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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1345 MDT Wednesday, June 19, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 191856Z 18012KT 10SM FEW075 21/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP183
       T02060083
METAR KFNL 191756Z 19006KT 10SM OVC048 17/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP197
       T01670083 10167 20083 56016
METAR KFNL 191656Z 22004KT 10SM BKN046 BKN055 OVC085 16/08 A3026 RMK AO2
       SLP205 T01610078

METAR KGXY 191856Z 13019G25KT 10SM FEW060 23/08 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND
       13029/1834 SLP200 T02280078
METAR KGXY 191756Z 15016G23KT 10SM BKN049 BKN075 21/07 A3024 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 14026/1713 SLP208 T02110072 10228 20100 56015
METAR KGXY 191656Z 12018G26KT 10SM BKN047 OVC095 19/08 A3025 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 15026/1650 SLP215 T01940078


METAR KBDU 191935Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM BKN048 21/06 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 191915Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM SCT046 SCT070 21/07 A3020 RMK
       AO2
METAR KBDU 191855Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM SCT070 SCT085 20/07 A3021 RMK
        AO2

METAR KEIK 191935Z AUTO 13008G17KT 080V150 10SM BKN055 21/08 A3017
        RMK AO2 T02110078
METAR KEIK 191915Z AUTO 12011G17KT 9SM FEW050 SCT060 BKN080 22/08 A3018
       RMK AO2 T02200084
METAR KEIK 191855Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM BKN085 BKN150 22/08 A3020 RMK
        AO2 T02190082

KBJC 191740Z 1918/2018 34008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
     FM192100 34008KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB BKN100
     FM200100 34007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
     FM200400 VRB05KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
METAR KBJC 191850Z 10007KT 10SM BKN090 19/07 A3024
METAR KBJC 191655Z 20005KT 10SM BKN090 15/04 A3029

KDEN 191740Z 1918/2024 14014G24KT P6SM FEW035 SCT080 BKN090
     FM192100 14014G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080
     FM200100 16022G31KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080
     FM200600 19010KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120
     FM201200 21012KT P6SM SCT120
     FM201400 21012G20KT P6SM SCT120
     FM202100 18011KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 2021/2024 VRB020KT -TSRA
      BKN050CB
METAR KDEN 191853Z 15010G20KT 10SM BKN055 BKN075 20/08 A3023 RMK AO2
       SLP174 T02000078
METAR KDEN 191753Z 14016G25KT 10SM FEW035 BKN075 BKN095 19/06 A3026 RMK
       AO2 SLP183 T01940061 10194 20128 56009
METAR KDEN 191653Z 14015G27KT 10SM FEW035 SCT075 BKN100 19/06 A3027 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 13029/1606 SLP189 T01890056


KBKF 191700Z 1917/2023 12005KT 9999 SCT080 BKN110 QNH3022INS
      BECMG 1919/1920 14015G25KT 9999 BKN030 QNH3018INS
      BECMG 2006/2007 19009KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3014INS
      BECMG 2022/2023 18015G25KT 4800 -TSRA BKN050CB QNH3007INS
      TX22/2000Z TN13/2011Z
METAR KBKF 191858Z 15009KT 10SM FEW035 BKN055 BKN095 20/07 A3022 RMK
        AO2A SLP175 T01950066
METAR KBKF 191758Z 13013KT 10SM FEW025 BKN055 OVC095 19/07 A3025 RMK
        AO2A SLP185 T01920066 10195 20128 57009
METAR KBKF 191658Z 16013KT 10SM FEW028 BKN041 BKN065 OVC095 19/07 A3026
        RMK AO2A SLP189 T01890067

KAPA 191751Z 1918/2018 15011G19KT P6SM BKN060
     FM192100 15017G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080
     FM200100 18010KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN080
     FM200600 19010G22KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
     FM201400 21021G29KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KAPA 191853Z 15012KT 10SM BKN042 BKN075 BKN100 19/08 A3024 RMK AO2
       SLP187 T01890078
METAR KAPA 191753Z 15010G18KT 10SM BKN055 BKN075 BKN110 18/07 A3026 RMK
       AO2 SLP195 T01830067 10183 20133 58009
METAR KAPA 191653Z 17013G19KT 10SM SCT039 BKN070 BKN120 18/07 A3027 RMK
       AO2 SLP199 T01780072

METAR KMNH 191935Z AUTO 14012G18KT 10SM BKN022 OVC029 16/08 A3032 RMK
       AO2
METAR KMNH 191915Z AUTO 15012G15KT 10SM OVC020 15/08 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 191855Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM OVC016 15/08 A3033 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 191935Z AUTO 11016KT 10SM OVC021 15/11 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 191915Z AUTO 13014G20KT 10SM OVC024 15/11 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 191855Z AUTO 12016KT 10SM OVC027 16/11 A3027 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 191935Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM OVC024 15/10 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 191915Z AUTO 12011G18KT 10SM OVC026 16/10 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 191855Z AUTO 13012KT 10SM BKN026 OVC032 16/10 A3026 RMK
       AO2

SPECI KAKO 191908Z AUTO 12015G21KT 10SM OVC016 13/10 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01330100 $
METAR KAKO 191853Z AUTO 11013G24KT 10SM BKN013 OVC019 13/11 A3027 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 13028/1815 SLP224 T01330106 $
SPECI KAKO 191825Z AUTO 12018G26KT 10SM OVC013 13/10 A3028 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 13028/1815 T01280100 $

METAR KLIC 191855Z AUTO 12012KT 10SM BKN008 OVC013 13/10 A3029 RMK AO2
       CIG 007V011 SLP210 T01330100 $
METAR KLIC 191755Z AUTO 12012KT 4SM BR BKN006 OVC012 12/11 A3030 RMK AO2
       CIG 004V011 SLP215 60006 T01220106 10144 20111 58003 $
METAR KLIC 191655Z AUTO 12011KT 8SM BKN007 OVC014 12/10 A3031 RMK AO2
       RAE48 CIG 004V010 SLP219 P0005 T01170100 $

METAR KHEQ 191935Z AUTO 12013G16KT 10SM BKN029 16/10 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 191915Z AUTO 13013G20KT 10SM OVC029 16/09 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 191855Z AUTO 14005G15KT 10SM SCT012 SCT022 OVC029 16/09 A3028
       RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 191914Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM OVC022 14/07 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 191854Z AUTO 11012G16KT 10SM OVC018 14/08 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 191834Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM OVC018 13/08 A3029 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 191935Z AUTO 10SM OVC027 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 191915Z AUTO 10SM OVC027 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 191855Z AUTO 10SM OVC027 A3028 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 191853Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM OVC015 15/ A3027 RMK AO2 SLP218
       T0150 $
METAR KITR 191753Z AUTO 09014G20KT 10SM OVC011 14/00 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP221 T01440000 10144 20111 50001
SPECI KITR 191715Z AUTO 09016G24KT 10SM OVC014 13/00 A3028 RMK AO2
       T01330000

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/19/2024
Fort Collins - 05:29:33 MDT / 20:34:05 MDT
Denver       - 05:31:51 MDT / 20:30:56 MDT
Sterling     - 05:21:49 MDT / 20:26:59 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 06/19/24 19:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...180/027
                   9000 FT MSL...163/017
                   8900 FT MSL...165/018
                   8100 FT MSL...156/017
                   8000 FT MSL...155/016
                   7300 FT MSL...152/017
                   7000 FT MSL...148/019
                   6600 FT MSL...154/017
                   6000 FT MSL...131/017

