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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0705 MDT Tuesday, July 2, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 021256Z 20004KT M1/4SM HZ FEW060 SCT075 BKN110 16/13 A3005
       RMK AO2 SLP122 T01610133 PWINO $
SPECI KFNL 021231Z 19003KT M1/4SM FG BKN080 OVC110 16/14 A3006 RMK AO2
       PWINO $
METAR KFNL 021156Z 22005KT SCT090 14/12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP125 60001 70001
       T01440122 10211 20139 53011 PWINO $

METAR KGXY 021256Z 32005KT 10SM OVC080 17/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T01670117
METAR KGXY 021156Z 03003KT 10SM BKN085 16/14 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP131 60001
       70002 T01560139 10217 20156 53003
METAR KGXY 021056Z 07003KT 10SM FEW090 16/14 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T01610139


METAR KBDU 021255Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 021235Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM SCT080 17/11 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 021215Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM BKN080 17/12 A3007 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 021255Z AUTO 32003KT 9SM FEW070 18/14 A3005 RMK AO2
       T01800144
METAR KEIK 021235Z AUTO 32003KT 9SM FEW046 BKN065 16/15 A3005 RMK AO2
       T01610145
METAR KEIK 021215Z AUTO 32003KT 9SM BKN060 16/14 A3006 RMK AO2
       T01600144

KBJC 021121Z 0212/0312 36008KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN140
     FM021300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW015 FEW060 SCT120
     FM021700 30010KT P6SM SCT100
     FM022300 34008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM030300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120
     FM030600 33005KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KBJC 021245Z 00000KT 10SM SCT060 BKN150 15/13 A3009
METAR KBJC 021155Z VRB03KT 10SM BKN060 15/13 A3009
METAR KBJC 021135Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM OVC060 16/13 A3008 RMK AO2

KDEN 021121Z 0212/0318 36007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120
     FM021400 VRB05KT P6SM FEW060 SCT120
     FM021900 32011KT P6SM SCT100
     FM030100 03009KT P6SM SCT100
     FM030400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100
     FM030800 18007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
     FM031600 24006KT P6SM FEW090
METAR KDEN 021253Z 00000KT 10SM BKN060 BKN120 BKN150 17/14 A3006 RMK AO2
       SLP102 T01670139
METAR KDEN 021153Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT060 SCT120 BKN150 16/13 A3005 RMK AO2
       SLP095 60007 70007 T01560128 10211 20150 51009
METAR KDEN 021053Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW060 SCT085 BKN140 15/13 A3004 RMK AO2
       RAE14 SLP087 P0004 T01500128


KBKF 020900Z 0209/0315 VRB06KT 9999 SCT070 BKN120 QNH2996INS
     TEMPO 0209/0210 VRB12G20KT 8000 TSRA BKN040
     TEMPO 0301/0303 8000 SHRA BKN070 TX32/0302Z TN17/0212Z
METAR KBKF 021158Z 06004KT 10SM FEW085 BKN140 BKN200 14/11 A3006 RMK
        AO2A SLP102 60000 T01440114 10199 20144 53004
METAR KBKF 021058Z 06004KT 10SM BKN120 BKN160 16/12 A3005 RMK AO2A
        RAE22 SLP087 P0000 T01570119
SPECI KBKF 021022Z 11006KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 BKN160 16/12 A3003 RMK
       AO2A SLP084

KAPA 021121Z 0212/0312 01005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN120
     FM021400 VRB05KT P6SM FEW015 FEW060 SCT120
     FM021900 34011KT P6SM SCT100
     FM022300 03008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM030400 17007KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KAPA 021253Z 35005KT 10SM SCT150 BKN200 17/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T01670128
METAR KAPA 021153Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 BKN200 16/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP112
       60002 70002 T01560128 10194 20156 53007
METAR KAPA 021053Z 10006KT 10SM SCT120 16/14 A3006 RMK AO2 RAE16 SLP103
       P0001 T01560139

METAR KMNH 021255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC120 13/12 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 021235Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM OVC120 13/12 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 021215Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM BKN120 12/12 A3017 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 021255Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM SCT085 17/16 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 021235Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM BKN090 16/16 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 021215Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM BKN090 16/16 A3001 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 021255Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 021235Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 021215Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM SCT014 SCT022 SCT120 17/17 A2997
       RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 021253Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM FEW013 FEW085 17/17 A2999 RMK AO2
       SLP097 T01670167
METAR KAKO 021153Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM FEW080 FEW100 SCT120 17/17 A2999
       RMK AO2 RAB25E36 SLP094 P0000 60010 70010 T01670167 10217
       20161 51009
METAR KAKO 021053Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM BKN090 16/16 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T01610156

METAR KLIC 021055Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM 16/11 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T01560111 $

METAR KHEQ 021255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM RA BKN009 BKN013 BKN018 17/16
        A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 021235Z AUTO 33009G16KT 10SM -RA BKN007 BKN110 17/17 A2994
       RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 021215Z AUTO 33005G15KT 10SM -RA BKN005 BKN120 17/17 A2993
       RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 021234Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM -RA SCT060 OVC095 17/05 A2995 RMK
       AO2
METAR K2V6 021214Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM RA SCT060 SCT070 OVC095 17/04 A2995
       RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 021154Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM BKN095 BKN120 16/03 A2995 RMK
       AO2

METAR K2V5 021255Z AUTO 10SM BKN100 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 021235Z AUTO 10SM OVC100 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 021215Z AUTO 10SM BKN100 A2990 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 021253Z AUTO 34009G15KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP082
       T02000044 $
METAR KITR 021153Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP073
       7//// T01830022 10222 20178 53011 $
METAR KITR 021053Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP064
       T01890033 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/02/2024
Fort Collins - 05:34:22 MDT / 20:34:38 MDT
Denver       - 05:36:35 MDT / 20:31:33 MDT
Sterling     - 05:26:38 MDT / 20:27:32 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/02/24 13:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8900 FT MSL...027/010
                   8100 FT MSL...010/010
                   8000 FT MSL...013/013
                   7300 FT MSL...010/016
                   7000 FT MSL...013/020
                   6600 FT MSL...003/012
                   6200 FT MSL...025/009

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1124 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 521 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
VFR through the TAF period. Secondary push of northerly winds has
made it past DEN and this northerly flow should continue for a
couple of hours before weakening. Satellite and obs upstream of
the terminals have shown no signs of producing any low stratus and
models have backed off on that potential for this morning. The
exiting mid-level cloud cover should decrease through the day.
The rest of the forecast period should be mostly quiet, with winds
generally shifting from NW to NE this afternoon and evening, with
an eventual transition to drainage flow by late evening.


