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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1125 MDT Friday, June 28, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 281656Z 11007KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP037
       T02780111
METAR KFNL 281556Z 13006KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP044
       T02500106
METAR KFNL 281456Z 15006KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP047 T02220111
       56008

METAR KGXY 281656Z 13006KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP056
       T02670111
METAR KGXY 281556Z 08006KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP064
       T02330117
METAR KGXY 281456Z 14005KT 10SM FEW110 21/11 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP056
       T02110111 58005


METAR KBDU 281715Z AUTO 22009KT 192V252 10SM CLR 29/05 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 281655Z AUTO 24008G17KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 281635Z AUTO 21007G16KT 172V242 10SM CLR 30/05 A2987 RMK
       AO2

METAR KEIK 281715Z AUTO 26015G20KT 9SM CLR 31/07 A2985 RMK AO2
       T03070068
METAR KEIK 281655Z AUTO 25011G19KT 9SM CLR 31/07 A2985 RMK AO2
       T03060067
METAR KEIK 281635Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 30/06 A2986 RMK AO2
       T02970060

KBJC 281300Z 2813/2912 28016G30KT P6SM SCT200
     FM281800 30017G30KT P6SM FEW090 SCT180
     FM282100 28020G37KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 SCT120
     FM290100 28012G20KT P6SM SCT140
     FM290600 35012KT P6SM FEW015
METAR KBJC 281657Z 22008G21KT 10SM FEW100 SCT200 30/04 A2992
METAR KBJC 281645Z 22012G23KT 10SM FEW100 SCT200 30/04 A2991
SPECI KBJC 281638Z 29015G20KT 10SM FEW100 SCT200 29/03 A2991

KDEN 281504Z 2815/2918 25007KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200
     FM281800 30015G28KT P6SM FEW090 SCT120
     FM282100 31022G37KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN120
     FM290100 31009KT P6SM BKN140
     FM290600 35012KT P6SM FEW020
     FM291200 05008KT P6SM SCT020
     FM291700 09010KT P6SM FEW030 FEW220
METAR KDEN 281653Z 28012G20KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 FEW220 31/05 A2989 RMK
       AO2 SLP021 T03060050
METAR KDEN 281553Z 26009KT 10SM FEW090 SCT140 SCT200 27/07 A2989 RMK AO2
       SLP027 T02670067
METAR KDEN 281453Z 26007KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT220 25/08 A2990 RMK AO2
       SLP031 T02500078 50008


KBKF 281700Z 2817/2923 30012G25KT 9999 SCT100 BKN140
      QNH2986INS
      TEMPO 2820/2902 31020G30KT 8000 -TSRA BKN070CB
      BECMG 2904/2905 31009KT 9999 SCT120 QNH2992INS
      TEMPO 2820/2901 31020G30KT 8000 -TSRA BKN070CB
      TX32/2821Z
      TN18/2908Z
METAR KBKF 281658Z 29009KT 10SM FEW070 FEW160 SCT220 29/05 A2990 RMK
        AO2A SLP039 T02940048
METAR KBKF 281558Z 23007KT 10SM FEW070 FEW160 SCT220 27/07 A2990 RMK
        AO2A SLP039 T02730066
METAR KBKF 281458Z 23005KT 10SM FEW070 SCT150 BKN220 25/07 A2990 RMK
        AO2A SLP039 T02470069 50004

KAPA 281121Z 2812/2912 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200
     FM281800 31013G24KT P6SM FEW090 SCT180
     FM282100 32018G33KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 2821/2901 -TSRA
      BKN070CB
     FM290100 32010KT P6SM BKN140
     FM290700 35011KT P6SM FEW020
METAR KAPA 281653Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW070 FEW140 SCT220 28/06 A2993 RMK AO2
       SLP053 T02780061
METAR KAPA 281553Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 FEW220 26/07 A2993 RMK AO2
       SLP054 T02610072
METAR KAPA 281453Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW090 SCT140 SCT220 24/08 A2994 RMK AO2
       SLP053 T02390078 50007

METAR KMNH 281715Z AUTO 28009G14KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 281655Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 281635Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3005 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 281715Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 281655Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 281635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A2986 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 281715Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 281655Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 281635Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A2982 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 281653Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP049
       T02670117
METAR KAKO 281553Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP035
       T02500122
METAR KAKO 281453Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP049
       T02170122 51013

METAR KLIC 281655Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP036
       T02890089
METAR KLIC 281555Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP040
       T02720094
METAR KLIC 281455Z AUTO 32015G27KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND
       30027/1450 SLP034 T02610089 51013

METAR KHEQ 281715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 281655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 281635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A2981 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 281714Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 27/M12 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 281654Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 27/M11 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 281634Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 26/M08 A2982 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 281715Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2980 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 281655Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2980 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 281635Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2980 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 281653Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP039
        T02780133
METAR KITR 281553Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP043
       T02440139
METAR KITR 281453Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP044
       T02390139 51025

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/28/2024
Fort Collins - 05:32:24 MDT / 20:35:04 MDT
Denver       - 05:34:40 MDT / 20:31:56 MDT
Sterling     - 05:24:40 MDT / 20:27:58 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 06/28/24 16:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...306/018
                  14000 FT MSL...313/020
                  13000 FT MSL...306/021
                  12000 FT MSL...314/017
                  11200 FT MSL...300/014
                  11000 FT MSL...293/017
                  10000 FT MSL...294/014
                  10000 FT MSL...296/013
                   9000 FT MSL...283/014
                   8900 FT MSL...283/013
                   8100 FT MSL...278/011
                   8000 FT MSL...281/016
                   7300 FT MSL...278/010
                   7000 FT MSL...275/014
                   6600 FT MSL...283/009
                   6200 FT MSL...276/015
                   6000 FT MSL...270/012
                   5900 FT MSL...268/013

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1630 UTC Friday, June 28, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Saturday/...
Issued at 522 AM MDT Fri Jun 28 2024
Our weak morning front looks to be holding together reasonably
well, so expect northeast winds to reach KDEN between 12-13Z.
These should weaken as they push SW, so whether they survive to
KBJC or KAPA is more uncertain. The NE flow should be shortlived,
with winds potentially becoming rather variable later in the
morning, with speeds generally below 10 kts. May see prevailing NW
flow at times, especially after 15Z.
By 18-19Z, expect NW winds to pick up across the area, with a
stronger surge arriving to all terminals closer to 21Z and lasting
through late afternoon. The greater potential for any convection
will be after 21Z. There will be a few hours where gusty outflow
winds will be possible from any direction with storms in the
vicinity of terminals. Convection will dwindle in the evening with
weaker northwest flow favored most of the night. Late in the
period, models show the passage of a more robust front near 06-07Z
Sat, bringing a period of enhanced northerly winds to all
terminals, along with potential for SCT low clouds at/below 020.