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1825 UTC Wednesday, June 19, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday/...
Issued at 1149 AM MDT Wed Jun 19 2024
Ceilings continue to fluctuate this morning at and around the
5000-8000 ft range. This is expected to continue with a pronounced
lifting not anticipated until later tonight. The persistent cloud
coverage has kept temperatures cool across the area and winds
have become increasingly gusty a little ahead of schedule, which
are expected to keep a gusty and southerly component through the
evening at DEN/APA. The latest guidance shows potential for winds
to gust in the low 30kt range at DEN/APA. There is low probability
that a thunderstorm passes near APA this afternoon, however, with
the persistent cloud coverage and low instability, showers are
the most likely scenario, so have left out of the TAF.
With greater instability over the higher terrain this afternoon,
have put VCTS at BJC as a storm may develop over the high country
and move east across the area. There is still a chance this
doesn`t happen with the current cloud cover. Winds at BJC look to
become variable around 4Z tonight and guidance shows this
continuing through the morning. There is a chance a Denver Cyclone
develops and N/NE winds setup. Or southerly winds may be another
option. Either way, winds are expected to stay light for either
scenario.


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

METAR K4BM 191935Z AUTO 14009G14KT 10SM OVC003 08/05 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 191915Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM OVC001 08/05 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 191855Z AUTO 12004KT 1SM HZ OVC001 07/05 A3053 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 191855Z 14012KT 10SM OVC008 14/09 A3029 RMK AO2A SLP214
        T01360094
SPECI KAFF 191840Z 14010KT 10SM OVC007 14/10 A3030 RMK AO2A SLP212
METAR KAFF 191755Z 18008KT 10SM BKN006 OVC011 12/10 A3031 RMK AO2A
        SLP215 60004 T01210098 10130 20097 57004

KCOS 191809Z 1918/2018 14008KT 2SM -RA BR BKN005 OVC020
     FM192200 16010KT P6SM VCSH BKN010 OVC050
     FM200300 13006KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN004 OVC080
     FM200900 15007KT 4SM BR VCSH OVC010
     FM201500 16010KT P6SM SCT010 BKN080
METAR KCOS 191854Z 13009KT 3SM BR BKN007 OVC010 12/11 A3032 RMK AO2
        RAE23 SLP221 P0000 T01170111
SPECI KCOS 191811Z 13006KT 3SM -RA BR BKN007 OVC010 11/10 A3033 RMK AO2
       P0000 T01110100
METAR KCOS 191754Z 12008KT 1 1/2SM -RA BR BKN006 OVC013 11/11 A3033
        RMK AO2 SLP229 P0002 60010 T01110106 10133 20106 58003

METAR KABH 191855Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM OVC011 13/10 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP227
        T01320098
METAR KABH 191755Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM OVC011 12/10 A3033 RMK AO2 RAE1658DZB1658E00RAB17E26DZB26E28RAB28E37DZB37E41
        SLP234 P0000 60000 T01160095 10131 20103 58001
SPECI KABH 191751Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM OVC011 12/10 A3033 RMK AO2
       RAE1658DZB1658E00RAB17E26DZB26E28RAB28E37DZB37E41 OVC V BKN
       SLP234

METAR KFLY 191935Z AUTO 17010G15KT 10SM OVC006 12/09 A3033 RMK AO2
       T01210088
METAR KFLY 191915Z AUTO 14010G18KT 5SM HZ OVC006 12/09 A3034 RMK AO2
       T01150086
METAR KFLY 191855Z AUTO 13009G15KT 110V170 10SM OVC008 12/08 A3034
        RMK AO2 T01150080

SPECI KFCS 191925Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM SCT005 OVC010 13/10 A3027 RMK AO2
       CIG 005V010 SLP229 $
METAR KFCS 191855Z AUTO 14004KT 8SM OVC004 12/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP227
        T01210105 $
SPECI KFCS 191840Z AUTO 13007KT 6SM BR OVC004 12/10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP236
       $

KPUB 191803Z 1918/2018 09010KT 5SM -RA BR OVC010
      TEMPO 1918/1920 2SM SHRA OVC005
     FM192000 11007KT P6SM VCSH OVC010
     FM200000 10010KT P6SM -SHRA BKN010 OVC150
     FM200600 12005KT 3SM -RA BR OVC004
     FM201200 15005KT P6SM BKN030 OVC120
METAR KPUB 191853Z 09005KT 3SM BR BKN008 OVC013 14/13 A3027 RMK AO2 CIG
       005V010 SLP207 T01440128 $
SPECI KPUB 191810Z 07005KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC005 14/13 A3028 RMK AO2
       T01390128 $
METAR KPUB 191753Z 06007KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC007 13/12 A3029 RMK AO2
       RAB03E15 SLP216 P0001 60003 T01330122 10144 20128 53001 $

METAR KVTP 191935Z AUTO 10006KT M1/4SM RA OVC001 06/06 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 191915Z AUTO 10007KT M1/4SM RA OVC001 06/06 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 191855Z AUTO 09006KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 06/05 A3056 RMK
       AO2

SPECI KTAD 191904Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM FEW015 SCT020 OVC035 16/11 A3030
       RMK AO2 T01610111
METAR KTAD 191854Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM BKN019 OVC033 16/11 A3030 RMK
        AO2 SLP200 T01560106
METAR KTAD 191754Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN019 OVC026 16/10 A3030 RMK
        AO2 SLP200 T01560100 10161 20117 50001

SPECI KLHX 191941Z AUTO 08007KT 2 1/2SM BR BKN009 BKN014 OVC025 14/13
       A3025 RMK AO2 RAB1853E13 P0001 T01440133
SPECI KLHX 191916Z AUTO 08007KT 6SM BR SCT007 BKN010 OVC014 14/14 A3026
       RMK AO2 RAB1853E13 CIG 008V011 P0001 T01390139
SPECI KLHX 191908Z AUTO 10006KT 2SM -RA BR BKN007 OVC012 14/14 A3026 RMK
       AO2 RAB1853 CIG 004V009 P0001 T01390139

SPECI KLAA 191931Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM SCT013 BKN041 OVC049 19/17 A3023
       RMK AO2 WSHFT 1905 LTG DSNT E AND SE RAE13 P0001
       T01890167
SPECI KLAA 191925Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM FEW006 BKN013 OVC040 19/17 A3023
       RMK AO2 WSHFT 1905 LTG DSNT E AND SE RAE13 P0001
       T01890172
SPECI KLAA 191918Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM FEW005 BKN011 OVC025 19/17 A3023
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE RAE13 P0001 T01890172


Sunrise/Sunset for 06/19/2024
Burlington - 05:22:27 MDT / 20:18:49 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:35:08 MDT / 20:24:55 MDT
Lamar      - 05:27:40 MDT / 20:16:21 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 06/19/24 19:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...201/038
                  13000 FT MSL...193/031
                  12000 FT MSL...193/030
                  11000 FT MSL...183/027
                  10000 FT MSL...169/022
                   9000 FT MSL...155/016
                   8000 FT MSL...123/009
                   7800 FT MSL...127/008
                   7100 FT MSL...121/010
                   7000 FT MSL...120/008
                   6300 FT MSL...098/010
                   6000 FT MSL...115/009
                   5900 FT MSL...113/010
                   5700 FT MSL...119/011

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1831 UTC Wednesday, June 19, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1147 AM MDT Wed Jun 19 2024
KALS: VFR conditions are expected through 24 hours, with gusty south-
southwest winds lasting through most of the day. Some isolated
showers and storms will form over the nearby terrain later this
afternoon, with some gusty outflow being possible.
KCOS and KPUB: Low ceilings will persist through the forecast
period, largely low-end MVFR but occasionally drifting down to IFR
conditions. Showers and fog will be off and on through the period as
well, with periods of lowered visibility. Winds will be largely from
the southeast, near or under 10 knots.