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

METAR K4BM 021255Z AUTO 19011G14KT 10SM BKN085 07/05 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 021235Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM SCT085 07/05 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 021215Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM BKN075 OVC085 07/05 A3043 RMK
       AO2


KCOS 021125Z 0212/0312 34008KT P6SM FEW060 BKN120
     FM021600 11009KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150
     FM021800 13012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN120 BKN250 PROB30
      0220/0224 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN040CB
     FM030200 10009KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120
METAR KCOS 021254Z 03009KT 10SM FEW070 SCT120 BKN220 18/13 A3009 RMK
        AO2 RAE24 SLP093 P0000 T01780133
METAR KCOS 021154Z 02004KT 10SM -RA FEW045 BKN070 OVC085 17/13 A3010
        RMK AO2 RAB33 SLP098 T01670133 10206 20167 53005
SPECI KCOS 021103Z 33008KT 10SM FEW055 SCT070 BKN110 17/12 A3009 RMK AO2
       CB DSNT E-SE MOV E T01720117


METAR KFLY 021255Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM BKN120 15/11 A3014 RMK AO2
       T01530111
METAR KFLY 021235Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM BKN110 15/12 A3014 RMK AO2
       T01450121
METAR KFLY 021215Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM OVC120 14/12 A3014 RMK AO2
       T01430123


KPUB 021125Z 0212/0312 27010KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN200
      TEMPO 0212/0214 -SHRA BKN060 BKN150
     FM021600 10009KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150
     FM022000 12012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN120 BKN250 PROB30
      0222/0302 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB
     FM030500 12009KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120
METAR KPUB 021253Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 22/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T02170122
METAR KPUB 021153Z 05004KT 10SM BKN065 20/12 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP085
       T02000122 10239 20194 53014
METAR KPUB 021053Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP078
       T01940122

METAR KVTP 021255Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 021235Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM SCT010 SCT016 SCT022 10/07 A3050
       RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 021215Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM SCT003 BKN010 OVC015 09/07 A3051
       RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 021254Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP101
        T01940117
METAR KTAD 021154Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP097
        T01500106 10228 20144 53019
METAR KTAD 021054Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP080
        T01560106

METAR KLHX 021253Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP082
       T02170111
METAR KLHX 021153Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP075
       T02000111 10256 20194 53031
METAR KLHX 021053Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP062
       T02060144

METAR KLAA 021253Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/13 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP081
       T02170133
METAR KLAA 021153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/12 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP071 70001
       T02060122 10256 20194 53026
METAR KLAA 021053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 20/16 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP061
       T02000156


Sunrise/Sunset for 07/02/2024
Burlington - 05:27:09 MDT / 20:19:28 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:39:45 MDT / 20:25:40 MDT
Lamar      - 05:32:16 MDT / 20:17:07 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 07/02/24 12:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  29000 FT MSL...250/035
                  27000 FT MSL...285/051
                  21000 FT MSL...179/035
                  20000 FT MSL...188/028
                  18000 FT MSL...215/026
                  17000 FT MSL...223/022
                   9000 FT MSL...268/009
                   8600 FT MSL...276/010
                   8000 FT MSL...329/014
                   7800 FT MSL...321/013
                   7100 FT MSL...328/018
                   7000 FT MSL...331/019
                   6300 FT MSL...336/018
                   6000 FT MSL...355/016
                   5900 FT MSL...360/017
                   5700 FT MSL...009/016

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0951 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 349 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
VFR conditions are anticipated across much of the forecast area over
the next 24 hours, including the three main TAF sites of KCOS, KPUB
and KALS. A cold front pushing south across the Palmer Divide today
by midday will swing sfc winds around across the plains to a more E-
SE direction this afternoon. Widespread convection is expected to
affect all TAF sites today, with the potential of gusty and erratic
outflow winds from thunderstorm developing this afternoon, mainly
affecting KCOS and KPUB.
KALS: VCSH this morning through 15z otherwise increasing W-SW winds
with gusts to 25 kts between 17z and 02z.
KCOS: Increasing E-SE winds with gusts to 25 kts after 17z with VCTS
developing after 18z and lasting to around 02z.
KPUB: Increasing E-SE winds with gusts to 25 kts after 17z with VCTS
developing after 20z and lasting to around 03z.


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

METAR KCAG 021253Z AUTO 17010G20KT 10SM SCT120 12/07 A3017 RMK AO2 RAE25
       SLP150 P0000 T01220067
METAR KCAG 021153Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM -RA FEW044 BKN060 OVC075 11/08
       A3021 RMK AO2 SLP165 P0002 60002 70030 T01060083 10167 20106
       50005
METAR KCAG 021053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC060 13/06 A3022 RMK AO2
       RAB37 SLP167 P0000 T01330061

METAR KHDN 021256Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM BKN095 OVC110 09/09 A3022 RMK AO2
       RAE42 SLP169 P0000 T00940089
METAR KHDN 021156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA FEW042 BKN060 OVC085 10/07
       A3026 RMK AO2 RAB19 SLP179 P0000 60000 7//// T01000072 10150
       20100 51017
METAR KHDN 021056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW043 OVC055 12/03 A3026 RMK AO2
       SLP174 T01220033

METAR KSBS 021255Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM SCT048 SCT055 OVC080 08/08 A3022
        RMK AO1 T00840084
METAR KSBS 021235Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM SCT033 BKN055 OVC080 09/09 A3022
       RMK AO1 T00860086
METAR KSBS 021215Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM BKN035 OVC041 09/06 A3026 RMK AO1
       T00900062

METAR KC07 021255Z AUTO 33004KT 1/2SM -RA OVC001 01/01 A3040 RMK AO2
       P0002
METAR KC07 021235Z AUTO 32004KT 1/2SM DZ OVC001 02/02 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 021215Z AUTO 30004KT 1/2SM -RA OVC001 02/02 A3040 RMK AO2


METAR KEEO 021253Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM OVC110 11/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T01110061
METAR KEEO 021153Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM SCT090 OVC110 12/05 A3022 RMK AO2
       SLP159 60000 70021 T01220050 10150 20122 51018
METAR KEEO 021053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 13/04 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01027/0954 SLP159 T01330039

