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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1145 MDT Wednesday, July 3, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 031656Z 07004KT 8SM CLR 26/09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02610089
METAR KFNL 031556Z 07007KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T02330078
METAR KFNL 031456Z 34007KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02060083
       50002

METAR KGXY 031656Z 16005KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02720122
METAR KGXY 031556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T02390122
METAR KGXY 031456Z 07003KT 9SM CLR 22/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02170122
       50000


METAR KBDU 031735Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 031715Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 031655Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3007 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 031735Z AUTO 07004KT 9SM CLR 26/08 A3004 RMK AO2
       T02650080
METAR KEIK 031715Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM CLR 26/07 A3005 RMK AO2
       T02600075
METAR KEIK 031655Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM CLR 25/08 A3005 RMK AO2 T02530080

KBJC 031740Z 0318/0418 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120
     FM031900 31012G24KT P6SM FEW100
     FM040200 33007KT P6SM FEW100
     FM040600 01014G28KT P6SM FEW025 FEW100
     FM040900 03008KT P6SM FEW020
SPECI KBJC 031710Z 10007KT 10SM FEW100 24/06 A3010
METAR KBJC 031647Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW100 24/07 A3010
METAR KBJC 031559Z 00000KT 10SM SKC 23/06 A3011

KDEN 031740Z 0318/0424 30007KT P6SM FEW090 FEW200
     FM031900 32010KT P6SM FEW100
     FM032200 31012G22KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
     FM040200 33007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
     FM040500 36014G28KT P6SM FEW025 FEW100
     FM040800 35009KT P6SM FEW020
     FM041400 03008KT P6SM FEW070
METAR KDEN 031653Z 29005KT 10SM FEW090 FEW200 26/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T02610106
METAR KDEN 031553Z 33007KT 280V020 10SM FEW090 FEW200 24/10 A3008 RMK
        AO2 SLP104 T02440100
METAR KDEN 031453Z 24010G18KT 10SM FEW080 FEW220 24/11 A3009 RMK AO2
       SLP106 T02390111 50002


KBKF 031700Z 0317/0423 22010G20KT 9999 FEW080 SCT200 QNH2997INS
     BECMG 0405/0406 35009KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3000INS
     BECMG 0410/0411 03009KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3006INS TX30/0322Z
     TN16/0410Z
METAR KBKF 031658Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW090 FEW200 28/10 A3006 RMK AO2A
        SLP087 T02750098
METAR KBKF 031558Z 20011KT 10SM FEW090 FEW200 26/12 A3008 RMK AO2A
        SLP101 T02590123
METAR KBKF 031458Z 22016KT 10SM FEW090 FEW200 23/12 A3008 RMK AO2A
        SLP101 T02340121 52002

KAPA 031740Z 0318/0418 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100
      TEMPO 0320/0324 30012G18KT
     FM040200 24007KT P6SM FEW100
     FM040600 36014G26KT P6SM FEW025 FEW100
     FM040900 35007KT P6SM FEW020
     FM041500 03007KT P6SM FEW220
METAR KAPA 031653Z 16007KT 10SM FEW060 26/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T02610117
METAR KAPA 031553Z 16012G20KT 10SM FEW030 24/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T02440128
METAR KAPA 031453Z 18011KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP120 T02280122
       53002

METAR KMNH 031735Z AUTO 18014G20KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 031715Z AUTO 17015G20KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 031655Z AUTO 18014G18KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3021 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 031735Z AUTO 19015G22KT 10SM FEW045 FEW055 28/18 A3001 RMK
       AO2
METAR KFMM 031715Z AUTO 16014G23KT 10SM SCT042 SCT050 28/19 A3002 RMK
       AO2
METAR KFMM 031655Z AUTO 16019KT 10SM SCT041 SCT047 27/19 A3003 RMK
        AO2

METAR KSTK 031735Z AUTO 17017G21KT 10SM SCT046 BKN050 27/16 A3001 RMK
       AO2
METAR KSTK 031715Z AUTO 17017G22KT 10SM SCT042 BKN050 27/16 A3001 RMK
       AO2
METAR KSTK 031655Z AUTO 16017G22KT 10SM SCT041 BKN047 26/16 A3002 RMK
       AO2

METAR KAKO 031653Z AUTO 18017G26KT 10SM FEW033 24/16 A3007 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 17030/1631 SLP129 T02440156
SPECI KAKO 031622Z AUTO 18019G27KT 10SM SCT025 BKN032 24/17 A3008 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 16028/1605 T02390167
SPECI KAKO 031607Z AUTO 16017G28KT 10SM BKN025 BKN032 23/17 A3008 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 16028/1605 T02330172


METAR KHEQ 031735Z AUTO 17016G22KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 031715Z AUTO 18018G23KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 031655Z AUTO 18020G26KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3005 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 031714Z AUTO 16017G23KT 10SM CLR 25/M03 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 031654Z AUTO 16020G27KT 10SM SCT070 25/M02 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 031634Z AUTO 17013G21KT 10SM SCT050 BKN070 BKN080 22/01 A3007
       RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 031735Z AUTO 10SM SCT065 SCT090 SCT120 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       E
METAR K2V5 031715Z AUTO 10SM SCT055 SCT065 SCT080 A3004 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       E
METAR K2V5 031655Z AUTO 10SM -RA SCT017 SCT038 SCT055 A3005 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 031653Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T02390178
METAR KITR 031553Z AUTO 15013KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP141
        T02220044 $
METAR KITR 031453Z AUTO 14013KT 10SM CLR 19/00 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP150
        60005 T01890000 56002

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/03/2024
Fort Collins - 05:34:55 MDT / 20:34:27 MDT
Denver       - 05:37:08 MDT / 20:31:23 MDT
Sterling     - 05:27:11 MDT / 20:27:21 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/03/24 17:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...275/019
                  13000 FT MSL...264/013
                  12700 FT MSL...262/014
                  12000 FT MSL...242/015
                  11200 FT MSL...230/011
                  11000 FT MSL...222/011
                  10000 FT MSL...212/011
                  10000 FT MSL...216/011
                   9000 FT MSL...198/012
                   8900 FT MSL...190/013
                   8100 FT MSL...187/010
                   8000 FT MSL...190/013
                   7300 FT MSL...186/010
                   7000 FT MSL...187/010
                   6600 FT MSL...189/009
                   6200 FT MSL...205/007
                   6000 FT MSL...206/008
                   5900 FT MSL...209/010

