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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1345 MDT Sunday, June 16, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 161856Z 03007KT 010V090 10SM CLR 26/08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP047
       T02560083
METAR KFNL 161756Z 10011KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP058 T02440072
       10244 20144 58002
METAR KFNL 161656Z 05008KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP062
       T02280078

METAR KGXY 161856Z 05010G15KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP061
       T02670089
METAR KGXY 161756Z 04010G16KT 350V080 10SM CLR 24/09 A2988 RMK AO2
       SLP075 T02440089 10244 20133 58006
METAR KGXY 161656Z 05012KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP081
       T02280083

METAR KLMO 161935Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A2986 RMK AO2
       T02830069
METAR KLMO 161915Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A2986 RMK AO2
       T02800070
METAR KLMO 161855Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A2987 RMK AO2
       T02700071

METAR KBDU 161935Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 161915Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 161855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A2987 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 161935Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A2983 RMK AO2
       T02590092
METAR KEIK 161915Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM FEW160 25/09 A2984 RMK AO2
       T02510091
METAR KEIK 161855Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM SCT160 25/10 A2985 RMK AO2
       T02480095

KBJC 161734Z 1618/1718 02009KT P6SM FEW120
     FM170200 33007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM170900 24005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM171300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KBJC 161855Z 36008KT 10SM SCT120 25/08 A2990
METAR KBJC 161745Z 04010KT 10SM SCT120 24/07 A2992
METAR KBJC 161645Z 36008KT 10SM FEW120 23/07 A2993

KDEN 161734Z 1618/1724 03011KT P6SM FEW220
     FM161900 08009KT P6SM FEW150
     FM170200 01008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM170400 33007KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
     FM170700 23007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM171700 22012G20KT P6SM FEW140
METAR KDEN 161853Z 05008KT 10SM FEW090 27/09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP028 T02720094
METAR KDEN 161753Z 04011G16KT 10SM FEW090 26/09 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP037
        T02610089 10261 20167 58003
METAR KDEN 161653Z 04012KT 10SM FEW090 25/09 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP037
       T02500089


KBKF 161820Z 1618/1723 01009KT 7SM FEW090 QNH2970INS
      BECMG 1700/1701 09012KT 7SM FEW100 QNH2950INS TX32/1623Z
      TN14/1712Z
METAR KBKF 161858Z 04008KT 10SM FEW090 29/08 A2985 RMK AO2A SLP026
        T02850077
METAR KBKF 161758Z 02011G16KT 10SM FEW090 27/08 A2987 RMK AO2A SLP036
        T02730077 10286 20173 50003
METAR KBKF 161658Z 03009KT 10SM FEW090 25/08 A2988 RMK AO2A SLP039
        T02540075

KAPA 161929Z 1619/1718 04010KT P6SM FEW140
     FM170000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200
     FM170200 32007KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
     FM170600 20008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM171500 22012G22KT P6SM FEW140
METAR KAPA 161853Z 04007KT 10SM FEW070 28/08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP036 T02780083
METAR KAPA 161753Z 01010KT 10SM FEW070 27/09 A2990 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1640
        SLP045 T02670089 10306 20167 53001
SPECI KAPA 161700Z 36016KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A2990 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1640
       T02670094

METAR KMNH 161935Z AUTO 20013G18KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 161915Z AUTO 18006G15KT 10SM CLR 30/00 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 161855Z AUTO 19011G20KT 10SM SCT120 30/00 A2998 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 161935Z AUTO 08015G20KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 161915Z AUTO 09011G17KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 161855Z AUTO 07013G18KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A2983 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 161935Z AUTO 01015KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A2980 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 161915Z AUTO 36010G18KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 161855Z AUTO 03009G18KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A2982 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 161853Z AUTO 07014G23KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A2984 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 07027/1831 SLP044 T02560133
METAR KAKO 161753Z AUTO 08014G20KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP050
        T02440122 10250 20161 50003
METAR KAKO 161653Z AUTO 05012KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP049
       T02500128

METAR KLIC 161855Z AUTO 18007G20KT 10SM CLR 35/00 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP006
       T03500000
METAR KLIC 161755Z AUTO 20014G23KT 10SM CLR 34/01 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND
       21027/1715 SLP007 T03440006 10350 20100 58009
METAR KLIC 161655Z AUTO 23010G19KT 10SM CLR 34/00 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP009
       T03440000

METAR KHEQ 161935Z AUTO 07011G17KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 161915Z AUTO 07010G15KT 039V099 10SM CLR 26/12 A2981 RMK
       AO2
METAR KHEQ 161855Z AUTO 08003G15KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A2982 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 161914Z AUTO 06015G19KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A2980 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 161854Z AUTO 06014G19KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 161834Z AUTO 05015KT 10SM CLR 27/M05 A2982 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 161935Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2977 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 161915Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2978 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 161855Z AUTO 10SM CLR A2980 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 161853Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 34/10 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP015
        T03390100
METAR KITR 161753Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 33/10 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP024
       T03280100 10333 20156 53002
METAR KITR 161653Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP021
       T03170156

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/16/2024
Fort Collins - 05:29:09 MDT / 20:33:11 MDT
Denver       - 05:31:26 MDT / 20:30:03 MDT
Sterling     - 05:21:25 MDT / 20:26:05 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 06/16/24 19:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...208/018
                  13000 FT MSL...206/022
                  12600 FT MSL...205/023
                  12000 FT MSL...198/022
                  11200 FT MSL...197/023
                  11000 FT MSL...196/022
                  10000 FT MSL...183/019
                  10000 FT MSL...183/018
                   9000 FT MSL...165/014
                   8900 FT MSL...141/011
                   8100 FT MSL...088/012
                   8000 FT MSL...099/014
                   7300 FT MSL...074/012
                   7000 FT MSL...083/013
                   6600 FT MSL...070/012
                   6200 FT MSL...079/016
                   6000 FT MSL...079/014
                   5900 FT MSL...081/015

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1752 UTC Sunday, June 16, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Monday/...
Issued at 1151 AM MDT Sun Jun 16 2024
VFR through the TAF period. Winds have settled on a
north/northeast direction and should gradually turn more easterly
as a Denver Cyclone develops. Eventually this cyclone should lift
to the east of the terminals, with a turn to more of a westerly
component later this evening. Drainage flow will be slow to
develop tonight. Another boundary is expected to setup somewhere
near or north of the terminals by late tomorrow morning. Difficult
to say where this will be, especially after today`s boundary was
significantly stronger than originally forecast. For now expect
gusty southwesterly winds to develop at APA/DEN close to 18z
Monday.