METAR K20V 021255Z AUTO 32013G17KT 10SM OVC050 10/03 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 021235Z AUTO 32010G15KT 10SM OVC050 10/04 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 021215Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM OVC048 10/04 A3026 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 021255Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM SCT011 SCT035 OVC043 10/M09 A3028
        RMK AO2 T00961093
METAR KGNB 021235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT013 SCT033 OVC043 10/M06 A3028
       RMK AO2 T01001056
METAR KGNB 021215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT013 OVC041 10/M05 A3027 RMK AO2
       T00971055

METAR K0CO 021255Z AUTO 32019G26KT 271V331 OVC001 01/01 A3047 RMK AO2
        P0001 PWINO
METAR K0CO 021235Z AUTO 29014G24KT OVC001 01/01 A3046 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 021215Z AUTO 29015G21KT OVC001 01/01 A3045 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KC99 021254Z AUTO 30010G20KT 4SM SCT003 BKN009 OVC039 04/04 A3039
       RMK AO2
METAR KC99 021233Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM SCT023 SCT037 SCT049 06/04 A3038
       RMK AO2
METAR KC99 021213Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A3037 RMK AO2

KGJT 021124Z 0212/0312 11004KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120
     FM021900 29007KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
     FM022200 29010G17KT P6SM SKC
     FM030300 01006KT P6SM SKC
     FM030600 06005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 021253Z 02009KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T02110061
METAR KGJT 021153Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM FEW110 18/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T01830117 10250 20183 53017
METAR KGJT 021053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 19/12 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T01890117

KRIL 021124Z 0212/0312 VRB04KT P6SM SCT090
     FM021800 33007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
     FM022100 28011G19KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
     FM030300 27004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 021253Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T01610056
METAR KRIL 021153Z AUTO 31011G20KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP134
       70004 T01560056 10172 20150 53016
METAR KRIL 021053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 15/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T01500133

METAR K5SM 021255Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 06/05 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 021235Z AUTO 30005KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 06/05 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 021215Z AUTO 30003KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 06/05 A3044 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT S

KEGE 021249Z 0213/0312 19007KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN045
      TEMPO 0213/0215 BKN022 OVC035
     FM021600 13005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250
     FM021800 25007KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250
     FM022000 26013G21KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
     FM030400 09005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 021256Z 12006KT 10SM FEW025 OVC039 13/08 A3024 RMK AO2
       RAB22E39 SLP139 T01280078 PNO $
SPECI KEGE 021217Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM FEW009 BKN022 OVC034 14/11 A3023
       RMK AO2 PNO $
METAR KEGE 021156Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM SCT024 OVC042 13/12 A3021 RMK AO2
       SLP131 6//// 7//// T01330122 10144 20128 53011 PNO $

KASE 021124Z 0212/0312 33003KT P6SM VCTS BKN070CB BKN080 BKN110
      TEMPO 0212/0214 -TSRA BKN050CB BKN060
     FM021500 32005KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 BKN100
     FM021700 32008KT P6SM FEW050 SCT110
     FM022000 30010G18KT P6SM FEW080 SCT110
     FM030200 21005KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
METAR KASE 021253Z 00000KT 10SM FEW026 BKN046 OVC060 11/09 A3025 RMK AO2
       RAE17 SLP133 P0003 T01060094
METAR KASE 021153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA SCT017 OVC050 10/09 A3024 RMK
       AO2 LTG DSNT S RAB24 SLP126 P0000 60019 70057 T01000094 10117
       20094 53009
METAR KASE 021053Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM BKN065 BKN080 BKN110 10/09 A3020
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW SLP112 T01000089

METAR KCCU 021255Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM BR OVC004 07/05 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 021235Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM BKN004 OVC080 07/05 A3047 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCCU 021215Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM SCT006 OVC080 07/05 A3046 RMK
       AO2

METAR KLXV 021253Z AUTO 06006KT 9SM -RA FEW012 BKN039 OVC060 07/07 A3033
       RMK AO2 RAB09 SLP104 P0005 T00720067
SPECI KLXV 021242Z AUTO 05007KT 4SM -RA BR SCT034 OVC043 07/07 A3034 RMK
       AO2 RAB09 P0005 T00720067
SPECI KLXV 021229Z AUTO 06003KT 2SM -RA BR FEW003 SCT030 OVC041 07/07
       A3034 RMK AO2 RAB09 P0003 T00720067

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/02/2024
Rangely           - 05:50:43 MDT / 20:47:58 MDT
Grand Junction    - 05:52:57 MDT / 20:43:55 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:41:37 MDT / 20:41:24 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/02/24 13:02 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...305/021
                  11000 FT MSL...318/017
                  10400 FT MSL...316/015
                  10100 FT MSL...314/015

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1139 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 539 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
A main band of heavier showers and embedded thunderstorms will
track across the central mountains impacting the KGUC and KASE
TAF through mid morning. A lighter band of showers to the north
could bring some light rain to KRIL KEGE and KHDN through the
same time period before clearing is expected with the further
intrusion of much drier air. After a few isolated late day
storms over the high Colorado mountains...clear skies will move
in for the overnight hours. VFR prevails over the next 24 hours
with localized ILS conditions possible through the morning as
the showers work through.


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


KMTJ 021124Z 0212/0312 36005KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB SCT120
     FM021600 33004KT P6SM SKC
     FM021800 32007KT P6SM FEW080
     FM022200 31009KT P6SM FEW130
     FM030300 26005KT P6SM SKC
     FM030400 16008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 021253Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM BKN070 BKN090 OVC110 15/14 A3017
       RMK AO2 SLP144 T01500139
METAR KMTJ 021153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 BKN070 15/13 A3013 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT NE SLP138 60010 70025 T01500133 10183 20144
       53011
METAR KMTJ 021053Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM BKN050 15/13 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       NE SLP127 T01500133

METAR KGUC 021256Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM OVC044 12/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T01220106
METAR KGUC 021156Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM BKN050 OVC120 12/11 A3024 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT NE AND NW RAE02 SLP157 P0000 60010 70012 T01170106
       10139 20111 51003
METAR KGUC 021056Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM -RA BKN060 OVC100 12/11 A3023 RMK
       AO2 LTG DSNT NW RAE35B52 SLP144 P0002 T01170111