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1643 UTC Wednesday, July  3, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday/...
Issued at 523 AM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024
VFR through the TAF period with no ceiling or visibility concerns
today.
Main challenge in the forecast is the winds. Expecting gusty
west-northwesterly flow to develop by late morning or early
afternoon at DEN/BJC, with an uncertain wind forecast at APA. Any
outflow from storms to the east would also complicate things this
afternoon/evening but chances of that look quite low.
Winds will weaken this evening but likely won`t manage to
transition to drainage flow before a strong cold front shifts
winds to the north. Guidance has pretty robust gusts behind the
frontal push and have bumped up the timing and strength of winds
in this period. There are still some occasional hints of low
stratus developing closer to 12z Thursday but will stick with some
FEW020-030 for now.


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

METAR K4BM 031735Z AUTO 20006G16KT 150V220 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3053 RMK
       AO2
METAR K4BM 031715Z AUTO 17013G19KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 031655Z AUTO 17013G18KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3053 RMK AO2

SPECI KAFF 031724Z 17013KT 10SM BKN020 22/14 A3016 RMK AO2A SLP116
METAR KAFF 031655Z 18012KT 10SM BKN020 21/14 A3017 RMK AO2A SLP120
        T02110138
SPECI KAFF 031646Z 16012KT 10SM BKN020 21/14 A3017 RMK AO2A SLP120

KCOS 031721Z 0318/0418 17012G22KT P6SM SCT020 SCT030
      TEMPO 0318/0319 BKN020
     FM032100 16015G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT150
     FM032300 23014G25KT P6SM FEW150
     FM040400 35010KT P6SM SKC
     FM040700 34015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM041200 33016G25KT P6SM FEW250
     FM041600 06006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 031654Z 15011G21KT 10SM BKN018 BKN027 22/14 A3019 RMK AO2
        SLP135 T02220144
SPECI KCOS 031625Z 17011G19KT 10SM BKN018 BKN027 22/14 A3019 RMK AO2
       T02170144
METAR KCOS 031554Z 16012KT 10SM FEW009 BKN014 BKN031 21/15 A3019 RMK
        AO2 SLP138 T02110150

SPECI KABH 031740Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM SCT026 BKN034 24/15 A3017 RMK
        AO2 SLP138
METAR KABH 031655Z AUTO 16010G19KT 10SM SCT020 BKN027 OVC036 22/15
        A3018 RMK AO2 SLP144 T02150153
SPECI KABH 031645Z AUTO 16014KT 10SM SCT020 SCT026 OVC036 22/15 A3018
       RMK AO2 SLP144

METAR KFLY 031735Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM BKN026 BKN034 22/13 A3022 RMK AO2
       T02220127
METAR KFLY 031715Z AUTO 18011G14KT 10SM BKN026 BKN032 22/13 A3023 RMK
       AO2 T02200128
METAR KFLY 031655Z AUTO 15012G15KT 130V200 10SM SCT023 BKN030 BKN036
        22/13 A3023 RMK AO2 T02200129

METAR KFCS 031655Z AUTO 16015KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP121
        T02360148 $
METAR KFCS 031555Z AUTO 14013KT 10SM FEW019 19/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP143
        T01930132 $
SPECI KFCS 031540Z 13012KT 10SM SCT017 SCT024 19/14 A3014 RMK AO2A
       SLP147 $

KPUB 031721Z 0318/0418 15005KT P6SM SCT030
     FM032030 17012G22KT P6SM BKN120
     FM040000 32012KT P6SM SCT150
     FM040400 02008KT P6SM SCT200
SPECI KPUB 031706Z 15005KT 10SM SCT029 24/16 A3009 RMK AO2 T02440161
METAR KPUB 031653Z 00000KT 10SM BKN029 23/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T02330161
METAR KPUB 031553Z 18005KT 10SM OVC028 23/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T02280161

METAR KVTP 031735Z AUTO 27009G14KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 031715Z AUTO 26010G18KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 031655Z AUTO 25009G15KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3057 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 031654Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP116
        T02720122
METAR KTAD 031554Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP124
        T02500128
METAR KTAD 031454Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T02280128 50003

METAR KLHX 031653Z AUTO 12013KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T02500172
METAR KLHX 031553Z AUTO 13015G21KT 10SM BKN037 23/17 A3009 RMK AO2
       SLP125 T02330172
SPECI KLHX 031507Z AUTO 13015KT 10SM SCT018 BKN038 22/18 A3010 RMK AO2
       T02170178

METAR KLAA 031653Z AUTO 10SM SCT050 26/18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP125
       T02560183
METAR KLAA 031553Z AUTO 10SM SCT060 24/17 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T02440172
METAR KLAA 031453Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/17 A3006 RMK AO2 RAE1354 SLP126
       P0000 60040 T02330172 50010


Sunrise/Sunset for 07/03/2024
Burlington - 05:27:41 MDT / 20:19:18 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:40:16 MDT / 20:25:31 MDT
Lamar      - 05:32:48 MDT / 20:16:58 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 07/03/24 17:32 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...282/027
                  13000 FT MSL...276/032
                  12400 FT MSL...276/029
                  12000 FT MSL...271/030
                  11000 FT MSL...264/027
                  10900 FT MSL...263/026
                  10000 FT MSL...242/017
                   9700 FT MSL...235/015
                   9000 FT MSL...206/012
                   8600 FT MSL...198/012
                   8000 FT MSL...177/012
                   7800 FT MSL...168/012
                   7100 FT MSL...152/012
                   7000 FT MSL...150/012
                   6300 FT MSL...139/013
                   6000 FT MSL...140/013
                   5900 FT MSL...138/013
                   5700 FT MSL...140/013

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1721 UTC Wednesday, July  3, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1107 AM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024
isolated showers/-tsra possible this mid afternoon then no
significant weather. Overall expect VFR through the 24 hour
period except for the possibility of brief MVFR in any heavier
showers. Breezy southerly wind at KCOS and KPUB this afternoon
with winds shifting to a more westerly component late this
afternoon/early evening. For KCOS, a wind shift with increasing
NW winds expected shortly after midnight tonight.