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

METAR K4BM 281715Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM SCT043 SCT050 SCT055 17/02 A3042
       RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 281655Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM SCT043 SCT050 16/03 A3042 RMK
       AO2
METAR K4BM 281635Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3041 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 281655Z AUTO 33013G17KT 10SM CLR 29/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP039
        T02850026
SPECI KAFF 281627Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A2997 RMK AO2 WSHFT 25
       SLP038
METAR KAFF 281555Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP045
        T02580043

KCOS 281720Z 2818/2918 17008KT P6SM SCT110
     FM282100 30012G24KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN140
     FM290000 35012G22KT P6SM BKN080
     FM290200 01010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140
     FM291000 36020G30KT P6SM SCT100
     FM291600 05015KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KCOS 281654Z 36004KT 10SM FEW100 SCT160 29/05 A2998 RMK AO2 WSHFT
        1545 SLP044 T02890050
SPECI KCOS 281605Z 28011G20KT 10SM SCT160 SCT250 28/05 A2998 RMK AO2
       WSHFT 1545 T02780050 $
METAR KCOS 281554Z 34012G21KT 10SM SCT160 SCT250 28/06 A2998 RMK AO2
        PK WND 30032/1456 SLP045 T02780056

METAR KABH 281655Z AUTO 26008G18KT 10SM CLR 30/04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP054
        T03040042
METAR KABH 281555Z AUTO 29009G15KT 10SM CLR 29/05 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP054
        T02870049
METAR KABH 281455Z AUTO 32015KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP049
        T02710048 51010

METAR KFLY 281715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3004 RMK AO2
       T02770039
METAR KFLY 281655Z AUTO 32007G14KT 260V340 10SM CLR 27/05 A3004 RMK
        AO2 T02730045
METAR KFLY 281635Z AUTO 27012G15KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3004 RMK AO2
       T02660046

KFCS 281640Z 2816/2919 30009KT 9999 BKN100 QNH2988INS
     BECMG 2817/2818 27020G35KT 9999 SCT100 520009 QNH2984INS
     TEMPO 2823/2904 VRB20G30KT 8000 VCTS BKN080CB
     BECMG 2903/2904 30009KT 9999 NSW SCT090 QNH3005INS
     BECMG 2910/2911 34010G15KT 9999 FEW070 QNH3013INS
     BECMG 2915/2916 14009KT 9999 SCT060 QNH3022INS TX32/2822Z
     TN15/2912Z
METAR KFCS 281655Z 02005KT 10SM FEW160 30/03 A2991 RMK AO2A SLP039
        T02970028 $
METAR KFCS 281555Z COR AUTO 11003KT 10SM FEW160 28/04 A2991 RMK AO2A
        SLP043 T02810037 $ COR 1616
METAR KFCS 281555Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM OVC150 28/04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP043
        T02810037 $

KPUB 281720Z 2818/2918 29015G25KT P6SM SCT200
     FM282200 27020G30KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
     FM290200 01012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
     FM291100 01020G30KT P6SM SCT100
     FM291500 08015KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KPUB 281653Z 28020G28KT 10SM CLR 32/06 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND
       27028/1605 SLP026 T03220061
METAR KPUB 281553Z 28020G26KT 10SM CLR 31/07 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND
       29029/1502 SLP024 T03110067
METAR KPUB 281453Z 28022G33KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28033/1449 SLP024 T02940067 50005

METAR KVTP 281715Z AUTO 27013G18KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 281655Z AUTO 26013G21KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 281635Z AUTO 28011G20KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3043 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 281654Z AUTO 30012G22KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A2995 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 32029/1557 SLP037 T03170067
METAR KTAD 281554Z AUTO 31017G24KT 10SM CLR 31/07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP039
        T03060067
METAR KTAD 281454Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP053
        T02560100 51012

METAR KLHX 281653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP026
       T03110089
METAR KLHX 281553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/10 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP032
       T02830100
METAR KLHX 281453Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP038
       T02670094 51017

METAR KLAA 281653Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP020
       T03390089
METAR KLAA 281553Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 32/10 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP024
       T03220100
METAR KLAA 281453Z AUTO 28015KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP025
       T02940106 50010


Sunrise/Sunset for 06/28/2024
Burlington - 05:25:15 MDT / 20:19:50 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:37:53 MDT / 20:25:59 MDT
Lamar      - 05:30:25 MDT / 20:17:25 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 06/28/24 17:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...309/022
                  13000 FT MSL...297/015
                  12400 FT MSL...282/015
                  12000 FT MSL...306/014
                  11000 FT MSL...293/009
                  10900 FT MSL...288/008
                  10000 FT MSL...286/006
                   9700 FT MSL...275/005
                   9000 FT MSL...268/005
                   8600 FT MSL...235/004
                   8000 FT MSL...233/005
                   7800 FT MSL...206/005
                   7100 FT MSL...207/005
                   7000 FT MSL...207/005
                   6400 FT MSL...206/006
                   6000 FT MSL...158/006
                   5900 FT MSL...172/007
                   5700 FT MSL...175/007