METAR K7BM 021255Z AUTO 28003G14KT 10SM SCT048 SCT055 BKN085 10/06 A3035
       RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 021235Z AUTO 28011G17KT 250V310 10SM -RA SCT027 SCT036 BKN044
       09/07 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 021215Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM RA SCT034 BKN044 OVC085 09/07 A3033
       RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 021255Z AUTO 10SM SCT022 BKN065 OVC110 10/09 A3026 RMK AO2
       T01040089
METAR KAEJ 021235Z AUTO 7SM RA SCT022 BKN065 OVC110 11/09 A3025 RMK AO2
       T01050091
METAR KAEJ 021215Z AUTO 10SM SCT080 SCT095 SCT110 10/09 A3023 RMK AO2
       T01000087

METAR KANK 021255Z AUTO 33008KT 9SM FEW065 12/10 A3021 RMK AO2 T01170105
       $
METAR KANK 021235Z AUTO 35007KT 9SM CLR 11/11 A3019 RMK AO2 T01110107
       $
METAR KANK 021215Z AUTO 35005KT 9SM CLR 11/10 A3018 RMK AO2 T01120101
       $

METAR KMYP 021255Z AUTO 28025KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 05/05 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 021235Z AUTO 26027KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 05/04 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 021215Z AUTO 25027KT 2SM BR SCT001 SCT021 OVC080 05/05 A3053
       RMK AO2


KTEX 021124Z 0212/0312 VRB04KT P6SM BKN090
     FM021700 27007KT P6SM FEW040 SCT200
     FM021900 28011G19KT P6SM FEW060 SCT200
     FM030200 18005KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
METAR KTEX 021255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN045 BKN090 12/07 A3035 RMK
       AO2
METAR KTEX 021235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN047 12/08 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 021215Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3033 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 021255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT008 13/12 A3028 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K04V 021235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT008 12/12 A3028 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K04V 021215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/11 A3027 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KCEZ 021253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW100 16/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T01610133
METAR KCEZ 021153Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM BKN100 16/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP120
       60000 T01560133 10222 20150 53009
METAR KCEZ 021053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 17/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T01670139

KDRO 021124Z 0212/0312 13003KT P6SM SCT040 BKN050
     FM021400 03002KT P6SM BKN100
     FM021800 25008KT P6SM FEW060 FEW250
     FM022000 27012KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200
     FM030400 31005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 021253Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM FEW033 SCT050 BKN110 15/13 A3022
       RMK AO2 SLP149 T01500133
METAR KDRO 021153Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM OVC044 14/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP147
       60032 70034 T01390133 10178 20139 53000
METAR KDRO 021053Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM SCT041 OVC050 14/13 A3020 RMK AO2
       SLP147 T01390133

METAR KPSO 021255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT049 13/13 A3029 RMK AO2 T01260126
METAR KPSO 021235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT046 SCT100 13/13 A3029 RMK AO2
       T01290129
METAR KPSO 021215Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT046 SCT050 SCT110 13/13 A3028 RMK
       AO2 T01280128

METAR KCPW 021254Z AUTO 22009KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 04/04 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 021234Z AUTO 21012G17KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 04/04 A3055 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCPW 021214Z AUTO 21014G19KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 04/04 A3054 RMK
       AO2

KALS 021125Z 0212/0312 17006KT P6SM FEW100 BKN200
      TEMPO 0212/0213 -SHRA BKN080
     FM021700 26011KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120 SCT200
      TEMPO 0218/0222 27013G23KT
     FM030200 32006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
METAR KALS 021252Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM FEW100 BKN110 15/11 A3024 RMK AO2
       SLP139 T01500111
METAR KALS 021152Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM OVC100 13/12 A3020 RMK AO2 RAE03B37E49
        SLP131 P0000 60000 70001 T01330122 10161 20128 50005
METAR KALS 021052Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA FEW080 OVC090 14/11 A3022 RMK
       AO2 RAB49 SLP137 P0000 T01390111

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/02/2024
Vail    - 05:42:27 MDT / 20:36:52 MDT
Durango - 05:55:38 MDT / 20:35:47 MDT
Alamosa - 05:47:06 MDT / 20:28:20 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/02/24 13:02 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...305/021
                  11000 FT MSL...318/017
                  10400 FT MSL...316/015
                  10100 FT MSL...314/015

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1139 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 539 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
A main band of heavier showers and embedded thunderstorms will
track across the central mountains impacting the KGUC and KASE
TAF through mid morning. A lighter band of showers to the north
could bring some light rain to KRIL KEGE and KHDN through the
same time period before clearing is expected with the further
intrusion of much drier air. After a few isolated late day
storms over the high Colorado mountains...clear skies will move
in for the overnight hours. VFR prevails over the next 24 hours
with localized ILS conditions possible through the morning as
the showers work through.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 021120Z 0212/0312 36004KT P6SM SKC
     FM022200 29006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 021253Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T02610017
METAR KPGA 021153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP082
       T02440028 10311 20239 53017
METAR KPGA 021053Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP075
       T02560033

METAR KRQE 021253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T01500139 $
METAR KRQE 021153Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP109
       70004 T01390128 10172 20133 53003 $
METAR KRQE 021053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 BKN100 14/13 A3019 RMK AO2
       SLP103 T01390133 $

Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/02/24 12:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...086/012
                  11900 FT MSL...091/013
                  11000 FT MSL...066/016
                  10800 FT MSL...049/009
                  10000 FT MSL...279/009
                   9900 FT MSL...286/010
                   9200 FT MSL...275/013
                   9000 FT MSL...275/015
                   8500 FT MSL...269/014
                   8000 FT MSL...272/019
                   7800 FT MSL...264/019
                   7400 FT MSL...269/018
                   7300 FT MSL...263/013

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1053 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION...Tuesday 02/12Z through Wednesday 03/12Z...SHRA/TSRA
possible south and east of a KPRC-KFLG-KRQE line, 19Z-04Z. Brief
MVFR conditions and gusty, erratic winds possible near TS. VFR
conditions otherwise expected with W/SW winds 5-10 kts.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 03/12Z through Friday 05/12Z...Mainly VFR
conditions, with a slight chance for MVFR in SHRA/TSRA near
KSOW/KJTC Wednesday afternoon. Winds W around 10 kts on Wednesday,
becoming N/NW on Thursday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 021253Z 0213/0318 18004KT P6SM SKC
     FM021500 32006KT P6SM SKC
     FM021900 34011KT P6SM SKC
     FM030300 12004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM031700 34007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 021254Z 18003KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP157 T01610083
        $
METAR KSLC 021154Z 22003KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP151 T01440072
        10228 20144 53012 $
METAR KSLC 021054Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP143 T01610061
        $