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

METAR K4BM 161935Z AUTO 16011G21KT 10SM CLR 21/M09 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 161915Z AUTO 16012G21KT 10SM CLR 21/M09 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 161855Z AUTO 15010G25KT 10SM CLR 21/M08 A3035 RMK AO2

SPECI KAFF 161916Z AUTO 18016G23KT 10SM SCT130 SCT190 SCT210 33/M08
       A2989 RMK AO2 WSHFT 12 SLP013
SPECI KAFF 161906Z AUTO 21013G21KT 10SM SCT130 33/M07 A2989 RMK AO2
       WSHFT 00 SLP013
METAR KAFF 161855Z AUTO 18018G22KT 10SM FEW130 FEW200 33/M07 A2990
        RMK AO2 PK WND 14029/1758 SLP017 T03331072

KCOS 161737Z 1618/1718 19013G23KT P6SM FEW120
     FM162100 21016G26KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
     FM170200 25012KT P6SM FEW120
     FM170500 36007KT P6SM SKC
     FM171600 19012KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 161854Z 19017G30KT 10SM FEW140 33/02 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND
        23034/1826 SLP014 T03330017 $
METAR KCOS 161754Z 20015G28KT 10SM FEW140 33/02 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND
        22028/1754 SLP020 T03280022 10328 20128 58014 $
METAR KCOS 161654Z 18011KT 10SM FEW120 31/03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP029 T03110028
        $

SPECI KABH 161858Z AUTO 20016G23KT 10SM CLR 34/M04 A2990 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       53 SLP033
METAR KABH 161855Z AUTO 24013G23KT 10SM CLR 34/M04 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP033
        T03371036
SPECI KABH 161818Z AUTO 20014G18KT 10SM CLR 33/M03 A2992 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       15 SLP038

METAR KFLY 161935Z AUTO 17015G24KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A2996 RMK AO2
       T03120000
METAR KFLY 161915Z AUTO 19014G26KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A2996 RMK AO2
       T03111005
METAR KFLY 161855Z AUTO 25012G23KT 10SM CLR 32/00 A2997 RMK AO2
       T03181005

METAR KFCS 161855Z AUTO 15016G22KT 10SM FEW130 33/M02 A2983 RMK AO2
        SLP015 T03341024 $
SPECI KFCS 161804Z AUTO 17010G19KT 10SM CLR 33/M04 A2985 RMK AO2 WSHFT
        1759 SLP018 $
METAR KFCS 161755Z AUTO 19012G19KT 10SM CLR 33/M08 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP018
        T03251078 10326 20135 57014 $

KPUB 161737Z 1618/1718 14005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM162000 21017G27KT P6SM FEW120
     FM170200 26012KT P6SM SCT200
     FM170600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KPUB 161853Z 23008KT 10SM CLR 36/02 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP002 T03610022
METAR KPUB 161753Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/06 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP013 T03280056
       10333 20133 58017
METAR KPUB 161653Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP020
       T03060089

METAR KVTP 161935Z AUTO 26006G18KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 161915Z AUTO 27008G19KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 161855Z AUTO 24011G19KT 10SM CLR 20/M05 A3039 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 161854Z AUTO 17018G27KT 10SM CLR 36/02 A2988 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 18027/1849 SLP013 T03560017 $
METAR KTAD 161754Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 34/M01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP024
        T03391006 10344 20111 58013 $
METAR KTAD 161654Z AUTO 23012G18KT 10SM CLR 33/02 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP033
        T03280017 $

METAR KLHX 161853Z AUTO 18007KT 150V230 10SM CLR 36/06 A2977 RMK AO2
       SLP004 T03610056
METAR KLHX 161753Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 34/08 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP016
        T03390078 10339 20172 58012
METAR KLHX 161653Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP024
       T03110083

METAR KLAA 161853Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 36/08 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP005
        T03610083
METAR KLAA 161753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP016
       T03390094 10339 20178 58010
METAR KLAA 161653Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP023
       T03170106


Sunrise/Sunset for 06/16/2024
Burlington - 05:22:02 MDT / 20:17:56 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:34:42 MDT / 20:24:03 MDT
Lamar      - 05:27:14 MDT / 20:15:29 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 06/16/24 19:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  20000 FT MSL...227/020
                  19300 FT MSL...225/020
                  19000 FT MSL...218/021
                  18000 FT MSL...226/020
                  17000 FT MSL...221/020
                  16000 FT MSL...215/018
                  15000 FT MSL...213/019
                  14300 FT MSL...206/019
                  14000 FT MSL...208/020
                  13000 FT MSL...209/018
                  12400 FT MSL...207/019
                  12000 FT MSL...210/018
                  11000 FT MSL...206/018
                  10900 FT MSL...206/018
                  10000 FT MSL...210/017
                   9700 FT MSL...203/017
                   9000 FT MSL...202/017
                   8600 FT MSL...202/016
                   8000 FT MSL...201/015
                   7800 FT MSL...201/015
                   7100 FT MSL...201/013
                   7000 FT MSL...200/016
                   6300 FT MSL...201/014
                   6000 FT MSL...196/013
                   5900 FT MSL...200/014
                   5700 FT MSL...198/014

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1747 UTC Sunday, June 16, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1143 AM MDT Sun Jun 16 2024
VFR conditions and dry weather are expected this forecast
period. Lighter winds still in place at the terminals, but
expect this to quickly change as south to southwest winds/gusts
increase through the afternoon. Highest gusts will be in the mid
to upper 20 kt range at all sites this afternoon. PUB will
likely be light and variable or become more east southeast for a
couple of hours, before shifting to the south southwest by mid
afternoon.


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

METAR KCAG 161853Z AUTO 32006G16KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP048
        T02720011
METAR KCAG 161753Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP058
        T02560011 10256 20061 56016
METAR KCAG 161653Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP063
       T02330039

METAR KHDN 161856Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP054
       T02440028
METAR KHDN 161756Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP065
       T02280006 10228 20078 56012
METAR KHDN 161656Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP068
       T02060011

METAR KSBS 161935Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A2992 RMK AO1
       T02570041
METAR KSBS 161915Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A2993 RMK AO1
       T02530027
METAR KSBS 161855Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A2994 RMK AO1
       T02450034

METAR KC07 161935Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 161915Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 161855Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3023 RMK AO2


METAR KEEO 161853Z AUTO 23013G22KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP023
        T02941033 $
METAR KEEO 161753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP037
        T02610022 10261 20044 56018 $
METAR KEEO 161653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP047
       T02391006 $