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

METAR KCAG 191853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T02390017
METAR KCAG 191753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T02110022 10211 20039 58008
METAR KCAG 191653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T01780000

METAR KHDN 191856Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM FEW110 22/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T02220006
METAR KHDN 191756Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP145
       T01940044 10194 20039 58006
METAR KHDN 191656Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM BKN120 17/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T01720033

METAR KSBS 191935Z AUTO 29010KT 260V320 10SM CLR 23/01 A3009 RMK AO1
       T02270007
METAR KSBS 191915Z AUTO 29008KT 250V340 10SM CLR 23/01 A3010 RMK AO1
       T02280008
METAR KSBS 191855Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3010 RMK AO1
       T02290009

METAR KC07 191935Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM SCT070 OVC090 13/00 A3035 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC07 191915Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM SCT080 BKN090 13/00 A3035 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC07 191855Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM BKN070 BKN085 14/00 A3036 RMK
       AO2


METAR KEEO 191853Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T02390000
METAR KEEO 191753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T02110006 10211 20044 58009
METAR KEEO 191653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T01721011

METAR K20V 191935Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM SCT100 23/02 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 191915Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 191855Z AUTO 23006G15KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3016 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 191935Z AUTO 16016G21KT 10SM SCT090 BKN120 20/M17 A3022 RMK
       AO2 T01981170
METAR KGNB 191915Z AUTO 16013G19KT 10SM BKN120 20/M15 A3022 RMK AO2
       T01991155
METAR KGNB 191855Z AUTO 16015G21KT 10SM SCT120 21/01 A3023 RMK AO2
       T02070013

METAR K0CO 191935Z AUTO 16017KT 101V191 BKN018 05/00 A3052 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K0CO 191915Z AUTO SCT015 SCT021 04/00 A3052 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 191855Z AUTO 14025G35KT SCT021 SCT028 04/00 A3052 RMK AO2
       PWINO

METAR KC99 191932Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM BKN014 BKN019 BKN023 11/03 A3044
       RMK AO2
METAR KC99 191914Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM BKN014 OVC025 09/03 A3045 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC99 191852Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM BKN016 08/02 A3045 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       E

KGJT 191740Z 1918/2018 17005KT P6SM FEW140
     FM192000 28010G20KT P6SM FEW150
     FM200400 11009KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200
     FM201500 16013G23KT P6SM FEW090 FEW200
METAR KGJT 191853Z 25005KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP075
       T02831028
METAR KGJT 191753Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP081
       T02781039 10278 20144 58010
SPECI KGJT 191734Z VRB03KT 7SM FEW002 26/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 T02561039

KRIL 191740Z 1918/2018 28005KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
     FM192000 26011G24KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150
     FM200300 15008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
     FM201500 26007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
METAR KRIL 191853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T02670017
METAR KRIL 191753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T02390011 10239 20106 58011
METAR KRIL 191653Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T01890006

METAR K5SM 191935Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM BKN070 OVC080 13/00 A3040 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 191915Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM BKN070 OVC080 12/00 A3041 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 191855Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM SCT070 OVC090 12/00 A3041 RMK
       AO2

KEGE 191740Z 1918/2018 26005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT120
     FM192000 24012G24KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110
     FM200300 15007KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150
     FM201500 24008G18KT P6SM FEW070 SCT150
METAR KEGE 191856Z 20004KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T02220011
METAR KEGE 191756Z VRB04KT 10SM BKN110 19/00 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T01940000 10194 20061 58012
METAR KEGE 191656Z 26004KT 10SM SCT120 17/00 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T01720000

KASE 191740Z 1918/2018 16008G18KT P6SM FEW070 SCT110
     FM192000 21008G18KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN100
     FM200200 21007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
     FM201400 15012G20KT P6SM SCT060 BKN150
METAR KASE 191853Z 16018G35KT 10SM BKN095 24/00 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND
       18035/1849 SLP097 T02390000
METAR KASE 191753Z 17011G17KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP101 60000
       T02220006 10222 20033 57005
METAR KASE 191653Z 13013G19KT 10SM FEW110 21/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T02060006

METAR KCCU 191935Z AUTO 14013G21KT 10SM SCT065 13/01 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 191915Z AUTO 14013G20KT 120V180 10SM CLR 12/01 A3049 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCCU 191855Z AUTO 11017G22KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3048 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 191853Z AUTO 20018KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3035 RMK AO2 PK WND
       19028/1804 SLP111 T01440039
METAR KLXV 191753Z AUTO 19018G25KT 10SM SCT100 12/04 A3037 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 19031/1701 SLP124 T01220039 10133 20006 56005
METAR KLXV 191653Z AUTO 19019G27KT 10SM FEW035 SCT042 BKN080 09/03 A3038
       RMK AO2 PK WND 18027/1650 SLP131 T00940033

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/19/2024
Rangely           - 05:45:57 MDT / 20:47:22 MDT
Grand Junction    - 05:48:16 MDT / 20:43:14 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:36:50 MDT / 20:40:50 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/19/24 19:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  20000 FT MSL...193/035
                  14000 FT MSL...202/020
                  13000 FT MSL...214/015
                  12500 FT MSL...216/009
                  12000 FT MSL...206/016
                  11000 FT MSL...216/010
                  11000 FT MSL...204/016
                  10400 FT MSL...205/015
                  10200 FT MSL...205/009
                  10100 FT MSL...207/014

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1755 UTC Wednesday, June 19, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1154 AM MDT Wed Jun 19 2024
VFR conditions will prevail over the next 24 hours. Should see
mostly sunny skies today, with exception of the higher terrain
where SCT to BKN cumulus are forming. Expect some gusty winds of
20 to 30 mph at times this afternoon. Isolated storms are
possible in the high country along the Divide this afternoon,
namely KASE where confidence was high enough to include VCTS in
TAF. Clouds increase overnight into Thursday, especially across
southwest Colorado, where some showers look to develop overnight
over the San Juans and potentially southern valleys, including
KDRO.