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

METAR KCAG 031653Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T02220039
METAR KCAG 031553Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP168
        T02000044
METAR KCAG 031453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP176
       T01560056 50002

METAR KHDN 031656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP166
        T02001006
METAR KHDN 031556Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T01780022
METAR KHDN 031456Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T01440033 50006

METAR KSBS 031735Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3022 RMK AO1
       T01921040
METAR KSBS 031715Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3023 RMK AO1
       T01880012
METAR KSBS 031655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3023 RMK AO1
       T01830009

METAR KC07 031735Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 031715Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 031655Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3046 RMK AO2


METAR KEEO 031653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T02000017
METAR KEEO 031553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T01670017
METAR KEEO 031453Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP169
       T01440011 50006

METAR K20V 031735Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 031715Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 031655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3027 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 031735Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 20/M30 A3031 RMK AO2
       T01961303
METAR KGNB 031715Z AUTO 28011G15KT 10SM CLR 20/M28 A3031 RMK AO2
       T01951281
METAR KGNB 031655Z AUTO 28008KT 160V310 10SM CLR 18/M26 A3031 RMK AO2
       T01781259

METAR K0CO 031735Z AUTO 29023G38KT CLR 08/M08 A3056 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 031715Z AUTO CLR 08/M08 A3055 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 031655Z AUTO 29029G36KT CLR 08/M07 A3055 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KC99 031733Z AUTO 29007G16KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 031713Z AUTO 30008G23KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 031653Z AUTO 25004G19KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3046 RMK AO2

KGJT 031720Z 0318/0418 14007KT P6SM SKC
     FM031900 29008KT P6SM SKC
     FM032100 28016G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM040200 04009KT P6SM SKC
     FM040700 14008KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KGJT 031700Z 13005KT 7SM FEW001 27/03 A3011 RMK AO2 T02670028
METAR KGJT 031653Z 15006KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP125
       T02610033
METAR KGJT 031553Z 15007KT 10SM CLR 25/00 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T02500000

KRIL 031720Z 0318/0418 28008KT P6SM SKC
     FM032000 27016G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM040200 30010KT P6SM SKC
     FM040600 10005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 031653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T02330033
METAR KRIL 031553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T02060028
METAR KRIL 031453Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T01830050 51009

METAR K5SM 031735Z AUTO 24008G14KT 200V290 10SM CLR 15/01 A3053 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 031715Z AUTO 23007G18KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 031655Z AUTO 24010G17KT 200V270 10SM CLR 15/00 A3052 RMK
       AO2

KEGE 031720Z 0318/0418 25008KT P6SM SKC
     FM031900 26016G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM040300 24008KT P6SM SKC
     FM040600 10004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 031656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02110050
        PNO $
METAR KEGE 031556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP143 T01720050
       PNO $
METAR KEGE 031456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP150 6////
       T01330050 50003 PNO $

KASE 031720Z 0318/0418 33007KT P6SM SKC
     FM031900 32013G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM040400 20007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 031653Z 36010KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T02110039
METAR KASE 031553Z 34006KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T01830039
METAR KASE 031453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP150 T01440028
       50006

METAR KCCU 031735Z AUTO 23020G29KT 190V250 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3057 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCCU 031715Z AUTO 25015G26KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 031655Z AUTO 27015G24KT 230V300 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3056 RMK
        AO2

METAR KLXV 031653Z AUTO 28012G27KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3041 RMK AO2 PK WND
       31027/1647 SLP133 T01781056
METAR KLXV 031553Z AUTO 29010G20KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T01781044
METAR KLXV 031453Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T01611006 53006

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/03/2024
Rangely           - 05:51:16 MDT / 20:47:47 MDT
Grand Junction    - 05:53:29 MDT / 20:43:45 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:42:11 MDT / 20:41:12 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/03/24 17:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...284/030
                  14000 FT MSL...280/028
                  13300 FT MSL...291/027
                  13000 FT MSL...273/024
                  12500 FT MSL...264/021
                  12000 FT MSL...259/020
                  11700 FT MSL...266/020
                  11000 FT MSL...270/017
                  11000 FT MSL...269/018
                  10400 FT MSL...273/014
                  10200 FT MSL...273/015
                  10100 FT MSL...278/015

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1704 UTC Wednesday, July  3, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1103 AM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024
VFR conditions and terrain-driven winds are expected through the
taf period.


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


KMTJ 031720Z 0318/0418 15005KT P6SM SKC
     FM031900 32007KT P6SM SKC
     FM032100 30013G21KT P6SM SKC
     FM040200 28007KT P6SM SKC
     FM040600 13007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 031653Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T02390078
METAR KMTJ 031553Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T02330072
METAR KMTJ 031453Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T02060056 51008

METAR KGUC 031656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP186
        T01830056
METAR KGUC 031556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP193
       T01500061
METAR KGUC 031456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP201
       T01280056 51008

METAR K7BM 031735Z AUTO 27015G22KT 10SM CLR 20/M03 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 031715Z AUTO 33006G23KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 031655Z AUTO 28006G24KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3040 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 031735Z AUTO 10SM CLR 25/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 T02451061
METAR KAEJ 031715Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 T02431060
METAR KAEJ 031655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/M05 A3026 RMK AO2 T02401053

METAR KANK 031735Z AUTO 26016G22KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3022 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       1650 T02580008 $
METAR KANK 031715Z AUTO 24011G24KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3023 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       1650 T02520008 $
METAR KANK 031655Z AUTO 27017G24KT 10SM CLR 24/M00 A3023 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       1650 T02431001 $

METAR KMYP 031735Z AUTO 29038G47KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 031715Z AUTO 28031G41KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 031655Z AUTO 29025G35KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3067 RMK AO2