METAR K20V 161935Z AUTO 21020G27KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 161915Z AUTO 26018G25KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 161855Z AUTO 26017G31KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A2999 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 161935Z AUTO 27018G23KT 10SM CLR A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 161915Z AUTO 25015G20KT 10SM SCT120 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 161855Z AUTO 28015G19KT 10SM CLR A3004 RMK AO2

METAR K0CO 161935Z AUTO SCT080 13/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 161915Z AUTO 24010G17KT 201V271 BKN080 13/M06 A3039 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K0CO 161855Z AUTO 28015G19KT OVC080 11/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KC99 161912Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM SCT100 20/M06 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 161854Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM BKN100 17/M07 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 161812Z AUTO 29005G19KT 10SM SCT100 18/M06 A3028 RMK AO2

KGJT 161728Z 1618/1718 24011G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM162100 22016G28KT P6SM SKC
     FM170500 19009KT P6SM FEW200
     FM171200 12009KT P6SM SKC
     FM171600 18014KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 161853Z 23008KT 10SM CLR 34/M04 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP996 T03441039
METAR KGJT 161753Z 10SM CLR 34/M03 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP001 T03391028 10339
        20189 56012
METAR KGJT 161653Z 10SM CLR 32/M03 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP010 T03171028

KRIL 161728Z 1618/1718 25012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM162300 23018G33KT P6SM FEW150
     FM170300 20011G21KT P6SM FEW150
     FM170600 36006KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
     FM171700 22013G23KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
METAR KRIL 161853Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 32/M02 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP013
        T03171022
METAR KRIL 161753Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 31/M02 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP024
       T03061017 10306 20100 56020
METAR KRIL 161653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP035
       T02670022

METAR K5SM 161935Z AUTO 21014G24KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 161915Z AUTO 22014G25KT 170V240 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3027 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 161855Z AUTO 22008G31KT 160V250 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3028 RMK
       AO2

KEGE 161825Z 1618/1718 22016G25KT P6SM FEW140
     FM170500 27009KT P6SM SKC WS020/23030KT
     FM171500 21008KT P6SM SKC
     FM171700 22014G23KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
METAR KEGE 161856Z 20021G31KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND
       24032/1842 SLP051 T02891044
METAR KEGE 161756Z 21010G20KT 190V250 10SM CLR 29/M03 A2994 RMK AO2
       SLP054 T02891028 10289 20067 56024
METAR KEGE 161656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP059
       T02500017

KASE 161825Z 1618/1718 25010G23KT P6SM FEW140
     FM170200 19009KT P6SM SKC
     FM170500 16006KT P6SM SKC WS020/23030KT
     FM171500 21007KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
SPECI KASE 161901Z 18012G27KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17027/1854 WSHFT 1841 T02671061
METAR KASE 161853Z 16014G26KT 10SM CLR 26/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND
        17026/1849 SLP040 T02611061
METAR KASE 161753Z 27007G17KT 230V300 10SM CLR 26/M04 A3004 RMK AO2
        SLP038 T02561044 10256 20094 56007

METAR KCCU 161935Z AUTO 21012G19KT 120V240 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3038 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCCU 161915Z AUTO 17012G17KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 161855Z AUTO 23006G22KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3038 RMK AO2

SPECI KLXV 161925Z AUTO 26015G27KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17036/1854 WSHFT 1905 T02221078
METAR KLXV 161853Z AUTO 19017G25KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 27027/1813 SLP042 T02331067
METAR KLXV 161753Z AUTO 21014G27KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
       27028/1706 SLP040 T02171061 10217 20017 57009

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/16/2024
Rangely           - 05:45:32 MDT / 20:46:29 MDT
Grand Junction    - 05:47:51 MDT / 20:42:22 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:36:25 MDT / 20:39:56 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/16/24 19:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  19000 FT MSL...234/021
                  15000 FT MSL...219/022
                  14400 FT MSL...219/019
                  14000 FT MSL...220/021
                  13300 FT MSL...220/020
                  13000 FT MSL...218/021
                  12500 FT MSL...220/019
                  12000 FT MSL...220/022
                  11700 FT MSL...225/020
                  11000 FT MSL...228/021
                  11000 FT MSL...217/023
                  10400 FT MSL...218/022
                  10200 FT MSL...230/020
                  10100 FT MSL...217/022

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1745 UTC Sunday, June 16, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1133 AM MDT Sun Jun 16 2024
Expect VFR conditions through the TAF period with a few high
clouds invading late in the period from the northwest.
Southwest winds with gusts of 30 to 40 mph across much of the
region will run through the afternoon and early evening with
the strongest winds favoring northeast UT and northwest CO. Look
for winds to decouple from the flow aloft, becoming light
drainage winds at the surface. This creates a risk for Low-Level
Wind Sheer at the mountain TAF sites.


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


KMTJ 161749Z 1618/1718 25013G21KT P6SM SKC
     FM170200 18013G23KT P6SM FEW200
     FM170500 16012KT P6SM FEW200 WS020/23030KT
     FM171400 19011KT P6SM SKC
     FM171600 22013KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 161853Z AUTO 23011G26KT 10SM CLR 32/M06 A2990 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 23029/1821 SLP026 T03171061
METAR KMTJ 161753Z AUTO 26013G27KT 200V280 10SM CLR 31/M05 A2992 RMK AO2
       PK WND 24027/1753 SLP032 T03111050 10311 20150 56009
METAR KMTJ 161653Z AUTO 31007G19KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP037
       T02941033

METAR KGUC 161856Z AUTO 24013G20KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP070
       T02671017
METAR KGUC 161756Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T02330011 10233 20039 58024
METAR KGUC 161656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T02060017

METAR K7BM 161935Z AUTO 28012G21KT 260V320 10SM SCT110 23/M07 A3019 RMK
       AO2
METAR K7BM 161915Z AUTO 27012G22KT 230V330 10SM SCT110 22/M07 A3020 RMK
       AO2
METAR K7BM 161855Z AUTO 21010G17KT 170V260 10SM CLR 23/M06 A3020 RMK
       AO2

METAR KAEJ 161935Z AUTO 10SM SCT120 28/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 T02751033
METAR KAEJ 161915Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 T02761034
METAR KAEJ 161855Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/M06 A3004 RMK AO2 T02741063

METAR KANK 161935Z AUTO 16018G26KT 10SM SCT130 29/02 A2996 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 16027/1914 WSHFT 1920 T02860023 $
METAR KANK 161915Z AUTO 16021G27KT 9SM BKN120 28/01 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
       16027/1914 T02790013 $
METAR KANK 161855Z AUTO 16016G23KT 10SM BKN120 28/01 A2999 RMK AO2
        T02750012 $