KVEL 021124Z 0212/0312 33005KT P6SM FEW120
     FM021700 17006KT P6SM SKC
     FM030000 23006KT P6SM SKC
     FM030700 02005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 021253Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T01610067
METAR KVEL 021153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP121
       60000 T01500072 10239 20144 51010
METAR KVEL 021053Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3008 RMK AO2 RAE00
       SLP113 P0000 T01670067

METAR KPUC 021253Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T01610022 $
METAR KPUC 021153Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP125
        T01560011 10228 20156 53016 $
METAR KPUC 021053Z AUTO 32012KT 10SM FEW120 19/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T01890006 $

KCNY 021124Z 0212/0312 34005KT P6SM SKC
     FM021600 33009KT P6SM SKC
     FM021800 30011G18KT P6SM SKC
     FM030000 30007KT P6SM SKC
     FM030700 27003KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 021253Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T01940033
METAR KCNY 021153Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP097
        T02110017 10267 20189 51022
METAR KCNY 021053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T02220028


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/02/24 12:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...303/005
                   9000 FT MSL...049/004
                   8200 FT MSL...297/009
                   8000 FT MSL...314/015
                   7500 FT MSL...301/007
                   7000 FT MSL...293/005
                   6900 FT MSL...308/011
                   6800 FT MSL...293/010
                   6600 FT MSL...316/009

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0943 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Light winds and VFR conditions are expected to
prevail at the terminal. Look for a northwest wind this morning and
afternoon with a switch out of the southeast this evening.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Mild weather conditions today
lead to diurnal wind variations with gusty afternoon breezes for
some, including EVW and BCE. VFR ceilings and visibilities are
forecast across the region.



* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 021120Z 0212/0312 VRB06KT P6SM SCT110
     FM021500 28013G23KT P6SM SKC
     FM030300 25008KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KEVW 021253Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T00780000
METAR KEVW 021153Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T00671006 10122 20061 51007
METAR KEVW 021053Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T00671006

KRKS 021120Z 0212/0312 24008KT P6SM SCT200
     FM021600 27015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM030300 28011KT P6SM SKC
     FM030600 24007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 021254Z AUTO 24013KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T01060000
METAR KRKS 021154Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T01001006 10161 20100 53013
METAR KRKS 021054Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP142
        T01061006

KRWL 021123Z 0212/0312 24015G25KT P6SM BKN070
     FM021400 26015G25KT P6SM FEW250
     FM030300 26008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRWL 021253Z AUTO 22014KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T01220022
METAR KRWL 021153Z AUTO 23015KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP119
       60000 T01170011 10178 20111 53005
METAR KRWL 021053Z AUTO 21015G21KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND
       20027/1020 SLP108 T01220028

KLAR 021123Z 0212/0312 25015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
     FM021400 26015G25KT P6SM SCT150
     FM021700 28020G30KT P6SM FEW250
     FM030200 28010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KLAR 021253Z AUTO 20011G20KT 10SM OVC100 11/04 A3016 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 23029/1159 SLP109 T01060039
METAR KLAR 021153Z AUTO 23018G25KT 10SM OVC075 11/03 A3018 RMK AO2
       RAB28E37 SLP111 P0000 60000 70001 T01110033 10161 20111
       53008
METAR KLAR 021053Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM OVC080 13/03 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND
       25032/1016 SLP102 T01330028

KCYS 021123Z 0212/0312 30008KT P6SM BKN090
     FM021300 28015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
     FM021600 29015G25KT P6SM SCT250
     FM022300 32015G25KT P6SM FEW250
     FM030200 35008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCYS 021253Z 28020G34KT 10SM OVC075 14/03 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28039/1240 SLP108 T01440033
METAR KCYS 021153Z 29019G30KT 10SM OVC085 16/03 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28034/1137 SLP100 T01610033 10194 20117 53006
METAR KCYS 021053Z AUTO 28014KT 10SM BKN090 16/04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T01560044

Riverton (KRIW) 07/02/24 13:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...333/012
                  25000 FT MSL...287/025
                  24000 FT MSL...315/015
                  22000 FT MSL...321/027
                  16000 FT MSL...270/022
                   7400 FT MSL...075/012
                   7000 FT MSL...030/008
                   6200 FT MSL...357/009
                   6000 FT MSL...339/010
                   6000 FT MSL...340/007

Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/02/24 12:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...224/063
                  25000 FT MSL...224/066
                  24000 FT MSL...250/060
                  23400 FT MSL...258/055
                  23000 FT MSL...239/059
                  22000 FT MSL...245/052
                  21000 FT MSL...244/051
                  20000 FT MSL...245/052
                  20000 FT MSL...244/051
                  19000 FT MSL...241/049
                  18000 FT MSL...237/044
                  17400 FT MSL...232/042
                  17000 FT MSL...231/039
                  16000 FT MSL...234/032
                  15100 FT MSL...236/026
                  15000 FT MSL...238/026
                  14000 FT MSL...248/023
                  13200 FT MSL...268/030
                  13000 FT MSL...265/029
                  12000 FT MSL...282/036
                  11800 FT MSL...281/036
                  11000 FT MSL...284/038
                  10500 FT MSL...282/037
                  10000 FT MSL...280/043
                   9500 FT MSL...272/039
                   9000 FT MSL...274/043
                   8600 FT MSL...279/039
                   8000 FT MSL...282/040
                   7900 FT MSL...286/038
                   7300 FT MSL...289/033
                   7000 FT MSL...277/042
                   6700 FT MSL...271/036

