Regional Weather Synopsis
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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241 NZUS99 KBOU 281728 SYNBOU 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- This product is updated automatically at approximately 10, 30 and 50 minutes after each hour, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 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