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Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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920 NZUS99 KBOU 211928 SYNBOU Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado 1325 MDT Friday, June 21, 2024 * * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * * METAR KFNL 211856Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW002 28/13 A3008 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW SLP121 T02780133 SPECI KFNL 211824Z 19008KT 10SM FEW002 26/14 A3010 RMK AO2 METAR KFNL 211756Z 15008KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02560150 10256 20156 56009 METAR KGXY 211856Z 14007KT 9SM CLR 27/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP141 T02720156 METAR KGXY 211756Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02610161 10261 20167 58008 METAR KGXY 211656Z 00000KT 9SM CLR 22/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02220161 METAR KBDU 211915Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3008 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 211855Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3009 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 211835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3010 RMK AO2 METAR KEIK 211915Z AUTO VRB05KT 9SM FEW270 29/12 A3007 RMK AO2 T02870120 METAR KEIK 211855Z AUTO 08006KT 9SM FEW190 28/14 A3007 RMK AO2 T02780143 METAR KEIK 211835Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM CLR 27/14 A3008 RMK AO2 T02660139 KBJC 211756Z 2118/2218 34006KT P6SM SCT070 FM211900 04006KT P6SM SCT070 SCT120 BKN220 TEMPO 2120/2124 VRB15G32KT -TSRA BKN060CB FM220000 23008KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN120 TEMPO 2200/2204 VRB15G32KT -TSRA BKN060CB FM220400 30007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120 BKN220 FM220800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220 FM221600 35007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220 METAR KBJC 211845Z VRB05KT 10SM SCT080 25/12 A3013 METAR KBJC 211759Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT080 24/14 A3014 METAR KBJC 211645Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT070 22/14 A3015 KDEN 211741Z 2118/2224 06007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100 SCT220 TEMPO 2121/2124 VRB15G32KT -TSRA BKN060CB FM220000 24012KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN120 TEMPO 2200/2204 VRB15G32KT -TSRA FM220400 29007KT P6SM SCT070 SCT120 BKN220 FM220700 22007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220 FM221400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220 FM221700 36007KT P6SM FEW220 FM222000 01007KT P6SM SCT120 METAR KDEN 211853Z 10SM SCT080 SCT140 SCT220 27/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02670133 METAR KDEN 211753Z 10SM FEW008 SCT110 SCT220 24/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP124 T02390139 10244 20161 58003 METAR KDEN 211653Z COR VRB03KT 10SM FEW008 SCT110 SCT220 21/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP134 T02110150 KBKF 2117/2223 VRB06KT 9999 FEW007 FEW070 BKN100 BKN220 QNH2997INS BECMG 2200/2202 04009KT 8000 RA BKN090 QNH2999INS BECMG 2203/2205 02009KT 8000 -TSRA BKN070CB QNH2997INS BECMG 2207/2209 VRB06KT 9999 NSW SKC QNH3007INS TX31/2200Z TN17/2212Z METAR KBKF 211858Z 06006KT 10SM FEW070 SCT110 SCT220 27/12 A3010 RMK AO2A SLP114 T02710119 METAR KBKF 211758Z 00000KT 10SM FEW070 FEW110 SCT220 25/12 A3012 RMK AO2A SLP123 T02470123 10250 20168 58005 METAR KBKF 211658Z 00000KT 10SM FEW009 FEW110 SCT220 22/14 A3013 RMK AO2A SLP132 T02220138 KAPA 211748Z 2118/2218 03007KT P6SM FEW070 FEW130 FM212000 08007KT P6SM SCT070 SCT130 TEMPO 2120/2124 VRB15G32KT -TSRA BKN060CB FM220000 15008KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN120 TEMPO 2200/2204 VRB15G32KT -TSRA BKN060CB FM220400 22007KT P6SM SCT070 SCT120 BKN220 FM220700 19007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220 FM221500 36006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220 METAR KAPA 211853Z 00000KT 10SM FEW080 FEW130 27/11 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02720106 METAR KAPA 211753Z 00000KT 10SM FEW080 SCT130 24/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02390122 10250 20178 58005 METAR KAPA 211653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW080 FEW140 22/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02220133 METAR KMNH 211915Z AUTO 06010KT 030V090 10SM CLR 26/05 A3022 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 211855Z AUTO 36008KT 330V040 10SM CLR 26/06 A3022 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 211835Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3024 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 211855Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 25/20 A3007 RMK AO2 P0001 METAR KFMM 211835Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/20 A3008 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 211815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/20 A3008 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 211915Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM SCT019 24/18 A3004 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 211855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN017 23/18 A3006 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 211835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT017 23/18 A3006 RMK AO2 METAR KAKO 211853Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02610161 $ METAR KAKO 211753Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP141 T02220183 10222 20167 53004 $ METAR KAKO 211653Z AUTO 32012KT 10SM FEW012 22/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP140 T02170183 METAR KLIC 211855Z AUTO 21009G23KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP098 T03060089 METAR KLIC 211755Z AUTO 10SM CLR 29/08 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND 18026/1658 SLP105 T02940083 10300 20150 56004 METAR KLIC 211655Z AUTO 19018G24KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND 21026/1621 SLP106 T02890094 METAR K2V6 211854Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM SCT110 30/M22 A3003 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 211834Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM SCT100 28/M11 A3004 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 211814Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 28/M12 A3004 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 211915Z AUTO 10SM SCT075 SCT100 A2999 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 211855Z AUTO 10SM CLR A3000 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 211835Z AUTO 10SM CLR A3001 RMK AO2 METAR KITR 211853Z AUTO 22020G28KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 31/14 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND 20031/1806 SLP108 T03110139 METAR KITR 211753Z AUTO 20018G28KT 10SM FEW070 32/12 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND 21028/1735 SLP109 T03170117 10322 20178 56010 METAR KITR 211653Z AUTO 19015G20KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP109 T03060139 Sunrise/Sunset for 06/21/2024 Fort Collins - 05:29:59 MDT / 20:34:31 MDT Denver - 05:32:17 MDT / 20:31:22 MDT Sterling - 05:22:15 MDT / 20:27:26 MDT Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 06/21/24 19:20 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 25000 FT MSL...207/026 24000 FT MSL...223/036 20000 FT MSL...256/023 18000 FT MSL...213/020 11200 FT MSL...304/011 11000 FT MSL...309/012 10000 FT MSL...341/010 10000 FT MSL...351/010 9000 FT MSL...027/009 8900 FT MSL...031/011 8100 FT MSL...040/009 8000 FT MSL...041/010 7300 FT MSL...034/008 7000 FT MSL...039/008 6600 FT MSL...044/007 6200 FT MSL...054/011 6000 FT MSL...058/009 5900 FT MSL...056/010 Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion Issued at 1812 UTC Friday, June 21, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday/... Issued at 1212 PM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024 Light NNE winds at DEN and NNW winds at BJC/APA become more easterly this afternoon. Scattered thunderstorms develop in the afternoon, mainly after 20Z at the terminals. For the rest of the afternoon, periods of variable gusty winds up to 35 kts, brief heavy rain, and brief lowered ceilings