KTEX 031720Z 0318/0418 27008KT P6SM SKC
     FM031930 28012G21KT P6SM SKC
     FM040100 29010KT P6SM SKC
     FM040300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 031735Z AUTO 27003G15KT 10SM SCT090 21/M10 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 031715Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 21/M07 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 031655Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A3043 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 031735Z AUTO 30013G18KT 232V312 10SM CLR 25/03 A3031 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K04V 031715Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3031 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 031655Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3032 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KCEZ 031653Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T02610083
METAR KCEZ 031553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T02500083
METAR KCEZ 031453Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T02220089 51009

KDRO 031720Z 0318/0418 26009KT P6SM SKC
     FM032000 26014G23KT P6SM SKC
     FM040200 29010KT P6SM SKC
     FM040400 33005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 031653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T02330111
METAR KDRO 031553Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP151
        T02170111
METAR KDRO 031453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T01940089 53010

METAR KPSO 031735Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3032 RMK AO2
       T02330077
METAR KPSO 031715Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3032 RMK AO2
       T02260075
METAR KPSO 031655Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3032 RMK AO2 T02210064

METAR KCPW 031735Z AUTO 23010G18KT 190V250 10SM SCT049 SCT065 13/02
       A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 031715Z AUTO 22008G22KT 200V270 10SM CLR 13/02 A3065 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCPW 031655Z AUTO 24011G20KT 210V270 10SM CLR 12/01 A3066 RMK
       AO2

KALS 031721Z 0318/0418 17006KT P6SM SKC
     FM032000 29015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM040200 31006KT P6SM SCT120
     FM040600 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 031652Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM BKN110 23/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP140
        T02330083
METAR KALS 031552Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP144
        T02110083
METAR KALS 031452Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T01830100 50007

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/03/2024
Vail    - 05:42:59 MDT / 20:36:41 MDT
Durango - 05:56:08 MDT / 20:35:38 MDT
Alamosa - 05:47:37 MDT / 20:28:11 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/03/24 17:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...284/030
                  14000 FT MSL...280/028
                  13300 FT MSL...291/027
                  13000 FT MSL...273/024
                  12500 FT MSL...264/021
                  12000 FT MSL...259/020
                  11700 FT MSL...266/020
                  11000 FT MSL...270/017
                  11000 FT MSL...269/018
                  10400 FT MSL...273/014
                  10200 FT MSL...273/015
                  10100 FT MSL...278/015

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1704 UTC Wednesday, July  3, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1103 AM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024
VFR conditions and terrain-driven winds are expected through the
taf period.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 031724Z 0318/0418 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
      TEMPO 0322/0402 28011G18KT
     FM040200 27007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 031653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 32/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T03221011
METAR KPGA 031553Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 32/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T03171006
METAR KPGA 031453Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T02890000 52016

METAR KRQE 031653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T02670089
METAR KRQE 031553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T02330111
METAR KRQE 031453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP125
       T02110117 51010

Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/03/24 17:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16400 FT MSL...270/016
                  16000 FT MSL...293/015
                  15000 FT MSL...272/026
                  14600 FT MSL...285/012
                  14000 FT MSL...287/015
                  13100 FT MSL...295/017
                  13000 FT MSL...295/017
                  12000 FT MSL...294/019
                  11900 FT MSL...293/018
                  11000 FT MSL...292/016
                  10800 FT MSL...291/015
                  10000 FT MSL...290/012
                   9900 FT MSL...288/011
                   9200 FT MSL...283/010
                   9000 FT MSL...268/012
                   8500 FT MSL...272/008
                   8000 FT MSL...267/010
                   7800 FT MSL...263/011
                   7400 FT MSL...276/009
                   7300 FT MSL...271/008

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1720 UTC Wednesday, July  3, 2024

.AVIATION...Wednesday 03/18Z through Thursday 04/18Z...Expect VFR
conditions. ISOLD -SHRA/-TSRA possible from 19Z-01Z, mainly SE of
a KSOW-KSJN line. Daytime sfc winds SW-W10-20kts, otherwise
light.
OUTLOOK...Thursday 04/18Z through Saturday 06/18Z...Expect VFR
conditions and light winds.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 031730Z 0318/0424 33011KT P6SM SKC
     FM040700 14007KT P6SM SKC
     FM041700 31008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 031654Z 31009KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02560011
METAR KSLC 031554Z 00000KT 10SM FEW015 26/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP140 FU
        FEW015 FU DSNT NW-NE T02560011
METAR KSLC 031454Z 00000KT 10SM FEW007 23/04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP139 FU
        FEW007 FU VC NW T02280039 50007

KVEL 031720Z 0318/0418 22007KT P6SM SKC
     FM031930 25015G27KT P6SM SKC
     FM040300 31013KT P6SM SKC
     FM040600 33005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 031653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02330000
METAR KVEL 031553Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T02221006
METAR KVEL 031453Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3016 RMK AO2 RAB04E06
       SLP148 P0000 60000 T02060006 50007

METAR KPUC 031653Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T02611017
METAR KPUC 031553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T02391022
METAR KPUC 031453Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T02061017 51007

KCNY 031720Z 0318/0418 27009KT P6SM SKC
     FM032100 27013G23KT P6SM SKC
     FM040500 31011KT P6SM SKC
     FM040800 03005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 031653Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP117
        T02831028
METAR KCNY 031553Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T02671022
METAR KCNY 031453Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T02441006 51012


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/03/24 17:32 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...032/003
                  19000 FT MSL...280/017
                  17700 FT MSL...359/003
                  15500 FT MSL...289/015
                  14000 FT MSL...262/024
                  13600 FT MSL...292/011
                  13000 FT MSL...279/020
                  12100 FT MSL...272/018
                  12000 FT MSL...272/023
                  11000 FT MSL...269/021
                  10900 FT MSL...269/021
                  10000 FT MSL...276/019
                   9800 FT MSL...277/019
                   9000 FT MSL...288/017
                   9000 FT MSL...288/016
                   8200 FT MSL...296/015
                   8000 FT MSL...302/016
                   7500 FT MSL...300/014
                   7000 FT MSL...319/015
                   6900 FT MSL...303/015
                   6800 FT MSL...309/011
                   6600 FT MSL...320/013