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0958 UTC Friday, June 28, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 354 AM MDT Fri Jun 28 2024
VFR conditions expected at the TAF sites today with isolated high
based thunderstorms possible this afternoon and early evening. These
will be more localized and less likely to impact the TAF sites today
though winds late this afternoon and evening will become gusty and
dominated by thunderstorm outflows.  A cold front will bring a
stronger northerly wind shift into both KCOS and KPUB after 06z Sat.
KALS will see winds become light and variable by late evening and
remain so through the end of the TAF period.
-KT


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

METAR KCAG 281653Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM BKN050 22/11 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T02220111
METAR KCAG 281553Z AUTO 26008G16KT 10SM SCT060 21/12 A3005 RMK AO2
       SLP102 T02060122
METAR KCAG 281453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T01940122 51007

METAR KHDN 281656Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM SCT050 21/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T02060117
METAR KHDN 281556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T01890106
METAR KHDN 281456Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T01720111 53007

METAR KSBS 281715Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM SCT038 SCT050 19/11 A3009 RMK AO1
       T01940108
METAR KSBS 281655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 19/10 A3009 RMK AO1
       T01890099
METAR KSBS 281635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN048 BKN050 18/09 A3009 RMK AO1
       T01810093

METAR KC07 281715Z AUTO 28004G14KT 10SM SCT008 11/11 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 281655Z AUTO 29007KT 240V310 10SM SCT010 10/10 A3031 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC07 281635Z AUTO 28008G14KT 10SM SCT010 SCT024 10/10 A3031 RMK
       AO2


METAR KEEO 281653Z AUTO 21008G21KT 10SM BKN049 BKN055 22/12 A3007 RMK
       AO2 SLP100 T02170122
METAR KEEO 281553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T01890111
METAR KEEO 281453Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM SCT065 17/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T01720106 53008

METAR K20V 281715Z AUTO 25011G21KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 281655Z AUTO 23013G17KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 281635Z AUTO 26011G15KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3014 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 281715Z AUTO 27013G18KT 10SM CLR 19/M15 A3018 RMK AO2
       T01891148
METAR KGNB 281655Z AUTO 26011G19KT 10SM CLR 18/M14 A3018 RMK AO2
       T01841142
METAR KGNB 281635Z AUTO 26007KT 230V290 10SM CLR 18/M13 A3018 RMK AO2
       T01801135

METAR K0CO 281715Z AUTO 31028G38KT BKN025 BKN032 07/02 A3041 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K0CO 281655Z AUTO 30027G40KT SCT023 BKN030 07/02 A3041 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K0CO 281635Z AUTO 30029G42KT BKN022 BKN029 BKN033 07/02 A3040 RMK
       AO2 PWINO

METAR KC99 281713Z AUTO 29011G29KT 10SM SCT031 13/04 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 281653Z AUTO 29017G26KT 10SM SCT031 13/04 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 281633Z AUTO 27010G23KT 10SM SCT029 12/04 A3030 RMK AO2

KGJT 281133Z 2812/2912 15016G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN110
     FM281900 29006KT P6SM VCSH SCT250
     FM282100 29013G21KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB
     FM290100 22012KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB
     FM290300 12015KT P6SM VCSH FEW090 SCT200
METAR KGJT 281653Z 11006KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T02280133
METAR KGJT 281553Z 11009KT 10SM SCT065 21/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T02110139
METAR KGJT 281453Z 12014KT 10SM OVC070 20/14 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
       13028/1404 SLP105 T02000139 53004

KRIL 281133Z 2812/2912 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH OVC080
     FM281400 32003KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN250
     FM281900 27016G26KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN250
     FM290300 11009KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 BKN100
METAR KRIL 281653Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T02220100
METAR KRIL 281553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T02000117
METAR KRIL 281453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 18/12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T01780122 53006

METAR K5SM 281715Z AUTO 24009G17KT 10SM SCT010 OVC017 13/08 A3040 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 281655Z AUTO 24009G16KT 220V300 10SM OVC013 12/08 A3041 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 281635Z AUTO 24008G19KT 210V300 10SM OVC013 12/08 A3040 RMK
       AO2

KEGE 281200Z 2812/2912 10014G20KT P6SM -RA FEW045 BKN050 OVC070
     FM281300 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN250
     FM281800 25019G27KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN250
     FM282300 26013G21KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN100
     FM290300 10006KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100
METAR KEGE 281656Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP102 T02170111
       PNO $
METAR KEGE 281556Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP107 T01830100
       PNO $
METAR KEGE 281456Z 16003KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP110 6////
       T01610106 51002 PNO $

KASE 281133Z 2812/2912 16004KT P6SM -RA BKN050 OVC060
     FM281400 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 SCT250
     FM281800 30009G18KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN100
     FM290000 16014G22KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN250
     FM290300 19005KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100
METAR KASE 281653Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW120 20/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T02000083
METAR KASE 281553Z VRB03KT 10SM BKN110 17/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP098
       T01720083
METAR KASE 281453Z 10003KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP107 60006
       T01500089 55024

METAR KCCU 281715Z AUTO 28012G19KT 10SM SCT026 SCT038 SCT048 13/06 A3045
       RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 281655Z AUTO 28011G19KT 10SM BKN026 BKN032 BKN047 13/06
        A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 281635Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM BKN024 12/06 A3045 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 281653Z AUTO 34010G16KT 10SM FEW047 18/07 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP079 T01830072
METAR KLXV 281553Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP082
       T01610067
METAR KLXV 281453Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP096
       60002 T01280061 58006

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/28/2024
Rangely           - 05:48:46 MDT / 20:48:22 MDT
Grand Junction    - 05:51:04 MDT / 20:44:16 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:39:40 MDT / 20:41:49 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/28/24 17:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...255/018
                  13000 FT MSL...261/018
                  12500 FT MSL...290/028
                  12000 FT MSL...264/020
                  11700 FT MSL...283/021
                  11000 FT MSL...265/015
                  11000 FT MSL...238/017
                  10400 FT MSL...211/009
                  10200 FT MSL...243/008
                  10100 FT MSL...256/009

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1138 UTC Friday, June 28, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 534 AM MDT Fri Jun 28 2024
A band of showers and a few embedded rumbles of thunder will
continue to track east toward the Divide this morning before
finally coming to an end over the next 2-3 hours. A few hours of
quiet this morning, with clear skies and light, terrain driven
winds, will give way to another round of scattered to widespread
showers and thunderstorms. Terminals along and north of I-70 are
most likely to see impacts this afternoon, with storm threats
including heavy rain, strong and erratic winds, hail, and
frequent lightning. South of I-70, showers and storms will be
more closely tied to the terrain, meaning higher elevation
terminals are most likely to see impacts. Threats will be mainly
heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning. Showers will continue
after sunset, but should taper off before 06z. VFR conditions
will prevail, but drops to MVFR and/or below ILS breakpoints are
possible during the afternoon hours.