from any close or passing storms. There is still potential for another round of scattered showers/storms 00-04Z, although likely would be lesser in coverage. There is also a low chance of fog/low stratus again for the early morning timeframe (similar to Friday morning) given light winds and residual moisture around. Confidence is low, so not currently being messaged for the 18Z TAF. Light and variable winds become light northerly toward the afternoon Saturday. Can`t rule out an isolated shower, although will likely be high-based resulting in brief variable gusts. * * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * * METAR K4BM 211915Z AUTO 16019G24KT 10SM SCT034 BKN041 OVC070 15/05 A3057 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S METAR K4BM 211855Z AUTO 15014G19KT 10SM SCT034 SCT060 BKN075 15/06 A3057 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S METAR K4BM 211835Z AUTO 16012G22KT 10SM VCTS CLR 16/07 A3057 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S METAR KAFF 211855Z AUTO 19003G17KT 10SM SCT090 SCT200 29/05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP097 T02920046 SPECI KAFF 211835Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM FEW095 SCT200 30/04 A3013 RMK AO2 WSHFT 32 SLP095 SPECI KAFF 211820Z AUTO 32015G20KT 10SM CLR 30/04 A3014 RMK AO2 WSHFT 17 SLP098 KCOS 211727Z 2118/2218 05008KT P6SM SCT070 BKN250 FM211900 20014KT P6SM SCT070 SCT120 BKN250 FM212300 32010KT P6SM VCTS BKN070CB BKN100 TEMPO 2123/2201 VRB20G35KT FM220200 34008KT P6SM BKN100 FM220600 36008KT P6SM BKN250 METAR KCOS 211854Z 15010KT 10SM SCT100 SCT230 29/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP103 T02940061 METAR KCOS 211754Z 19007KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT240 28/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02780067 10289 20172 50001 METAR KCOS 211654Z 05007KT 320V090 10SM FEW090 SCT140 SCT240 27/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP116 T02670083 METAR KABH 211855Z AUTO 23008G18KT 10SM CLR 30/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP120 T03000066 SPECI KABH 211754Z AUTO 27013G19KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3015 RMK AO2 WSHFT 52 SLP123 METAR KABH 211755Z AUTO 27013G19KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND 21027/1655 SLP123 T02850071 10290 20166 57006 METAR KFLY 211915Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 30/05 A3020 RMK AO2 T02950051 METAR KFLY 211855Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 29/05 A3020 RMK AO2 T02850046 METAR KFLY 211835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3021 RMK AO2 T02800048 KFCS 211300Z 2113/2219 24025G35KT 9999 VCSH BKN100 530009 QNH3005INS BECMG 2113/2114 24010G15KT 9999 NSW BKN100 QNH2999INS BECMG 2121/2122 26010G15KT 9999 VCTS SCT110CB QNH2997INS TEMPO 2122/2202 26020G35KT 9000 -TSRA BKN090CB 530009 BECMG 2204/2205 31009KT 9999 NSW SCT120 QNH2999INS BECMG 2215/2216 35010G15KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3012INS BECMG 2218/2219 25009KT 9999 BKN130 QNH3008INS TX32/2121Z TN15/2211Z METAR KFCS 211855Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 30/07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP103 T02990071 $ METAR KFCS 211755Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02840065 10286 20209 50002 $ METAR KFCS 211655Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM SCT190 27/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP117 T02670077 $ KPUB 211727Z 2118/2218 14008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 FM212100 20015KT P6SM SCT080 BKN130 FM220000 31015G30KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 BKN100 FM220300 30008KT P6SM BKN120 FM220800 27009KT P6SM BKN250 METAR KPUB 211853Z 20008KT 10SM CLR 33/09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP096 T03280094 METAR KPUB 211753Z 26004KT 10SM CLR 30/10 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP103 T03000100 10300 20211 58014 METAR KPUB 211653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02720111 METAR KVTP 211915Z AUTO 25009G18KT 10SM SCT011 BKN017 BKN025 14/08 A3061 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 211855Z AUTO 26009G17KT 10SM BKN011 BKN018 OVC043 12/08 A3061 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 211835Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM SCT009 BKN014 OVC050 13/10 A3061 RMK AO2 METAR KTAD 211854Z AUTO 19013G18KT 10SM BKN070 29/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02890128 METAR KTAD 211754Z AUTO 21008G20KT 180V240 10SM CLR 28/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02830128 10283 20200 58011 METAR KTAD 211654Z AUTO 21013G19KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02610128 METAR KLHX 211853Z AUTO 25019G27KT 10SM CLR 34/12 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND 22029/1828 SLP095 T03440117 METAR KLHX 211753Z AUTO 24014G23KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND 23028/1733 SLP104 T03220122 10322 20217 58011 METAR KLHX 211653Z AUTO 20016G27KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND 20027/1644 SLP109 T03060139 METAR KLAA 211853Z AUTO 22017G27KT 10SM BKN085 36/14 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND 19029/1759 SLP096 T03560139 METAR KLAA 211753Z AUTO 18016G26KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND 20029/1700 SLP104 T03390156 10339 20217 58020 METAR KLAA 211653Z AUTO 20019G26KT 10SM CLR 31/15 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND 20033/1611 SLP117 T03060150 Sunrise/Sunset for 06/21/2024 Burlington - 05:22:53 MDT / 20:19:15 MDT Pueblo - 05:35:34 MDT / 20:25:22 MDT Lamar - 05:28:06 MDT / 20:16:48 MDT Pueblo (KPUX) 06/21/24 19:20 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 14300 FT MSL...264/025 14000 FT MSL...265/024 13000 FT MSL...258/021 12400 FT MSL...251/021 12000 FT MSL...256/022 11000 FT MSL...248/021 10900 FT MSL...248/021 10000 FT MSL...250/020 9700 FT MSL...247/021 9000 FT MSL...243/020 8600 FT MSL...243/020 8000 FT MSL...241/019 7800 FT MSL...242/019 7100 FT MSL...241/018 7000 FT MSL...232/017 6300 FT MSL...239/017 6000 FT MSL...228/016 5900 FT MSL...231/015 5700 FT MSL...229/015 Pueblo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1736 UTC Friday, June 21, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 1127 AM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024 Thunderstorms will develop over the mountains and move off into the lower elevations affecting the TAF sites after 22-23z. KALS will have the best chance for TSRA which could drop cigs into the MVFR to even high end IFR category with +RA if storms directly impact the terminal. Gusty outflow winds up to 50 kts and hail up to 1 inch will be possible across the San Luis Valley with the isolated stronger storms. Storms will become less energetic as the move into the I-25 corridor with KCOS having the greater likelihood for VCTS in the 23z-01z time period. Gusty erratic winds up to 40 kts will be possible. KPUB will have a lower chance so TAF will carry VCSH with a wind shift from the west due to convective outflows around 00z. Winds and convective cloud cover will diminish after 03z for KCOS and KPUB, but -SHRA could continue at KALS until 08z. There is the chance some fog could develop at KALS overnight if skies clear out quickly enough but some VFR cloudiness is more likely to prevent this from occuring. -KT * * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KCAG 211853Z AUTO 21024G35KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND 21035/1852 SLP153 T02390078 METAR KCAG 211753Z AUTO 21021G33KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND 22036/1735 SLP154 T02330078 10261 20117 53007 METAR KCAG 211653Z AUTO 21011G16KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02500094 METAR KHDN 211856Z AUTO 22022G28KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND 21029/1842 SLP164 T02170067 METAR KHDN 211756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02280100 10228 20111 53004 METAR KHDN 211656Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02110100 METAR KSBS 211915Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM BKN055 BKN065 21/10 A3024 RMK AO1 T02110097 METAR KSBS 211855Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM SCT065 SCT070 21/10 A3024 RMK AO1 T02140104 METAR KSBS 