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


KMTJ 191740Z 1918/2018 31005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM192000 25014G25KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200
     FM200200 27007KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200
     FM200500 15009KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200
     FM201400 14012G22KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150
METAR KMTJ 191853Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP089
       T02781006
METAR KMTJ 191753Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T02440011 10244 20094 58009
METAR KMTJ 191653Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T02280006

SPECI KGUC 191922Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3015 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       1857
METAR KGUC 191856Z AUTO 24008G21KT 220V290 10SM BKN110 23/02 A3015 RMK
       AO2 SLP119 T02330022
METAR KGUC 191756Z AUTO 08016G21KT 10SM OVC100 21/03 A3016 RMK AO2
       SLP128 T02110028 10217 20050 58020

METAR K7BM 191935Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM SCT024 16/04 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 191915Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM SCT022 SCT030 15/04 A3040 RMK
       AO2
METAR K7BM 191855Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM SCT024 14/03 A3041 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 191935Z AUTO 10SM SCT036 SCT120 17/05 A3030 RMK AO2
       T01720051
METAR KAEJ 191915Z AUTO 10SM SCT034 17/05 A3032 RMK AO2 T01700052
METAR KAEJ 191855Z AUTO 10SM SCT032 SCT038 16/05 A3033 RMK AO2
       T01630052

METAR KANK 191935Z AUTO 12016G22KT 9SM SCT130 18/06 A3026 RMK AO2
       T01820062 $
METAR KANK 191915Z AUTO 13015KT 10SM SCT120 18/06 A3028 RMK AO2
       T01780055 $
METAR KANK 191855Z AUTO 12014KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3029 RMK AO2 T01680054
        $

METAR KMYP 191935Z AUTO 14006G09KT 10SM SCT070 OVC080 06/02 A3061 RMK
       AO2
METAR KMYP 191915Z AUTO 09013KT 10SM SCT070 BKN080 BKN090 06/01 A3060
       RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 191855Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM BKN075 OVC080 06/01 A3060 RMK
        AO2


KTEX 191740Z 1918/2018 18012G23KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110
     FM200400 15008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN110
     FM200800 16011G23KT P6SM FEW045 SCT100
METAR KTEX 191935Z AUTO 15013G32KT 10SM SCT095 21/M10 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 191915Z AUTO 18018G25KT 10SM CLR 21/M10 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 191855Z AUTO 17020G30KT 10SM CLR 21/M10 A3029 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 191935Z AUTO 14008KT 122V182 10SM CLR 24/05 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 191915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 22/05 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 191855Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3028 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 191853Z AUTO 17018G30KT 140V230 10SM CLR 30/00 A3007 RMK AO2
       PK WND 21030/1852 SLP106 T03000000
METAR KCEZ 191753Z AUTO 18015G21KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       1722 SLP104 T02831006 10283 20083 53003
SPECI KCEZ 191742Z AUTO 18009G18KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       1722 T02831006

KDRO 191740Z 1918/2018 19008G20KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
     FM192000 22010G21KT P6SM FEW120 FEW200
     FM200200 14012G25KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM200700 09012KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100
METAR KDRO 191853Z AUTO 23011G29KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23029/1850 SLP121 T02721006
METAR KDRO 191753Z AUTO 19012G26KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
       18026/1748 SLP124 T02671011 10267 20067 51002
METAR KDRO 191653Z AUTO 10012G18KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T02501011

METAR KPSO 191935Z AUTO 23015G25KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3021 RMK AO2
       T02631028
METAR KPSO 191915Z AUTO 22011G16KT 190V250 10SM SCT110 25/M02 A3021 RMK
       AO2 T02531025
METAR KPSO 191855Z AUTO 25008G14KT 10SM VCTS CLR 25/M02 A3022 RMK AO2
       T02501022

METAR KCPW 191934Z AUTO 22017G30KT 190V250 10SM BKN060 BKN090 13/M02
       A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 191914Z AUTO 19018G23KT 10SM BKN060 OVC075 12/M01 A3055 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCPW 191854Z AUTO 22015G23KT 10SM BKN060 BKN085 11/M02 A3056 RMK
       AO2

KALS 191808Z 1918/2018 18012KT P6SM SKC
     FM191900 20012G22KT P6SM SCT100
     FM192100 21015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
     FM200200 15012KT P6SM SCT100
     FM200900 18012KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
METAR KALS 191852Z AUTO 13010G17KT 10SM FEW110 24/05 A3020 RMK AO2
       SLP123 T02440050
METAR KALS 191752Z AUTO 16008G18KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T02220050 10228 20067 58008
METAR KALS 191652Z AUTO 16011G16KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP145
        T02060061

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/19/2024
Vail    - 05:37:43 MDT / 20:36:14 MDT
Durango - 05:51:05 MDT / 20:34:57 MDT
Alamosa - 05:42:33 MDT / 20:27:31 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/19/24 19:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  20000 FT MSL...193/035
                  14000 FT MSL...202/020
                  13000 FT MSL...214/015
                  12500 FT MSL...216/009
                  12000 FT MSL...206/016
                  11000 FT MSL...216/010
                  11000 FT MSL...204/016
                  10400 FT MSL...205/015
                  10200 FT MSL...205/009
                  10100 FT MSL...207/014

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1755 UTC Wednesday, June 19, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1154 AM MDT Wed Jun 19 2024
VFR conditions will prevail over the next 24 hours. Should see
mostly sunny skies today, with exception of the higher terrain
where SCT to BKN cumulus are forming. Expect some gusty winds of
20 to 30 mph at times this afternoon. Isolated storms are
possible in the high country along the Divide this afternoon,
namely KASE where confidence was high enough to include VCTS in
TAF. Clouds increase overnight into Thursday, especially across
southwest Colorado, where some showers look to develop overnight
over the San Juans and potentially southern valleys, including
KDRO.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 191720Z 1918/2018 02005KT P6SM SKC
     FM200100 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 191853Z AUTO 02008KT 360V100 10SM CLR 32/M07 A2994 RMK AO2
       SLP064 T03171072
METAR KPGA 191753Z AUTO 04008G14KT 10SM CLR 29/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP071
       T02941083 10294 20189 58003
METAR KPGA 191653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/M08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP075
       T02781083

METAR KRQE 191853Z AUTO 21009G23KT 10SM CLR 27/00 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP077
       T02720000
METAR KRQE 191753Z AUTO 18015G22KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T02610011 10261 20067 51002
METAR KRQE 191653Z AUTO 19010G18KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T02440017

Flagstaff (KFSX) 06/19/24 19:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14600 FT MSL...199/020
                  14000 FT MSL...191/017
                  13100 FT MSL...190/017
                  13000 FT MSL...190/016
                  12000 FT MSL...185/016
                  11900 FT MSL...185/016
                  11000 FT MSL...184/016
                  10800 FT MSL...186/016
                  10000 FT MSL...185/013
                   9900 FT MSL...186/014
                   9100 FT MSL...191/014
                   9000 FT MSL...192/017
                   8500 FT MSL...188/013
                   8000 FT MSL...196/016
                   7800 FT MSL...203/018
                   7400 FT MSL...198/018
                   7300 FT MSL...195/015

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1751 UTC Wednesday, June 19, 2024