METAR KMYP 161935Z AUTO 27019G30KT 10SM SCT085 18/M05 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 161915Z AUTO 27014G25KT 240V300 10SM SCT085 17/M05 A3048 RMK
       AO2
METAR KMYP 161855Z AUTO 23023G35KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3048 RMK AO2


KTEX 161750Z 1618/1718 25012G23KT P6SM SKC
     FM170200 20011G23KT P6SM SKC
     FM170400 18010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM170800 15007KT P6SM FEW150 WS020/23030KT
     FM171600 20011G22KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 161935Z AUTO 15007G19KT 090V240 10SM CLR 24/M25 A3018 RMK
       AO2
METAR KTEX 161915Z AUTO 22012G27KT 160V260 10SM CLR 23/M24 A3018 RMK
       AO2
METAR KTEX 161855Z AUTO 21007G18KT 110V040 10SM CLR 23/M19 A3019 RMK
        AO2

METAR K04V 161935Z AUTO 17012G19KT 10SM SCT120 26/00 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 161915Z AUTO 16009G20KT 132V192 10SM CLR 26/01 A3008 RMK
       AO2
METAR K04V 161855Z AUTO 14011G14KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3010 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 161853Z AUTO 19013G22KT 10SM CLR 31/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP067
        T03061056
METAR KCEZ 161753Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM CLR 30/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP069
        T03001044 10300 20089 56004
METAR KCEZ 161653Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP068
       T02891044

KDRO 161728Z 1618/1718 22006KT P6SM SKC
     FM162100 23011G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM170500 27006KT P6SM SKC
     FM170900 00000KT P6SM SKC
     FM171600 17005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 161853Z AUTO 25008G18KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP070
        T02941072 $
METAR KDRO 161753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP080
        T02721044 10278 20044 58009 $
METAR KDRO 161653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/00 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T02500000 $

METAR KPSO 161935Z AUTO 22009G16KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A3010 RMK AO2
       T02761056
METAR KPSO 161915Z AUTO 19014G21KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3011 RMK AO2
       T02721043
METAR KPSO 161855Z AUTO 19014G22KT 170V230 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3011 RMK AO2
       T02661039

METAR KCPW 161934Z AUTO 22024G38KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 161914Z AUTO 21023G35KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 161854Z AUTO 21026G34KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3044 RMK AO2

KALS 161737Z 1618/1718 18008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM161900 21015G25KT P6SM FEW200
     FM162000 23020G32KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
     FM170200 23007KT P6SM FEW100
     FM170600 18008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 161852Z AUTO 21018G29KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 20029/1847 SLP070 T02891022
METAR KALS 161752Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP083
        T02500078 10250 20056 58015
METAR KALS 161652Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T02110072

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/16/2024
Vail    - 05:37:18 MDT / 20:35:20 MDT
Durango - 05:50:39 MDT / 20:34:06 MDT
Alamosa - 05:42:07 MDT / 20:26:39 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/16/24 19:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  19000 FT MSL...234/021
                  15000 FT MSL...219/022
                  14400 FT MSL...219/019
                  14000 FT MSL...220/021
                  13300 FT MSL...220/020
                  13000 FT MSL...218/021
                  12500 FT MSL...220/019
                  12000 FT MSL...220/022
                  11700 FT MSL...225/020
                  11000 FT MSL...228/021
                  11000 FT MSL...217/023
                  10400 FT MSL...218/022
                  10200 FT MSL...230/020
                  10100 FT MSL...217/022

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1745 UTC Sunday, June 16, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1133 AM MDT Sun Jun 16 2024
Expect VFR conditions through the TAF period with a few high
clouds invading late in the period from the northwest.
Southwest winds with gusts of 30 to 40 mph across much of the
region will run through the afternoon and early evening with
the strongest winds favoring northeast UT and northwest CO. Look
for winds to decouple from the flow aloft, becoming light
drainage winds at the surface. This creates a risk for Low-Level
Wind Sheer at the mountain TAF sites.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 161720Z 1618/1718 21012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM162300 24012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM170400 18005KT P6SM SKC
     FM171700 21015G25KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 161853Z AUTO 21010G25KT 10SM CLR 36/M08 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP000
        T03561083
METAR KPGA 161753Z AUTO 19012G25KT 10SM CLR 35/M08 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP006
       T03501083 10350 20233 58014
METAR KPGA 161653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/M03 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP015
       T03221033

METAR KRQE 161853Z AUTO 23012G22KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP034
        T02941039
METAR KRQE 161753Z AUTO 23013G20KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP044
       T02891044 10289 20078 56010
METAR KRQE 161653Z AUTO 24014G19KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP061
       T02781033

Flagstaff (KFSX) 06/16/24 19:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...268/013
                  14000 FT MSL...245/015
                  13000 FT MSL...235/019
                  13000 FT MSL...238/019
                  12000 FT MSL...230/020
                  11900 FT MSL...227/020
                  11000 FT MSL...225/021
                  10800 FT MSL...219/020
                  10000 FT MSL...225/019
                  10000 FT MSL...221/018
                   9100 FT MSL...219/019
                   9000 FT MSL...220/023
                   8500 FT MSL...218/020
                   8000 FT MSL...227/024
                   7800 FT MSL...224/025
                   7400 FT MSL...228/021
                   7400 FT MSL...218/019

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1715 UTC Sunday, June 16, 2024

.AVIATION...Sunday 16/18Z through Monday 17/18Z...VFR conditions
persist through Monday with clear skies. Expect gusty southwest
surface winds each afternoon, sustained 15-20 kts with gusts up
to 35 kts, from ~16Z-03Z. Light and variable winds are anticipated
thereafter.
OUTLOOK...Monday 17/18Z through Wednesday 19/18Z...VFR conditions
prevail through Wednesday with mostly clear skies. Afternoon
southwest winds decrease for Tuesday and Wednesday, however remain
breezy, 15-25 kts.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 161723Z 1618/1724 33008KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
     FM170500 17005KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
     FM171400 34010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
     FM171800 35016G26KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100 BKN150
METAR KSLC 161854Z 30005G16KT 10SM FEW090 SCT170 23/M01 A2988 RMK AO2
        SLP069 T02331006 $
METAR KSLC 161754Z 33007KT 270V350 10SM BKN170 23/00 A2990 RMK AO2
        SLP077 T02330000 10233 20144 58007 $
METAR KSLC 161654Z 27007KT 250V310 10SM SCT180 21/01 A2992 RMK AO2
       SLP084 T02110011 $