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


KMTJ 281133Z 2812/2912 12007KT P6SM -RA VCTS FEW027CB BKN045
      OVC090
     FM281300 12006KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100
     FM281600 01004KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100
     FM282000 26010G18KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN250
     FM282300 14009KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN250
     FM290300 13008KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 SCT100
METAR KMTJ 281653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T02060122
METAR KMTJ 281553Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T01890128
METAR KMTJ 281453Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T01830122 56013

METAR KGUC 281656Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM BKN047 17/09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T01670094
METAR KGUC 281556Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM SCT016 BKN050 BKN055 15/11 A3023
       RMK AO2 SLP164 T01500106
METAR KGUC 281456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN012 13/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP176
       60003 T01280100 56009

METAR K7BM 281715Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM SCT043 SCT055 18/06 A3030 RMK
       AO2
METAR K7BM 281655Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM BKN043 BKN049 BKN055 18/06 A3029
       RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 281635Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM BKN043 17/06 A3029 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 281715Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/05 A3016 RMK AO2 T02320049
METAR KAEJ 281655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/04 A3016 RMK AO2 T02290044
METAR KAEJ 281635Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/05 A3016 RMK AO2 T02270048

METAR KANK 281715Z AUTO 23023G32KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23032/1707 T02440079 $
METAR KANK 281655Z AUTO 24020G29KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3011 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 25027/1655 T02400077 $
METAR KANK 281635Z AUTO 24016G23KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3010 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       1623 T02380074 $

METAR KMYP 281715Z AUTO 29019KT 10SM BKN004 OVC010 07/06 A3057 RMK
       AO2
METAR KMYP 281655Z AUTO 29020G26KT 10SM SCT004 BKN010 OVC021 07/05 A3056
       RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 281635Z AUTO 29024KT 10SM SCT010 BKN014 BKN021 07/05 A3055
       RMK AO2


KTEX 281133Z 2812/2912 29006KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB OVC070
     FM281300 12003KT P6SM SCT250
     FM281800 27006G16KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB SCT250
     FM290000 25006KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB SCT250
     FM290400 12003KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 FEW100
METAR KTEX 281715Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM BKN050 BKN090 19/06 A3032 RMK
       AO2
METAR KTEX 281655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT050 SCT090 18/06 A3032 RMK
       AO2
METAR KTEX 281635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 18/06 A3032 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 281715Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3023 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 281655Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3023 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 281635Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3023 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KCEZ 281653Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T02390133
METAR KCEZ 281553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T02170133
METAR KCEZ 281453Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T01890128 51005

KDRO 281133Z 2812/2912 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200
     FM281800 27011G20KT P6SM SCT100
     FM282200 27014G24KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
     FM290400 01004KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
METAR KDRO 281653Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T02170128
METAR KDRO 281553Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T01940128
METAR KDRO 281453Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T01780111 51007

METAR KPSO 281715Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3023 RMK AO2
       T02000097
METAR KPSO 281655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3023 RMK AO2
       T01950098
METAR KPSO 281635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3023 RMK AO2
       T01950097

METAR KCPW 281715Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 281655Z AUTO 21008G14KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 281635Z AUTO 23010G15KT 200V270 10SM CLR 10/06 A3054 RMK
       AO2

KALS 281720Z 2818/2918 16008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM282000 28012KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN200
     FM282200 30015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN090
     FM290100 VRB05KT P6SM SCT090 SCT200
     FM291500 10012KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KALS 281652Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T01830106
METAR KALS 281552Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM FEW120 17/10 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T01720100
METAR KALS 281452Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 15/10 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP145
        T01500100 50008

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/28/2024
Vail    - 05:40:32 MDT / 20:37:14 MDT
Durango - 05:53:48 MDT / 20:36:03 MDT
Alamosa - 05:45:17 MDT / 20:28:37 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/28/24 17:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...255/018
                  13000 FT MSL...261/018
                  12500 FT MSL...290/028
                  12000 FT MSL...264/020
                  11700 FT MSL...283/021
                  11000 FT MSL...265/015
                  11000 FT MSL...238/017
                  10400 FT MSL...211/009
                  10200 FT MSL...243/008
                  10100 FT MSL...256/009

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1138 UTC Friday, June 28, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 534 AM MDT Fri Jun 28 2024
A band of showers and a few embedded rumbles of thunder will
continue to track east toward the Divide this morning before
finally coming to an end over the next 2-3 hours. A few hours of
quiet this morning, with clear skies and light, terrain driven
winds, will give way to another round of scattered to widespread
showers and thunderstorms. Terminals along and north of I-70 are
most likely to see impacts this afternoon, with storm threats
including heavy rain, strong and erratic winds, hail, and
frequent lightning. South of I-70, showers and storms will be
more closely tied to the terrain, meaning higher elevation
terminals are most likely to see impacts. Threats will be mainly
heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning. Showers will continue
after sunset, but should taper off before 06z. VFR conditions
will prevail, but drops to MVFR and/or below ILS breakpoints are
possible during the afternoon hours.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 281720Z 2818/2918 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM282100 24007KT P6SM SCT120
     FM290300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KPGA 281653Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP070
       T02780161
METAR KPGA 281553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP072
       T02780161
METAR KPGA 281453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP070
       T02500161 51015

