the evening and early night. Have
attempted to put average start and end times in the TAFs but would
not be surprised to see timings adjust a few hours in either
direction for future issuances.
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 0417 UTC Saturday, May 25, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1003 PM MDT Fri May 24 2024
Westerly flow aloft will become southwest overnight, while a
weather disturbance and increased moisture bring scattered
showers and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening.
Wyoming TAFS...Ceilings will lower from 11000 to 15000 feet
overnight, to 4000 to 8000 feet on Saturday. Showers will be in
the vicinity of the terminals from 15Z to 00Z. Winds will gust
to 25 knots from 15Z to 00Z.
Nebraska TAFS...Mostly clear skies will become broken clouds
around 12000 feet after sunrise, then lower to 6000 to
10000 feet Saturday evening. Showers will be in the vicinity of
the terminals after 00Z, except at Chadron.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 250415Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A2985 RMK AO2
       T01150001
METAR KIBM 250355Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A2986 RMK AO2
       T01200000
METAR KIBM 250335Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A2986 RMK AO2
       T01250000

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

METAR KOGA 250415Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A2985 RMK AO2
       T01370043
METAR KOGA 250355Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A2985 RMK AO2
       T01410040
METAR KOGA 250335Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A2985 RMK AO2
       T01430042

METAR KIML 250353Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T00940044
METAR KIML 250253Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T01170044 53002
METAR KIML 250153Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T01560028

KMCK 242320Z 2500/2524 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
     FM250300 16006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM251400 16016G26KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/18040KT
     FM252300 16014KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KMCK 250353Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T01560050
METAR KMCK 250253Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T01780044 53005
METAR KMCK 250153Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T01890044

North Platte (KLNX) 05/25/24 04:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8000 FT MSL...211/027
                   7000 FT MSL...201/024
                   6300 FT MSL...173/028
                   6000 FT MSL...187/024
                   5500 FT MSL...168/026
                   5000 FT MSL...162/026
                   4700 FT MSL...160/026
                   4100 FT MSL...159/026
                   4000 FT MSL...159/026
                   3600 FT MSL...166/026
                   3400 FT MSL...164/023

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2337 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 636 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024
Expect mainly clear skies this evening with increasing high
clouds overnight. Expect scattered to broken ceilings of 20000
to 25000 FT AGL Saturday morning, persisting into the afternoon
hours. Thunderstorms may impact the KLBF terminal toward 00z
Sunday. At this time the main threat should be after 00z Sunday
and will not mention the threat of thunder with this TAF
forecast package.


* * * * * 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 250353Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T01170011
METAR KGLD 250253Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP098
       T01220017 53001
METAR KGLD 250153Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T01440022

KGCK 242324Z 2500/2524 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM250400 10008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM251300 16017G26KT P6SM SCT250
     FM251600 18024G39KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KGCK 250354Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T01500011
METAR KGCK 250254Z AUTO 08008KT 8SM CLR 16/02 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T01560017 53009
METAR KGCK 250154Z 10007KT 8SM CLR 18/02 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T01780022

METAR KLBL 250356Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T01780022 PNO $
METAR KLBL 250256Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP105
       6//// T01780028 53005 PNO $
METAR KLBL 250156Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T02060022 PNO $

METAR KEHA 250415Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A2993 RMK AO2
       T01400027
METAR KEHA 250355Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A2993 RMK AO2
       T01430021
METAR KEHA 250335Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A2993 RMK AO2
       T01540018

Goodland (KGLD) 05/25/24 04:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  20000 FT MSL...263/030
                  19000 FT MSL...246/041
                  18000 FT MSL...249/043
                  17000 FT MSL...245/045
                  15000 FT MSL...235/035
                   9000 FT MSL...199/026
                   8000 FT MSL...188/030
                   7000 FT MSL...185/030
                   7000 FT MSL...179/028
                   6200 FT MSL...168/034
                   6000 FT MSL...167/033
                   5400 FT MSL...157/035
                   5000 FT MSL...159/032
                   4700 FT MSL...149/035
                   4300 FT MSL...149/035
                   4000 FT MSL...146/034
                   4000 FT MSL...146/034

Dodge City (KDDC) 05/25/24 04:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11500 FT MSL...208/005
                  11000 FT MSL...248/007
                  10000 FT MSL...253/006
                   9600 FT MSL...222/008
                   9000 FT MSL...261/013
                   8100 FT MSL...208/015
                   8000 FT MSL...186/019
                   7000 FT MSL...179/016
                   6900 FT MSL...179/016
                   6000 FT MSL...157/018
                   5900 FT MSL...161/019
                   5100 FT MSL...140/017
                   5000 FT MSL...139/018
                   4300 FT MSL...118/017
                   4000 FT MSL...108/018
                   3800 FT MSL...106/016
                   3200 FT MSL...093/016
                   3000 FT MSL...095/015
                   3000 FT MSL...095/015

