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Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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703 NZUS99 KBOU 201809 SYNBOU Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado 1205 MDT Thursday, June 20, 2024 * * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * * METAR KFNL 201756Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW002 26/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02560133 10256 20122 56012 METAR KFNL 201656Z 28004KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02330133 METAR KFNL 201556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP168 T02110128 METAR KGXY 201756Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02720139 10272 20156 58013 METAR KGXY 201656Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP168 T02560128 METAR KGXY 201556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP174 T02500133 METAR KBDU 201755Z AUTO 35010G14KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3012 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 201735Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3013 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 201715Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3013 RMK AO2 METAR KEIK 201755Z AUTO 16009KT 9SM CLR 32/08 A3010 RMK AO2 T03230082 METAR KEIK 201735Z AUTO 28006G14KT 240V350 9SM CLR 31/11 A3010 RMK AO2 T03120114 METAR KEIK 201715Z AUTO 36010KT 9SM CLR 28/13 A3011 RMK AO2 T02820134 KBJC 201745Z 2018/2118 18011G25KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120 SCT200 FM201900 17009KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN120 TEMPO 2020/2023 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN050CB FM202300 24010KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN120 FM210200 33007KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN120 FM210500 25007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 FM211000 33006KT P6SM SCT120 SCT220 FM211500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 SCT220 METAR KBJC 201745Z 18016G25KT 10SM SCT090 31/07 A3015 METAR KBJC 201645Z 15015G24KT 10SM SCT100 29/08 A3016 METAR KBJC 201553Z 15015G22KT 10SM SCT100 27/09 A3017 RMK LLWS KDEN 201741Z 2018/2124 19016G22KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 FM202000 18014G23KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN120 TEMPO 2021/2024 VRB25G40KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM210000 16012KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN080 FM210300 18018KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN120 FM210600 21010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 FM211200 24006KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200 FM211500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200 FM212000 07007KT P6SM VCTS SCT120CB SCT200 METAR KDEN 201753Z 22012G23KT 10SM FEW080 SCT130 SCT220 31/10 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND 21026/1654 SLP122 T03110100 10317 20167 55012 METAR KDEN 201653Z 20021G30KT 10SM FEW080 SCT130 SCT220 29/11 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND 21030/1650 SLP124 T02940106 METAR KDEN 201553Z 21021G29KT 10SM FEW080 SCT120 SCT220 27/10 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND 21029/1539 SLP133 T02720100 KBKF 201700Z 2017/2123 17012G18KT 9999 FEW100 SCT170 QNH3015INS BECMG 2020/2021 20025G35KT 4800 TSRA BKN030CB QNH3009INS BECMG 2103/2104 18015KT 8000 -SHRA BKN100 OVC140 QNH3011INS BECMG 2106/2107 VRB06KT 9999 NSW BKN100 QNH3013INS TX32/2021Z TN17/2110Z METAR KBKF 201758Z 24016KT 10SM FEW070 FEW120 SCT220 31/08 A3014 RMK AO2A SLP125 T03070078 10307 20181 57013 METAR KBKF 201658Z 17011G18KT 10SM FEW070 FEW110 SCT220 28/10 A3016 RMK AO2A SLP137 T02790101 METAR KBKF 201458Z 18016G21KT 10SM FEW070 FEW110 SCT220 23/11 A3019 RMK AO2A SLP153 T02280106 52010 KAPA 201741Z 2018/2118 19014G22KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200 FM201900 17014G24KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN120 TEMPO 2020/2024 VRB25G40KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM210000 16012KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN080 FM210300 18010KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN120 FM210600 19010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 FM211500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200 METAR KAPA 201753Z 18014G26KT 10SM FEW080 FEW120 FEW220 30/11 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND 24029/1728 SLP139 T03000106 10300 20183 58016 METAR KAPA 201653Z 20015KT 10SM FEW070 FEW120 FEW220 28/10 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02830100 METAR KAPA 201553Z 14009KT 10SM FEW070 FEW120 FEW220 24/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP168 T02390111 METAR KMNH 201755Z AUTO 16017G22KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3032 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 201735Z AUTO 18014G19KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3032 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 201715Z AUTO 18012G16KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3033 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 201755Z AUTO 19021KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A3012 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 201735Z AUTO 19017KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3013 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 201715Z AUTO 17018KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A3013 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 201755Z AUTO 16017G26KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A3010 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 201735Z AUTO 14017G27KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A3011 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 201715Z AUTO 16018G24KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A3011 RMK AO2 METAR KAKO 201753Z AUTO 19018G29KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND 18032/1709 SLP154 T02890161 10289 20167 58007 METAR KAKO 201653Z AUTO 19016G29KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND 19031/1640 SLP164 T02610172 METAR KAKO 201553Z AUTO 19015G27KT 10SM CLR 25/18 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND 19028/1503 SLP168 T02500183 METAR KLIC 201755Z AUTO 17021G29KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND 18032/1725 SLP161 T02670139 10272 20172 56007 METAR KLIC 201655Z AUTO 18019G28KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND 18030/1629 SLP166 T02500150 SPECI KLIC 201605Z AUTO 18019G27KT 10SM SCT017 23/16 A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND 16027/1601 T02280156 