211835Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM SCT050 SCT060 SCT085 22/11 A3023 RMK AO1 T02170107 METAR KC07 211915Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM BKN110 12/06 A3051 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 211855Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM BKN110 12/06 A3051 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W METAR KC07 211835Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3050 RMK AO2 METAR KEEO 211853Z AUTO 20015G28KT 10SM FEW039 SCT085 SCT100 20/06 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND 19043/1814 RAB29E40 SLP154 P0000 T02000061 METAR KEEO 211753Z AUTO 20021G32KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND 20032/1753 SLP159 T01940072 10206 20117 50013 METAR KEEO 211653Z AUTO 22012G20KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02060078 METAR K20V 211915Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM SCT110 20/08 A3032 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 211855Z AUTO 21010KT 184V244 10SM CLR 20/08 A3032 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 211835Z AUTO 24013G21KT 10SM SCT100 20/08 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S METAR KGNB 211915Z AUTO 29015G22KT 10SM SCT048 20/M21 A3035 RMK AO2 T01971215 METAR KGNB 211855Z AUTO 29011G14KT 10SM BKN048 20/M19 A3035 RMK AO2 T01971190 METAR KGNB 211835Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM BKN046 BKN055 20/M17 A3035 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S T01981175 METAR K0CO 211915Z AUTO 30013G19KT SCT006 BKN029 OVC085 07/05 A3063 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K0CO 211855Z AUTO 34008G21KT 281V021 SCT019 SCT029 BKN038 08/04 A3063 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K0CO 211835Z AUTO 01006G21KT 231V101 SCT024 SCT031 BKN045 09/03 A3063 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KC99 211913Z AUTO 30015G22KT 10SM SCT120 14/06 A3049 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 211853Z AUTO 29014G19KT 10SM SCT120 16/06 A3050 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 211833Z AUTO 29014G21KT 10SM SCT070 16/05 A3050 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W KGJT 211727Z 2118/2218 09011KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS SCT060CB BKN090 FM212000 17010G18KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS SCT060CB BKN090 TEMPO 2122/2202 VRB30G40KT 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM220200 10018G27KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN100 FM220800 11012KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN250 FM221200 11008KT P6SM BKN250 SPECI KGJT 211917Z 12015KT 10SM VCTS -RA FEW032 SCT095 SCT110 20/16 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W-N P0001 T02000156 SPECI KGJT 211900Z 11014KT 8SM -RA FEW029 BKN090 OVC110 18/14 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W P0001 T01830144 METAR KGJT 211853Z 11011KT 6SM VCTS -RA FEW047 SCT075 OVC100 18/14 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W RAB1759 TSE39 SLP173 P0001 T01780139 KRIL 211921Z 2119/2218 16014G25KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 BKN080 OVC100 FM212000 17010KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT080CB OVC150 TEMPO 2122/2202 VRB30G40KT 4SM -TSRA BKN060CB FM220300 10011KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN090 FM220800 VRB03KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB SCT250 FM221200 13003KT P6SM BKN250 SPECI KRIL 211900Z AUTO 16014G25KT 10SM FEW048 BKN075 OVC100 16/12 A3028 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1840 RAE00 P0000 T01610117 METAR KRIL 211853Z AUTO 12019KT 10SM -RA FEW042 BKN075 OVC110 16/11 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND 27028/1819 WSHFT 1836 RAB12 SLP197 P0005 T01560111 METAR KRIL 211753Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM FEW048 FEW060 BKN100 19/08 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND 16030/1722 RAB18E31 SLP202 P0000 60000 T01940078 10200 20139 53033 METAR K5SM 211913Z AUTO 03004KT 1 3/4SM -RA BKN001 BKN007 OVC029 05/05 A3060 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW METAR K5SM 211855Z AUTO 23010G17KT 2 1/2SM -RA SCT003 BKN022 OVC028 05/05 A3063 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 211844Z AUTO 24008G18KT 3SM -RA SCT023 BKN029 OVC037 05/04 A3063 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW KEGE 211727Z 2118/2218 24007KT P6SM VCSH SCT150 BKN250 FM211900 23016G24KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT070CB OVC250 FM212100 22010KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT070CB BKN090 FM220400 08005KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN200 FM220800 09003KT P6SM BKN250 METAR KEGE 211856Z 23019G25KT 10SM -RA SCT027 SCT050 OVC075 18/09 A3034 RMK AO2 PK WND 22029/1831 RAB37 SLP167 T01780094 PNO $ METAR KEGE 211756Z 27009G16KT 10SM BKN100 19/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP164 6//// T01890083 10189 20117 53010 PNO $ METAR KEGE 211656Z 26006KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP157 T01720128 PNO $ KASE 211727Z 2118/2218 36008KT P6SM -SHRA BKN110 FM211900 30008G17KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT070CB BKN100 FM212200 14006KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT050CB BKN080 TEMPO 2200/2203 VRB30G40KT 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM220700 19004KT P6SM VCSH SCT250 METAR KASE 211853Z 34007G14KT 10SM FEW040 BKN080 17/08 A3041 RMK AO2 RAE44 SLP191 P0000 T01670078 SPECI KASE 211843Z COR 35007GKT 10SM -RA FEW038 SCT049 BKN070 17/08 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE P0000 T01670083 SPECI KASE 211845Z 34007G14KT 10SM FEW038 SCT049 BKN070 17/08 A3041 RMK AO2 RAE44 P0000 T01670078 METAR KCCU 211915Z AUTO 29010G22KT 10SM -DZ SCT026 BKN033 OVC041 11/04 A3064 RMK AO2 METAR KCCU 211855Z AUTO 27015G21KT 10SM SCT023 BKN041 OVC046 12/05 A3063 RMK AO2 METAR KCCU 211835Z AUTO 28011G17KT 10SM SCT023 BKN033 OVC085 12/06 A3063 RMK AO2 METAR KLXV 211853Z AUTO 30008G24KT 10SM SCT060 BKN075 OVC090 13/06 A3048 RMK AO2 PK WND 28027/1839 LTG DSNT SE RAB1754E08 SLP166 P0000 T01330056 METAR KLXV 211753Z AUTO 31013G21KT 10SM BKN048 BKN060 OVC120 16/07 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP148 T01560067 10183 20072 53001 METAR KLXV 211653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 17/06 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP136 T01670056 Sunrise/Sunset for 06/21/2024 Rangely - 05:46:22 MDT / 20:47:49 MDT Grand Junction - 05:48:42 MDT / 20:43:41 MDT Steamboat Springs - 05:37:15 MDT / 20:41:16 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/21/24 19:19 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 30000 FT MSL...225/053 28000 FT MSL...225/053 26000 FT MSL...226/050 25000 FT MSL...228/042 24000 FT MSL...226/044 22000 FT MSL...231/045 21200 FT MSL...220/043 20000 FT MSL...233/041 19000 FT MSL...227/038 19000 FT MSL...234/038 18000 FT MSL...234/038 17100 FT MSL...223/040 17000 FT MSL...229/040 16000 FT MSL...228/036 15600 FT MSL...224/037 15000 FT MSL...220/033 14400 FT MSL...243/035 14000 FT MSL...202/028 13300 FT MSL...229/031 13000 FT MSL...235/021 12000 FT MSL...199/022 11000 FT MSL...189/014 10400 FT MSL...220/006 10100 FT MSL...144/004 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1921 UTC Friday, June 21, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 1128 AM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024 Widespread showers and thunderstorms are once again expected this afternoon and evening. Large hail in excess of 2 inches is possible in the Four Corners Region, along with gusty winds of 40-50 knots, and torrential rain. There is a small (2%) chance of tornadoes in the Four Corners Region as well. Frequent lightning will also be likely. Low ceilings are likely through the day, and periodic reductions in visibility with passing storms. With all the passing convection, winds will be erratic until late this evening, when typical terrain patterns kick back in. VFR conditions will prevail outside of shower activity, within showers and storms, look for reductions below ILS breakpoints and MVFR to IFR conditions with heavy rain. * * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * * KMTJ 211727Z 2118/2218 20006KT P6SM VCTS FEW035CB SCT050 BKN090 TEMPO 