.AVIATION...Wednesday 19/18Z through Thursday 20/18Z...VFR
conditions with south to southwest winds at 10-15 kts gusting
to 20-25 kts are forecast. Winds becoming light and variable
after 03Z. Southeast to south winds at 10-20 kts return after 15Z.
OUTLOOK...Thursday 20/18Z through Saturday 22/18Z...Daily chances
for showers and thunderstorms with localized MVFR conditions and
gusty, erratic outflow winds possible. VFR conditions are
otherwise expected with winds south at 15-20 kts gusting to 20-30
kts Thursday and Friday. Lighter and variable winds return on
Saturday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 191724Z 1918/2024 32007KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250
     FM200500 14004KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
     FM201700 33008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
METAR KSLC 191854Z 00000KT 10SM FEW140 SCT190 BKN220 22/M04 A3003 RMK
        AO2 SLP127 T02221039
METAR KSLC 191754Z 34007KT 10SM SCT170 BKN220 22/M03 A3003 RMK AO2
        SLP129 T02171033 10217 20106 58005
METAR KSLC 191654Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT190 BKN230 19/M02 A3004 RMK AO2
        SLP134 T01941017

KVEL 191740Z 1918/2018 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM192000 25008KT P6SM FEW150
     FM200200 34008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
     FM201500 17006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
METAR KVEL 191853Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 24/M12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T02391117
METAR KVEL 191753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/M09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T02221094 10222 20089 58003
METAR KVEL 191653Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 21/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T02061078

METAR KPUC 191853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 25/M12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP106 T02501117
       $
METAR KPUC 191753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/M13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T02331128 10233 20111 58001 $
METAR KPUC 191653Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 22/M14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T02171139 $

KCNY 191740Z 1918/2018 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM192000 26012G23KT P6SM FEW150
     FM200300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150
     FM201600 16014G23KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 191853Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 29/M09 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP084
        T02891094
METAR KCNY 191753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/M11 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP091
        T02671106 10272 20117 58004
METAR KCNY 191653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/M11 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T02561111


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 06/19/24 19:30 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  24000 FT MSL...223/038
                  22000 FT MSL...221/030
                  20000 FT MSL...223/033
                  12000 FT MSL...282/019
                  10000 FT MSL...193/013
                   9800 FT MSL...202/005
                   9000 FT MSL...171/004
                   9000 FT MSL...184/004
                   8200 FT MSL...121/003
                   8000 FT MSL...119/004
                   7500 FT MSL...103/003
                   7000 FT MSL...038/006
                   6900 FT MSL...083/005
                   6600 FT MSL...049/006

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1023 UTC Wednesday, June 19, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Minimal operational concerns are forecast for the
KSLC terminal today. Light and variable flow will prevail through
the mid-morning, transitioning to a light northerly flow around 15-
16Z. North winds prevail through the day, returning to southerly
drainage flow in the evening.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions under high
level cloud cover across the northern area will prevail through the
day. Winds will be generally light and terrain driven across most
terminals through the day.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 191724Z 1918/2018 07005KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
     FM192000 28009KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
     FM200400 06008KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200=
METAR KEVW 191853Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T01831061
METAR KEVW 191753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T01721056 10172 20044 57003
METAR KEVW 191653Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T01561061

KRKS 191729Z 1918/2018 05007KT P6SM SCT200
     FM192300 35010KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200
     FM200300 05006KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200
     FM201300 09008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
METAR KRKS 191854Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP157
       T01891067
METAR KRKS 191754Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T01611044 10161 20033 56002
METAR KRKS 191654Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T01441033

KRWL 191720Z 1918/2018 05010KT P6SM BKN150
     FM191900 30010G20KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250
     FM200000 03010KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KRWL 191853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T02061061
METAR KRWL 191753Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM BKN110 19/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T01891039 10189 20056 56004
METAR KRWL 191653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW120 18/M02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T01781022

KLAR 191720Z 1918/2018 15035G45KT P6SM BKN050
     FM192100 15030G42KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB
     FM200100 14025G35KT P6SM BKN040
     FM200800 15014KT P6SM BKN020 OVC040
     FM201500 17007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100
METAR KLAR 191853Z AUTO 14030G45KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND
       16047/1754 SLP135 T01780050
METAR KLAR 191753Z AUTO 15034G47KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
       15049/1707 SLP143 T01560044 10156 20083 58005 $
METAR KLAR 191653Z AUTO 15035G48KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND
       15049/1625 SLP152 T01390056 $

KCYS 191720Z 1918/2018 14025G35KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040
     FM192200 16020G30KT P6SM VCTS BKN015 OVC050CB
     FM200300 15015G25KT 6SM BR OVC008
     FM200600 16010KT 2SM BR BKN003 OVC007
     FM200800 16010KT 1/2SM FG VV002
     FM201600 17007KT 3SM BR BKN007 OVC015
METAR KCYS 191853Z 17019G33KT 10SM OVC042 16/06 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17036/1813 SLP191 T01610056
METAR KCYS 191753Z 17021G34KT 10SM FEW043 BKN055 17/05 A3026 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 16034/1750 SLP187 T01720050 10172 20044 58009
METAR KCYS 191653Z 15027G37KT 7SM FEW040 BKN060 16/04 A3027 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 14037/1652 SLP192 T01560039

Riverton (KRIW) 06/19/24 19:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...231/055
                  25000 FT MSL...232/054
                  24000 FT MSL...234/052
                  22000 FT MSL...227/049
                  20000 FT MSL...220/049
                  19000 FT MSL...218/048
                  18000 FT MSL...215/048
                  17000 FT MSL...242/037
                   9000 FT MSL...173/008
                   8900 FT MSL...162/008
                   8100 FT MSL...145/007
                   8000 FT MSL...133/007
                   7300 FT MSL...123/006
                   7000 FT MSL...113/008
                   6700 FT MSL...111/006
                   6200 FT MSL...102/008
                   6000 FT MSL...103/008
                   6000 FT MSL...100/007

Cheyenne (KCYS) 06/19/24 19:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  23000 FT MSL...231/045
                  21000 FT MSL...225/047
                  20000 FT MSL...231/045
                  19000 FT MSL...230/042
                  18000 FT MSL...233/037
                  16000 FT MSL...226/030
                  13000 FT MSL...212/033
                  12000 FT MSL...201/039
                  11000 FT MSL...192/033
                  10500 FT MSL...163/029
                  10000 FT MSL...167/031
                   9500 FT MSL...163/030
                   9000 FT MSL...161/031
                   8600 FT MSL...163/031
                   8000 FT MSL...160/030
                   7900 FT MSL...155/031
                   7300 FT MSL...158/029
                   7000 FT MSL...165/031
                   6700 FT MSL...164/029
                   6500 FT MSL...164/028

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1731 UTC Wednesday, June 19, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1130 AM MDT Wed Jun 19 2024
VFR conditions are expected through the next 24-30 hours over
western and central Wyoming. High clouds continue to stream from
SW to NE over much of the area today, with some mid-level
cumulus starting to form during the late morning over southern
WY as well as the northwest WY mountains. Some moderate cumulus
with light showers is expected to develop late this afternoon
over Casper Mountain and the northern Absarokas, potentially
pushing some gusty winds into KCPR and KCOD, respectively. Winds
will remain light to breezy through the afternoon, though some
sites may see gusts to 20 kts. Winds decrease overnight with
continued mid- and high-level clouds mainly over the central
and eastern parts of the state, and some sites like KRKS and
KCPR should see some east winds.
Clouds increase Thursday over the area as shower possibilities
slightly increase over the central and northern WY mountains
during the mid to late afternoon. Afternoon SW winds should be
gusty at KRKS with east winds increasing from KCPR to KRIW/KLND.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSUs ZDV and ZLC
for the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence
forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1719 UTC Wednesday, June 19, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1115 AM MDT Wed Jun 19 2024
Concern for the 18Z TAFs will be widespread low clouds and fog
as we continue under southeast upslope flow through Thursday.
Continued trend towards lowering flight conditions for airports
east of the Laramie Range. Latest HRRR and LAMP guidance hitting
these airports pretty hard with LIFR to VLIFR conditions. WOrst
airport may be KCYS where we could see dense fog developing
tonight. Will continue to monitor and revise timing as we get
closer to the event. But right now...looking for lowering
conditions around the 03Z timeframe.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 191935Z AUTO 15020G24KT 10SM OVC031 17/09 A3025 RMK AO2
       T01710092
METAR KIBM 191915Z AUTO 15019G22KT 10SM OVC036 17/09 A3026 RMK AO2
       T01710086
METAR KIBM 191855Z AUTO 14018G22KT 10SM OVC038 18/08 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01820081