METAR KHEQ 201755Z AUTO 18013G25KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3014 RMK AO2 METAR KHEQ 201735Z AUTO 19018G25KT 10SM SCT045 28/17 A3015 RMK AO2 METAR KHEQ 201715Z AUTO 20013G22KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3016 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 201734Z AUTO 18015G25KT 10SM SCT043 27/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 201714Z AUTO 18018G26KT 10SM SCT040 28/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 201654Z AUTO 19017G23KT 10SM SCT038 27/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 201755Z AUTO 10SM CLR A3015 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 201735Z AUTO 10SM SCT044 A3015 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 201715Z AUTO 10SM SCT044 A3016 RMK AO2 METAR KITR 201753Z AUTO 18029G38KT 10SM FEW043 28/16 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND 17040/1713 SLP179 T02830161 10283 20183 56009 METAR KITR 201653Z AUTO 18024G40KT 10SM FEW033 26/17 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND 16040/1650 SLP184 T02610167 METAR KITR 201553Z AUTO 17022G32KT 10SM FEW025 24/18 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND 18034/1519 SLP189 T02390178 Sunrise/Sunset for 06/20/2024 Fort Collins - 05:29:45 MDT / 20:34:19 MDT Denver - 05:32:03 MDT / 20:31:10 MDT Sterling - 05:22:01 MDT / 20:27:13 MDT Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 06/20/24 18:01 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 12000 FT MSL...233/022 11200 FT MSL...233/025 11000 FT MSL...226/022 10000 FT MSL...238/023 10000 FT MSL...239/024 9000 FT MSL...223/023 8900 FT MSL...226/021 8100 FT MSL...205/020 8000 FT MSL...205/019 7300 FT MSL...197/018 7000 FT MSL...197/020 6600 FT MSL...193/019 6200 FT MSL...191/020 6000 FT MSL...195/019 5900 FT MSL...194/018 Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion Issued at 1654 UTC Thursday, June 20, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Friday/... Issued at 433 AM MDT Thu Jun 20 2024 Winds were from the south early this morning although there appears to be a weak Denver Cyclone west of DIA. As long as winds stay from the south any stratus developing to the NW or N should not affect the airport. Winds will become more SSW by 14z with gusts up to 25 mph thru 18z. By 18z winds will become more southerly. Still expect sct tstms will move across in the 20z-00z time period. If DIA takes a direct hit from a stronger storm, brief gusty winds up to 50 mph and heavy rain may reduce ceilings/visibility to MVFR. After 00Z threat of storms should diminish with south to southeast winds. Can`t completely rule out redevelopment of an isold storm between 00z and 03z but will just have VCTS for now. * * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * * METAR K4BM 201755Z AUTO 16014G23KT 10SM SCT032 SCT047 17/05 A3065 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 201735Z AUTO 17016G21KT 10SM SCT026 SCT034 SCT090 16/06 A3065 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 201715Z AUTO 15010G18KT 10SM SCT022 SCT026 BKN090 16/06 A3065 RMK AO2 METAR KAFF 201755Z 17016KT 10SM BKN024 22/14 A3029 RMK AO2A SLP173 T02200136 10220 20129 56001 METAR KAFF 201655Z 18013KT 10SM SCT023 BKN150 21/13 A3029 RMK AO2A SLP179 T02060126 SPECI KAFF 201640Z 16010KT 10SM SCT023 20/13 A3029 RMK AO2A SLP179 KCOS 201721Z 2018/2118 17015KT P6SM SCT010 BKN140 FM202100 17015G25KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN200 FM210100 06007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150 FM210500 12008KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 FM211200 07006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN120 FM211600 17010KT P6SM BKN140 METAR KCOS 201754Z 16013KT 10SM FEW017 SCT200 21/14 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02110139 10211 20133 53001 METAR KCOS 201654Z 17015KT 10SM SCT013 SCT050 BKN190 19/14 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP198 T01940144 $ METAR KCOS 201554Z 16013KT 10SM FEW010 SCT150 SCT230 18/14 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP200 T01830139 $ METAR KABH 201755Z AUTO 19017KT 10SM SCT170 BKN210 22/15 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02190150 10219 20151 58003 METAR KABH 201655Z AUTO 18016KT 10SM SCT190 21/15 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02100153 SPECI KABH 201620Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM SCT010 20/16 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP200 METAR KFLY 201755Z AUTO 20012G22KT 10SM BKN013 BKN019 20/14 A3036 RMK AO2 T01990138 10205 20117 METAR KFLY 201735Z AUTO 16009G19KT 130V190 10SM BKN013 BKN019 20/14 A3036 RMK AO2 T01980139 METAR KFLY 201715Z AUTO 15014G21KT 10SM BKN013 BKN019 20/14 A3035 RMK AO2 T02010143 KFCS 201426Z 2014/2119 16009KT 9999 BKN080 QNH3021INS BECMG 2015/2016 16010KT 9999 SCT060 QNH3020INS BECMG 2018/2019 16010G20KT 9999 VCSH SCT060 520009 520906 QNH3012INS TEMPO 2021/2101 17020G35KT 8000 TSRAGR SCT050 BKN080CB BECMG 2101/2102 15009KT 9999 VCSH BKN080 QNH3007INS BECMG 2105/2106 33009KT 9999 NSW FEW100 QNH3011INS BECMG 2112/2113 20009KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3013INS TX27/2021Z TN13/2014Z METAR KFCS 201755Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM FEW028 22/14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02220141 10228 20133 55001 $ METAR KFCS 201655Z AUTO 15013KT 10SM SCT170 BKN200 20/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02040141 $ KPUB 201721Z 2018/2118 16010KT P6SM SCT020 BKN150 FM202000 17015KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN120 FM202200 27015G30KT P6SM VCTS BKN070CB OVC200 FM210100 18012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM210700 27007KT P6SM BKN150 FM211200 18008KT P6SM SCT150 METAR KPUB 201753Z 11004KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP174 T02560150 10256 20144 58008 $ METAR KPUB 201653Z 20007KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP184 T02330150 $ METAR KPUB 201553Z 16007KT 10SM FEW021 21/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP192 T02110144 $ METAR KVTP 201755Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3068 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 201735Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3069 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 201715Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3069 RMK AO2 METAR KTAD 201754Z AUTO 19019G27KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND 20028/1728 SLP163 T02830122 10289 20156 56005 METAR KTAD 201654Z AUTO 20014G24KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND 16027/1557 SLP167 T02610117 METAR KTAD 201554Z AUTO 