METAR KRQE 281653Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T02440139
METAR KRQE 281553Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T02220156
METAR KRQE 281453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T01780144 51009

Flagstaff (KFSX) 06/28/24 17:22 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...242/021
                  11900 FT MSL...249/021
                  11000 FT MSL...240/020
                  10700 FT MSL...240/018
                  10000 FT MSL...235/016
                   9900 FT MSL...239/016
                   9200 FT MSL...234/015
                   9000 FT MSL...233/022
                   8500 FT MSL...233/015
                   8000 FT MSL...232/019
                   7800 FT MSL...235/019
                   7400 FT MSL...240/018
                   7300 FT MSL...241/015

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1720 UTC Friday, June 28, 2024

.AVIATION...Friday 28/18Z through Saturday 29/18Z...Isolated
SHRA/TSRA this afternoon mainly north of a KSEZ - KSOW line. Brief
reductions down to MVFR possible in any stronger storm, along with
outflow wind gusts up to 35 kts. Outside of storms, SW to W winds
10-15 kts with gusts up to 25 kts.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 29/18Z through Monday 01/18Z...SHRA/TSRA
confined to the White Mountains Saturday, with moisture and storm
chances increasing and spreading north Sunday and Monday. SW
winds through the weekend 10-20 kts or less, becoming light during
the overnight hours.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 281447Z 2815/2918 32008KT P6SM FEW120
     FM290400 15006KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KSLC 281654Z COR 34008KT 10SM FEW140 SCT250 24/01 A2998 RMK AO2
       SLP098 T02440006
METAR KSLC 281654Z 34008KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP098 T02440006
METAR KSLC 281554Z 00000KT 10SM FEW008 FEW140 FEW250 23/04 A2998 RMK
        AO2 SLP098 FU FEW008 FU NE T02330039

KVEL 281133Z 2812/2912 27004KT P6SM FEW200
     FM281500 18006KT P6SM SCT090 SCT250
     FM281800 22010G18KT P6SM VCTS FEW090CB SCT250
     FM282100 26016G24KT P6SM VCTS FEW100CB FEW150
     FM290400 36005KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KVEL 281653Z AUTO 22009G16KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP089
       T02390122
METAR KVEL 281553Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP089
       T02220128
METAR KVEL 281453Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP093
       60000 T02000122 51011

METAR KPUC 281653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM OVC043 20/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T02000133
METAR KPUC 281553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC041 19/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T01890133
METAR KPUC 281453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC042 18/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP117
       60000 T01830133 51007

KCNY 281133Z 2812/2912 10009KT P6SM FEW250
     FM281900 23010G18KT P6SM VCTS FEW070CB SCT150
     FM290200 10009KT P6SM VCSH FEW100
METAR KCNY 281653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T02280150
METAR KCNY 281553Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM OVC055 21/14 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T02110144
METAR KCNY 281453Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T02060139 51012


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 06/28/24 17:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...336/003
                  20000 FT MSL...263/022
                  19000 FT MSL...278/025
                  13600 FT MSL...292/012
                  11000 FT MSL...259/016
                  10000 FT MSL...263/017
                   9800 FT MSL...254/006
                   9000 FT MSL...296/015
                   9000 FT MSL...291/006
                   8200 FT MSL...330/004
                   8000 FT MSL...325/005
                   7500 FT MSL...358/004
                   7000 FT MSL...018/008
                   6900 FT MSL...327/004
                   6900 FT MSL...360/005
                   6600 FT MSL...330/004

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0953 UTC Friday, June 28, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will persist for the KSLC terminal
through the long term period. Drier air moving into the region will
keep skies clear with light northerly winds transitioning to a brief
southerly flow before sunrise before going back to a light northerly
during the day.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will prevail
for the airspace. Dry air moving into the region will keep skies
mostly clear with increasing southwesterly winds during the day
across southern Utah and a lighter northerly wind across the
north.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 281120Z 2812/2912 20006KT P6SM SCT200
     FM281700 27015G24KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
     FM290100 32009KT P6SM FEW200
     FM290500 09007KT P6SM FEW120=
METAR KEVW 281653Z AUTO 26010G19KT 10SM CLR 20/M03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T02001028
METAR KEVW 281553Z AUTO 25008G15KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP105
       T01781033
METAR KEVW 281453Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T01610006 51008 $

KRKS 281723Z 2818/2918 27020G30KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
     FM290300 32010KT P6SM SCT250
     FM290530 06014KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM291000 07009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
METAR KRKS 281654Z AUTO 26019G28KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28029/1644 SLP087 T02171056
METAR KRKS 281554Z AUTO 24017G24KT 10SM CLR 19/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 24027/1533 SLP089 T01941028
METAR KRKS 281454Z AUTO 25016KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP088
        T01720017 51007

KRWL 281724Z 2818/2918 25021G35KT P6SM FEW050
     FM282100 28025G38KT P6SM FEW110
     FM290000 30018G27KT P6SM FEW150
     FM290200 33011KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KRWL 281653Z AUTO 22023G37KT 10SM -RA CLR 23/00 A3001 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 23037/1650 RAB46 SLP057 P0000 T02330000
METAR KRWL 281553Z AUTO 24020G35KT 10SM FEW049 20/04 A3002 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 22035/1548 SLP068 T02000044
METAR KRWL 281453Z AUTO 23014G23KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23026/1412 SLP065 T01830067 51009

KLAR 281724Z 2818/2918 27025G35KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100
     FM290100 29020G28KT P6SM SCT200
     FM290300 31011KT P6SM FEW200
     FM290500 03007KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KLAR 281653Z AUTO 24021G29KT 10SM FEW060 24/07 A3000 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 25032/1631 SLP032 T02390072
METAR KLAR 281553Z AUTO 26020G30KT 10SM FEW060 23/07 A3001 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 25030/1551 SLP036 T02280067
METAR KLAR 281453Z AUTO 25015G25KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP049
       60000 T02000067 51012