2122/2202 VRB30G40KT 4SM -TSRA SCT030CB BKN050 FM220300 14006KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN100 FM221200 14005KT P6SM OVC250 SPECI KMTJ 211917Z AUTO 10005KT 6SM -RA FEW035 BKN075 OVC090 16/13 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND S RAB1856 P0003 T01610133 SPECI KMTJ 211902Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM VCTS -RA BKN080 OVC095 17/13 A3031 RMK AO2 RAB1856 P0000 T01670133 METAR KMTJ 211853Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM OVC085 17/13 A3029 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW RAB21E32 SLP194 P0000 T01720133 METAR KGUC 211856Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3038 RMK AO2 RAE17 SLP219 P0001 T01610083 METAR KGUC 211756Z AUTO 10009KT 6SM RA BR SCT047 OVC060 12/11 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E-SW TSB06E29RAB01 SLP237 P0012 60012 T01220111 10172 20117 53008 SPECI KGUC 211740Z AUTO 05008KT 7SM RA FEW025 BKN050 OVC060 13/12 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE TSB06E29RAB01 P0010 METAR K7BM 211915Z AUTO 29012G22KT 260V360 10SM SCT022 SCT030 BKN060 11/06 A3045 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE METAR K7BM 211855Z AUTO 29015G28KT 270V340 7SM -RA SCT028 BKN035 OVC041 10/06 A3049 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE METAR K7BM 211835Z AUTO 28017G30KT 250V310 5SM TSRA SCT023 BKN038 OVC048 11/06 A3050 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E METAR KAEJ 211915Z AUTO 10SM -DZ SCT032 BKN070 OVC095 15/09 A3036 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E T01450086 METAR KAEJ 211855Z AUTO 10SM -RA SCT032 BKN065 OVC075 15/09 A3038 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE THRU S T01450088 METAR KAEJ 211835Z AUTO 7SM -TSRA BKN060 OVC070 15/09 A3036 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E THRU SW T01480093 METAR KANK 211915Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT080 18/12 A3033 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1847 RAE1910 P0000 T01790122 $ METAR KANK 211855Z AUTO 22016G22KT 7SM -RA SCT080 15/11 A3033 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1847 LTG DSNT SE AND S P0000 T01470109 $ METAR KANK 211835Z AUTO 26017G26KT 5SM -RA VCTS CLR 15/11 A3032 RMK AO2 PK WND 19027/1823 WSHFT 1831 RAB1822 PRESRR P0005 T01550113 $ METAR KMYP 211915Z AUTO 27026G35KT 10SM -RA SCT005 BKN035 OVC041 06/05 A3072 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 211855Z AUTO 33019G27KT 1/2SM -RA OVC001 05/05 A3065 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 211835Z AUTO 30021KT M1/4SM -RA OVC001 06/06 A3073 RMK AO2 KTEX 211727Z 2118/2218 14008KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB BKN040 FM212000 15005G13KT P6SM VCTS BKN045CB TEMPO 2121/2201 VRB30G40KT 4SM -TSRA BKN030CB FM220300 13003KT P6SM VCTS BKN040CB FM220700 13003KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB BKN070 FM221200 14004KT P6SM BKN100 METAR KTEX 211915Z AUTO 25008KT 210V300 10SM SCT043 BKN060 BKN090 17/10 A3043 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 211855Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM SCT065 BKN090 OVC110 18/09 A3042 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 211835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT095 BKN110 17/08 A3042 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 211915Z AUTO 35008G16KT 10SM SCT016 SCT030 SCT041 16/11 A3039 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE METAR K04V 211855Z AUTO 34015G26KT 4SM TSRA BKN030 BKN065 BKN100 14/13 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND NW METAR K04V 211835Z AUTO 12012G16KT 10SM VCTS SCT023 SCT065 SCT110 20/12 A3037 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N METAR KCEZ 211853Z AUTO 14014G20KT 10SM SCT060 26/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02610156 METAR KCEZ 211753Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM SCT042 OVC055 24/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02390144 10239 20139 50004 METAR KCEZ 211653Z AUTO 15004G21KT 10SM BKN042 23/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02280144 KDRO 211727Z 2118/2218 09007KT P6SM BKN030 OVC050 FM211900 13009G19KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB BKN060 FM212100 14009G17KT 4SM TSRA SCT045CB BKN070 FM220000 08010KT 4SM TSRA SCT045CB BKN070 FM220600 05004KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 OVC060 FM221300 07003KT P6SM OVC050 SPECI KDRO 211913Z AUTO 21010G18KT 10SM VCTS FEW039 SCT050 SCT065 26/14 A3025 RMK AO2 T02560144 METAR KDRO 211853Z AUTO 13008G19KT 10SM SCT037 BKN045 BKN055 23/14 A3026 RMK AO2 TSB38E53 SLP164 T02330144 SPECI KDRO 211844Z AUTO 15012G19KT 10SM TS BKN036 BKN045 OVC070 24/15 A3026 RMK AO2 TSB38 T02390150 METAR KPSO 211915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT039 SCT047 SCT055 21/12 A3035 RMK AO2 T02110123 METAR KPSO 211855Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM SCT047 SCT055 SCT075 20/13 A3036 RMK AO2 T02030125 METAR KPSO 211835Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM SCT028 SCT032 BKN040 21/13 A3036 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E T02050127 METAR KCPW 211915Z AUTO 24011G22KT 1/2SM TSDZ OVC001 08/08 A3067 RMK AO2 VIS 1/4V5 LTG DSNT NW METAR KCPW 211855Z AUTO 22014G21KT M1/4SM SN OVC001 08/08 A3067 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 211835Z AUTO 23007G19KT 190V280 M1/4SM +SN OVC001 07/07 A3067 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N S AND NW KALS 211727Z 2118/2218 18007KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN100 FM212100 21014G25KT P6SM SCT050 BKN120 FM220000 23008KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB BKN100 TEMPO 2200/2202 30020G35KT 3SM TSRA BKN030CB FM220300 14007KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN050CB OVC080 FM220800 18007KT P6SM BKN035 FM221600 17008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN250 METAR KALS 211852Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM BKN038 22/13 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP168 T02220133 METAR KALS 211752Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM FEW027 FEW035 21/13 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP182 T02060133 10206 20117 58010 SPECI KALS 211705Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT025 BKN035 19/12 A3036 RMK AO2 T01890122 Sunrise/Sunset for 06/21/2024 Vail - 05:38:09 MDT / 20:36:40 MDT Durango - 05:51:31 MDT / 20:35:24 MDT Alamosa - 05:42:59 MDT / 20:27:58 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/21/24 19:19 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 30000 FT MSL...225/053 28000 FT MSL...225/053 26000 FT MSL...226/050 25000 FT MSL...228/042 24000 FT MSL...226/044 22000 FT MSL...231/045 21200 FT MSL...220/043 20000 FT MSL...233/041 19000 FT MSL...227/038 19000 FT MSL...234/038 18000 FT MSL...234/038 17100 FT MSL...223/040 17000 FT MSL...229/040 16000 FT MSL...228/036 15600 FT MSL...224/037 15000 FT MSL...220/033 14400 FT MSL...243/035 14000 FT MSL...202/028 13300 FT MSL...229/031 13000 FT MSL...235/021 12000 FT MSL...199/022 11000 FT MSL...189/014 10400 FT MSL...220/006 10100 FT MSL...144/004 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1921 UTC Friday, June 21, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 1128 AM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024 Widespread showers and thunderstorms are once again expected this afternoon and evening. Large hail in excess of 2 inches is possible in the Four Corners Region, along with gusty winds of 40-50 knots, and torrential rain. There is a small (2%) chance of tornadoes in the Four Corners Region as well. Frequent lightning will also be likely. Low ceilings are likely through the day, and periodic reductions in visibility with passing storms. With all the passing convection, winds will be erratic until late this evening, when typical terrain patterns kick back in. VFR conditions will prevail outside of shower activity, within showers and storms, look for reductions below ILS breakpoints and MVFR to IFR conditions with heavy rain. * * * * * Arizona * * * * * KPGA 211720Z 2118/2218 17014G24KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB SCT150 TEMPO 2119/2123 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN060CB BKN090 FM220000 