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0402 UTC Saturday, May 25, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 959 PM MDT Fri May 24 2024
For KGLD, VFR conditions through the forecast period. Winds,
look to veer through the forecast, beginning south-southwest
10-15kts and increasing 15-30kts and the potential to 40kts
through 00z sunday. around 00z, southwest 10-15kts shifting
northwest by 03z around 10kts.
For KMCK, VFR conditions through the forecast period. Winds,
southeast 5-15kts through 01z Sunday. Gusts 25-30kts possible
from 14z-23z. From 01z Sunday onward east-northeast around
10kts.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2340 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 626 PM CDT Fri May 24 2024
Light and variable winds early tonight will become southeast at
around 10 knots between 09z by 12z Saturday as an area of high
pressure at the surface moves east towards the Mid Mississippi
Valley and a trough of low pressure at the surface starts to
develop along the lee of the Rockies in response to an
approaching upper level trough. This surface boundary will
continue to deepen Saturday morning as it moves east towards
westerly Kansas. A result the southeast wind at 10 knots at 12z
Saturday are expected to increase to around 25 knots by 18z
Saturday. These gusty southerly winds will back to the
southwest Saturday afternoon as a surface boundary moves across
western Kansas. BUFR soundings showing VFR conditions over the
next 24 hours.


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

KGUY 242328Z 2500/2524 13010KT P6SM SCT250
     FM251200 17012KT P6SM SKC
     FM251500 21020G30KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 250353Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T01780028
METAR KGUY 250253Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP083
       T01890028 53004
METAR KGUY 250153Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP080
       T02060028

KDHT 242328Z 2500/2524 13012KT P6SM FEW250
     FM251100 19012KT P6SM SKC
     FM251500 21025G35KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 250353Z AUTO 12012KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP081
        T01720011
METAR KDHT 250253Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP081
       T01830006 53003
METAR KDHT 250153Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP078
       T02110000

Amarillo (KAMA) 05/25/24 04:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...261/026
                  11000 FT MSL...253/031
                  10800 FT MSL...257/030
                  10000 FT MSL...246/030
                   9300 FT MSL...234/025
                   9000 FT MSL...232/025
                   8000 FT MSL...217/022
                   8000 FT MSL...218/023
                   7000 FT MSL...188/019
                   7000 FT MSL...188/019
                   6200 FT MSL...155/021
                   6000 FT MSL...154/022
                   5400 FT MSL...133/026
                   5000 FT MSL...127/028
                   4800 FT MSL...129/028
                   4300 FT MSL...130/029
                   4000 FT MSL...130/029
                   4000 FT MSL...129/028

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0239 UTC Saturday, May 25, 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 242338Z 2500/2524 26008KT P6SM SCT250
     FM250300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200
     FM251700 25015G23KT P6SM FEW100
     FM252100 27024G33KT P6SM FEW110
METAR KFMN 250353Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 20/M09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP060
        T02001094 $
METAR KFMN 250253Z 23003KT 10SM CLR 23/M09 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP051
       T02281089 56005 $
METAR KFMN 250153Z 26007KT 10SM CLR 24/M08 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP054
       T02391078 $

METAR KSKX 250356Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T01171061
METAR KSKX 250256Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T01391083 53004
METAR KSKX 250156Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T01781078

KLVS 242338Z 2500/2524 22020G30KT P6SM SCT250
     FM250200 20011KT P6SM FEW200
     FM251500 23018G30KT P6SM SKC
     FM251800 24030G41KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLVS 250353Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP071
       T01331072
METAR KLVS 250253Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP069
       T01391061 53005
METAR KLVS 250153Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP053
       T01891067

METAR KRTN 250353Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP069
        T01391033
METAR KRTN 250253Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP061
       T01721033 53013
METAR KRTN 250153Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17028/0059 SLP059 T01781033

METAR KCAO 250355Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP091
       T01440000 $
METAR KCAO 250255Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T01611017 53002 $
METAR KCAO 250155Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP082
       T01831022 $

Albuquerque (KABX) 05/25/24 04:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...069/006
                  17100 FT MSL...279/013
                  17000 FT MSL...278/020
                  16000 FT MSL...161/022
                  15000 FT MSL...201/022
                  14800 FT MSL...177/018
                  14000 FT MSL...202/024
                  13000 FT MSL...207/023
                  13000 FT MSL...207/023
                  12000 FT MSL...223/025
                  11500 FT MSL...227/026
                  11000 FT MSL...234/025
                  10300 FT MSL...244/026
                  10000 FT MSL...241/026
                   9200 FT MSL...246/026
                   9000 FT MSL...251/025
                   8400 FT MSL...248/022
                   8000 FT MSL...255/022
                   7700 FT MSL...251/020
                   7000 FT MSL...264/022
                   7000 FT MSL...254/021
                   6500 FT MSL...267/023
                   6300 FT MSL...265/022

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2348 UTC Friday, May 24, 2024

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 541 PM MDT Fri May 24 2024
Increasing upper level flow will lead to strengthening winds
throughout the TAF period. Gusty swly to wly winds will diminish
aft sunset. FU from nearby wildfires may create lcl vis
reductions overnight and through tomorrow. Swly winds will pick up
again areawide tomorrow with gusts of 35 to 45 kts commonplace.
Increased limiting of vis will be possible due to BLDU and FU.