KVEL 161728Z 1618/1718 21006KT P6SM SKC
     FM162000 23012G21KT P6SM FEW140
     FM170000 26015G27KT P6SM FEW140
     FM170500 25005KT P6SM SCT140
     FM171700 21011G22KT P6SM FEW110
METAR KVEL 161853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP019
        T02890006
METAR KVEL 161753Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP032
       T02670006 10272 20150 58009
METAR KVEL 161653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP040
       T02561006

METAR KPUC 161853Z AUTO 22005G18KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP013
        T02941039
METAR KPUC 161753Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP024
       T02781044 10278 20156 58006
METAR KPUC 161653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/M04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP019
       T02721044

KCNY 161728Z 1618/1718 22013G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM162000 21017G29KT P6SM SKC
     FM170400 23013G22KT P6SM FEW200
     FM170900 20009KT P6SM FEW200
     FM171700 21017G27KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 161853Z AUTO 24016G30KT 10SM CLR 35/M06 A2974 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 22030/1848 SLP996 T03501061
METAR KCNY 161753Z AUTO 21015G23KT 10SM CLR 34/M06 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP005
        T03391061 10339 20172 56010
METAR KCNY 161653Z AUTO 20012G22KT 10SM CLR 33/M07 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP006
        T03281067


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 06/16/24 19:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  50000 FT MSL...006/004
                  25000 FT MSL...338/004
                  24000 FT MSL...026/004
                  23800 FT MSL...026/004
                  22000 FT MSL...033/004
                  19000 FT MSL...025/004
                  10000 FT MSL...194/016
                   9800 FT MSL...253/012
                   9000 FT MSL...193/006
                   9000 FT MSL...212/004
                   8200 FT MSL...138/002
                   8000 FT MSL...235/006
                   7500 FT MSL...103/003
                   7000 FT MSL...360/005
                   6900 FT MSL...285/004
                   6700 FT MSL...357/004
                   6600 FT MSL...287/005

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1004 UTC Sunday, June 16, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF
period. Winds will maintain a northerly component throughout the
day, with a 30% chance of a period of light and variable winds
during the 11-15Z timeframe. Winds will become southeast after 03Z
this evening, before a cold front crosses the terminal around 09Z
tonight turning winds back to the northwest.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will prevail
across the region throughout the day. A cold front will bisect the
area, with gusty southwest winds across southern Utah, and somewhat
lighter winds across northern Utah.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 161723Z 1618/1718 35007KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
     FM161900 24015G26KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250
     FM170300 21007KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
     FM171700 25020G30KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150=
METAR KEVW 161853Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP070
        T01940011
METAR KEVW 161753Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP076
        T01780022 10183 20072 58008
METAR KEVW 161653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP078
       T01670011

KRKS 161723Z 1618/1718 26008KT P6SM FEW150 BKN200
     FM161900 27012G20KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
     FM170300 VRB05KT P6SM BKN150
     FM171500 23010KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KRKS 161854Z AUTO 30007G14KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP061
       T02221022
METAR KRKS 161754Z AUTO 28010G14KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP068
        T02061022 10206 20089 58010
METAR KRKS 161654Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP076
       T01781039

KRWL 161739Z 1618/1718 25010KT P6SM SKC
     FM162100 24025G35KT P6SM SCT150
     FM170200 32008KT P6SM BKN150
     FM171200 20008KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KRWL 161853Z AUTO 22010G17KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP048
        T02331028
METAR KRWL 161753Z AUTO 21012G18KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP048
       T02331022 10233 20106 56007
METAR KRWL 161653Z AUTO 28010G18KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP053
       T02171017

KLAR 161739Z 1618/1718 22015G25KT P6SM SCT120
     FM170200 15018G25KT P6SM SCT120
     FM170500 16010KT P6SM SCT005 BKN120
     FM171200 16012KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KLAR 161853Z AUTO 22013G23KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP004
       T02891017
METAR KLAR 161753Z AUTO 24011G24KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP012
       T02671011 10272 20089 58010
METAR KLAR 161653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP024
       T02501011 $

KCYS 161739Z 1618/1718 09015G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM162000 12010KT P6SM SKC
     FM162200 15010KT P6SM SCT070
     FM170200 12008KT P6SM SCT080
     FM170900 03010KT P6SM BKN012
     FM171300 07005KT P6SM BKN025
     FM171500 16012KT P6SM SCT025
METAR KCYS 161853Z 09009KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP043 T02280044
METAR KCYS 161753Z 08006KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP054 T02110033
        10211 20117 58006
METAR KCYS 161653Z 03008G16KT 360V060 10SM CLR 19/04 A2995 RMK AO2
       SLP062 T01890039

Riverton (KRIW) 06/16/24 19:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  24000 FT MSL...231/075
                  22000 FT MSL...238/065
                  20000 FT MSL...241/065
                  19000 FT MSL...246/063
                  18000 FT MSL...242/073
                  17000 FT MSL...248/064
                  16000 FT MSL...262/079
                  14000 FT MSL...231/003
                  13000 FT MSL...259/038
                  11000 FT MSL...268/020
                  10000 FT MSL...250/014
                   9000 FT MSL...249/013
                   8100 FT MSL...253/006
                   8000 FT MSL...254/013
                   7300 FT MSL...246/005
                   7000 FT MSL...269/007
                   6700 FT MSL...274/007
                   6200 FT MSL...246/007
                   6000 FT MSL...235/005
                   6000 FT MSL...234/005

Cheyenne (KCYS) 06/16/24 19:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...241/020
                  13000 FT MSL...221/024
                  12000 FT MSL...218/029
                  11700 FT MSL...216/030
                  11000 FT MSL...202/027
                  10500 FT MSL...196/028
                  10000 FT MSL...193/026
                   9500 FT MSL...184/018
                   9000 FT MSL...160/012
                   8600 FT MSL...137/010
                   8000 FT MSL...115/011
                   7900 FT MSL...112/011
                   7300 FT MSL...104/012
                   7000 FT MSL...111/010
                   6700 FT MSL...121/012
                   6500 FT MSL...125/012