19016G25KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP165 T02720117 METAR KLHX 201753Z AUTO 17015G23KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND 22028/1743 SLP155 T03110128 10311 20167 58012 METAR KLHX 201653Z AUTO 20014KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02940133 METAR KLHX 201553Z AUTO 20016G24KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP169 T02670139 METAR KLAA 201753Z AUTO 19023G38KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND 18041/1708 SLP170 T03000156 10300 20183 58009 METAR KLAA 201653Z AUTO 17025G34KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3019 RMK AO2 PK WND 17038/1611 SLP175 T02830172 METAR KLAA 201553Z AUTO 18021G32KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND 16040/1459 SLP181 T02670178 Sunrise/Sunset for 06/20/2024 Burlington - 05:22:39 MDT / 20:19:03 MDT Pueblo - 05:35:20 MDT / 20:25:09 MDT Lamar - 05:27:52 MDT / 20:16:35 MDT Pueblo (KPUX) 06/20/24 18:00 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 12000 FT MSL...173/019 11000 FT MSL...188/022 10000 FT MSL...183/020 9700 FT MSL...177/021 9000 FT MSL...177/018 8600 FT MSL...180/019 8000 FT MSL...172/018 7800 FT MSL...172/017 7100 FT MSL...172/016 7000 FT MSL...174/016 6400 FT MSL...176/016 6000 FT MSL...173/015 5900 FT MSL...173/016 5700 FT MSL...176/015 Pueblo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1727 UTC Thursday, June 20, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1122 AM MDT Thu Jun 20 2024 While conditions will remain VFR, thunderstorms developing over the mountains may move off into the adjacent lower elevations affecting the TAF sites this afternoon and overnight. Will carry VCTS in all three TAFS beginning around 20-21z with the best chance through 01z. Gusty erratic outflow winds, heavy rainfall with brief MVFR conditions and small hail will be possible with the stronger storms, though these should be outliers with a lower probability of impacting the TAF sites. Gusty outflow winds will likely affect afternoon and evening wind directions with gusts up to 40 kts possible. Winds will become more steady southerly overnight with another round of -SHRA/-TSRA late. Odds are greatest at KALS after 06z. KCOS could see some VCSH overnight though confidence is lower as it is less likely to be persistent. Cigs at KALS could drop into the MVFR category overnight as waves of rain move up from the south. -KT * * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KCAG 201753Z AUTO 20016G28KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 29/08 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND 20028/1745 SLP127 T02940078 10294 20100 58006 METAR KCAG 201653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 26/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02610083 METAR KCAG 201553Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02500094 METAR KHDN 201756Z AUTO 23016G23KT 10SM FEW110 27/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02720050 10278 20139 57003 METAR KHDN 201656Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM FEW110 24/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02440089 METAR KHDN 201556Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM SCT120 23/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02330083 METAR KSBS 201755Z AUTO 14011G15KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 26/06 A3019 RMK AO1 T02600061 10265 20096 METAR KSBS 201735Z AUTO 18009KT 140V200 10SM BKN100 BKN120 26/07 A3020 RMK AO1 T02590070 METAR KSBS 201715Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 23/07 A3020 RMK AO1 T02340072 METAR KC07 201755Z AUTO 22003G14KT 10SM SCT050 BKN080 OVC095 15/03 A3051 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 201735Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM SCT070 SCT095 16/03 A3051 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 201715Z AUTO 23005G20KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3051 RMK AO2 METAR KEEO 201753Z AUTO 19017G23KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND 19028/1733 SLP122 T02780061 10278 20083 58001 METAR KEEO 201653Z AUTO 18016G23KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02670072 METAR KEEO 201553Z AUTO 19012G18KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02500078 METAR K20V 201755Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3028 RMK AO2 P0010 METAR K20V 201735Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3029 RMK AO2 P0010 METAR K20V 201715Z AUTO RMK TEMPORAIRILY INOPERATIVE METAR KGNB 201755Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM BKN095 BKN110 22/M28 A3035 RMK AO2 T02151284 10227 20053 METAR KGNB 201735Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM SCT095 BKN110 22/M31 A3035 RMK AO2 T02151306 METAR KGNB 201715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT095 22/M27 A3035 RMK AO2 T02241274 METAR K0CO 201755Z AUTO 24013G22KT SCT044 BKN050 BKN065 10/00 A3069 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K0CO 201735Z AUTO 23010G27KT 141V261 SCT040 SCT048 BKN075 10/01 A3069 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K0CO 201715Z AUTO 20010G17KT 161V261 SCT038 SCT050 SCT070 09/00 A3069 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KC99 201754Z AUTO 25008G19KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3056 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 201733Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM SCT055 16/03 A3056 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 201713Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3056 RMK AO2 KGJT 201732Z 2018/2118 15010KT P6SM FEW120 TEMPO 2018/2020 2SM HZ FM202000 18017G25KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB BKN250 FM202300 14016G25KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB BKN120 FM210200 11025G34KT P6SM VCTS BKN080CB BKN120 FM210700 14022G30KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 BKN120 FM211100 11012KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 BKN120 METAR KGJT 201753Z 17020G27KT 10SM BKN095 33/08 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND 16027/1750 LTG DSNT N-E SLP088 T03280083 10333 20217 58009 SPECI KGJT 201723Z 16016G24KT 4SM FEW002 BKN100 32/09 A3004 RMK AO2 T03170089 SPECI KGJT 201714Z 17014G23KT 2SM FEW002 BKN100 31/09 A3004 RMK AO2 VIS 1V3 T03110089 KRIL 201732Z 2018/2118 32005KT P6SM VCSH FEW100 FM201900 27015G23KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB BKN150 FM202300 12010G18KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB FM210200 15013KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN070CB BKN100 FM210700 13005KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 METAR KRIL 201753Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM -RA FEW018 FEW070 BKN100 28/09 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SW AND W RAB45 SLP111 P0000 60000 T02780094 10306 20139 58009 METAR KRIL 201653Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM FEW095 28/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02830072 METAR KRIL 201553Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02830067 METAR K5SM 201755Z AUTO 21011G27KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3054 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND NE METAR K5SM 201735Z AUTO 21008G14KT 180V260 10SM CLR 19/03 A3054 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 201715Z AUTO 18004G18KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3055 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N KEGE 201736Z 2018/2118 22006KT P6SM VCTS SCT150CB FM201900 22016G24KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB FM202200 21013G22KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN100 FM210100 12008KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN080CB OVC100 FM210600 08004KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 OVC090 METAR KEGE 201756Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 27/07 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W SLP128 T02670067 10267 20106 58018 METAR KEGE 201656Z 22006KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02440067 METAR KEGE 201556Z 30003KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02110061 KASE 201732Z 2018/2118 16012G20KT P6SM FEW100 FM201900 18013G22KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB FM202200 17008G16KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN100 FM210300 14004KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN070CB OVC100 FM210700 16004KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 OVC070 METAR KASE 201753Z 16009G17KT 10SM SCT070 24/04 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW SLP127 T02390044 10244 20161 58004 METAR KASE 201653Z 15012G20KT 10SM FEW095 23/05 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02330050 METAR KASE 201553Z 16015G21KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02170061 METAR KCCU 201755Z AUTO 13017G23KT 10SM SCT033 SCT039 16/03 A3066 RMK AO2 METAR KCCU 201735Z AUTO 13016G20KT 10SM SCT033 SCT039 BKN047 15/03 A3066 RMK AO2 METAR KCCU 201715Z AUTO 15016G22KT 10SM SCT029 SCT037 SCT045 15/03 A3066 RMK AO2 METAR KLXV 201753Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM FEW032 SCT090 BKN110 17/M03 A3049 RMK AO2 RAB37E51 SLP157 P0000 60000 T01721028 10172 20067 58002 METAR KLXV 201653Z AUTO 20015G20KT 10SM FEW065 SCT090 15/M01 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP168 T01501011 METAR KLXV 201553Z AUTO 18014G21KT 10SM SCT070 SCT080 14/M01 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP169 T01441011 Sunrise/Sunset for 06/20/2024 Rangely - 05:46:09 MDT / 20:47:36 MDT Grand Junction - 05:48:28 MDT / 20:43:28 MDT Steamboat Springs - 05:37:01 MDT / 20:41:04 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/20/24 17:54 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 35000 FT MSL...155/017 30000 FT MSL...233/036 28000 FT MSL...226/039 26000 FT MSL...222/035 25000 FT MSL...220/039 24000 FT MSL...219/035 23900 FT MSL...226/035 22000 FT MSL...218/036 21300 FT MSL...223/036 20000 FT MSL...218/035 19000 FT MSL...216/034 19000 FT MSL...221/035 18000 FT MSL...217/035 17100 FT MSL...215/036 17000 FT MSL...212/035 16000 FT MSL...211/036 15600 FT MSL...209/033 15000 FT MSL...208/034 14400 FT MSL...212/032 14000 FT MSL...207/032 13300 FT MSL...211/031 13000 FT MSL...203/030 12500 FT MSL...202/029 12000 FT MSL...197/028 11700 FT MSL...202/029 11000 FT MSL...196/028 11000 FT MSL...195/027 10400 FT MSL...197/025 10200 FT MSL...200/020 10100 FT MSL...204/024 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1735 UTC Thursday, June 20, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1133 AM MDT Thu Jun 20 2024 Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon, with some terminals already seeing impacts. These storms will be capable of producing lightning, strong and gusty winds, heavy rain, and even some small hail. Look for occasional reductions in visibility and ceilings lowering below breakpoints with passing showers. Outside of shower activity, look for relatively strong and gusty southerly winds. VFR conditions will prevail, but drops to MVFR are likely with passing showers or storms. * * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * * KMTJ 201732Z 2018/2118 34009KT P6SM VCTS SCT110CB TEMPO 2018/2020 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN080CB FM202100 20020G30KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN120 FM210000 17017G27KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT100CB OVC120 FM210500 14006KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 METAR KMTJ 201753Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM -RA FEW037 SCT065 BKN095 23/12 A3016 RMK AO2 RAB19E30B34 SLP131 P0005 60005 T02330122 10289 20167 53001 SPECI KMTJ 201732Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM VCTS FEW065 BKN110 27/08 A3018 RMK AO2 RAB19E30 P0000 T02670078 SPECI KMTJ 201720Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM -RA FEW100 SCT110 27/07 A3016 RMK AO2 RAB19 P0000 T02720072 METAR KGUC 201756Z AUTO 20012G22KT 10SM FEW075 25/06 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW SLP152 T02500056 10256 20133 58012 METAR KGUC 201656Z AUTO 17020KT 10SM FEW070 BKN100 23/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02280067 METAR KGUC 201556Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM FEW070 22/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP174 T02170078 METAR K7BM 201755Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM SCT049 SCT080 BKN110 16/11 A3052 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 201735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT010 SCT060 OVC090 14/10 A3053 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 201715Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM BKN010 BKN014 OVC095 13/10 A3054 RMK AO2 METAR KAEJ 201755Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/08 A3039 RMK AO2 T02160083 10216 20105 METAR KAEJ 201735Z AUTO 10SM SCT036 SCT110 21/09 A3040 RMK AO2 T02100086 METAR KAEJ 201715Z AUTO 10SM BKN034 OVC110 20/09 A3041 RMK AO2 T01950086 METAR KANK 201755Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM SCT130 22/10 A3035 RMK AO2 T02160100 $ METAR KANK 201735Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM FEW140 19/09 A3036 RMK AO2 T01950093 $ METAR KANK 201715Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW110 19/09 A3036 RMK AO2 T01890091 $ METAR KMYP 201755Z