KCYS 281724Z 2818/2918 27021G30KT P6SM FEW100
     FM290200 35012G20KT P6SM SCT200
     FM290500 35011KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCYS 281653Z 26018G32KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND
       29032/1644 SLP021 T02720061
METAR KCYS 281553Z 27017G32KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28034/1536 SLP022 T02610072
METAR KCYS 281453Z 17004KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP041 T02060083
       53001

Riverton (KRIW) 06/28/24 17:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...261/004
                  13000 FT MSL...263/024
                  12000 FT MSL...275/019
                  11300 FT MSL...274/017
                  11000 FT MSL...287/016
                  10000 FT MSL...314/008
                  10000 FT MSL...280/013
                   9000 FT MSL...288/013
                   9000 FT MSL...300/016
                   8200 FT MSL...312/010
                   8000 FT MSL...304/011
                   7400 FT MSL...312/009
                   7000 FT MSL...309/012
                   6700 FT MSL...315/012
                   6200 FT MSL...310/008
                   6000 FT MSL...310/008
                   6000 FT MSL...325/008

Cheyenne (KCYS) 06/28/24 17:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...281/053
                  16000 FT MSL...285/038
                  15200 FT MSL...290/041
                  15000 FT MSL...286/042
                  14000 FT MSL...276/039
                  13300 FT MSL...279/035
                  13000 FT MSL...276/033
                  12000 FT MSL...268/031
                  11700 FT MSL...273/029
                  11000 FT MSL...267/029
                  10500 FT MSL...264/027
                  10000 FT MSL...263/026
                   9500 FT MSL...258/025
                   9000 FT MSL...259/025
                   8600 FT MSL...256/024
                   8000 FT MSL...257/024
                   7900 FT MSL...251/023
                   7300 FT MSL...247/020
                   7000 FT MSL...268/031
                   6700 FT MSL...264/028

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1725 UTC Friday, June 28, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1125 AM MDT Fri Jun 28 2024
All terminals to be VFR through the forecast period. A shortwave
passing north of the state nudges a frontal boundary south through
the Bighorn Basin this afternoon and central Wyoming early this
evening. Gusty westerly wind 15-30kts prevails ahead of this
boundary with similar speeds expected from the north following
passage of the boundary. KJAC will not see the strong northerly
push, although downvalley light northerly flow develops there by
late evening.
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 1105 UTC Friday, June 28, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 502 AM MDT Fri Jun 28 2024
VFR conditions expected next 24 hours with isolated
thunderstorms during the afternoon Friday. Confidence low on
thunderstorm development today...so did not include any TEMPO
groups for any TAF site. All terminals will see a breezy
today...as wind gusts of 30-40 knots are expected for most
areas this afternoon.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 281715Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A2986 RMK AO2
       T02810093
METAR KIBM 281655Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A2986 RMK AO2
       T02720096
METAR KIBM 281635Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A2986 RMK AO2
       T02650093

KSNY 281724Z 2818/2918 33011KT P6SM SCT200
     FM282000 32010G22KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB
     FM290000 36011KT P6SM BKN100
     FM290700 01015G25KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 281653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP039
       T02560089
METAR KSNY 281553Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP044
       T02390083
METAR KSNY 281453Z AUTO 02012KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP040
       T02280094 51006

METAR KOGA 281715Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A2978 RMK AO2
       T02630141
METAR KOGA 281655Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A2978 RMK AO2
       T02660142
METAR KOGA 281635Z AUTO 02009KT 350V050 10SM CLR 26/14 A2978 RMK AO2
       T02620143

METAR KIML 281653Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP039
       T02780144
METAR KIML 281553Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP039
       T02610139
METAR KIML 281453Z AUTO 33013KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP043
       T02330139 53028

KMCK 281720Z 2818/2918 34007KT P6SM FEW200
      TEMPO 2822/2901 VRB06G20KT
     FM290100 03014KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB
     FM290400 VRB06KT P6SM SCT060
     FM290900 34010KT P6SM SCT020
     FM291100 02010G16KT P6SM SCT020
METAR KMCK 281653Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP032
       T02780178
METAR KMCK 281553Z AUTO 31014KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP033
       T02560178
METAR KMCK 281453Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A2970 RMK AO2 RAB01E16
       TSE1356 SLP029 P0000 60002 T02280178 51031

North Platte (KLNX) 06/28/24 17:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...277/014
                   8000 FT MSL...272/014
                   7400 FT MSL...282/013
                   7000 FT MSL...346/013
                   6400 FT MSL...341/014
                   6000 FT MSL...350/015
                   5500 FT MSL...346/016
                   5000 FT MSL...347/016
                   4700 FT MSL...348/016
                   4100 FT MSL...347/015
                   4000 FT MSL...348/015
                   3600 FT MSL...351/016
                   3400 FT MSL...350/015

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1153 UTC Friday, June 28, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 643 AM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024
Showers across southwest Nebraska, including KLBF this morning
will bring brief gusty winds up to 30 kts. Winds will be
northerly around 5 to 15 kts. There will be thunderstorm
chances in the afternoon and evening with the greatest potential
for thunderstorms across southwest Nebraska into the southern
and central Sandhills, including KLBF terminal. There is more
uncertainty with thunderstorms across northern Nebraska.
Thunderstorms are expected to be out of the forecast area near
midnight.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 281720Z 2818/2918 33012KT P6SM SCT180
      TEMPO 2821/2824 VRB06G20KT
     FM290000 04012KT P6SM VCTS BKN110CB
     FM290300 03007KT P6SM BKN110
     FM290900 31007KT P6SM SCT050
     FM291300 03015G25KT P6SM SCT050
METAR KGLD 281653Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP032
       T02830139
METAR KGLD 281553Z AUTO 34012G16KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP035
       T02670139
METAR KGLD 281453Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP033
       60001 T02440150 51016