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1901 UTC Sunday, June 16, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1124 AM MDT Sun Jun 16 2024
VFR conditions will prevail through the forecast period. Several
terminals will see a breezy west wind develop between 18Z and 20Z
this afternoon, with gusts around 20kts. KCPR may see a southwest
wind develop later this afternoon, but models continue to lack
confidence in mixing occur to precipitate a SW wind develop. Have
included a Tempo group to account for this uncertainty. Winds will
diminish after 00Z and remain light overnight. Cloud cover will
increase late in the period as a cold front approaches the region.
Ahead of this cold front, southwest winds will also begin to
increase.
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 Sunday, June 16, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1140 AM MDT Sun Jun 16 2024
Man concern with this TAF issuance is the convection potential
this evening and overnight.
Latest satellite loop was showing mainly clear skies over the
majority of the TAF sites. Latest obs/radar data was showing the
frontal boundary that passed through earlier this morning was
now near the Palmer Divide in eastern Colorado. This front
packed quite a punch today with cooler air filtering into areas
east of the I-25 corridor. The short range models are showing an
abrupt wind shift to the east this afternoon, but based on the
latest trends we did delays this shift a couple of hours from
the previous forecast. Later this afternoon and early evening,
we should begin to see a decent surge of moisture back into
KCYS/KSNY by 02z or so with this moisture surge continuing into
the remainder of the Panhandle TAF sites by 06z. Depending on
the strength of this surge and any forcing that occurs we may
see a rogue thunderstorm or two. However, confidence in this
occurring remains rather low. Regardless, the cap will remain
in place with the potential for MVFR ceilings developing
overnight across most TAF sites along and east of the I-25
corridor.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 161935Z AUTO 08006KT 050V110 10SM CLR 24/09 A2988 RMK AO2
       T02380085
METAR KIBM 161915Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A2988 RMK AO2
       T02360084
METAR KIBM 161855Z AUTO 08010G15KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A2989 RMK AO2
       T02250077

KSNY 161739Z 1618/1718 04010KT P6SM SKC
     FM162200 10015G25KT P6SM FEW200
     FM170300 06011KT P6SM BKN150
     FM171000 02010KT P6SM SCT005 OVC012
     FM171600 03010KT P6SM OVC025
METAR KSNY 161853Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP057
       T02330089
METAR KSNY 161753Z AUTO 05008G19KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP063
       T02280083 10228 20144 58000
METAR KSNY 161653Z AUTO 03010G20KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP066
       T02170078

METAR KOGA 161935Z AUTO 09012G16KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2980 RMK AO2
       T02740131
METAR KOGA 161915Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2981 RMK AO2
       T02730132
METAR KOGA 161855Z AUTO 06010G15KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2981 RMK AO2
       T02710127

METAR KIML 161853Z AUTO 04009G16KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP047
       T02940122
METAR KIML 161753Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP048
       T02830122 10283 20178 53003
METAR KIML 161653Z AUTO 07013KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A2978 RMK AO2 PK WND
       06026/1638 SLP047 T02670117

KMCK 161756Z 1618/1718 06013G21KT P6SM SKC
     FM162200 15012KT P6SM FEW110
     FM170100 15014G24KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB
     FM170500 17015G25KT P6SM FEW110 WS020/18050KT
     FM171500 21019G27KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/19045KT
METAR KMCK 161853Z AUTO 08012KT 10SM -RA CLR A2974 RMK AO2 SLPNO P0000
       $
METAR KMCK 161753Z AUTO 08013G21KT 10SM -RA CLR A2975 RMK AO2 RAB06
       SLPNO P0000 60000 55000 $
METAR KMCK 161653Z AUTO 04012G18KT 10SM CLR A2974 RMK AO2 SLPNO $

North Platte (KLNX) 06/16/24 19:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...179/040
                  13000 FT MSL...192/044
                  12000 FT MSL...194/042
                  12000 FT MSL...194/042
                  11000 FT MSL...193/039
                  10100 FT MSL...194/036
                  10000 FT MSL...195/035
                   9000 FT MSL...196/028
                   8600 FT MSL...196/028
                   8000 FT MSL...197/027
                   7400 FT MSL...193/019
                   7000 FT MSL...159/010
                   6300 FT MSL...088/008
                   6000 FT MSL...055/010
                   5500 FT MSL...027/012
                   5000 FT MSL...023/013
                   4700 FT MSL...023/013
                   4100 FT MSL...022/013
                   4000 FT MSL...025/013
                   3600 FT MSL...025/013
                   3400 FT MSL...027/013

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1733 UTC Sunday, June 16, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1233 PM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024
VFR conditions are expected to prevail through early this
evening at the KLBF and KVTN terminals. Thunderstorms may
develop south and east of the KLBF terminal by 23Z. Have
included a PROB30 until 03Z. Overnight, increasing low stratus
will lead to MVFR/IFR CIGs across northern Nebraska, along with
increasing showers and thunderstorms. Timing and placement of
thunderstorms still remains somewhat uncertain, though
prevailing -TSRA included at KVTN from 06Z until 11Z. Winds
remain from the north and northeast with gusts to 20KT, before
shifting easterly into this evening, at around 10 to 20kts.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 161800Z 1618/1718 13012G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM162200 16016G26KT P6SM VCTS FEW090CB
     FM170200 15019G29KT P6SM FEW100 WS020/16045KT
     FM170500 18026G36KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/18055KT
METAR KGLD 161853Z AUTO 15014G22KT 10SM CLR 36/14 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP012
       T03560139 $
METAR KGLD 161753Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 35/15 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP019
       T03500150 10350 20211 53001 $
METAR KGLD 161653Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 33/15 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP019
       T03330150 $

KGCK 161720Z 1618/1718 19015G25KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KGCK 161854Z 17013G26KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A2973 RMK AO2 PK WND
       18030/1844 SLP023 T03440178
METAR KGCK 161754Z 18017G26KT 10SM CLR 33/18 A2974 RMK AO2 PK WND
       18026/1747 SLP029 T03330178 10333 20183 58012
METAR KGCK 161654Z 19016G23KT 10SM CLR 32/18 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP035
       T03170178

METAR KLBL 161856Z AUTO 21019G24KT 10SM CLR 36/19 A2977 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17027/1846 SLP038 T03560194 PNO $
METAR KLBL 161756Z AUTO 18018G23KT 10SM CLR 33/19 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP046
       6//// T03330189 10339 20211 58010 PNO $
METAR KLBL 161656Z AUTO 19015G22KT 10SM CLR 32/19 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP049
       T03220194 PNO $

METAR KEHA 161935Z AUTO 17023G28KT 10SM CLR 35/18 A2978 RMK AO2
       T03550179
METAR KEHA 161915Z AUTO 19018G30KT 10SM CLR 36/18 A2979 RMK AO2
       T03560175
METAR KEHA 161855Z AUTO 19017G22KT 10SM CLR 36/17 A2979 RMK AO2
       T03560173