AUTO 25018G26KT 10SM SCT018 12/06 A3077 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 201735Z AUTO 23012G23KT 160V250 10SM SCT018 BKN080 11/05 A3078 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 201715Z AUTO 24010G19KT 10SM SCT015 SCT019 OVC080 10/05 A3078 RMK AO2 KTEX 201732Z 2018/2118 15010G20KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB BKN090 BKN100 FM202000 14009G17KT P6SM -TSRA BKN070CB BKN090 FM210000 16005KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN060CB FM210500 13004KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC050 METAR KTEX 201755Z AUTO 19011G18KT 10SM SCT060 BKN070 BKN090 21/01 A3044 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 201735Z AUTO 17015G26KT 140V200 10SM SCT060 BKN070 21/01 A3044 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 201715Z AUTO 16007G22KT 130V200 10SM SCT060 BKN075 19/02 A3044 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 201755Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3043 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 201735Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3044 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 201715Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM SCT037 20/09 A3044 RMK AO2 METAR KCEZ 201753Z AUTO 11014G24KT 10SM FEW065 29/12 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND 14029/1717 SLP118 T02940117 10294 20206 58008 METAR KCEZ 201653Z AUTO 13017G29KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3019 RMK AO2 PK WND 12029/1559 SLP132 T02720122 METAR KCEZ 201553Z AUTO 12023G30KT 10SM FEW049 BKN060 BKN070 25/12 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND 13031/1457 SLP144 T02500122 KDRO 201732Z 2018/2118 12010G17KT P6SM VCTS BKN060CB FM201900 17010G20KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB TEMPO 2019/2022 VRB20G30KT 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM202300 22013G21KT P6SM -TSRA SCT060CB BKN090 FM210200 09007KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS SCT040CB OVC090 FM210700 06008KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 METAR KDRO 201753Z AUTO 13015G22KT 100V170 10SM TS FEW060 FEW090 27/11 A3027 RMK AO2 TSB51 SLP146 T02670111 10267 20133 58013 METAR KDRO 201653Z AUTO 10010G17KT 080V140 10SM BKN055 26/11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02560111 METAR KPSO 201755Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM SCT050 23/09 A3038 RMK AO2 T02280085 10228 20155 METAR KPSO 201735Z AUTO 16007KT 140V210 10SM SCT047 SCT060 BKN070 23/09 A3039 RMK AO2 T02260085 METAR KPSO 201715Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM SCT047 SCT060 22/09 A3040 RMK AO2 T02160092 METAR KCPW 201754Z AUTO 21010G21KT 10SM RA SCT008 BKN018 OVC075 08/08 A3073 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 201734Z AUTO 23012G17KT 10SM SCT006 BKN015 BKN044 08/08 A3072 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 201714Z AUTO 21012G18KT 10SM -RA SCT002 SCT024 BKN043 08/08 A3072 RMK AO2 KALS 201721Z 2018/2118 21012G24KT P6SM SCT050 SCT120 FM202000 20013G23KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN120 TEMPO 2020/2024 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN050CB FM210200 20009KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN120 TEMPO 2106/2110 -SHRA BKN040 FM211400 17008KT P6SM VCSH BKN020 METAR KALS 201752Z AUTO 16016KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP175 T02440094 10250 20139 58013 METAR KALS 201652Z AUTO 18012G23KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP185 T02280083 METAR KALS 201552Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP193 T02060083 Sunrise/Sunset for 06/20/2024 Vail - 05:37:55 MDT / 20:36:28 MDT Durango - 05:51:17 MDT / 20:35:12 MDT Alamosa - 05:42:45 MDT / 20:27:45 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/20/24 18:00 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 35000 FT MSL...228/053 30000 FT MSL...223/041 28000 FT MSL...224/036 26000 FT MSL...222/036 25000 FT MSL...222/034 24000 FT MSL...215/033 23900 FT MSL...216/033 22000 FT MSL...216/037 21200 FT MSL...221/035 20000 FT MSL...218/035 19000 FT MSL...216/034 19000 FT MSL...218/034 18000 FT MSL...217/036 17100 FT MSL...220/038 17000 FT MSL...211/036 16000 FT MSL...210/035 15600 FT MSL...205/033 15000 FT MSL...205/035 14400 FT MSL...211/032 14000 FT MSL...207/034 13300 FT MSL...207/030 13000 FT MSL...203/030 12500 FT MSL...198/029 12000 FT MSL...204/027 11700 FT MSL...197/029 11000 FT MSL...197/027 11000 FT MSL...194/025 10400 FT MSL...198/025 10200 FT MSL...198/022 10100 FT MSL...199/024 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1735 UTC Thursday, June 20, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1133 AM MDT Thu Jun 20 2024 Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon, with some terminals already seeing impacts. These storms will be capable of producing lightning, strong and gusty winds, heavy rain, and even some small hail. Look for occasional reductions in visibility and ceilings lowering below breakpoints with passing showers. Outside of shower activity, look for relatively strong and gusty southerly winds. VFR conditions will prevail, but drops to MVFR are likely with passing showers or storms. * * * * * Arizona * * * * * KPGA 201730Z 2018/2118 03009KT P6SM SKC FM202100 16010G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN120 FM210300 17010KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 METAR KPGA 201753Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 32/M02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP078 T03171017 10333 20200 58006 METAR KPGA 201653Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP085 T02941039 METAR KPGA 201553Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 27/M05 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP086 T02721050 METAR KRQE 201753Z AUTO 18013G28KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND 15029/1732 SLP087 T02830111 10283 20144 58008 METAR KRQE 201653Z AUTO 16011G23KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP101 T02560117 METAR KRQE 201553Z AUTO 15008G21KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02330122 Flagstaff (KFSX) 06/20/24 17:52 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 18000 FT MSL...169/030 17000 FT MSL...185/029 16400 FT MSL...180/032 16000 FT MSL...181/031 14000 FT MSL...194/029 13100 FT MSL...194/024 13000 FT MSL...193/024 12000 FT MSL...186/021 11900 FT MSL...182/020 11000 FT MSL...179/020 10800 FT MSL...170/018 10000 FT MSL...168/018 9900 FT MSL...165/017 9100 FT MSL...165/018 9000 FT MSL...167/020 8500 FT MSL...163/016 8000 FT MSL...170/019 7800 FT MSL...171/019 7400 FT MSL...168/017 7300 FT MSL...165/011 