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0932 UTC Wednesday, July  3, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Light winds and VFR conditions are expected to
prevail at the terminal. Winds are forecast to shift northwest later
this morning with a southeast wind shift at its typical time around
03z this evening.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions are expected to
prevail under weak high pressure today. Light winds will generally
prevail but occasional gusts will be noted this afternoon.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 031730Z 0318/0418 27015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM040400 27007KT P6SM SKC
     FM040900 20006KT P6SM SKC
     FM041700 26008KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 031653Z AUTO 26014G24KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T02171006
METAR KEVW 031553Z AUTO 24009G16KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T01891011
METAR KEVW 031453Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP162
       T01611006 51006

KRKS 031724Z 0318/0418 27018G30KT P6SM SKC
     FM032100 28025G38KT P6SM SKC
     FM040400 31012KT P6SM SKC
     FM040600 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 031654Z AUTO 26017G24KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3020 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 24028/1638 SLP146 T02171033
METAR KRKS 031554Z AUTO 26012G16KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T01941039
METAR KRKS 031454Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T01671033 51003

KRWL 031720Z 0318/0418 26025G35KT P6SM SKC
     FM032200 27030G40KT P6SM FEW200
     FM040100 30025G35KT P6SM FEW200
     FM040400 36015KT P6SM FEW200
     FM040600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KRWL 031653Z AUTO 23020G28KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND
       26031/1628 SLP120 T02281028 $
METAR KRWL 031553Z AUTO 23017G24KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T02111022 $
METAR KRWL 031453Z AUTO 22012G19KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T02001017 58001 $

KLAR 031720Z 0318/0418 27015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM032100 28025G40KT P6SM FEW200
     FM040200 31020G30KT P6SM FEW200
     FM040400 33015KT P6SM FEW200
     FM040800 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 031653Z AUTO 27020G27KT 10SM CLR 24/M07 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND
       26027/1652 SLP107 T02391067
METAR KLAR 031553Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T02111017
METAR KLAR 031453Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T01780006 50002

KCYS 031720Z 0318/0418 25010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM032100 28015G25KT P6SM FEW150
     FM040000 31018G30KT P6SM FEW150
     FM040300 34022G35KT P6SM BKN150
     FM040500 34020G30KT P6SM FEW200
     FM040900 33010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 031653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T02501011
METAR KCYS 031553Z 22006KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02331006
METAR KCYS 031453Z 33004KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02220000
       52004

Riverton (KRIW) 07/03/24 17:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8100 FT MSL...247/005
                   8000 FT MSL...257/006
                   7000 FT MSL...333/004
                   6200 FT MSL...298/002
                   6000 FT MSL...304/003
                   5900 FT MSL...304/003

Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/03/24 17:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...262/026
                  17400 FT MSL...263/027
                  17000 FT MSL...262/026
                  16000 FT MSL...264/025
                  15200 FT MSL...265/021
                  15000 FT MSL...263/020
                  14000 FT MSL...265/017
                  13300 FT MSL...272/016
                  13000 FT MSL...263/014
                  12000 FT MSL...263/016
                  11700 FT MSL...267/015
                  11000 FT MSL...265/015
                  10500 FT MSL...269/016
                  10000 FT MSL...268/016
                   9500 FT MSL...267/014
                   9000 FT MSL...273/016
                   8600 FT MSL...263/013
                   8000 FT MSL...266/016
                   7900 FT MSL...261/009
                   7300 FT MSL...261/008
                   7000 FT MSL...271/016
                   6700 FT MSL...265/015
                   6500 FT MSL...275/015

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1734 UTC Wednesday, July  3, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1125 AM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024
VFR conditions expected to prevail through the 18Z TAF period
with the primary concern being strong winds and wind shifts with
the cold front passing through Wyoming today. Wind gusts 30 to
40 knots initially from the WNW, shifting NW and N as the front
passes through. The front is currently across northern Wyoming,
expected to drop south into central Wyoming over the next 3 to 6
hours. Rain showers and thunderstorms are expected along the
front as well, mainly impacting KCOD and potentially KWRL this
afternoon. Gusty and erratic winds are possible near
thunderstorms and showers.
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 1716 UTC Wednesday, July  3, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1109 AM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024
VFR expected at terminals through late afternoon. VCTS will
transition to -TSRA/-SHRA for KSNY this afternoon, bringing the
chance of MVFR, and wind gusts up to 30-40 knots briefly. The
northern Panhandle terminals are anticipated to stay in VFR
until after 0Z when another round of -TSRA/+TSRA arrives for
KAIA and KCDR, which will bring fluctuating IFR/MVFR conditions
briefly. Wind gusts in the NE Panhandle will be gusty and
erratic near and around VCTS, so wind gusts up to 30-40 knots
are possible. SE WY terminals will see VFR the entire forecast
period, with wind gusts up to 30-40 knots this afternoon before
tapering off overnight. Please see individual TAFs for further
information.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 031735Z AUTO 17014G17KT 10SM SCT043 SCT050 SCT070 27/15 A3005
       RMK AO2 T02680152
METAR KIBM 031715Z AUTO 21011G18KT 10SM SCT050 27/16 A3006 RMK AO2
       T02720158
METAR KIBM 031655Z AUTO 19013G19KT 10SM SCT034 BKN044 BKN050 26/16 A3006
       RMK AO2 T02610162

KSNY 031720Z 0318/0418 19020G30KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB
     FM032100 17012KT P6SM -SHRA SCT100
      TEMPO 0321/0323 18025G35KT 4SM TSRAGR BR BKN050CB
     FM032300 13012KT P6SM -SHRA SCT100
      TEMPO 0323/0324 2SM TSRAGR BR BKN050CB
     FM040500 35020G30KT P6SM OVC020
METAR KSNY 031653Z AUTO 20022G34KT 10SM FEW043 27/14 A3003 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 20035/1635 SLP122 T02670144
METAR KSNY 031553Z AUTO 19020G28KT 10SM OVC039 24/13 A3005 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 19029/1525 SLP129 T02440133
SPECI KSNY 031510Z AUTO 19019G26KT 10SM BKN031 BKN036 23/14 A3006 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 18026/1505 T02330144

METAR KOGA 031735Z AUTO 20015G18KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3000 RMK AO2
       T02930134
METAR KOGA 031715Z AUTO 21013G20KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3001 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       N T02860140
METAR KOGA 031655Z AUTO 20016G19KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3003 RMK AO2
       T02730142