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1027 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 425 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
A shortwave taking shape will track east-southeast through the
state until around 15Z/Tuesday. An area of showers and a
thunderstorm or two will accompany the wave and primarily impact
KWRL and then KCPR as it traverses the region. Conditions
remain VFR at all terminals despite this convection. Cloud cover
decreases from west-to-east late tonight through Tuesday
morning. A few weak showers develop over the far north Tuesday
afternoon, but it appears isolated and nature and have no
terminal impacts in this forecast. West to northwest surface
wind increases at the southwest terminals between
16Z-19Z/Tuesday, but it takes a bit longer to mix at KCPR and
KRIW. Winds and cloud cover decrease at sunset Tuesday.
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 1141 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 540 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
Some scattered showers are possible this morning across most of the
terminals in southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska. Showers will
end this morning for southeast Wyoming, leaving a breezy day with
gusts over 30 kts possible. In western Nebraska, showers will
transition to isolated thunderstorms during the early afternoon
hours, wrapping up by mid to late afternoon.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 021255Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM OVC100 17/15 A3004 RMK AO2
       T01650151
METAR KIBM 021235Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM OVC100 16/15 A3004 RMK AO2
       T01610150
METAR KIBM 021215Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM OVC100 16/15 A3003 RMK AO2
       T01600150

KSNY 021123Z 0212/0312 34008KT P6SM VCSH BKN015
     FM021300 33008KT P6SM BKN080
     FM021600 32010G20KT P6SM SCT200
     FM022100 35010G20KT P6SM FEW250
     FM030200 05008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KSNY 021253Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM FEW020 BKN110 17/13 A2998 RMK AO2
       SLP099 T01720133
METAR KSNY 021153Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM BKN019 17/13 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP093
       60000 70001 T01670133 10189 20167 53010
SPECI KSNY 021130Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM OVC015 17/14 A2996 RMK AO2
       T01720139

METAR KOGA 021255Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM BKN014 OVC035 18/17 A2991 RMK AO2
       T01830168
METAR KOGA 021235Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM OVC012 18/17 A2991 RMK AO2
       T01780169
METAR KOGA 021215Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM OVC012 18/17 A2992 RMK AO2
       T01780170

METAR KIML 021253Z AUTO 35007KT 8SM BKN006 OVC110 18/17 A2988 RMK AO2
       SLP090 T01830172
SPECI KIML 021239Z AUTO 36009KT 6SM VCTS BR BKN005 OVC110 18/18 A2986
       RMK AO2 T01830178 $
SPECI KIML 021230Z AUTO 35012KT 7SM FEW005 OVC110 19/18 A2986 RMK AO2
       T01890178 $

KMCK 021120Z 0212/0312 35006KT 6SM BR OVC100
     FM021300 36008KT 6SM BR BKN010
     FM021500 36012G19KT P6SM SCT070
     FM030100 VRB02KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 021253Z AUTO 36009KT 5SM BR FEW003 SCT110 22/21 A2983 RMK AO2
       SLP079 T02170206 $
SPECI KMCK 021236Z AUTO 02009KT 6SM BR FEW003 SCT110 21/21 A2982 RMK AO2
       T02110206 $
METAR KMCK 021153Z AUTO 02008KT 7SM BKN120 21/20 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP076
       70020 T02060200 10211 20200 53003 $

North Platte (KLNX) 07/02/24 12:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  31600 FT MSL...217/061
                  30000 FT MSL...216/057
                  28000 FT MSL...219/055
                  27100 FT MSL...219/055
                  26000 FT MSL...219/055
                  25000 FT MSL...215/054
                  24000 FT MSL...218/052
                  23700 FT MSL...220/053
                  22000 FT MSL...232/052
                  20400 FT MSL...238/046
                  20000 FT MSL...238/044
                  19000 FT MSL...242/043
                  18000 FT MSL...251/041
                  17000 FT MSL...239/030
                  16000 FT MSL...244/031
                  15000 FT MSL...251/030
                  14000 FT MSL...232/031
                  13000 FT MSL...239/020
                  12000 FT MSL...215/018
                  12000 FT MSL...221/020
                  11000 FT MSL...216/018
                  10100 FT MSL...218/019
                  10000 FT MSL...233/016
                   9000 FT MSL...228/012
                   8600 FT MSL...245/010
                   8000 FT MSL...291/011
                   7400 FT MSL...285/008
                   6300 FT MSL...025/018
                   6000 FT MSL...033/016
                   5500 FT MSL...030/019
                   5000 FT MSL...035/021
                   4700 FT MSL...038/018
                   4100 FT MSL...040/017
                   4000 FT MSL...039/018
                   3600 FT MSL...036/013
                   3400 FT MSL...029/010

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1207 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 706 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024
VFR ceilings are expected today as scattered showers linger
through the day. -RA at KLBF through 15Z, then VCTS 21Z-00Z/3rd.
Becoming FEW250 after 02Z at the KLBF and KVTN terminals. Winds
to remain 10KT or less through tonight.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 021201Z 0212/0312 34009KT 5SM BR BKN005
     FM021400 36015G22KT P6SM FEW250
     FM022200 06010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM030200 12005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 021253Z AUTO 04006KT 5SM BR BKN006 19/19 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T01940189
SPECI KGLD 021244Z AUTO 05007KT 4SM BR OVC006 19/19 A2991 RMK AO2 CIG
       004V009 T01940189
SPECI KGLD 021205Z AUTO 03006KT 6SM BR BKN004 19/18 A2988 RMK AO2
       T01890178

KGCK 021120Z 0212/0312 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KGCK 021254Z 27008KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP044
       T02280183
METAR KGCK 021154Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP044
       70005 T02110183 10250 20211 51003
METAR KGCK 021054Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP040
       T02220183

METAR KLBL 021256Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR A2984 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO PNO
       $
METAR KLBL 021156Z AUTO 20014KT 10SM CLR A2983 RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// 7////
       50003 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 021056Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR A2984 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO PNO
       $

METAR KEHA 021255Z AUTO 27010G17KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A2990 RMK AO2
       T02350159
METAR KEHA 021235Z AUTO 24014KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A2988 RMK AO2
       T02340158
METAR KEHA 021215Z AUTO 24011G18KT 10SM SCT110 23/16 A2988 RMK AO2
       T02300160