KSNY 191720Z 1918/2018 13015G25KT P6SM BKN050
     FM192000 14014G22KT P6SM OVC025
     FM200000 13010KT 6SM BR VCTS BKN010 OVC050CB
     FM200300 13010KT 3SM BR VCSH BKN002
     FM201600 16015G25KT P6SM SCT003 OVC007
SPECI KSNY 191927Z AUTO 15015KT 10SM OVC029 16/08 A3026 RMK AO2
       T01560083
METAR KSNY 191853Z AUTO 14014G25KT 10SM OVC035 16/08 A3027 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 14027/1814 SLP228 T01610078
METAR KSNY 191753Z AUTO 14016G28KT 10SM SCT040 BKN060 18/06 A3027 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 14030/1722 SLP223 T01830061 10189 20089 58012

METAR KOGA 191935Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM OVC045 19/09 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01860086
METAR KOGA 191915Z AUTO 12008G11KT 10SM OVC047 19/08 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01850078
METAR KOGA 191855Z AUTO 11010G16KT 10SM OVC047 19/09 A3028 RMK AO2
       T01860085

METAR KIML 191853Z AUTO VRB06G19KT 10SM OVC030 18/10 A3027 RMK AO2
       SLP235 T01780100
METAR KIML 191753Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM OVC037 18/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP240
       T01780094 10183 20117 58005
METAR KIML 191653Z AUTO 10SM BKN047 OVC055 17/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP247
       T01670094

KMCK 191720Z 1918/2018 08013KT P6SM BKN045
     FM192100 08011KT P6SM BKN025
     FM200500 10009KT P6SM VCSH BKN007
     FM200900 10007KT P6SM VCSH BKN004
     FM201400 14010KT P6SM BKN005
     FM201600 15013G20KT P6SM SCT030 BKN150
METAR KMCK 191853Z AUTO 09012KT 10SM OVC033 19/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP228
       T01940106 $
METAR KMCK 191753Z AUTO 08013G19KT 10SM OVC038 18/11 A3026 RMK AO2
       SLP232 T01830106 10183 20150 58008 $
METAR KMCK 191653Z AUTO 07011KT 10SM OVC044 18/11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP236
       T01780111 $

North Platte (KLNX) 06/19/24 19:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...249/043
                  20000 FT MSL...233/041
                  19000 FT MSL...240/036
                  18000 FT MSL...236/039
                  17000 FT MSL...220/030
                  16000 FT MSL...221/029
                  15000 FT MSL...224/032
                  13000 FT MSL...198/030
                  11000 FT MSL...189/029
                  10100 FT MSL...170/024
                  10000 FT MSL...164/027
                   9000 FT MSL...143/028
                   8600 FT MSL...144/025
                   8000 FT MSL...131/023
                   7000 FT MSL...124/015
                   6400 FT MSL...114/014
                   6000 FT MSL...108/013
                   5500 FT MSL...103/012
                   5000 FT MSL...099/011
                   4700 FT MSL...096/010
                   4100 FT MSL...088/009
                   4000 FT MSL...090/010
                   3600 FT MSL...093/010
                   3400 FT MSL...086/010

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1726 UTC Wednesday, June 19, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1230 PM CDT Wed Jun 19 2024
VFR conditions are expected to prevail into this afternoon
across western and north central Nebraska. By this evening, low
stratus will overspread the area from south to north, with MVFR
then widespread IFR/localized LIFR CIGs expected overnight.
Showers and thunderstorms then overspread the area tonight into
tomorrow morning as well, with lowered visibilities
anticipated. The lowered categories will persist through the end
of the valid period, though quick improvement to VFR is
expected to begin from south to north into tomorrow afternoon.
Winds remain southeasterly into tonight and tomorrow morning,
at around 10 to 15kts.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 191916Z 1919/2018 10011KT P6SM SCT020 BKN070
      TEMPO 1920/1924 BKN020
     FM200100 11010KT P6SM VCSH BKN010
     FM200400 12010KT P6SM VCSH BKN006
     FM200700 13010KT P6SM BKN004
     FM201400 17015G23KT P6SM SCT010 SCT250
SPECI KGLD 191931Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM BKN023 OVC075 19/12 A3024 RMK AO2
       T01940117
SPECI KGLD 191904Z AUTO 10013KT 10SM SCT019 OVC070 19/12 A3024 RMK AO2
       T01940117
METAR KGLD 191853Z AUTO 11013KT 10SM BKN019 OVC070 18/11 A3024 RMK AO2
       SLP211 T01830111

KGCK 191831Z 1919/2018 13008KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 OVC022
     FM192100 11012KT P6SM VCSH OVC030
     FM200000 10012KT P6SM VCSH OVC040
     FM200600 13007KT P6SM BKN100
     FM201200 13007KT P6SM OVC040
     FM201500 18015G25KT P6SM OVC060
METAR KGCK 191854Z 15007KT 10SM FEW014 FEW023 19/17 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP209
       T01890167
SPECI KGCK 191846Z 16006KT 10SM FEW014 SCT023 19/17 A3022 RMK AO2
       T01940167
SPECI KGCK 191806Z 13008KT 10SM SCT015 OVC022 19/17 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT S T01890172


METAR KEHA 191935Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM OVC017 20/17 A3026 RMK AO2
       T01960169
METAR KEHA 191915Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM OVC017 19/17 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01900168
METAR KEHA 191855Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM -RA OVC013 18/16 A3029 RMK AO2
       T01770162

Goodland (KGLD) 06/19/24 19:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...236/040
                  25000 FT MSL...244/038
                  24000 FT MSL...244/035
                  22000 FT MSL...242/038
                  21000 FT MSL...240/039
                  20000 FT MSL...232/037
                  19000 FT MSL...234/040
                  18000 FT MSL...238/036
                  17000 FT MSL...208/033
                  15000 FT MSL...210/021
                  12000 FT MSL...184/017
                  11000 FT MSL...179/014
                  10000 FT MSL...170/015
                   9000 FT MSL...205/033
                   8000 FT MSL...178/025
                   7000 FT MSL...166/020
                   6200 FT MSL...144/017
                   6000 FT MSL...141/015
                   5400 FT MSL...121/011
                   5000 FT MSL...121/013
                   4700 FT MSL...114/011
                   4300 FT MSL...123/014
                   4000 FT MSL...125/014
                   4000 FT MSL...118/013