METAR KIML 031653Z AUTO 19019G28KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17028/1653 SLP133 T02830133
METAR KIML 031553Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02670133
METAR KIML 031453Z AUTO 20011G24KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T02440117 58003

KMCK 031720Z 0318/0418 15012KT P6SM SCT250
     FM032000 17015G25KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
     FM040000 18015G25KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM040400 12006KT 6SM -SHRA SCT090
     FM041100 33007KT P6SM BKN015
     FM041400 35012G18KT P6SM SCT015 BKN060
METAR KMCK 031653Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 25/20 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T02500200
METAR KMCK 031553Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T02220194
METAR KMCK 031453Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T02170194 58008

North Platte (KLNX) 07/03/24 17:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...237/040
                  22000 FT MSL...249/037
                  20000 FT MSL...269/028
                  19000 FT MSL...265/031
                  18000 FT MSL...251/037
                  17000 FT MSL...258/026
                  16000 FT MSL...248/019
                  15000 FT MSL...239/022
                  14200 FT MSL...233/025
                  14000 FT MSL...249/023
                  13000 FT MSL...224/029
                  12000 FT MSL...218/037
                  11000 FT MSL...203/035
                  10100 FT MSL...201/033
                  10000 FT MSL...201/033
                   9000 FT MSL...198/030
                   8600 FT MSL...200/032
                   8000 FT MSL...190/028
                   7400 FT MSL...198/028
                   7000 FT MSL...194/027
                   6400 FT MSL...188/022
                   6000 FT MSL...185/020
                   5500 FT MSL...177/017
                   5000 FT MSL...164/012
                   4700 FT MSL...159/012
                   4100 FT MSL...142/010
                   4000 FT MSL...132/009
                   3600 FT MSL...123/009
                   3400 FT MSL...118/009

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1731 UTC Wednesday, July  3, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1231 PM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected across
western and north central Nebraska this afternoon and evening. For
the most part, VFR conditions should prevail, however, areas of
showers and thunderstorms may bring MVFR to brief IFR conditions.
Timing for precipitation is based on the highest confidence in PoPs,
but amendments may be required depending on when and where storms
initiate. As thunderstorms clear out, showers and stratus is likely
to linger through the morning hours, before skies are expected to
clear up.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 031720Z 0318/0418 15012G18KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
     FM032300 18015G25KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM040300 19009KT P6SM -SHRA SCT100 SCT250
     FM041200 33014G22KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGLD 031653Z AUTO 15014KT 10SM BKN095 26/17 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T02560167
METAR KGLD 031553Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM BKN100 24/17 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T02390172
METAR KGLD 031453Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND
       15028/1426 RAE12 SLP140 P0000 60014 T02110144 56020

KGCK 031720Z 0318/0418 12013KT P6SM BKN060
      TEMPO 0401/0403 VRB25G35KT 3SM -TSRA BKN030CB
     FM040900 15006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM041300 36013KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KGCK 031654Z 07011KT 10SM FEW008 BKN035 BKN070 23/22 A3006 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT E RAE32 SLP148 P0008 T02280217
SPECI KGCK 031614Z 03007KT 3SM -RA BR FEW027 BKN049 OVC060 21/21 A3008
       RMK AO2 P0008 T02110211
SPECI KGCK 031604Z 02008KT 1 3/4SM +RA BR SCT027 BKN049 OVC055 21/21
       A3008 RMK AO2 P0006 T02060206

METAR KLBL 031656Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM FEW110 A3006 RMK AO2 RAB18E31 SLPNO
       FZRANO PNO $
SPECI KLBL 031606Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM SCT013 A3004 RMK AO2 FZRANO PNO
       $
METAR KLBL 031556Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM BKN013 A3005 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO
       PNO $

METAR KEHA 031735Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM OVC011 23/20 A3010 RMK AO2
       T02340197
METAR KEHA 031715Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM OVC011 23/20 A3010 RMK AO2
       T02340195
METAR KEHA 031655Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM OVC011 23/19 A3011 RMK AO2
       T02270193

Goodland (KGLD) 07/03/24 17:43 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...243/023
                  16000 FT MSL...258/018
                  15000 FT MSL...252/018
                  14800 FT MSL...248/015
                  14000 FT MSL...248/015
                  13000 FT MSL...240/017
                  12600 FT MSL...227/019
                  12000 FT MSL...234/025
                  11000 FT MSL...241/018
                  10700 FT MSL...235/017
                  10000 FT MSL...239/018
                   9200 FT MSL...233/018
                   9000 FT MSL...230/019
                   8100 FT MSL...197/019
                   8000 FT MSL...198/021
                   7000 FT MSL...173/023
                   7000 FT MSL...173/024
                   6200 FT MSL...166/023
                   6000 FT MSL...166/023
                   5400 FT MSL...164/022
                   5000 FT MSL...162/021
                   4700 FT MSL...162/021
                   4300 FT MSL...163/022
                   4000 FT MSL...160/021
                   4000 FT MSL...165/021

Dodge City (KDDC) 07/03/24 17:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  35000 FT MSL...238/067
                  31100 FT MSL...239/052
                  30000 FT MSL...237/054
                  28000 FT MSL...237/051
                  26600 FT MSL...239/044
                  26000 FT MSL...236/041
                  25000 FT MSL...236/046
                  24000 FT MSL...239/043
                  23300 FT MSL...239/042
                  22000 FT MSL...243/038
                  20000 FT MSL...242/032
                  20000 FT MSL...244/036
                  19000 FT MSL...227/038
                  18000 FT MSL...242/029
                  17000 FT MSL...228/029
                  16600 FT MSL...231/022
                  16000 FT MSL...250/025
                  15000 FT MSL...249/020
                  14000 FT MSL...253/016
                  13900 FT MSL...226/016
                  13000 FT MSL...235/018
                  12000 FT MSL...229/017
                  11700 FT MSL...228/013
                  11000 FT MSL...215/015
                  10000 FT MSL...238/013
                   9700 FT MSL...218/010
                   9000 FT MSL...210/017
                   8300 FT MSL...215/011
                   8000 FT MSL...191/018
                   7100 FT MSL...194/010
                   7000 FT MSL...158/014
                   6000 FT MSL...143/020
                   5900 FT MSL...154/010
                   5100 FT MSL...123/010
                   5000 FT MSL...138/018
                   4300 FT MSL...112/009
                   4000 FT MSL...062/007
                   3700 FT MSL...088/009
                   3200 FT MSL...073/008
                   3000 FT MSL...075/009
                   3000 FT MSL...075/009