Goodland (KGLD) 07/02/24 13:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...223/046
                  28000 FT MSL...233/045
                  26000 FT MSL...235/039
                  25000 FT MSL...237/038
                  24000 FT MSL...234/040
                  22000 FT MSL...229/043
                  19000 FT MSL...224/044
                  13000 FT MSL...226/023
                  12000 FT MSL...245/018
                  11000 FT MSL...246/013
                  10800 FT MSL...250/010
                  10000 FT MSL...337/018
                   9300 FT MSL...345/016
                   9000 FT MSL...342/017
                   8000 FT MSL...336/021
                   8000 FT MSL...337/020
                   7000 FT MSL...342/026
                   7000 FT MSL...346/025
                   6200 FT MSL...347/027
                   6000 FT MSL...343/028
                   5400 FT MSL...354/026
                   5000 FT MSL...015/020
                   4700 FT MSL...007/020
                   4300 FT MSL...040/013
                   4000 FT MSL...033/012
                   4000 FT MSL...028/011

Dodge City (KDDC) 07/02/24 13:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...228/042
                  24000 FT MSL...229/045
                  22000 FT MSL...221/044
                  20000 FT MSL...217/042
                  19000 FT MSL...214/041
                  18000 FT MSL...216/043
                  17000 FT MSL...220/046
                  16500 FT MSL...212/039
                  16000 FT MSL...221/043
                  15000 FT MSL...226/043
                  14000 FT MSL...231/042
                  13900 FT MSL...226/036
                  13000 FT MSL...242/044
                  12000 FT MSL...239/033
                  11700 FT MSL...238/032
                  11000 FT MSL...239/025
                  10000 FT MSL...246/031
                   9800 FT MSL...244/031
                   9000 FT MSL...248/031
                   8100 FT MSL...244/030
                   8000 FT MSL...250/032
                   7000 FT MSL...241/033
                   6900 FT MSL...237/032
                   6000 FT MSL...241/033
                   5900 FT MSL...241/033
                   5100 FT MSL...242/033
                   5000 FT MSL...242/034
                   4300 FT MSL...238/034
                   4000 FT MSL...226/034
                   3700 FT MSL...219/028
                   3200 FT MSL...204/025
                   3000 FT MSL...204/021
                   3000 FT MSL...204/021

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1110 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 502 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
For KGLD... VFR conditions are forecast through the period. With
winds out of the north/northwest, am not as concerned with the
possibility for fog or low stratus clouds this morning. There
may be a storm or two that moves in around 21-03Z, but chances
are currently around 10%. Storms are more likely about a county
south of the terminal. Similar to the previous nights, will have
to watch for nocturnal convection and fog, but neither is high
enough confidence at this time. Winds should become light
overnight.
For KMCK... VFR conditions are forecast for most of the period,
though am currently watching for fog/low stratus to develop
around sunrise. After 15Z/16Z, the threat for stratus should
end. During the afternoon and evening hours, there could be a
pop up thunderstorm, but chances are lower than 10%. The next
hazard to keep an eye on will be the potential for fog again
tonight. Will need to see if any storm outflows have an effect
on the fog potential.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1015 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 515 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024
VFR flying conditions this TAF cycle for all terminals. Current
south-southwesterly winds aoa 12 kts will continue to veer to
westerly through the morning and early afternoon as a cold front
approaches, then northerly once the front passes through by
mid-afternoon. Additionally, thunderstorm activity is expected
across our area during the late afternoon/early evening hours,
however low confidence in any direct terminal impact precluded
mentioning TS in the TAFs.


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

KGUY 021120Z 0212/0312 21010KT P6SM BKN120
     FM021400 24018G28KT P6SM BKN250
     FM021900 36015KT P6SM BKN250
     FM030100 05014KT P6SM OVC120 PROB30 0301/0306 VRB30G40KT 4SM
      TSRA BR OVC040CB=
METAR KGUY 021253Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP050
       T02440172
METAR KGUY 021153Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM FEW120 23/17 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP048
       T02280172 10272 20217 50000
METAR KGUY 021053Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP049
       T02220172

KDHT 021120Z 0212/0312 21013KT P6SM BKN120
     FM021500 22015KT P6SM SCT300
     FM030100 13010KT P6SM BKN120 PROB30 0301/0306 VRB30G40KT 4SM
      TSRA BR OVC040CB
     FM030600 05010KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KDHT 021253Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP066
       T02440150
METAR KDHT 021153Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP064
       T02280150 10244 20217 55001
METAR KDHT 021053Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP060
       T02390144

Amarillo (KAMA) 07/02/24 12:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...227/030
                  28000 FT MSL...222/035
                  26000 FT MSL...228/037
                  25000 FT MSL...233/036
                  24000 FT MSL...234/036
                  22000 FT MSL...249/037
                  19000 FT MSL...227/030
                  18000 FT MSL...230/036
                  15000 FT MSL...216/023
                  14000 FT MSL...212/026
                  13000 FT MSL...219/029
                  12000 FT MSL...231/031
                  11600 FT MSL...232/033
                  11000 FT MSL...239/033
                  10000 FT MSL...248/033
                   9900 FT MSL...248/033
                   9000 FT MSL...253/031
                   8200 FT MSL...251/031
                   8000 FT MSL...252/031
                   7000 FT MSL...249/028
                   6500 FT MSL...249/028
                   6000 FT MSL...248/028
                   5000 FT MSL...239/030
                   4800 FT MSL...239/029
                   4600 FT MSL...237/029
                   4000 FT MSL...216/024
                   4000 FT MSL...217/023

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1053 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 549 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024
Southwest winds will pick up into the 15 to 20 knot range with
higher gusts by mid morning. A cold front will move through the
GUY TAF site in the early afternoon and then through the DHT TAF
site this evening. The front may back into AMA late in this
forecast. Thunderstorms are possible with the front at GUY and DHT
late this afternoon or evening. Have not put TSRA at AMA as storms
are expected to remain fairly isolated there. Skies are expected
to remain VFR outside of thunderstorms.