21012G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 SCT090 FM220500 VRB05KT P6SM OVC150 METAR KPGA 211853Z AUTO 04013KT 10SM CLR 32/14 A2997 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W SLP070 T03220139 METAR KPGA 211753Z AUTO 03013KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP079 T03060139 10306 20256 58003 METAR KPGA 211653Z AUTO 03014KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP084 T02890133 METAR KRQE 211853Z AUTO 18013G21KT 10SM FEW060 28/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP098 T02780133 METAR KRQE 211753Z AUTO 19012G22KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02610139 10261 20144 58007 METAR KRQE 211653Z AUTO 17012G22KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP114 T02390144 Flagstaff (KFSX) 06/21/24 19:19 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...216/026 14000 FT MSL...217/029 13100 FT MSL...213/027 13000 FT MSL...213/027 12000 FT MSL...211/026 11900 FT MSL...207/026 11000 FT MSL...203/023 10800 FT MSL...203/024 10000 FT MSL...200/021 9900 FT MSL...197/021 9100 FT MSL...194/020 9000 FT MSL...195/019 8500 FT MSL...193/019 8000 FT MSL...197/020 7800 FT MSL...192/020 7400 FT MSL...191/021 7300 FT MSL...197/017 Flagstaff Aviation Discussion Issued at 1730 UTC Friday, June 21, 2024 .AVIATION...Friday 21/18Z through Saturday 22/18Z...Mainly VFR expected. MVFR in SHRA/TSRA between 18Z-03Z, mainly along and east of KGCN-KPAN line with ISO SHRA through 12Z/Sat. S-SW winds 15-25 kts with gusts 30-40 kts. Erratic and gusty winds in the vicinity of storms. OUTLOOK...Saturday 22/18Z through Monday 24/18Z...Mainly VFR expected. Expect SHRA/TSRA between 18Z-03Z each day. S-SW winds 5-15 kts each afternoon. Erratic and gusty winds in the vicinity of storms. * * * * * Utah * * * * * KSLC 211911Z 2119/2224 32012G20KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120 SCT200 TEMPO 2119/2120 -TSRA BKN070CB FM220400 16007KT P6SM SCT120 SPECI KSLC 211902Z COR 14004KT 10SM TS SCT085CB BKN130 BKN250 30/09 A2991 RMK AO2 TSBO5 OCNL LTGIC SW TS SW MOV NE VIRGA CB DSNT SE AND S T03000089 SPECI KSLC 211902Z 14004KT 10SM TS SCT085CB BKN130 BKN250 30/09 A2991 RMK AO2 OCNL LTGIC SW TS SW MOV NE VIRGA CB DSNT SE AND S T03000089 METAR KSLC 211854Z 14006KT 10SM FEW085CB BKN140 BKN250 31/09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP067 VIRGA CB SW MOV NE AND DSNT SE AND S T03110089 KVEL 211727Z 2118/2218 25007KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 BKN090 FM212000 25010G20KT P6SM VCTS FEW060CB BKN110 FM220000 36006KT P6SM VCTS FEW050CB BKN100 FM220600 26004KT P6SM VCTS FEW060CB SCT100 FM221200 28003KT P6SM BKN250 METAR KVEL 211853Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM A3009 RMK AO2 SLPNO METAR KVEL 211753Z AUTO 19007KT 150V230 10SM SCT070 A3011 RMK AO2 SLPNO 58003 $ METAR KVEL 211653Z AUTO 26007KT 200V290 10SM BKN070 BKN090 A3012 RMK AO2 SLPNO $ METAR KPUC 211853Z AUTO 15010G20KT 10SM FEW049 SCT065 25/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP116 T02500106 METAR KPUC 211753Z AUTO 10SM BKN046 24/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP124 T02440111 10250 20183 58001 METAR KPUC 211653Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM FEW047 BKN065 22/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP129 T02220106 KCNY 211727Z 2118/2218 06010KT P6SM VCSH OVC080 FM211900 10008G16KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB BKN250 TEMPO 2122/2202 VRB30G40KT 4SM -TSRA BKN060CB FM220300 08012KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB BKN250 FM220900 13004KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB OVC250 FM221300 12005KT P6SM BKN250 METAR KCNY 211853Z AUTO 07017G21KT 10SM SCT065 BKN080 21/16 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE RAB14E26 SLP136 P0000 T02110156 SPECI KCNY 211839Z AUTO 07012KT 10SM BKN065 21/16 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE RAB14E26 P0000 T02060156 SPECI KCNY 211805Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM VCTS OVC060 20/16 A3010 RMK AO2 T02000156 Salt Lake City (KMTX) 06/21/24 19:20 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 40000 FT MSL...150/021 35000 FT MSL...200/070 33100 FT MSL...084/010 30000 FT MSL...211/061 28000 FT MSL...227/034 26000 FT MSL...233/060 25000 FT MSL...217/039 24000 FT MSL...230/034 23900 FT MSL...021/005 22000 FT MSL...210/037 20400 FT MSL...336/005 20000 FT MSL...227/030 17000 FT MSL...225/044 14000 FT MSL...269/027 13000 FT MSL...230/023 12000 FT MSL...216/016 11000 FT MSL...220/017 10900 FT MSL...219/012 10000 FT MSL...207/018 9800 FT MSL...214/014 9000 FT MSL...206/016 9000 FT MSL...195/011 8200 FT MSL...191/010 8000 FT MSL...202/011 7500 FT MSL...191/010 7000 FT MSL...187/007 6900 FT MSL...202/009 6900 FT MSL...188/010 6600 FT MSL...198/009 Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion Issued at 1019 UTC Friday, June 21, 2024 .AVIATION...KSLC...Winds increase out of the S by mid morning, with a shift to NW still anticipated by late morning to early afternoon Friday. That said, any afternoon convection nearby will have potential to push gusty erratic outflow toward the terminal. Higher convective coverage expected east and south of the immediate area, but high resolution models show some low potential (around 20-30% chance) of something drifting atop the terminal, which would carry additional lightning risk and briefly reduced conditions. Any lingering convection wanes moving into the evening, and winds then favored to shift back out of the S near typical diurnal time (~03z- 05z). .REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...A bit more of an active day expected Friday, primarily at terminals east of the I-15 corridor. Increasing moisture and instability will trigger fairly widespread convection, scattered in nature, from early afternoon on into the evening. Some convective cells may be strong to severe, carrying increased risk of strong wind gusts, hail, and heavy rain with what may drift over area terminals. While VFR conditions generally prevail, stronger convection moving over a terminal would likely result in temporary categorical reductions. Convection trends downward in strength and coverage as the evening progresses, with some lingering mid/high level cloud cover remaining into the night. * * * * * Wyoming * * * * * KEVW 211742Z 2118/2218 25014G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN120 FM220300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120= METAR KEVW 211853Z AUTO 26015G22KT 10SM SCT065 SCT100 24/07 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N-SE SLP102 T02440072 METAR KEVW 211753Z AUTO 23010G22KT 10SM FEW050 24/09 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND NW SLP108 T02390089 10244 20133 50000 METAR KEVW 211653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02220078 KRKS 211721Z 2118/2218 02008KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120 FM211900 23015G25KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120 TEMPO 2119/2123 VRB15G25KT -TSRA SCT060CB BKN100 FM212300 12012G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 FM220300 18008KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120 FM221600 24007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150 METAR KRKS 211854Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM VCTS BKN070 23/10 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND SW AND W RAB1757E11 SLP103 P0000 T02330100 SPECI KRKS 211846Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM VCTS BKN070 24/11 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND SW AND W RAB1757E11 P0000 T02390106 METAR KRKS 211754Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM SCT080 SCT100 21/11 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE SLP118 60001 T02110106 10222 20139 58008 KRWL 211733Z 2118/2218 24015G25KT P6SM FEW060 FM212100 25015G25KT P6SM VCTS BKN150CB FM220000 27015G25KT 4SM TSRA BKN100CB FM220300 24006KT P6SM BKN120 METAR KRWL 211853Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM SCT070 BKN085 23/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02330061 METAR KRWL 211753Z AUTO 27009G16KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND 30033/1700 WSHFT 1651 RAB00E09 SLP124 P0000 60000 T02330050 10250 20117 53005 SPECI KRWL 211711Z AUTO 29020G31KT 10SM SCT060 23/04 