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1558 UTC Wednesday, July  3, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 955 AM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024
For KGLD, concerns for the forecast period will be the potential
for thunderstorms. Currently, VFR conditions are expected, with
VCTS potential from 23z-03z due to low confidence on timing.
Some -SHRA possible from 03z-12z Thursday. Winds, south-
southeast 15-25kts through 03z, then diminishing to 10kts. By
12z, northwest 15-25kts.
For KMCK, concerns for the forecast period will be the
potential for thunderstorms. Currently, VFR conditions are
expected for much of the forecast period. MVFR ceilings around
11z-14z. VCTS in from 00z-04z due to low confidence on timing.
04z-11z could have 6sm in light showers impact the terminal.
Winds, south-southeast 15-25kts through 04z Thursday, then
5-10kts. by 11z, northwest 10-20kts.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1708 UTC Wednesday, July  3, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1201 PM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024
An upper level trough will exit the Central Rockies and move
across the West Central High Plains early tonight. As this
trough approaches, scattered thunderstorms (30-50% chance) will
be possible late today and early tonight. These thunderstorms
tonight will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall and
wind gusts in excess of 40 knots. Areas with the highest chances
for reduced visibilities and stronger winds will be Garden City
between 01z and 03z Thursday and Hays between 03z and 06z
Thursday. Ensemble cloud ceiling probabilities and the latest
CAMS BUFR soundings support an >80% chance for ceilings in the
2000 to 4000ft AGL ahead of the trough and with the scattered
thunderstorms. Once the upper trough passes, thunderstorm
chances will decrease from west to east as skies clear.
Additionally, a cold front will cross southwest Kansas, shifting
the winds from the south to the northwest. The general
consensus from the CAMS earlier this morning indicates this
frontal passage and wind shift will occur between 12 and 18z
Thursday across southwest Kansas.


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

KGUY 031720Z 0318/0418 15010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
     FM040100 17010KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM040500 14008KT P6SM BKN150
     FM041300 24015G25KT P6SM FEW150=
METAR KGUY 031653Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM FEW027 26/21 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T02610211
METAR KGUY 031553Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM FEW049 FEW080 SCT110 24/21 A3004
       RMK AO2 SLP126 T02390211
SPECI KGUY 031505Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM SCT011 22/21 A3004 RMK AO2
       T02220206

KDHT 031720Z 0318/0418 15010KT P6SM SCT100
     FM041000 23010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM041400 35015G25KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 031653Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM FEW031 SCT120 26/18 A3009 RMK AO2
       SLP129 T02610183
METAR KDHT 031553Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM FEW120 26/19 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP123
        T02560189
METAR KDHT 031453Z AUTO 05011KT 10SM FEW009 23/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP125
       T02280183 51013

Amarillo (KAMA) 07/03/24 17:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  40000 FT MSL...320/004
                  35000 FT MSL...269/027
                  30300 FT MSL...252/021
                  30000 FT MSL...241/033
                  28000 FT MSL...237/036
                  26000 FT MSL...234/036
                  25200 FT MSL...234/035
                  25000 FT MSL...233/036
                  24000 FT MSL...234/036
                  22000 FT MSL...232/037
                  20900 FT MSL...233/036
                  20000 FT MSL...227/037
                  19000 FT MSL...227/037
                  18000 FT MSL...226/036
                  17500 FT MSL...226/035
                  17000 FT MSL...228/036
                  16000 FT MSL...226/036
                  15000 FT MSL...224/035
                  14900 FT MSL...220/036
                  14000 FT MSL...219/035
                  13000 FT MSL...221/034
                  12600 FT MSL...222/033
                  12000 FT MSL...222/032
                  11000 FT MSL...221/030
                  10800 FT MSL...222/030
                  10000 FT MSL...223/030
                   9200 FT MSL...230/027
                   9000 FT MSL...229/026
                   8000 FT MSL...235/022
                   8000 FT MSL...230/026
                   7000 FT MSL...233/023
                   6900 FT MSL...234/019
                   6200 FT MSL...229/017
                   6000 FT MSL...228/020
                   5400 FT MSL...222/015
                   5000 FT MSL...213/015
                   4800 FT MSL...219/012
                   4300 FT MSL...205/013
                   4000 FT MSL...208/012
                   4000 FT MSL...201/012

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1725 UTC Wednesday, July  3, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1221 PM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024
VFR conditions are expected at the terminals. Winds around 10 kts
out of mainly the south to southeast are forecast at the sites
until a cold front moves down the Plains tonight. Winds behind the
front will switch to out of the north with gusts upwards of 25 to
30 kts. Rain showers will continue today at KAMA for a few hours.
Additional showers or storms are possible at KDHT/KGUY after 00z,
confidence is not high enough to mention at KDHT, but have
included VCTS at KGUY for best timing.
Muscha


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

KFMN 031720Z 0318/0418 13008KT P6SM FEW150
     FM032000 27014G24KT P6SM FEW120
     FM040200 31009KT P6SM FEW150
     FM040600 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 031653Z 12005KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02670111
METAR KFMN 031553Z 11008KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP140 T02500111
METAR KFMN 031453Z 09011KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02220100
       51012

METAR KSKX 031656Z AUTO 25008KT 4SM HZ FEW001 25/10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP178
       T02500100
SPECI KSKX 031611Z AUTO 23007KT 190V260 9SM CLR 23/10 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KSKX 031556Z AUTO 26006KT 2 1/2SM HZ FEW002 23/10 A3031 RMK AO2
       SLP183 T02280100

KLVS 031720Z 0318/0418 VRB06KT P6SM FEW070 BKN200
     FM032000 24011G19KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
      TEMPO 0321/0401 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM040100 22009KT P6SM SCT120
     FM040600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KLVS 031653Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP125
       T02500139
METAR KLVS 031553Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T02170144
METAR KLVS 031453Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T02060144 51011