Goodland (KGLD) 06/16/24 19:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...223/015
                  15000 FT MSL...225/020
                  14800 FT MSL...221/019
                  14000 FT MSL...205/016
                  13000 FT MSL...205/016
                  12600 FT MSL...196/017
                  12000 FT MSL...190/016
                  11000 FT MSL...186/016
                  10700 FT MSL...182/016
                  10000 FT MSL...184/015
                   9200 FT MSL...181/014
                   9000 FT MSL...181/014
                   8000 FT MSL...177/014
                   8000 FT MSL...178/014
                   7000 FT MSL...176/014
                   7000 FT MSL...173/016
                   6200 FT MSL...173/013
                   6000 FT MSL...171/016
                   5300 FT MSL...172/013
                   5000 FT MSL...163/016
                   4700 FT MSL...171/012
                   4200 FT MSL...167/015
                   4000 FT MSL...168/016
                   4000 FT MSL...156/015

Dodge City (KDDC) 06/16/24 19:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...219/018
                   9600 FT MSL...199/021
                   9000 FT MSL...197/027
                   8100 FT MSL...194/027
                   8000 FT MSL...193/028
                   7000 FT MSL...183/026
                   6900 FT MSL...185/027
                   6000 FT MSL...177/026
                   5900 FT MSL...179/026
                   5100 FT MSL...175/025
                   5000 FT MSL...175/025
                   4300 FT MSL...173/024
                   4000 FT MSL...172/025
                   3700 FT MSL...171/024
                   3200 FT MSL...173/024
                   3000 FT MSL...173/023
                   3000 FT MSL...173/023

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1838 UTC Sunday, June 16, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 959 AM MDT Sun Jun 16 2024
VFR conditions for both terminals during the forecast period at
this time. Chance for VCTS for both sites from approx
22z-02z(KGLD) and 01z-05z(KMCK). Low confidence at this time
they will affect either terminal but will monitor for later
updates.
Winds for KGLD, south 10-20kts through 22z then becoming
southeast 15-30kts. From 05z Monday onward, southerly again
around 25-35kts. LLWS 02z-05z Monday 160@45kts and again from
05z onward 180@55kts.
Winds for KMCK, east around 10kts through 20z, then southeast
around 15-25kts. Around 05z Monday, southerly 15-25kts through
15z, with a turn towards southwest around 20-30kts. LLWS
05z-15z Monday 180@50kts and again from 15z onward 190@45kts.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1902 UTC Sunday, June 16, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1139 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024
VFR conditions will prevail in vicinity of all TAF sites through
late afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms will then be possible across
portions of southwest Kansas this evening, potentially affecting the
vicinity of KGCK, KDDC, and KLBL generally after 00-02Z. Otherwise,
expect widespread VFR to continue overnight. Southerly winds around
15 to 25kt with gusts up to 30kt are expected to persist throughout
much of the period as a strong lee side trough of low pressure
remains anchored in extreme southeast Colorado.


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

KGUY 161720Z 1618/1718 20016G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM162000 19019G29KT P6SM SKC
     FM162200 18020G32KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM170300 16019G29KT P6SM SCT250
     FM171000 19017G27KT P6SM SCT220=
METAR KGUY 161853Z AUTO 20016G25KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A2976 RMK AO2 PK WND
       20029/1841 SLP020 T03440183
METAR KGUY 161753Z AUTO 19017G27KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A2978 RMK AO2 PK WND
       20027/1750 SLP026 T03390183 10339 20228 58006
METAR KGUY 161653Z AUTO 19013G22KT 10SM CLR 32/18 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP029
       T03220183

KDHT 161720Z 1618/1718 21014G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM162100 19015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM162300 17018G28KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM170200 15017G27KT P6SM FEW250
     FM170800 18016KT P6SM FEW240
METAR KDHT 161853Z AUTO 18015G24KT 10SM CLR 35/16 A2984 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 19030/1754 SLP033 T03500161 $
METAR KDHT 161753Z AUTO 19015G24KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A2986 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 23029/1657 SLP040 T03330167 10339 20183 56005 $
METAR KDHT 161653Z AUTO 22015G23KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP040
       T03220156 $

Amarillo (KAMA) 06/16/24 19:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...222/010
                  11000 FT MSL...210/011
                  10800 FT MSL...209/012
                  10000 FT MSL...197/012
                   9300 FT MSL...191/013
                   9000 FT MSL...192/013
                   8000 FT MSL...185/021
                   8000 FT MSL...185/022
                   7000 FT MSL...180/023
                   7000 FT MSL...180/023
                   6200 FT MSL...177/022
                   6000 FT MSL...176/022
                   5400 FT MSL...176/022
                   5000 FT MSL...177/021
                   4800 FT MSL...177/021
                   4300 FT MSL...173/024
                   4000 FT MSL...172/024
                   4000 FT MSL...172/023

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1730 UTC Sunday, June 16, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1219 PM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024
Surfaces winds will likely remain breezy to gust for most of the
afternoon and evening thanks to a lee-side surface low off the
southern portions of the Front Ranges. Look for speeds to be in
the 20 to 25 mph range with gust nearing 35 mph at times. Low
chances at thunderstorms still exist this afternoon with KDHT and
KGUY still having the better chances of seeing impacts. However,
latest models runs are still not to enthusiastic about the
possibility with some only giving a 15 to 20% chance at an
isolated storm. Have left the vicinity showers present in the TAF
package for now, given that confidence is not high enough for
anything else. Otherwise, VFR conditions should hold outside of
any storm interference.


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

KFMN 161721Z 1618/1718 08006KT P6SM SKC
     FM162000 24013G23KT P6SM SKC
     FM170200 26011KT P6SM SKC
     FM170600 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 161853Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 32/M09 RMK AO2 SLPNO T03221094
        $
METAR KFMN 161753Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 31/M08 RMK AO2 SLPNO T03061078
        10311 20111 $
METAR KFMN 161653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 RMK AO2 SLPNO T02831028 $

METAR KSKX 161856Z AUTO 28008G27KT 10SM CLR 31/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND
       24027/1847 SLP099 T03061039
METAR KSKX 161756Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T02891028 10294 20072 58014
METAR KSKX 161656Z AUTO 23007KT 190V260 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3011 RMK AO2
       SLP111 T02781011

KLVS 161721Z 1618/1718 17011KT P6SM SKC
     FM161900 20015G25KT P6SM SCT150
     FM170200 17013KT P6SM SCT150
     FM170900 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLVS 161853Z AUTO 19016G30KT 10SM FEW120 30/03 A3004 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 18030/1846 SLP051 T03000033
METAR KLVS 161753Z AUTO 18015G22KT 10SM SCT110 28/06 A3006 RMK AO2
       SLP047 T02830056 10289 20133 56011
METAR KLVS 161653Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP053
       T02720094