KGCK 281120Z 2812/2912 20010KT P6SM SKC
     FM281500 28011G18KT P6SM SKC
     FM281700 33009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 281654Z 02003KT 10SM CLR 32/15 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP015
       T03220150
METAR KGCK 281554Z 31008KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP017
       T02940144
METAR KGCK 281454Z 30010KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP018 T02670167
       53011

METAR KLBL 281656Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR A2975 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO PNO
       $
METAR KLBL 281556Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR A2974 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO PNO
       $
METAR KLBL 281456Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR A2975 RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// 52009
       FZRANO PNO $

METAR KEHA 281715Z AUTO 29008G15KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A2982 RMK AO2
       T03280117
METAR KEHA 281655Z AUTO 27010G16KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A2982 RMK AO2
       T03260122
METAR KEHA 281635Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A2982 RMK AO2
       T03160133

Goodland (KGLD) 06/28/24 17:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...267/020
                  15000 FT MSL...279/018
                  14000 FT MSL...302/015
                  13000 FT MSL...318/012
                  12000 FT MSL...334/011
                  11600 FT MSL...328/011
                  11000 FT MSL...310/008
                  10000 FT MSL...325/016
                   9900 FT MSL...324/008
                   9000 FT MSL...348/017
                   8200 FT MSL...346/020
                   8000 FT MSL...347/020
                   7000 FT MSL...351/019
                   6500 FT MSL...349/016
                   6000 FT MSL...348/013
                   5000 FT MSL...340/010
                   4700 FT MSL...335/010
                   4600 FT MSL...334/010
                   4000 FT MSL...331/010
                   4000 FT MSL...331/010

Dodge City (KDDC) 06/28/24 17:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...086/001
                  13900 FT MSL...065/002
                  13000 FT MSL...215/008
                  12000 FT MSL...238/007
                  11700 FT MSL...226/007
                  11000 FT MSL...236/011
                  10000 FT MSL...259/016
                   9800 FT MSL...260/014
                   9000 FT MSL...269/016
                   8100 FT MSL...268/016
                   8000 FT MSL...271/017
                   7100 FT MSL...284/019
                   7000 FT MSL...284/019
                   6000 FT MSL...287/019
                   5900 FT MSL...291/017
                   5100 FT MSL...284/013
                   5000 FT MSL...282/014
                   4300 FT MSL...278/011
                   4000 FT MSL...274/012
                   3700 FT MSL...272/010
                   3200 FT MSL...271/013
                   3000 FT MSL...268/012
                   3000 FT MSL...268/012

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1636 UTC Friday, June 28, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1036 AM MDT Fri Jun 28 2024
For KGLD, VFR conditions through the forecast period, with some
VCTS possible from 00z-03z Saturday. Winds, northwest 10-15kts
becoming northeast by 00z. A period of a few hours back to the
northwest 5-10kts then from 13z onward northeast 15-25kts.
For KMCK, VFR conditions through the forecast period, with some
VCTS possible from 01z-04z Saturday. Winds, meandering from
northwest to the northeast 5-15kts. A period of light/variable
is expected from 04z-09z Saturday.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1018 UTC Friday, June 28, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 517 AM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024
VFR conditions will prevail with a few high clouds. Winds will
start out from the southwest this morning, shifting to the
northwest this afternoon behind a weak cold front.


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

KGUY 281722Z 2818/2918 27010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM282200 24007KT P6SM SCT250
     FM290100 11005KT P6SM SCT150
     FM291100 02007KT P6SM SCT220=
METAR KGUY 281653Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 32/19 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP021
       T03170194
METAR KGUY 281553Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 30/19 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP020
       T03000194
METAR KGUY 281453Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM CLR 27/21 A2975 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1351
       SLP025 T02720206 50005

KDHT 281722Z 2818/2918 26011KT P6SM FEW250
     FM282200 22008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM290700 04006KT P6SM SCT250
     FM291200 01009KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KDHT 281653Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP042
       T03060172
METAR KDHT 281553Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP048
       T02780178
METAR KDHT 281453Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP048
       T02720172 53008

Amarillo (KAMA) 06/28/24 17:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12700 FT MSL...255/018
                  12000 FT MSL...261/023
                  11000 FT MSL...257/028
                  10800 FT MSL...255/028
                  10000 FT MSL...251/030
                   9300 FT MSL...249/030
                   9000 FT MSL...252/029
                   8000 FT MSL...252/029
                   8000 FT MSL...252/029
                   7000 FT MSL...247/027
                   7000 FT MSL...247/027
                   6200 FT MSL...244/026
                   6000 FT MSL...244/025
                   5400 FT MSL...243/024
                   5000 FT MSL...242/023
                   4800 FT MSL...242/023
                   4300 FT MSL...239/023
                   4000 FT MSL...239/023
                   4000 FT MSL...236/023

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1146 UTC Friday, June 28, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 639 AM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024
TAFs continue as VFR through the 12Z period. Breezy surface winds
may be had at all sites this morning, but strong winds will
develop and prolong at AMA until the evening hours. Sustained
winds between 20-25 kts with gusts up to 35 kts are still
likely. Later tonight, a PROB30 group has been introduced for the
GUY TAF site. Late night thunderstorm activity may be had there
for a few hours and should subside after 06Z. Breezy overnight
winds may return to all sites until the end of the period.
Rangel


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

KFMN 281146Z 2812/2912 08006KT P6SM FEW090
     FM281800 25011KT P6SM FEW080
     FM282000 28014G21KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN150
     FM290200 31008KT P6SM BKN120
     FM290700 07006KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KFMN 281653Z 09003KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T02390122
METAR KFMN 281553Z 11005KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T02220128
METAR KFMN 281453Z 11011KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP134 T02060128
       51006

METAR KSKX 281656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T02170117
METAR KSKX 281556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T01940122
METAR KSKX 281456Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T01720128 53010

KLVS 281146Z 2812/2912 23009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
     FM281500 30011KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
     FM281900 28013G23KT P6SM SCT110 SCT200
     FM290100 30008KT P6SM FEW110
METAR KLVS 281653Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP081
       T02500106
METAR KLVS 281553Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP081
       T02330100
METAR KLVS 281453Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP078
       T02280100 53015