METAR KRTN 031653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T02500139
METAR KRTN 031553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T02330139
METAR KRTN 031453Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T02110139 50004

SPECI KCAO 031709Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM OVC016 23/17 A3014 RMK AO2
       T02280172
METAR KCAO 031655Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM BKN014 BKN021 22/17 A3014 RMK
        AO2 SLP143 T02220172
METAR KCAO 031555Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM OVC011 20/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02000172

Albuquerque (KABX) 07/03/24 17:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...285/012
                  17100 FT MSL...284/012
                  17000 FT MSL...279/027
                  15000 FT MSL...290/016
                  14900 FT MSL...285/021
                  14000 FT MSL...297/023
                  13000 FT MSL...288/022
                  13000 FT MSL...283/026
                  12000 FT MSL...295/014
                  11500 FT MSL...301/014
                  11000 FT MSL...315/013
                  10300 FT MSL...309/012
                  10000 FT MSL...311/014
                   9200 FT MSL...302/006
                   9000 FT MSL...293/003
                   8400 FT MSL...148/004
                   8000 FT MSL...144/005
                   7700 FT MSL...142/007
                   7000 FT MSL...197/007
                   7000 FT MSL...180/007
                   6500 FT MSL...154/008
                   6300 FT MSL...162/009

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1720 UTC Wednesday, July  3, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1012 AM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024
VFR conditions prevail and are forecast to persist, except for
brief MVFR conditions in/near iso/sct storms later this afternoon
and evening. Terminal most likely to be impacted is KROW,
followed by KSAF and KAEG, although low probabilities.
Strong/erratic wind gusts are likely with convection today, but
otherwise mostly light winds are forecast through the TAF period.

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

DATA BASED ON 031200Z
VALID 031800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2715+12 2720+04 2934-10 2944-20 327835 317243 296748
BCE                      2714+11 2925-08 3334-17 334533 314341 294549
LND              2612+12 2619+03 2735-12 2755-24 286241 285743 275644
RKS              2621    2622+04 2734-11 2746-22 305738 295342 275948
GJT              2611+17 2721+08 2732-10 2933-21 324134 295042 276245
FMN              2707+18 2913+11 2624-09 2730-20 263731 264638 264648
ABQ              2909+18 3011+11 2615-08 2437-15 245030 245739 253949
MBW              2720    2723+04 2735-11 2737-24 264839 255942 265746
DEN              2605+16 2718+08 2735-09 2636-22 255035 256241 267546
PUB              2613+17 2823+10 2726-08 2538-20 245833 247240 266847
ALS                      2512+11 2730-08 2537-20 245532 256339 265548
TCC      2607    2615+18 2912+10 2428-05 2333-15 234330 244839 254551
BFF      1910    2319+12 2318+06 2536-11 2642-24 255037 246542 256646
GLD      1520    2112+12 9900+06 2532-07 2446-20 236834 248541 257548
GCK      1320+16 2420+13 2524+08 2339-06 2445-17 236131 247340 256350
GAG      2311+22 2418+16 2421+09 2335-06 2443-15 244829 245439 265252
AMA      2313    2419+16 2222+10 2233-05 2331-15 234130 234739 253952
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DATA BASED ON 031200Z
VALID 040000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3017+13 2926+06 3041-09 3156-21 317635 317543 296949
BCE                      3118+12 3231-05 3226-17 313133 293241 284552
LND              3314+13 3015+04 2731-15 2855-27 296939 297342 286743
RKS              2828    2829+06 2849-11 2852-23 307238 297543 287048
GJT              2618+19 2722+11 2933-09 2736-18 305634 306342 287050
FMN              2913+20 2915+12 2924-07 3030-16 303432 284340 274449
ABQ              2806+21 2809+12 2919-06 2728-15 264030 254839 264250
MBW              2728    2629+08 2641-13 2659-24 276439 276443 276646
DEN              2912+19 2813+10 2633-10 2841-22 274936 276242 276445
PUB              2416+19 2730+12 2735-08 2739-20 264933 275639 266148
ALS                      2812+12 2821-08 2935-18 284332 285339 265349
TCC      1909    2109+20 2209+11 2826-05 2538-15 245329 255839 255050
BFF      2708    2715+15 2720+07 2645-11 2646-23 254538 255542 255245
GLD      1725    2413+17 2619+10 2836-08 2744-21 256933 257138 256747
GCK      1922+19 2514+17 2821+10 2730-06 2547-18 247530 247339 256249
GAG      1919+23 2130+16 2429+09 2634-05 2543-15 245330 245939 245250
AMA      1917    2119+18 2321+10 2628-05 2538-15 244929 245139 255051
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DATA BASED ON 031200Z
VALID 041200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3208+10 3023+05 3044-08 3052-19 295535 305543 295551
BCE                      2712+11 3124-06 3025-18 293233 293543 303852
LND              9900+06 2914+00 3040-13 2961-25 299137 299344 308046
RKS              9900    3011+01 3045-11 3064-21 298135 298244 297649
GJT              3105+14 3020+07 2938-08 3049-18 295034 284943 284951
FMN              3313+19 3019+11 3124-06 2822-16 273033 283542 274052
ABQ              3408+20 3212+12 3607-05 2809-16 272132 262741 263251
MBW              3312    3023+00 2947-13 2968-24 299236 299143 287545
DEN              3411+08 2819+05 2943-10 2961-19 286834 287142 277150
PUB              3005+16 2717+08 2931-08 2951-17 275333 275542 275752
ALS                      2810+10 3029-07 2936-17 273933 274442 264952
TCC      2518    3011+20 3012+12 2612-04 2914-16 254031 254441 264051
BFF      3224    3224+06 3030+01 2838-15 2864-25 288336 288140 277645
GLD      3325    3019+15 2515+08 2732-09 2749-20 277133 277741 277349
GCK      2432+24 2527+17 2517+10 2632-08 2746-17 265632 266241 266651
GAG      2428+25 2712+18 3006+11 2420-07 2735-16 265031 265240 265051
AMA      2427    2611+19 2910+11 2316-06 2723-16 264631 264941 254551
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