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND 30033/1700 WSHFT 1651 RAB00E09 P0000 T02280044 KLAR 211733Z 2118/2218 25010KT P6SM VCTS SCT150CB FM212000 26010G20KT P6SM VCTS BKN150CB FM220200 32010KT 4SM TSRA BKN100CB FM220500 32008KT P6SM SCT120 METAR KLAR 211853Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM BKN070 27/07 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N SLP088 T02720067 METAR KLAR 211753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP100 T02560067 10261 20111 56008 METAR KLAR 211653Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP105 T02390067 KCYS 211733Z 2118/2218 09008KT P6SM SCT200 FM211930 11010KT P6SM VCTS SCT120CB FM212200 09010KT 4SM TSRA BKN100CB FM220000 05010KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB FM220300 32010KT 4SM TSRA BKN100CB FM220500 32008KT P6SM SCT150 METAR KCYS 211853Z 10005KT 10SM BKN060 26/10 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02560100 METAR KCYS 211753Z 10008G17KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP124 T02560117 10256 20133 56005 METAR KCYS 211653Z 08008KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP128 T02280128 Riverton (KRIW) 06/21/24 19:20 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 35000 FT MSL...211/066 30000 FT MSL...220/047 28000 FT MSL...220/057 27000 FT MSL...225/044 26000 FT MSL...227/033 25000 FT MSL...235/034 24000 FT MSL...228/031 22900 FT MSL...230/033 22000 FT MSL...238/032 20000 FT MSL...238/027 19400 FT MSL...236/025 19000 FT MSL...238/026 18000 FT MSL...244/025 17000 FT MSL...242/022 16800 FT MSL...240/022 16000 FT MSL...243/019 15000 FT MSL...248/017 14600 FT MSL...246/014 14000 FT MSL...235/018 13000 FT MSL...213/014 12700 FT MSL...218/009 12000 FT MSL...225/007 11200 FT MSL...201/015 11000 FT MSL...202/016 10000 FT MSL...236/027 10000 FT MSL...173/010 9000 FT MSL...165/011 8900 FT MSL...171/010 8100 FT MSL...152/009 8000 FT MSL...154/009 7300 FT MSL...141/008 7000 FT MSL...132/008 6700 FT MSL...140/007 6200 FT MSL...124/007 6000 FT MSL...117/006 6000 FT MSL...120/006 Cheyenne (KCYS) 06/21/24 19:22 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 34000 FT MSL...236/060 33000 FT MSL...225/046 32900 FT MSL...225/046 32000 FT MSL...228/044 31000 FT MSL...218/040 30000 FT MSL...219/036 29000 FT MSL...220/034 28000 FT MSL...221/034 27700 FT MSL...227/032 27000 FT MSL...223/032 26000 FT MSL...236/026 25000 FT MSL...237/022 24000 FT MSL...253/019 23600 FT MSL...259/019 23000 FT MSL...258/016 22000 FT MSL...224/015 21000 FT MSL...281/023 20200 FT MSL...265/017 20000 FT MSL...214/014 19000 FT MSL...261/024 18000 FT MSL...269/020 17000 FT MSL...235/014 16000 FT MSL...261/017 15000 FT MSL...267/022 14000 FT MSL...262/020 13200 FT MSL...249/023 13000 FT MSL...259/015 12000 FT MSL...237/010 11000 FT MSL...146/004 10500 FT MSL...126/008 10000 FT MSL...113/009 9000 FT MSL...098/011 8600 FT MSL...101/011 8000 FT MSL...100/013 7900 FT MSL...100/012 7400 FT MSL...099/012 7000 FT MSL...102/013 6700 FT MSL...097/012 6600 FT MSL...093/013 Riverton Aviation Discussion Issued at 1812 UTC Friday, June 21, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 1120 AM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024 A very active weather day across western and central WY for the end of the work week. Isolated showers and thunderstorms early this morning are persisting across central WY and should bring some showers to KCPR through 19-20Z. Moisture is more than 100% of normal and disturbances to the north and south are already destabilizing the atmosphere late this morning and early afternoon as the boundary layer heats up. Scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected between 19z and 02Z, moving from west to east, and impacting all TAF sites except KJAC. Some storms could be quite strong and produce very gusty outflow winds, brief heavy rain, and moderate-sized hail. General VFR conditions will become MVFR under and near storms and showers. KRKS and KCPR seem to have the best chance at the strongest impacts. Lingering showers are expected into the evening, with storms moving out of Johnson and Natrona Counties by sunset. Winds will decrease for the overnight hours and skies become mostly clear Saturday morning. Dry westerly flow then moves in Saturday, with isolated storms south of KRKS Sat afternoon, and some mid-level clouds across the MT/WY border. Hot and dry then moves in for the rest of the weekend. 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 1755 UTC Friday, June 21, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 1154 AM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024 Active weather expected across the area this afternoon and into the overnight hours. First, low stratus continues across much of the Nebraska panhandle early this afternoon. Gradual clearing of the low stratus will likely take place over the next few hours. Storms will begin to develop this afternoon across southeast Wyoming and eventually push eastward into Nebraska late this afternoon and evening. This first round of storms could contain large hail, damaging wind and heavy rain which could reduce visibility. Another round of storms is expected later tonight, with lower probabilities for severe weather, especially across southeast Wyoming terminals. Low stratus may return to the Nebraska panhandle again overnight. * * * * * Nebraska * * * * * METAR KIBM 211915Z AUTO 09010G14KT 10SM BKN016 24/18 A3010 RMK AO2 T02400184 METAR KIBM 211855Z AUTO 08010G15KT 060V120 10SM BKN018 BKN024 25/18 A3011 RMK AO2 T02450184 METAR KIBM 211835Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM BKN018 BKN031 23/18 A3011 RMK AO2 T02320180 KSNY 211733Z 2118/2218 02008KT 6SM BR BKN005 FM211930 04008KT P6SM BKN050 FM212300 02010KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB FM220500 34012KT P6SM BKN200 METAR KSNY 211853Z AUTO 33007KT 7SM OVC007 21/17 A3008 RMK AO2 CIG 005V009 SLP145 T02060172 SPECI KSNY 211824Z AUTO 34008KT 6SM BR OVC005 19/17 A3008 RMK AO2 T01890167 METAR KSNY 211753Z AUTO 35012KT 6SM BR OVC004 19/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP144 T01890167 10200 20161 53000 METAR KOGA 211915Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM SCT047 BKN065 29/21 A3001 RMK AO2 T02890205 METAR KOGA 211855Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM SCT038 SCT047 SCT050 29/21 A3000 RMK AO2 T02860205 METAR KOGA 211835Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM SCT040 BKN047 28/21 A3000 RMK AO2 T02830206 METAR KIML 211853Z AUTO 19010G18KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP111 T03280167 METAR KIML 211753Z AUTO 14011G20KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP117 T03060167 10311 20183 58018 METAR KIML 211653Z AUTO 16014G22KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP120 T03000172 KMCK 211720Z 2118/2218 19019G28KT P6SM FEW250 FM212130 19020G30KT 4SM RA VCTS SCT070CB FM220000 19020G27KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB FM220400 21010G17KT P6SM SCT100 FM220900 27010KT P6SM SCT250 FM221200 33012KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KMCK 211853Z AUTO 18013G29KT 10SM SCT065 34/18 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 18029/1845 SLP111 T03390183 METAR KMCK 211753Z AUTO 19016G25KT 10SM FEW055 33/19 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND 19026/1743 SLP119 T03280189 10328 20206 58019 METAR KMCK 211653Z AUTO 19018G29KT 10SM CLR 31/19 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND 19029/1649 SLP130 T03060189 North Platte (KLNX) 06/21/24 19:19 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 30000 FT MSL...231/046 28000 FT MSL...240/044 26000 FT MSL...240/039 25000 FT MSL...244/037 24000 FT MSL...238/033 22000 FT MSL...231/029 20000 FT MSL...222/025 11000 FT MSL...213/033 10100 FT MSL...209/036 10000 FT MSL...208/036 9000 FT MSL...198/034 8600 FT MSL...196/034 8000 FT MSL...188/030 7400 FT MSL...181/027 7000 FT MSL...175/025 6300 FT MSL...165/022 6000 FT MSL...158/021 5500 FT MSL...145/016 5000 FT MSL...130/014 4700 FT MSL...124/013 4100 FT MSL...113/013 4000 FT MSL...104/015 3600 FT MSL...097/014 3400 FT MSL...098/014 North Platte Aviation Discussion Issued at 1727 UTC Friday, June 21, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 1227 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024 