Dodge City (KDDC) 06/19/24 19:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  35700 FT MSL...074/004
                  35000 FT MSL...206/042
                  31100 FT MSL...211/031
                  30000 FT MSL...207/028
                  28000 FT MSL...209/027
                  26700 FT MSL...217/026
                  26000 FT MSL...222/027
                  25000 FT MSL...228/026
                  24000 FT MSL...230/022
                  23300 FT MSL...236/021
                  22000 FT MSL...256/020
                  20000 FT MSL...279/019
                  20000 FT MSL...279/019
                  19000 FT MSL...271/020
                  18000 FT MSL...271/020
                  17000 FT MSL...265/019
                  16500 FT MSL...267/018
                  16000 FT MSL...265/018
                  15000 FT MSL...262/019
                  14000 FT MSL...246/019
                  13900 FT MSL...246/019
                  13000 FT MSL...243/018
                  12000 FT MSL...258/015
                  11500 FT MSL...263/015
                  11000 FT MSL...254/018
                  10000 FT MSL...259/017
                   9800 FT MSL...294/016
                   9000 FT MSL...263/017
                   8100 FT MSL...257/016
                   8000 FT MSL...251/017
                   7000 FT MSL...237/016
                   6900 FT MSL...249/013
                   6000 FT MSL...220/009
                   5900 FT MSL...219/010
                   5100 FT MSL...172/007
                   5000 FT MSL...163/007
                   4300 FT MSL...155/007
                   4000 FT MSL...152/007
                   3800 FT MSL...170/006
                   3200 FT MSL...150/005
                   3000 FT MSL...122/005
                   3000 FT MSL...122/005

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1930 UTC Wednesday, June 19, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1105 AM MDT Wed Jun 19 2024
KGLD...sub VFR cigs are expected from taf issuance through about
13z with VFR conditions after 14z. Surface winds will be from
the east at 10-15kts, highest around taf issuance for an hour or
two. After 14z, southerly winds increase with gusts up to 30kts.
Regarding precipitation chances, will remain pessimistic with
showers, maybe a thunderstorm in the vicinity from around
20z-06z. Will be monitoring for the possibility of br/fg
tonight.
KMCK...VFR conditions are expected from taf issuance through 20z
with winds from the east around 11-13kts. From 21z-15z, sub VFR
cigs are expected with winds from the east to southeast at
speeds around 10kts. After 16z, VFR conditions return with winds
from the southeast, gusting up to 20kts. Regarding precipitation
chances, will remain pessimistic with showers, maybe a
thunderstorm in the vicinity from around 05z-13z. Will be
monitoring for the possibility of br/fg tonight.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1900 UTC Wednesday, June 19, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1103 AM CDT Wed Jun 19 2024
Radar imagery at 15z depicted numerous rain showers near LBL and
south of DDC, and surface observations showed areas of MVFR/IFR
stratus persisting and light generally easterly winds. Rain
coverage is expected to decrease, and flight categories
generally improve, over the next several hours. Dry weather is
expected to prevail for the remainder of this TAF period, with
only a few mentions of VCSH. Light E/SE winds will prevail
through 12z Thu. After 15z Thu, south winds increase at all
airports, averaging 15-25 kts.


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

KGUY 191923Z 1919/2018 14011G18KT P6SM VCSH FEW020 FEW070 SCT090
     FM200000 12012KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
     FM200400 15010KT P6SM SCT110
     FM201700 18012G22KT P6SM FEW130=
METAR KGUY 191853Z AUTO 14011G18KT 10SM FEW020 FEW070 SCT090 22/18 A3021
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW SLP193 T02220178
SPECI KGUY 191812Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM SCT015 BKN090 21/18 A3023 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT NW T02060178
METAR KGUY 191753Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM SCT013 BKN019 OVC090 20/18 A3023
       RMK AO2 RAE09B20E47 CIG 016V031 SLP199 P0000 60029 T02000183
       10200 20167 51015

KDHT 191923Z 1919/2018 10018G28KT P6SM VCSH OVC040
     FM200000 14013KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM200700 16011KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
METAR KDHT 191853Z AUTO 10018G27KT 7SM -RA OVC041 18/16 A3024 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 10027/1847 SLP188 P0001 T01830161
SPECI KDHT 191803Z AUTO 12016G25KT 8SM -RA SCT016 OVC036 18/16 A3025 RMK
       AO2 P0000 T01830161
METAR KDHT 191753Z AUTO 12018G28KT 5SM -RA BR BKN016 OVC037 18/16 A3025
       RMK AO2 PK WND 13030/1707 RAE1656B12 SLP192 P0001 60001
       T01780156 10183 20167 51016

Amarillo (KAMA) 06/19/24 19:45 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...152/015
                   9000 FT MSL...146/017
                   8000 FT MSL...109/025
                   8000 FT MSL...109/025
                   7000 FT MSL...107/025
                   7000 FT MSL...108/025
                   6200 FT MSL...106/024
                   6000 FT MSL...105/024
                   5400 FT MSL...104/023
                   5000 FT MSL...102/021
                   4800 FT MSL...103/021
                   4300 FT MSL...102/021
                   4000 FT MSL...106/020
                   4000 FT MSL...106/020

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1947 UTC Wednesday, June 19, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1159 AM CDT Wed Jun 19 2024
MVFR ceilings at KGUY and KDHT but should lift through the
afternoon hours to VFR later this afternoon. Scattered showers are
ongoing across the area and is expected to continue to disperse
with time. Another round of possible showers and thunderstorms are
possible later this afternoon and into the evening for KDHT and
KGUY, but confidence is low at this time. Will mention VCSH for
now, but if confidence increases in thunderstorms at either
terminal, amendments will be needed.


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

KFMN 191804Z 1918/2018 20012G20KT P6SM SCT120
     FM200200 14022G30KT P6SM SCT100
     FM200900 11020G28KT P6SM SCT070
METAR KFMN 191853Z 20016G29KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND
       21029/1845 SLP118 T03111028 $
METAR KFMN 191753Z 20012G17KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T02941017 10306 20111 51005 $
METAR KFMN 191653Z 19010KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T02781011 $

METAR KSKX 191856Z AUTO 15017G21KT 10SM SCT095 26/07 A3022 RMK AO2
       SLP153 T02610067
METAR KSKX 191756Z AUTO 15017G20KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T02610067 10261 20128 56004
METAR KSKX 191656Z AUTO 12016G20KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND
       11026/1636 SLP163 T02440083

KLVS 191804Z 1918/2018 07011KT P6SM OVC035
     FM192000 13015G23KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
      TEMPO 1922/2002 VRB22G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN060CB
     FM200200 13014G24KT P6SM -SHRA BKN035
     FM200400 16011KT 6SM -SHRA BKN025
     FM200600 17008KT 6SM BR VCSH OVC009
METAR KLVS 191853Z AUTO 05012G17KT 10SM FEW033 BKN041 OVC050 21/13 A3031
       RMK AO2 PK WND 08027/1829 SLP161 T02060128
METAR KLVS 191753Z AUTO 05010G19KT 10SM BKN032 20/11 A3032 RMK AO2
       SLP166 T02000106 10200 20144 53008
METAR KLVS 191653Z AUTO 05011KT 10SM OVC033 18/10 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP158
       T01830100