METAR KRTN 281653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP056
       T02890061
METAR KRTN 281553Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP061
       T02610089
METAR KRTN 281453Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP071
       T02220111 51013

METAR KCAO 281655Z AUTO 35011G18KT 10SM CLR 32/08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP049
       T03220083
METAR KCAO 281555Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP054
       T02890100
METAR KCAO 281455Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP059
       T02610111 51010

Albuquerque (KABX) 06/28/24 17:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...276/025
                  12000 FT MSL...305/013
                  11500 FT MSL...311/019
                  11000 FT MSL...309/021
                  10300 FT MSL...314/021
                  10000 FT MSL...309/021
                   9200 FT MSL...304/018
                   9000 FT MSL...311/019
                   8500 FT MSL...295/010
                   8000 FT MSL...282/009
                   7700 FT MSL...285/007
                   7000 FT MSL...277/005
                   7000 FT MSL...270/006
                   6500 FT MSL...152/003
                   6300 FT MSL...145/004

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1153 UTC Friday, June 28, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 547 AM MDT Fri Jun 28 2024
VRF condtions will prevail during the next 24 hours as drier air
filters in from the west and northwest today with mainly isolated
showers and thunderstorms favoring the western quarter of the
state. Storm motion will generally be toward the east and
southeast around 10-15 kt. Showers and storms will dissipate
relatively early this evening. Moisture is forecast to return
Saturday, with an increase in thunderstorm coverage expected
Saturday for all but the northwest third of the state.

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

DATA BASED ON 281200Z
VALID 281800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2808+11 2620+05 2638-09 2740-19 285336 285845 275555
BCE                      2320+09 2524-06 2727-17 274133 265142 256650
LND              2710+12 2726+03 2747-09 2757-20 276637 277146 276957
RKS              2619    2635+05 2752-09 2750-19 275536 276046 266556
GJT              2312+14 2527+09 2628-09 2637-17 264934 266143 247751
FMN              2711+16 2819+09 2824-07 2520-17 255230 246039 245951
ABQ              3111+17 3118+10 2719-05 2429-15 244529 234738 254752
MBW              2628    2636+05 2751-09 2752-19 265636 275846 257953
DEN              2815+17 2914+10 2926-07 2735-18 265334 256343 259350
PUB              2908+17 2915+10 2828-06 2634-16 255431 257239 257151
ALS                      2814+10 2722-06 2628-17 255929 256439 256251
TCC      2712    2915+17 3019+12 2816-03 2432-14 243529 253639 253350
BFF      9900    2827+13 2537+07 2744-09 2748-19 266136 257345 259852
GLD      3609    3414+16 2913+09 2629-05 2537-17 246131 257739 257750
GCK      3407+22 3113+18 2817+11 2429-03 2537-15 255829 256239 256251
GAG      2424+24 2433+18 2428+10 2526-03 2534-13 254029 253738 253851
AMA      2419    2324+17 2321+11 2522-02 2533-13 253829 253038 242851
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DATA BASED ON 281200Z
VALID 290000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2907+14 2626+08 2637-08 2638-18 275034 275644 286155
BCE                      2517+11 2618-06 2719-16 282033 272843 255751
LND              3312+13 2912+05 2746-10 2755-20 276636 277447 288556
RKS              2822    2824+07 2746-09 2751-20 276035 287145 287755
GJT              2515+19 2520+11 2630-07 2729-17 293133 283543 265653
FMN              2611+20 2611+11 2818-06 2719-16 264230 255639 255851
ABQ              3109+21 3110+12 2722-04 2527-14 244129 244739 254351
MBW              2830    2831+08 2755-10 2656-19 276136 276946 277355
DEN              2808+20 2710+11 2729-08 2636-18 274935 265744 258752
PUB              2713+21 2813+12 2921-06 2531-17 264932 257440 257651
ALS                      2809+12 2913-06 2724-16 264531 256640 256651
TCC      9900    9900+21 3014+13 2618-03 2536-14 253529 253639 243251
BFF      2819    2821+16 2722+08 2750-10 2660-19 266736 267246 268653
GLD      9900    2106+18 2309+09 2931-06 2738-17 265233 257940 258450
GCK      9900+27 9900+18 2911+10 2822-04 2636-16 256130 257138 246851
GAG      2216+28 2217+19 2218+10 2722-03 2640-14 264128 243938 233751
AMA      2210    2211+20 2211+11 2720-03 2540-13 263428 243038 222751
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DATA BASED ON 281200Z
VALID 291200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    1915+17 2121+09 2419-09 2530-17 253733 253843 265052
BCE                      1911+10 2118-05 2316-16 242832 244839 254750
LND              1606+04 2517+05 2836-09 2837-18 274635 275344 276456
RKS              1805    2721+08 2838-09 2736-17 274634 274743 265555
GJT              1608+18 2108+11 2413-07 2629-16 252733 263842 266251
FMN              3008+18 9900+10 2110-06 2516-16 254029 254540 254351
ABQ              0114+19 9900+11 2209-06 2422-14 232929 233440 253351
MBW              1619    2423+06 2835-08 2841-18 285234 285944 277155
DEN              3605+10 2713+08 2626-07 2834-16 273633 274343 265854
PUB              3409+17 9900+09 2619-08 2823-15 263332 265440 266352
ALS                      9900+10 2511-06 2623-15 264330 265240 264951
TCC      2110    9900+21 9900+13 2711-04 2422-14 253330 253440 273152
BFF      0119    9900+08 2624+06 2840-09 2849-19 286134 286845 278055
GLD      0914    9900+16 9900+09 2824-07 2735-16 264032 264643 267552
GCK      9900+26 9900+19 2508+10 2720-06 2923-16 264631 266241 276452
GAG      2427+26 9900+19 9900+11 2707-06 2633-14 274430 274640 274452
AMA      2427    9900+20 0309+12 2308-04 2625-14 263529 263540 272952
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