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

KFMN 021128Z 0212/0312 09007KT P6SM BKN100
     FM021800 29010G18KT P6SM FEW100
     FM030200 07005KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KFMN 021253Z 07005KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T01670139
METAR KFMN 021153Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM SCT100 17/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP137
       60008 70009 T01670139 10211 20161 53005
METAR KFMN 021053Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM FEW110 17/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T01670139

METAR KSKX 021256Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM OVC070 13/12 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP193
       T01330122
METAR KSKX 021156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 13/11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP181
        70004 T01280111 10161 20122 53006
METAR KSKX 021056Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM FEW041 12/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP175
        T01220111

KLVS 021128Z 0212/0312 25007KT P6SM SCT100
     FM021800 26012G20KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM030000 24011KT P6SM BKN100
     FM030900 03007KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KLVS 021253Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T01780117
METAR KLVS 021153Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP103
       60000 70001 T01390111 10194 20139 55000
METAR KLVS 021053Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T01500117

METAR KRTN 021253Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T01720139
METAR KRTN 021153Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T01440122 10194 20139 53007
METAR KRTN 021053Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T01500122

METAR KCAO 021255Z AUTO 28015KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP069
       T02170139
METAR KCAO 021155Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP071
        T02060139 10250 20206 50004
METAR KCAO 021055Z AUTO 23011G20KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP071
       T02060144

Albuquerque (KABX) 07/02/24 12:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...286/013
                  15000 FT MSL...271/023
                  13000 FT MSL...285/016
                  13000 FT MSL...279/027
                  12000 FT MSL...309/008
                  11500 FT MSL...298/016
                  11000 FT MSL...321/015
                  10000 FT MSL...311/017
                   9200 FT MSL...274/016
                   9000 FT MSL...261/020
                   8400 FT MSL...271/010
                   8000 FT MSL...265/008
                   7700 FT MSL...261/007
                   7000 FT MSL...128/003
                   6500 FT MSL...105/004
                   6300 FT MSL...081/004

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1138 UTC Tuesday, July  2, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 529 AM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024
Widespread showers and storms are expected again today.
Development will begin around 18Z and will generally be confined
to areas south of I-40 thanks to dry air entering from the
northwest. Small hail and gusty winds may accompany any storms
that develop. A storm or two near KCAO may become severe and
produce large hail and/or damaging wind gusts. Convective activity
will move east during the evening, becoming confined to areas
along and east of the central mountain chain after 03Z. A weak
backdoor front across the east will help isolated to scattered
showers continue through the TAF period in the east near the TX
border.
VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF period, with the
exception of brief MVFR conditions near heavier showers and
storms.

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

DATA BASED ON 020000Z
VALID 020600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      3613    3516+11 3013+03 2650-13 2654-22 277331 286739 285944
BCE                      2918+10 2628-04 2832-16 273432 263840 273448
LND              9900+10 2714+03 2534-14 2443-27 247836 248640 257744
RKS              3122    3023+04 2652-12 2360-25 248632 257940 268046
GJT              2209+17 2514+09 2429-08 2646-17 255031 245440 254748
FMN              2011+16 2613+09 2920-06 2630-16 244629 235039 244651
ABQ              2316+16 2615+10 2714-04 2620-14 233129 233240 212852
MBW              2626    2726+05 2544-10 2561-23 247832 238140 247447
DEN              9900+17 2306+09 2425-07 2443-17 245331 246340 245949
PUB              2812+18 2510+11 2617-05 2431-15 244630 245539 245250
ALS                      2706+09 2817-05 2528-16 244330 235040 244751
TCC      2423    2325+18 2324+10 2320-04 2323-14 251929 252040 261850
BFF      1013    2619+16 2727+07 2540-10 2464-18 246732 237239 236848
GLD      9900    2306+19 2518+11 2518-06 2337-15 234730 235039 235450
GCK      2146+27 2336+19 2433+10 2422-03 2332-14 223730 223239 243250
GAG      2046+24 2335+17 2516+11 2221-03 2122-14 213730 213640 212450
AMA      2139    2327+18 2526+10 2312-03 2119-14 222130 231539 221850
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DATA BASED ON 020000Z
VALID 021200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3315+09 3122+02 3036-12 3154-19 295733 285741 275044
BCE                      2813+08 2932-03 2934-17 273733 264140 274148
LND              3115+07 2920+01 2928-14 2823-27 274436 276336 277741
RKS              2821    2825+02 2839-14 2750-24 276730 276837 266543
GJT              0507+13 2714+07 2638-10 2760-16 265232 255739 265146
FMN              2814+16 2814+09 2623-06 2726-16 254130 245340 254150
ABQ              2409+14 2711+08 2813-05 2722-14 233529 234339 244051
MBW              2629    2820+04 2650-13 2357-23 248132 247739 257844
DEN              2707+12 2316+07 2526-07 2539-18 246132 247040 255947
PUB              3023+18 2922+10 2522-06 2531-16 245530 246540 255350
ALS                      2817+09 2628-06 2629-16 244830 245840 255051
TCC      2431    2429+16 2423+10 2222-05 2426-14 252429 253340 263452
BFF      9900    2826+09 2423+04 2342-09 2246-19 237135 248841 247745
GLD      0315    9900+18 2317+09 2225-05 2236-16 235531 246240 245349
GCK      2330+25 2332+18 2329+11 2129-05 2334-15 244030 253840 243151
GAG      2237+23 2424+17 2116+10 2222-04 2225-15 262230 262040 232251
AMA      2437    2425+17 2319+10 2116-04 2319-14 262229 272140 241451
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DATA BASED ON 020000Z
VALID 030000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2807+12 2913+06 2924-08 2733-21 273537 283542 274247
BCE                      3208+11 2815-04 2519-18 253535 264141 264848
LND              3105+12 2713+04 2935-11 2950-21 275037 274544 265147
RKS              2718    2718+05 2829-09 2843-20 274337 264643 265047
GJT              3105+17 2806+09 2722-05 2730-18 254836 255442 255948
FMN              2912+20 2913+11 2718-04 2518-17 253632 254640 254549
ABQ              9900+18 9900+11 3008-05 2622-15 233930 234540 254351
MBW              2718    2720+04 2936-10 2854-20 275536 265842 255747
DEN              3305+17 9900+08 2635-08 2640-18 265636 256941 256446
PUB              1409+17 2411+10 2732-06 2638-17 255432 255840 254948
ALS                      9900+12 2820-06 2725-17 254432 255141 254949
TCC      2214    2214+20 2214+11 2712-04 2621-15 244329 244839 253352
BFF      3313    3014+10 2834+03 2736-11 2860-19 276535 266941 266645
GLD      0709    3017+15 2924+07 2646-06 2545-17 246132 246340 245348
GCK      9900+22 2612+18 2616+11 2631-06 2535-16 245630 246140 244951
GAG      2023+27 2123+18 2424+10 2525-04 2431-15 243729 244039 253653
AMA      2117    2118+20 2118+11 2625-04 2630-14 243529 243339 264052
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