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

DATA BASED ON 250000Z
VALID 250600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1705    2113+06 2420-02 2429-17 2436-29 234844 245852 246352
BCE                      2235+00 2334-14 2352-26 237342 248150 249153
LND              2614+06 2517-03 2531-17 2448-29 244746 246753 256155
RKS              2414    2519-03 2536-16 2352-29 246744 247751 257255
GJT              2213+10 2227+03 2247-15 2551-26 256542 257550 258555
FMN              2527+13 2425+04 2227-13 2445-25 246941 259247 259954
ABQ              2722+14 2516+06 2227-12 2646-23 267937 259346 269854
MBW              2426    2426-02 2534-16 2556-28 266244 267652 267557
DEN              2115+09 2214+02 2538-15 2743-27 265741 257150 268056
PUB              2005+10 2421+04 2643-14 2646-25 266841 267249 269555
ALS                      2325+05 2342-14 2545-24 256541 268348 760155
TCC      1838    2135+15 2331+07 2633-11 2647-22 267536 268245 269154
BFF      1931    2231+07 2425-01 2637-18 2756-28 276644 278152 267755
GLD      1826    2335+09 2525+02 2638-14 2752-27 265641 267049 267355
GCK      1618+14 2322+10 2531+04 2639-14 2643-24 265839 266748 269255
GAG      1609+16 2719+13 2822+05 2730-12 2743-23 266039 278246 279354
AMA      1822    2331+14 2531+06 2830-10 2641-22 267337 268146 279055
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DATA BASED ON 250000Z
VALID 251200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1811    2315+05 2714-03 2424-17 2236-29 233646 243354 244852
BCE                      2324-02 2230-16 2335-29 234545 235749 247448
LND              2708+04 2715-04 2629-17 2447-29 244346 254354 245153
RKS              2611    2712-04 2533-17 2447-29 235546 245753 245452
GJT              2425+08 2429+00 2344-16 2356-28 237544 249151 248952
FMN              2619+09 2527+01 2339-14 2363-26 248541 741048 740753
ABQ              2515+11 2430+03 2340-11 2453-24 259138 750147 751054
MBW              2526    2623-03 2444-15 2451-28 246846 258352 256353
DEN              2622+11 2626+03 2440-14 2338-26 255642 257052 259056
PUB              2522+12 2428+04 2445-12 2545-25 256641 258848 259055
ALS                      2524+02 2343-13 2456-25 258140 750448 750154
TCC      2426    2631+13 2435+06 2444-10 2646-23 257937 268346 269253
BFF      2820    2320+05 2036-01 2555-15 2446-27 257244 258152 267455
GLD      1943    2341+11 2434+05 2538-14 2553-26 255642 257449 269155
GCK      1831+14 2338+11 2432+05 2634-13 2546-25 266341 268848 269657
GAG      1720+16 2431+13 2526+06 2526-12 2549-24 277438 278747 279755
AMA      1939    2533+14 2528+06 2437-10 2641-23 267636 268046 269155
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DATA BASED ON 250000Z
VALID 260000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2918+02 2928-05 2829-19 2732-32 283643 293947 284151
BCE                      2824+01 2940-15 2957-26 286641 286249 285955
LND              3005+02 2208-03 2314-16 2412-28 251346 242457 263851
RKS              2734    2629-04 2518-16 2516-28 261746 233256 264149
GJT              2422+06 2331-01 2433-16 2632-28 263545 274652 266950
FMN              2625+12 2526+03 2637-15 2760-27 277442 268348 269450
ABQ              2626+13 2626+04 2643-12 2662-24 258439 750546 750951
MBW              2525    2528-02 2617-15 2429-27 213945 224055 254452
DEN              2714+10 2817+02 2630-14 2619-27 282745 264451 255950
PUB              2629+12 2531+04 2724-15 2639-26 255842 257547 258150
ALS                      2530+03 2740-14 2750-27 267042 268847 269750
TCC      2526    2528+15 2529+06 2560-11 2575-23 750138 750546 761052
BFF      2922    2512+05 2415-02 2629-15 2627-27 262244 252755 255354
GLD      2119    2121+13 2124+04 2336-14 2442-28 256742 258049 258653
GCK      2034+22 2136+14 2136+05 2441-13 2566-26 258240 750147 760152
GAG      2130+19 2347+14 2355+07 2469-09 2580-22 259237 259846 259852
AMA      2232    2233+16 2236+07 2464-09 2579-22 259338 750246 760652
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