METAR KRTN 161853Z AUTO 17015G21KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP039
        T03170028
METAR KRTN 161753Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP053
       T02940072 10294 20100 58013
METAR KRTN 161653Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP064
       T02670083

METAR KCAO 161855Z AUTO 22011G24KT 10SM FEW110 34/06 A2987 RMK AO2
       SLP030 T03390056 $
METAR KCAO 161755Z AUTO 25014G20KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP039
       T03330111 10333 20172 58007 $
METAR KCAO 161655Z AUTO 24014G22KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP046
       T03110128 $

Albuquerque (KABX) 06/16/24 19:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  19000 FT MSL...275/009
                  18000 FT MSL...260/006
                  17100 FT MSL...268/011
                  17000 FT MSL...259/021
                  16000 FT MSL...275/007
                  15000 FT MSL...268/009
                  14800 FT MSL...267/010
                  14000 FT MSL...214/013
                  13000 FT MSL...227/010
                  13000 FT MSL...222/014
                  12000 FT MSL...218/010
                  11500 FT MSL...220/010
                  11000 FT MSL...233/011
                  10300 FT MSL...233/012
                  10000 FT MSL...227/010
                   9200 FT MSL...228/012
                   9000 FT MSL...228/011
                   8400 FT MSL...221/009
                   8000 FT MSL...219/011
                   7700 FT MSL...230/010
                   7000 FT MSL...231/010
                   7000 FT MSL...229/010
                   6500 FT MSL...202/007
                   6300 FT MSL...200/007

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1723 UTC Sunday, June 16, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1111 AM MDT Sun Jun 16 2024
VFR prevails through the TAF period with increasing southerly to
southwesterly winds area wide this afternoon. Peak gusts of 15 to
25 kts can be expected. The exception will be near isolated
thunderstorms developing along a dryline feature banked up N-S
along the TX border late today near the 22Z to 03Z timeframe.
Frequent lightning, hail, and erratic and severe wind gusts will
accompany these thunderstorms as they move into TX. Although not
mentioned in the KTCC TAF due to low coverage and confidence of
even a vicinity mention, there is a low chance for some impacts
from a thunderstorm at KTCC today however unlikely.

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

DATA BASED ON 161200Z
VALID 161800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2206+09 2319+04 2444-12 2559-21 247835 248245 258457
BCE                      2216+08 2428-05 2439-18 244034 233945 254655
LND              2206+11 2429+03 2456-12 2457-23 258236 259045 750056
RKS              2608    2321+05 2445-11 2462-22 258235 258645 258356
GJT              2318+18 2325+09 2436-08 2547-18 255434 255444 255155
FMN              2408+18 2212+09 2522-06 2530-17 243134 242744 253154
ABQ              9900+19 2107+11 2612-06 2414-16 251834 252044 262753
MBW              9900    2221+08 2344-10 2560-21 267535 257144 267356
DEN              2115+19 2117+11 2428-08 2437-19 275335 275045 275156
PUB              2311+20 2212+11 2417-08 2622-18 273934 284144 283655
ALS                      2214+11 2620-07 2622-17 263334 273244 272955
TCC      2110    2211+20 2312+12 2306-08 3217-17 322234 312643 302454
BFF      0510    2221+15 2135+10 2432-10 2448-20 266235 266045 276756
GLD      1809    2022+18 2119+10 2415-08 2730-18 283735 293344 293556
GCK      2219+24 2026+18 2124+10 2413-08 2916-18 312434 312344 323755
GAG      2219+22 1915+17 2014+08 2709-08 2807-19 342435 353244 343954
AMA      2016    2214+18 2010+10 2808-08 3413-19 342734 343043 333454
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DATA BASED ON 161200Z
VALID 170000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2414+12 2328+06 2438-11 2452-22 246836 247646 248058
BCE                      2418+10 2428-07 2433-19 253436 253745 265154
LND              2405+14 2319+05 2353-12 2459-23 248236 249346 249458
RKS              2714    2514+07 2336-10 2460-22 247635 247645 247657
GJT              2315+20 2222+12 2232-08 2443-20 234235 224745 244455
FMN              2414+22 2415+13 2324-08 2225-19 213435 243843 274851
ABQ              2007+22 2210+14 2515-07 2319-18 222934 263542 285450
MBW              2412    2421+10 2338-10 2454-22 257436 247845 247757
DEN              0809+19 1816+12 2230-07 2540-20 244535 244645 244555
PUB              2114+22 2116+13 2325-07 2530-18 243434 243244 233554
ALS                      2318+14 2324-07 2523-18 233335 233545 243552
TCC      1817    1917+20 2017+11 2916-06 2609-16 271134 241943 262553
BFF      1113    1815+14 2232+11 2338-09 2553-21 256335 256545 256156
GLD      1720    1820+19 2120+11 2521-07 2529-18 273234 272944 253355
GCK      1829+27 1929+18 2219+11 2717-06 2916-17 302034 291844 282055
GAG      1829+23 2117+17 2614+11 2307-07 3412-17 342034 331844 321954
AMA      1727    2020+18 2316+11 2708-06 3512-16 341834 321743 301854
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DATA BASED ON 161200Z
VALID 171200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2312+11 2225+05 2345-12 2352-23 246337 257147 258255
BCE                      2317+07 2437-08 2540-20 265335 275943 275954
LND              2111+10 2324+04 2353-12 2357-23 236537 246546 246555
RKS              1714    2218+06 2343-11 2353-23 245937 246046 256455
GJT              2318+16 2323+08 2238-09 2346-21 255035 254845 264954
FMN              2612+15 2212+08 2226-07 2531-20 273434 293544 283553
ABQ              2712+17 2420+10 2331-06 2532-19 283133 273643 274650
MBW              9900    2115+07 2342-09 2350-21 235036 234646 244455
DEN              2413+19 2217+11 2432-08 2229-20 233036 243245 234055
PUB              2309+20 2215+12 2230-08 2321-20 233236 243345 243654
ALS                      2311+10 2237-08 2524-19 252335 252944 253753
TCC      2041    2222+21 2214+13 1914-08 2325-19 243035 253444 274850
BFF      0622    2517+16 2424+10 2235-09 2244-21 224337 234146 234956
GLD      2252    2430+20 2319+12 2321-08 2129-20 214937 214446 224155
GCK      2247+23 2028+18 2122+11 2208-08 2125-18 213235 223245 233054
GAG      2136+21 1817+18 1708+10 9900-07 2107-17 221334 231844 262053
AMA      2147    1824+18 2018+11 9900-08 2120-17 222335 262344 273751
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