Flagstaff Aviation Discussion Issued at 1758 UTC Thursday, June 20, 2024 .AVIATION...Thursday 20/18Z through Friday 21/18Z...Mainly VFR conditions persist through the TAF period with FEW-BKN cloud cover after 19Z. Expect isolated to scattered -SHRA/-TSRA from 20Z-03Z with brief periods of MVFR VIS and CIGS, confined along and east of a KGCN-KFLG-KPAN line. Showers and BKN clouds look to continue through the night near the Four Corners region. Anticipate south-southwest winds, 20-30 kts, becoming south 5-15 kts after 03Z. OUTLOOK...Friday 21/18Z through Sunday 23/18Z...Another round of scattered to widespread -SHRA/-TSRA is expected on Friday from 19Z-03Z with showers continuing into the night. Greatest coverage will likely be along the Utah and New Mexico borders. Moderate chances for -SHRA/-TSRA continue through the weekend across all of northern Arizona. Anticipate enhanced south to southwest winds on Friday afternoon, 20-30 kts, becoming much lighter for Saturday and Sunday, outside of any gusty outflows from storms. * * * * * Utah * * * * * KSLC 201720Z 2018/2124 33009KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250 FM210500 15009KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250 FM211500 17011G18KT P6SM SCT120 SCT150 BKN200 FM212000 32010KT P6SM FEW090 SCT120 BKN150 METAR KSLC 201754Z 31007KT 10SM FEW160 SCT250 26/02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02610017 10267 20167 56003 METAR KSLC 201654Z 35007KT 10SM FEW170 BKN250 25/03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02500028 METAR KSLC 201554Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 FEW170 BKN250 23/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP110 VIRGA T02330022 KVEL 201732Z 2018/2118 00000KT P6SM SKC FM202000 22013G23KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250 FM210100 18008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250 FM210400 03010G19KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200 FM210700 30004KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200 FM211100 25003KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200 METAR KVEL 201753Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR A3010 RMK AO2 SLPNO 58003 METAR KVEL 201653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR A3011 RMK AO2 SLPNO METAR KVEL 201553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR A3012 RMK AO2 SLPNO METAR KPUC 201753Z AUTO 14008G14KT 10SM CLR 28/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP101 T02781017 10278 20172 50000 METAR KPUC 201653Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP110 T02561006 METAR KPUC 201553Z AUTO 13010G18KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02500011 KCNY 201732Z 2018/2118 19015G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT120 FM201900 20016G25KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN200 FM202300 14018G28KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN150 FM210300 10017G26KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB OVC250 FM210600 10011KT P6SM VCSH BKN090 METAR KCNY 201753Z AUTO 17016G22KT 10SM CLR 33/09 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND 19029/1704 SLP086 T03280089 10328 20222 58004 METAR KCNY 201553Z AUTO 14015G21KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP092 T02940117 Salt Lake City (KMTX) 06/20/24 17:47 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 30000 FT MSL...219/060 28000 FT MSL...219/053 26000 FT MSL...216/051 25000 FT MSL...219/048 24000 FT MSL...220/047 22000 FT MSL...261/037 13600 FT MSL...076/004 12000 FT MSL...084/006 11000 FT MSL...160/005 10900 FT MSL...161/005 10000 FT MSL...160/009 9800 FT MSL...156/008 9000 FT MSL...157/006 9000 FT MSL...157/006 8200 FT MSL...149/005 8000 FT MSL...158/004 7500 FT MSL...122/004 7000 FT MSL...080/004 6900 FT MSL...079/005 6900 FT MSL...081/004 6600 FT MSL...084/005 Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion Issued at 1016 UTC Thursday, June 20, 2024 .AVIATION...KSLC...Fairly benign weather expected in near term. Some mid/high level moisture will result in SCT to BKN cloud cover accordingly. Weak southerly drainage flow likely becomes more light and variable prior to flipping back northwest mid to late Thursday morning. Typical diurnal shift back to southernly drainage flow then expected late Thursday evening. .REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Advection of mid/high level moisture will result in SCT to BKN mid/high level clouds across northern terminals, while southern terminals more favored to remain clear. Otherwise, anticipate winds to follow a fairly typical diurnal directional pattern at area terminals. * * * * * Wyoming * * * * * KEVW 201720Z 2018/2118 02004KT P6SM BKN120 BKN200 FM201900 24012G21KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200 FM210300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200= METAR KEVW 201753Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM SCT120 22/M02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP128 T02221017 10233 20106 58002 METAR KEVW 201653Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM SCT110 22/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02171011 METAR KEVW 201553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN110 18/M02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP138 T01781017 KRKS 201724Z 2018/2118 09012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 FM201930 24012G20KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120 FM210100 31012G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 FM210400 06011KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 FM211400 20012G20KT P6SM FEW080 BKN150 METAR KRKS 201754Z AUTO 08009G16KT 10SM FEW110 23/04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02280039 10233 20094 58005 METAR KRKS 201654Z AUTO 09011G19KT 060V120 10SM FEW120 21/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02110050 METAR KRKS 201554Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM FEW120 18/03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP159 T01780033 KRWL 201728Z 2018/2118 04007KT P6SM SCT100 FM201900 24015G25KT P6SM BKN100 FM202200 21014G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 FM210300 11010KT P6SM BKN100 FM211500 20015G25KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KRWL 201753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02330061 10239 20094 56004 METAR KRWL 201653Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM FEW110 21/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02060078 METAR KRWL 201553Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP151 T01830078 KLAR 201728Z 2018/2118 21015G23KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN120 