Several aviation weather concerns exist for western and north central Nebraska terminals through the period, including gusty winds, low ceilings, thunderstorms, and fog. Scattered storms should develop this afternoon and become more widespread through the evening, with some being capable of hail and 50 kt wind gusts. In the meantime, stratus will remain over the north (VTN) with IFR ceilings, and southerly winds will gust 20+ kts across the south (LBF). A frontal passage tonight will cut off precipitation, but winds will switch to north/northwesterly. Fog may develop toward sunrise in the north. * * * * * Kansas * * * * * KGLD 211720Z 2118/2218 19020G29KT P6SM FEW250 FM212100 19024G35KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB TEMPO 2121/2123 4SM TSRA BKN050CB FM220000 19020G35KT 6SM -RA VCTS OVC050CB TEMPO 2201/2203 VRB20G45KT 3SM TSRA FM220400 21011KT P6SM SCT110 FM220900 29010KT P6SM BKN250 FM221200 34010KT P6SM BKN250 METAR KGLD 211853Z AUTO 20019G31KT 10SM FEW080 34/13 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND 20032/1758 SLP101 T03440128 METAR KGLD 211753Z AUTO 20015G24KT 10SM CLR 34/15 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND 21030/1725 SLP105 T03390150 10339 20183 58015 METAR KGLD 211653Z AUTO 19019G35KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND 17035/1647 SLP111 T03170161 KGCK 211720Z 2118/2218 20028G38KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200 FM220000 18022G32KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200 FM220300 19014KT P6SM SKC FM221500 29015G25KT P6SM SCT200 METAR KGCK 211854Z 19025G34KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND 19036/1844 SLP147 T02940183 METAR KGCK 211754Z 20023G31KT 10SM SCT035 BKN046 29/19 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND 18033/1734 SLP156 T02890189 10294 20189 58013 METAR KGCK 211654Z 20021G32KT 10SM BKN034 29/19 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND 20032/1647 SLP162 T02890189 METAR KLBL 211856Z AUTO 20022G27KT 10SM SCT044 BKN060 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND 21027/1856 SLPNO FZRANO PNO $ METAR KLBL 211756Z AUTO 19020G25KT 10SM FEW033 SCT040 BKN049 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND 20026/1726 SLPNO 6//// 57009 FZRANO PNO $ SPECI KLBL 211712Z AUTO 19021G24KT 10SM SCT027 BKN039 A3017 RMK AO2 FZRANO PNO $ METAR KEHA 211915Z AUTO 19027G34KT 10SM SCT040 29/19 A3015 RMK AO2 T02890185 METAR KEHA 211855Z AUTO 20022G29KT 10SM SCT038 SCT120 29/19 A3016 RMK AO2 T02900190 METAR KEHA 211835Z AUTO 22024G30KT 10SM SCT038 BKN120 29/19 A3017 RMK AO2 T02860185 Goodland (KGLD) 06/21/24 19:20 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 20000 FT MSL...219/031 19000 FT MSL...259/020 18000 FT MSL...251/022 17000 FT MSL...250/021 16000 FT MSL...242/023 15000 FT MSL...217/024 14800 FT MSL...235/026 14000 FT MSL...220/024 13000 FT MSL...218/023 12600 FT MSL...222/023 12000 FT MSL...215/023 11000 FT MSL...213/025 10800 FT MSL...213/025 10000 FT MSL...211/027 9200 FT MSL...208/028 9000 FT MSL...206/028 8000 FT MSL...207/029 8000 FT MSL...207/029 7000 FT MSL...204/029 7000 FT MSL...204/029 6200 FT MSL...202/028 6000 FT MSL...201/028 5400 FT MSL...200/028 5000 FT MSL...199/028 4700 FT MSL...200/027 4300 FT MSL...197/027 4000 FT MSL...196/026 4000 FT MSL...198/027 Dodge City (KDDC) 06/21/24 19:17 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 14000 FT MSL...155/003 13800 FT MSL...166/003 12000 FT MSL...172/006 11500 FT MSL...205/008 11000 FT MSL...211/023 10000 FT MSL...207/026 9600 FT MSL...206/026 9000 FT MSL...202/029 8100 FT MSL...202/029 8000 FT MSL...202/029 7100 FT MSL...198/029 7000 FT MSL...196/029 6000 FT MSL...194/029 5900 FT MSL...194/029 5100 FT MSL...193/028 5000 FT MSL...193/028 4300 FT MSL...192/026 4000 FT MSL...192/028 3800 FT MSL...191/027 3200 FT MSL...193/026 3000 FT MSL...193/024 3000 FT MSL...193/024 Goodland Aviation Discussion Issued at 1859 UTC Friday, June 21, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 1117 AM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024 Generally VFR conditions will be observed at both KGLD and KMCK, but strong winds, made worse with storms this afternoon and evening, will make for some tricky conditions. Models are having a difficult time figuring out exactly what is going to happen over the next 8 hours, but we are currently expecting two waves of storms. The first will form around 21Z and move away from the TAF sites by 0Z. The second wave, the wave with higher confidence, will impact KGLD around 1Z and should stay south of KMCK. This second wave is expected to produce strong winds as it progresses eastward. If any of the stronger cells moves overhead of either TAF site, heavy rainfall will reduce visibility significantly. The heavy rain is the only concern for IMC throughout the period. Later in the period, winds will weaken and become northwesterly. Dodge City Aviation Discussion Issued at 1900 UTC Friday, June 21, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 1100 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024 VFR will continue through this TAF cycle, with varying amounts of mid/high clouds. S/SW winds will be strong at all airports through 00z Sat, gusting 32-38 kts, with the strongest winds expected at GCK. South winds will remain elevated and gusty overnight through 12z Fri. Winds are expected to veer westerly than northerly through Saturday, at reduced speeds. * * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * * KGUY 211720Z 2118/2218 20020G33KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070 FM220300 20014KT P6SM FEW050 SCT240 FM221300 23016KT P6SM SCT080 BKN230= METAR KGUY 211853Z AUTO 23017G28KT 10SM RA FEW043 BKN060 OVC110 26/21 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND 22032/1813 RAB31 SLP161 P0000 T02560206 METAR KGUY 211753Z AUTO 21020G28KT 10SM FEW043 28/20 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND 20032/1725 SLP156 T02830200 10283 20200 58014 METAR KGUY 211653Z AUTO 21018G26KT 10SM BKN035 BKN044 27/20 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND 19026/1649 SLP164 T02720200 KDHT 211720Z 2118/2218 21017G28KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN045 FM220200 21013KT P6SM SCT050 BKN230 METAR KDHT 211853Z AUTO 20024G29KT 10SM FEW060 SCT090 SCT110 27/19 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND 21029/1816 RAE11 SLP170 P0001 T02670189 SPECI KDHT 211817Z AUTO 21022G29KT 10SM SCT027 SCT055 BKN110 23/21 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND 21029/1816 RAE11 P0001 T02330206 SPECI KDHT 211809Z AUTO 20016G25KT 7SM -RA BKN023 BKN034 OVC110 23/21 A3022 RMK AO2 P0001 T02280206 Amarillo (KAMA) 06/21/24 19:19 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 30000 FT MSL...232/030 28000 FT MSL...230/029 27700 FT MSL...229/028 26000 FT MSL...225/026 25000 FT MSL...223/028 24300 FT MSL...220/026 24000 FT MSL...223/026 22000 FT MSL...228/027 20900 FT MSL...224/026 20000 FT MSL...219/025 19000 FT MSL...216/024 18000 FT MSL...210/024 17500 FT MSL...210/024 17000 FT MSL...212/024 16000 FT MSL...213/022 15000 FT MSL...210/021 14900 FT MSL...209/021 14000 FT MSL...207/019 13000 FT MSL...206/017 12600 FT MSL...207/019 12000 FT MSL...207/019 11000 FT MSL...204/019 10800 FT MSL...206/019 10000 FT MSL...207/019 9200 FT MSL...202/020 9000 FT MSL...204/020 8000 FT MSL...201/020 8000 FT MSL...203/021 7100 FT MSL...202/021 7000 FT MSL...204/021 6200 FT MSL...202/021 6000 FT MSL...202/022 5400 FT MSL...201/021 5000 FT MSL...195/020 4600 FT MSL...193/019 4300 FT MSL...183/019 4000 FT MSL...194/019 Amarillo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1915 UTC Friday, June 21, 2024 .