METAR KRTN 191853Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM -RA OVC022 17/13 A3030 RMK AO2
       RAB1757E06B40 SLP189 P0000 T01720133
SPECI KRTN 191826Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM OVC028 17/12 A3030 RMK AO2
       RAB1757E06 P0000 T01720122
METAR KRTN 191753Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM OVC032 18/09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T01830094 10200 20139 53005

SPECI KCAO 191942Z AUTO 12013G22KT 8SM -RA BKN009 OVC014 16/15 A3029 RMK
       AO2 P0001 T01560150
METAR KCAO 191855Z AUTO 12016G21KT 4SM -RA BR OVC006 15/15 A3029 RMK AO2
       CIG 003V009 SLP210 P0001 T01500150
SPECI KCAO 191804Z AUTO 13013G21KT 3SM -RA BR BKN005 OVC012 15/15 A3029
       RMK AO2 CIG 003V007 P0001 T01500150

Albuquerque (KABX) 06/19/24 19:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...018/003
                  26000 FT MSL...006/005
                  25000 FT MSL...021/005
                  24000 FT MSL...358/004
                  22000 FT MSL...281/018
                  20000 FT MSL...330/005
                  19800 FT MSL...299/008
                  18000 FT MSL...210/030
                  17100 FT MSL...210/023
                  17000 FT MSL...214/029
                  16000 FT MSL...206/025
                  15000 FT MSL...201/023
                  14800 FT MSL...201/022
                  14000 FT MSL...189/019
                  13000 FT MSL...183/017
                  13000 FT MSL...177/022
                  12000 FT MSL...162/020
                  11500 FT MSL...159/020
                  11000 FT MSL...157/021
                  10300 FT MSL...153/019
                  10000 FT MSL...147/020
                   9200 FT MSL...145/020
                   9000 FT MSL...145/020
                   8400 FT MSL...142/019
                   8000 FT MSL...141/019
                   7700 FT MSL...136/020
                   7000 FT MSL...137/020
                   7000 FT MSL...140/017
                   6500 FT MSL...140/019
                   6300 FT MSL...141/018

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1812 UTC Wednesday, June 19, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1205 PM MDT Wed Jun 19 2024
A moist backdoor cold front surged south and west thru eastern
NM into the RGV and across the Cont Divide this morning. MVFR low
stratus in the wake of the front will dissipate thru 2pm followed
by increasing coverage of SHRA/TS for the remainder of today and
tonight across central and eastern NM. This activity will move to
the northeast around 15 to 20 kt. The stronger storms will be
capable of producing hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall.
Another surge of east winds will enter the RGV around 7pm with
gusts of 40 to 50 kt from KABQ to KSAF until 3am. An Airport
Weather Warning has already been issued and an update will be
provided. Another round of MVFR to lcl IFR low stratus is likely
over eastern NM tonight with periods of light rain, patchy fog,
and isolated SHRA/TS.

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

DATA BASED ON 191200Z
VALID 191800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+08 2007+01 2332-14 2344-24 246637 247745 247756
BCE                      1813+05 2234-09 2339-21 234635 245044 245455
LND              1906+06 2216+00 2344-14 2357-25 237340 247946 248256
RKS              9900    2412+01 2244-13 2355-24 236639 247146 257456
GJT              2006+15 2020+07 2237-10 2247-22 245136 255044 264855
FMN              1814+16 1916+07 2236-08 2340-20 254035 263344 244153
ABQ              1612+16 1921+10 2130-07 2330-19 253434 244642 236949
MBW              1530    2215+04 2354-12 2360-24 236838 246246 246055
DEN              1519+06 1729+03 2347-10 2347-22 225137 225846 226754
PUB              1517+08 1924+05 2339-08 2340-21 234536 225445 227551
ALS                      1815+06 2237-08 2242-21 234436 235145 236851
TCC      1315    1614+12 1921+10 2320-07 2318-19 233132 235338 226648
BFF      1421    1538+06 2135+02 2443-11 2361-23 237037 227647 228255
GLD      1230    1926+10 2126+05 2434-08 2338-21 215234 196844 227153
GCK      1322+16 1628+12 2015+06 2531-08 2526-19 183333 204942 237749
GAG      1411+15 1615+11 2114+06 2318-07 2216-18 213030 234838 236149
AMA      1419    1715+12 1915+09 2217-07 2319-18 223730 235137 226049
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DATA BASED ON 191200Z
VALID 200000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      0105    9900+11 2008+04 2227-13 2338-24 235538 236647 237656
BCE                      2113+09 2129-10 2341-21 235335 235444 235854
LND              9900+10 2211+03 2444-14 2353-25 237438 238546 238855
RKS              3305    9900+04 2233-13 2353-24 236837 238146 238355
GJT              9900+17 2113+09 2128-10 2248-21 235635 235944 236054
FMN              1914+21 2018+12 2033-08 2242-20 234134 234543 235552
ABQ              1531+17 1925+12 2331-07 2422-18 222532 234541 227049
MBW              1711    2611+05 2353-11 2358-22 236435 236844 237354
DEN              1813+08 2125+07 2433-08 2342-20 234334 234644 234955
PUB              1837+11 2031+09 2435-07 2333-19 233234 233743 237051
ALS                      1927+10 2436-08 2435-18 233334 233943 226651
TCC      1522    1622+14 2117+09 2316-07 2510-17 233330 225538 226749
BFF      1422    1931+08 2131+04 2331-11 2349-21 245535 245844 246055
GLD      1530    1928+12 2225+07 2427-08 2437-20 224435 225943 238749
GCK      1321+16 1824+12 1913+08 2615-07 2319-19 233933 236340 238449
GAG      1317+18 1822+12 1910+09 2507-07 2318-18 235229 236138 236849
AMA      1423    1624+12 1911+09 2705-06 2414-17 224829 225838 226449
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DATA BASED ON 191200Z
VALID 201200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    1507+14 1907+06 2131-13 2245-23 236437 237546 238654
BCE                      1719+07 2140-08 2240-20 234835 235444 236853
LND              9900+08 2114+04 2342-13 2348-23 236137 247447 248554
RKS              0910    1914+06 2237-12 2350-22 235936 236745 237753
GJT              2023+15 2119+09 2243-09 2343-21 234234 234943 236851
FMN              1933+14 2017+09 2224-08 2328-20 233333 244340 225352
ABQ              1818+12 1919+09 2017-07 2416-18 242931 233939 235749
MBW              1806    2214+08 2432-10 2350-22 235635 236245 237653
DEN              2133+13 2116+09 2625-09 2534-21 214733 205644 247252
PUB              2230+13 2325+09 2127-08 2128-19 252734 244042 245551
ALS                      2231+09 2126-07 2118-19 223434 244141 235551
TCC      1923    1814+12 1618+09 9900-07 2215-17 242829 234738 235249
BFF      1833    2123+11 2114+09 2632-10 2447-21 226435 237045 247952
GLD      2035    2224+13 2120+08 2422-08 2332-20 222734 243943 245950
GCK      1922+18 1916+12 1919+09 1812-08 2117-18 241933 244440 246450
GAG      1720+17 1715+12 1615+08 1908-06 2213-17 223829 244639 245150
AMA      1823    1716+12 1612+09 1406-06 2113-16 223328 234238 234850
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