TEMPO 2022/2101 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB FM210300 14011KT P6SM BKN100 FM211000 20007KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KLAR 201753Z AUTO 21016G26KT 10SM FEW120 28/04 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND 21026/1751 SLP117 60000 T02830039 10283 20111 58005 METAR KLAR 201653Z AUTO 21011G17KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02500050 METAR KLAR 201553Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02280056 KCYS 201728Z 2018/2118 17010KT P6SM SCT100 FM202000 18015G22KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN100 TEMPO 2021/2024 VRB20G40KT 3SM TSRA SCT020 BKN050CB FM210300 15011KT P6SM BKN100 FM211000 27007KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KCYS 201753Z 18009KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP140 60000 T02610100 10267 20150 58004 METAR KCYS 201653Z 17010KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02390117 METAR KCYS 201553Z 13010KT 10SM SCT110 22/12 A3020 RMK AO2 RAB42E53 SLP151 P0000 T02170122 Riverton (KRIW) 06/20/24 17:59 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 24000 FT MSL...221/047 22000 FT MSL...224/046 20000 FT MSL...225/042 19000 FT MSL...222/041 18000 FT MSL...217/039 17000 FT MSL...214/036 16800 FT MSL...215/035 16000 FT MSL...214/031 15000 FT MSL...218/031 14600 FT MSL...211/033 14000 FT MSL...233/027 13000 FT MSL...222/024 10000 FT MSL...196/010 10000 FT MSL...197/010 9000 FT MSL...153/007 8900 FT MSL...147/007 8100 FT MSL...100/006 8000 FT MSL...094/007 7300 FT MSL...088/006 7000 FT MSL...084/008 6700 FT MSL...087/006 6200 FT MSL...070/007 6000 FT MSL...056/007 6000 FT MSL...066/007 Cheyenne (KCYS) 06/20/24 18:00 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 29000 FT MSL...256/047 28000 FT MSL...246/044 27000 FT MSL...241/039 26000 FT MSL...248/042 25000 FT MSL...260/040 24000 FT MSL...246/040 22000 FT MSL...253/031 21000 FT MSL...254/044 20000 FT MSL...250/034 19000 FT MSL...248/042 18000 FT MSL...244/018 17000 FT MSL...237/024 16000 FT MSL...246/025 15000 FT MSL...244/025 14000 FT MSL...239/020 13000 FT MSL...232/020 12000 FT MSL...230/021 11700 FT MSL...230/021 11000 FT MSL...219/020 10500 FT MSL...217/019 10000 FT MSL...211/018 9500 FT MSL...206/014 9000 FT MSL...180/011 8600 FT MSL...168/011 8000 FT MSL...156/011 7900 FT MSL...150/011 7300 FT MSL...143/011 7000 FT MSL...158/011 6700 FT MSL...163/012 6500 FT MSL...168/012 Riverton Aviation Discussion Issued at 1123 UTC Thursday, June 20, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 516 AM MDT Thu Jun 20 2024 High clouds continue to sweep across the state this morning. A bank of lower clouds associated with increasing surface moisture has been building toward KCPR, which will bring cigs down to MVFR for the next few hours, before lifting again by 18Z. Winds east of the Divide will remain light from the east, generally 10 mph or less. A few higher gusts are possible at KCPR this afternoon. Areas west of the Divide will see southwest winds 5 to 10kts, with some gusts to 20kts at KRKS. Showers and a few thunderstorms will develop this afternoon, but will stay mainly in central and eastern WY, withholding effects to just KCPR this afternoon. Between 00Z and 06Z tonight, winds will all shift from the east around 10kts, bringing in more near sfc moisture. This will build low clouds earlier into KCPR, and possibly reaching KLND/KRIW around 12Z/21. Cheyenne Aviation Discussion Issued at 1735 UTC Thursday, June 20, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1131 AM MDT Thu Jun 20 2024 Thunderstorms are the main issue this afternoon across southeast Wyoming and Nebraska Panhandle. Using HRRR and RAP simulated radar for timing and locations of storms. Lower flight conditions tonight across the northern Nebraska Panhandle with easterly winds continuing overnight. * * * * * Nebraska * * * * * METAR KIBM 201755Z AUTO 19016G22KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3015 RMK AO2 T03020130 10304 20166 METAR KIBM 201735Z AUTO 18013G18KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3015 RMK AO2 T03020125 METAR KIBM 201715Z AUTO 20011G18KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A3015 RMK AO2 T02950124 KSNY 201728Z 2018/2118 17020G30KT P6SM SCT015 BKN100 FM202200 16022G32KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB FM210000 20025G35KT 4SM -TSRA SCT020 OVC060CB FM210300 12009KT P6SM BKN100 METAR KSNY 201753Z AUTO 17018G26KT 10SM FEW045 30/16 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND 18027/1703 SLP148 T03000161 10306 20167 58009 METAR KSNY 201653Z AUTO 18016G27KT 10SM FEW044 29/16 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND 17027/1644 SLP154 T02940156 METAR KSNY 201553Z AUTO 18016G27KT 10SM FEW021 24/16 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND 17029/1523 SLP166 T02390161 METAR KOGA 201755Z AUTO 20016G21KT 10SM SCT042 BKN049 30/19 A3014 RMK AO2 T02990190 10301 20200 METAR KOGA 201735Z AUTO 19017G25KT 10SM SCT038 BKN044 30/19 A3015 RMK AO2 T03000189 METAR KOGA 201715Z AUTO 19013G22KT 10SM SCT031 BKN038 BKN044 28/19 A3015 RMK AO2 T02830189 METAR KIML 201753Z AUTO 17024G32KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND 16035/1712 SLP173 T03170156 10317 20189 58002 METAR KIML 201653Z AUTO 19020G30KT 10SM BKN039 28/17 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND 19034/1637 SLP183 T02830172 SPECI KIML 201609Z AUTO 19017G31KT 10SM BKN031 27/17 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND 17031/1600 T02670172 KMCK 201720Z 2018/2118 17021G31KT P6SM SCT045 SCT250 FM210300 16014KT P6SM FEW050 FEW250 FM210600 16011KT P6SM SKC FM211400 19015G25KT P6SM FEW035 FEW250 METAR KMCK 201753Z AUTO 19024G34KT 10SM CLR 31/18 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND 18035/1711 SLP186 T03060178 10306 20194 56016 METAR KMCK 201653Z AUTO 17020G33KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND 17034/1621 SLP186 T02940183 METAR KMCK 201553Z AUTO 18017G28KT 10SM CLR 27/19 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND 18028/1546 SLP197 T02670194 North Platte (KLNX) 06/20/24 18:04 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 11000 FT MSL...207/038 10100 FT MSL...215/040 10000 FT MSL...212/039 9000 FT MSL...211/038 8600 FT MSL...210/037 8000 FT MSL...208/035 7400 FT MSL...206/034 7000 FT MSL...204/031 6300 FT MSL...198/027 6000 FT MSL...196/026 5500 FT MSL...190/023 5000 FT MSL...188/021 4700 FT MSL...182/020 4100 FT MSL...180/018 4000 FT MSL...184/020 3600 FT MSL...182/019 3400 FT MSL...181/018 North Platte Aviation Discussion Issued at 1739 UTC Thursday, June 20, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1234 