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1211 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024 VFR conditions are expected for the most part across all TAF sites. Given the scattered showers around the Panahandles, we could see brief MVFR/IFR cigs if a shower impacts a termnial. But overall, scattered shwoers and isolated storms will be possible through about 03z. VCSH currently set at sites to account for this, however, amendments for TS may be needed, but lightning probabilites are too low to prevail TS/VCTS at this time. Winds overall will be breezy out of the south to southwest for the majority of the TAF period, and will be in the 15-20kt range with gusts 25-35kts at times. Weber * * * * * New Mexico * * * * * KFMN 211740Z 2118/2218 15015G25KT P6SM SCT040 FM212000 12012G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN090 TEMPO 2120/2123 VRB20G35KT 4SM -TSRA FEW020 BKN050CB FM212300 11014KT 5SM -SHRA BKN040 FM220500 09010KT P6SM VCSH BKN040 PROB30 2205/2209 VRB20G30KT 6SM -TSRA OVC030CB FM220900 11010KT P6SM SCT020 BKN100 METAR KFMN 211853Z 14008G18KT 10SM SCT055 BKN070 28/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02780139 METAR KFMN 211753Z AUTO 14011G22KT 10SM 26/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP154 6//// T02610144 10267 20161 METAR KFMN 211653Z 15013G22KT 10SM SCT041 BKN048 25/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP169 T02500144 METAR KSKX 211856Z AUTO 25014G17KT 10SM FEW039 24/13 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP198 T02440133 METAR KSKX 211756Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM SCT030 BKN038 BKN047 22/14 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP215 T02170139 10217 20144 58005 SPECI KSKX 211746Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM SCT027 BKN034 BKN070 22/14 A3037 RMK AO2 KLVS 211850Z 2119/2218 19017G27KT P6SM VCSH SCT010 BKN040 TEMPO 2119/2123 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA OVC020CB FM212300 21013KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 PROB30 2123/2205 6SM -SHRA BKN040 FM220500 23008KT P6SM BKN050 SPECI KLVS 211922Z AUTO 17016G26KT 10SM -RA SCT018 BKN065 OVC085 19/16 A3035 RMK AO2 PK WND 16026/1917 RAB06 P0000 T01890161 METAR KLVS 211853Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM BKN019 20/16 A3035 RMK AO2 RAB1755E06 SLP176 P0000 T02000156 SPECI KLVS 211814Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM SCT016 BKN022 OVC065 19/16 A3037 RMK AO2 RAB1755E06 P0000 T01940156 METAR KRTN 211853Z AUTO 19021G30KT 10SM FEW050 26/13 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND 21035/1832 SLP142 T02610133 METAR KRTN 211753Z AUTO 19020G32KT 10SM SCT041 25/14 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND 21032/1753 SLP152 T02500144 10250 20172 58010 METAR KRTN 211653Z AUTO 19018G26KT 10SM SCT039 SCT047 24/13 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND 20027/1601 SLP158 T02390133 METAR KCAO 211855Z AUTO 20027G36KT 10SM FEW031 FEW038 BKN055 26/17 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND 20036/1829 SLP170 T02610167 $ METAR KCAO 211755Z AUTO 19023G35KT 10SM FEW024 SCT029 BKN048 26/17 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND 19035/1753 SLP174 T02560172 10261 20178 58007 $ SPECI KCAO 211747Z AUTO 19022G31KT 10SM SCT027 SCT037 BKN048 25/17 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND 20033/1658 T02500172 $ Albuquerque (KABX) 06/21/24 19:21 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 30000 FT MSL...202/049 28000 FT MSL...202/043 26000 FT MSL...207/036 25000 FT MSL...212/036 24000 FT MSL...206/034 17000 FT MSL...206/016 15000 FT MSL...098/006 14000 FT MSL...227/016 13000 FT MSL...255/011 13000 FT MSL...187/026 12000 FT MSL...203/020 11500 FT MSL...279/012 11000 FT MSL...184/020 10000 FT MSL...193/017 9000 FT MSL...175/018 8400 FT MSL...190/008 8000 FT MSL...167/019 7000 FT MSL...165/018 6500 FT MSL...164/017 6300 FT MSL...161/017 Albuquerque Aviation Discussion Issued at 1807 UTC Friday, June 21, 2024 .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1146 AM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024 A moist sub-tropical airmass and its interaction with a shortwave across the northwest will create numerous showers and storms across the area today through the overnight hours. At 18Z, satellite shows a shield of mid-clouds across the majority of the region, with only a small window of clearing across the northwest. Showers are increasing in coverage across the eastern and south-central portions of the area as moisture streams in from the south. These showers will grow up into storms within the next few hours as the atmosphere destabilizes. Several strong to severe storms are possible across the western portion of the forecast area mid- afternoon through the evening, with wind gusts up to 50KT and large hail both potentially impacting KFMN and KGUP. Training storms are expected to congeal together into a line as it moves eastward towards the Rio Grande Valley late this evening. Showers with embedded storms are expected to continue through as late as 15Z in central and western NM. MVFR to VFR conditions will prevail across most of the area through the TAF period, although brief IFR conditions are possible under heavier storms, which will be most likely in the western portion of the state. * * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * * DATA BASED ON 211200Z VALID 211800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 1907 2115+15 2416+08 2221-12 2031-24 214840 217744 228349 BCE 2018+07 2230-10 2255-19 246333 236941 238449 LND 2008+13 2219+07 2318-10 2436-23 214939 227648 730353 RKS 2420 2325+06 2229-10 2230-21 224837 227745 239552 GJT 2013+13 2119+06 2236-07 2238-18 234834 236143 730049 FMN 1614+16 2118+09 2328-07 2342-17 226530 237038 237850 ABQ 1918+14 2018+09 2318-04 2133-16 224528 225738 245850 MBW 2611 2515+07 2417-08 2328-22 236635 237144 239350 DEN 2812+16 2613+09 2412-07 2342-17 236632 237941 249349 PUB 2520+16 2627+10 2427-06 2240-17 226031 236939 247850 ALS 2325+08 2328-05 2338-17 225930 236638 247850 TCC 1919 2030+13 2322+08 2321-05 2131-14 223429 253838 263749 BFF 1205 2305+14 2316+09 2418-07 2523-19 226734 238142 249449 GLD 2026 2320+15 2221+09 2333-05 2338-16 245431 246339 257149 GCK 1927+18 2228+14 2328+08 2329-05 2432-13 243829 255438 265349 GAG 2019+18 2017+13 2212+07 2330-05 2428-14 253028 273638 272949 AMA 1916 2121+12 2017+07 2225-04 2229-14 233128 253338 272949 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 211200Z VALID 220000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 1007 3010+16 2720+08 2535-10 2626-22 254335 246142 246450 BCE 2314+11 2423-09 2446-16 245033 236241 237550 LND 2819+10 2511+05 2015-09 2218-19 232335 233846 238755 RKS 2518 2625+05 2527-10 2223-19 213034 235445 247752 GJT 2110+16 2322+09 2543-08 2462-17 236833 237541 238650 FMN 2313+20 2221+12 2432-05 2527-15 235229 236738 247149 ABQ 1929+16 1911+10 2514-03 2330-14 224128 235438 255249 MBW 2211 2413+08 2222-07 2240-19 237434 237844 249152 DEN 3306+16 9900+09 2119-06 2433-17 254931 256741 249951 PUB 1915+19 2016+11 2527-05 2548-16 247129 247938 248250 ALS 1917+10 2431-04 2443-15 246528 247338 248051 TCC 2119 2025+14 2122+09 2119-04 2227-14 243328 253938 253248 BFF 1107 1909+15 2508+08 2227-07 2442-18 265633 257143 259850 GLD 1932 2128+15 2524+09 2631-04 2543-16 246729 247638 257650 GCK 2042+21 2137+15 2323+10 2521-03 2635-15 255228 265538 265249 GAG 1821+21 2019+13 2217+09 2520-04 2432-14 263227 273538 272549 AMA 1820 1921+14 2222+07 2321-04 2327-14 252827 263137 262049 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 211200Z VALID 221200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 1807+17 2310+09 2621-10 2724-22 263937 255243 256649 BCE 2213+09 2526-07 2533-18 245033 245842 247650 LND 2912+14 2912+07 2922-10 2925-23 274339 265247 257650 RKS 2711 2818+08 2832-11 2827-22 265637 257744 258150 GJT 2108+15 2511+09 2824-10 2543-18 256033 247041 248449 FMN 2411+15 2909+09 2624-07 2428-15 244830 246039 256450 ABQ 2212+13 2714+07 9900-04 2415-14 243629 244039 254050 MBW 2833 3126+07 2930-10 2838-20 256635 257742 248450 DEN 3120+15 3021+08 2939-07 2542-17 246332 247740 258350 PUB 3119+18 3220+10 2831-06 2539-15 234831 256240 257050 ALS 3010+08 2723-06 2527-15 244830 256139 256349 TCC 2332 2622+14 2716+09 2217-04 2331-14 242929 253139 252649 BFF 3316 3121+09 3028+04 2833-07 2653-17 256133 247741 258650 GLD 3122 2823+17 2730+10 2531-04 2636-17 244430 256441 267349 GCK 2634+22 2624+15 2819+10 2228-05 2531-15 254329 265039 264949 GAG 2533+20 2822+15 2614+10 2222-03 2532-14 252828 262739 252650 AMA 2431 2719+14 2408+09 2020-03 2326-14 252228 252239 242149 --------------------------------------------------------------------- This product is updated automatically at approximately 10, 30 and 50 minutes after each hour, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 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