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 Cloud heights will lifts this afternoon with mainly VFR conditions except across the far north where MVFR conditions will be seen to include portions of the north central. Convection will redevelop in the west this evening with a line of showers and thunderstorms to move east around 35 mph. Short term models are consistent in the line forming although eventual radar will be telling with the main area of convection to focus generally north of Interstate 80 this evening. * * * * * Kansas * * * * * KGLD 201720Z 2018/2118 18028G40KT P6SM SCT040 SCT250 FM210300 17019G27KT P6SM FEW050 FM211500 19023G33KT P6SM FEW035 METAR KGLD 201753Z AUTO 18025G41KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND 18044/1703 SLP174 T03000156 10306 20189 56015 METAR KGLD 201653Z AUTO 17026G39KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A3019 RMK AO2 PK WND 19039/1648 SLP181 T02890167 METAR KGLD 201553Z AUTO 18026G36KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND 19036/1551 SLP187 T02610172 KGCK 201720Z 2018/2118 18020G30KT P6SM BKN100 FM210000 17017G27KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200 FM210600 18009KT P6SM BKN150 FM211500 20025G35KT P6SM BKN100 METAR KGCK 201754Z 18019G29KT 10SM FEW036 28/17 A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND 19029/1753 SLP211 T02780172 10283 20183 58010 METAR KGCK 201654Z 19016G23KT 10SM FEW024 26/18 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP218 T02610183 SPECI KGCK 201636Z 19016G23KT 10SM SCT022 BKN080 26/19 A3026 RMK AO2 T02560189 METAR KEHA 201755Z AUTO 18014KT 10SM SCT036 SCT044 27/18 A3031 RMK AO2 T02720176 10276 20178 60001 METAR KEHA 201735Z AUTO 19016G22KT 10SM SCT034 27/18 A3031 RMK AO2 T02650179 METAR KEHA 201715Z AUTO 18020G24KT 10SM SCT075 26/17 A3032 RMK AO2 T02630174 Goodland (KGLD) 06/20/24 17:51 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 17000 FT MSL...205/016 16000 FT MSL...206/016 15000 FT MSL...212/017 14000 FT MSL...216/021 13000 FT MSL...209/022 12000 FT MSL...211/022 11600 FT MSL...210/022 11000 FT MSL...210/023 10000 FT MSL...201/028 9900 FT MSL...203/028 9000 FT MSL...195/033 8200 FT MSL...189/035 8000 FT MSL...187/035 7000 FT MSL...183/035 6500 FT MSL...182/035 6000 FT MSL...183/034 5000 FT MSL...181/034 4700 FT MSL...179/033 4600 FT MSL...179/035 4000 FT MSL...176/033 4000 FT MSL...176/032 Dodge City (KDDC) 06/20/24 18:00 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...165/008 14000 FT MSL...140/013 13800 FT MSL...171/007 13000 FT MSL...168/012 12000 FT MSL...181/013 11500 FT MSL...183/013 11000 FT MSL...198/020 10000 FT MSL...184/017 9600 FT MSL...178/018 9000 FT MSL...175/023 8100 FT MSL...173/025 8000 FT MSL...173/026 7100 FT MSL...177/025 7000 FT MSL...177/025 6000 FT MSL...177/021 5900 FT MSL...179/021 5100 FT MSL...178/019 5000 FT MSL...179/019 4300 FT MSL...178/018 4000 FT MSL...181/020 3800 FT MSL...179/018 3200 FT MSL...179/019 3000 FT MSL...180/019 3000 FT MSL...180/019 Goodland Aviation Discussion Issued at 1635 UTC Thursday, June 20, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1035 AM MDT Thu Jun 20 2024 KGLD...VFR conditions are expected through the period. Southerly winds gusting up to 40kts are forecast from taf issuance through 01z or so, decreasing a bit with gusts to 30kts from 02z-14z. After 15z, southerly winds increase with gusts up to 35kts. KMCK...VFR conditions are expected through the period. Southerly winds gusting up to 35kts are forecast from taf issuance through 01z or so, decreasing into the 11-14kt range from 02z-13z. After 14z, southerly winds increase with gusts up to 30kts. Dodge City Aviation Discussion Issued at 1600 UTC Thursday, June 20, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1100 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 VFR will continue through this TAF period, with variable amounts of midlevel cloud. South winds will gust 25-30 kts through 00z Fri, with light south winds overnight. After 15z Fri, strong SW winds are expected at all airports, gusting 30-35 kts, with the strongest winds expected at GCK. * * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * * KGUY 201720Z 2018/2118 18015KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080 FM202200 16016G25KT P6SM SCT100 FM210300 17011KT P6SM SCT100 FM211200 19011KT P6SM SCT040= METAR KGUY 201753Z AUTO 18010G18KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP206 T02670172 10267 20183 58007 METAR KGUY 201653Z AUTO 19013G20KT 10SM FEW070 SCT085 26/17 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP211 T02560172 METAR KGUY 201553Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM OVC080 24/18 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP213 T02440183 KDHT 201720Z 2018/2118 18014G24KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080 FM210100 19010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 FM211200 18010KT P6SM BKN025 METAR KDHT 201753Z AUTO 19015G23KT 10SM SCT041 BKN049 28/15 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP205 T02780150 10294 20172 58006 METAR KDHT 201653Z AUTO 19011G20KT 10SM SCT039 BKN075 27/15 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP209 T02670150 METAR KDHT 201553Z AUTO 18015KT 10SM FEW027 OVC075 25/16 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP214 T02500156 Amarillo (KAMA) 06/20/24 17:32 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 16000 FT MSL...103/012 15000 FT MSL...105/012 14800 FT MSL...106/012 14000 FT MSL...113/013 13000 FT MSL...150/014 12600 FT MSL...170/017 12000 FT MSL...169/017 11000 FT MSL...168/016 10800 FT MSL...166/015 10000 FT MSL...157/014 9200 FT MSL...165/014 9000 FT MSL...161/018 8000 FT MSL...181/014 8000 FT MSL...170/014 7000 FT MSL...173/014 7000 FT MSL...173/014 6200 FT MSL...166/015 6000 FT MSL...167/014 5400 FT MSL...166/014 5000 FT MSL...166/015 4800 FT MSL...167/013 4300 FT MSL...173/016 4000 FT MSL...172/015 4000 FT MSL...165/016 Amarillo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1703 UTC Thursday, June 20, 2024 .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1056 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 All the TAF Sites are VFR to start the 18 UTC TAF period. Scattered SHRA moving northwest could pass near or through any of the TAF sites this afternoon and evening, bringing a brief period of broken low ceilings, although confidence is too low to include in the TAF, even at KAMA, which has the highest chance. Guidance suggests that MVFR CIGS will develop at KAMA and KDHT early Friday morning, and not out of the question that KGUY could see low stratus as well. Southerly surface winds should pick up this afternoon becoming sustained around 14-20 kts for a time before diminishing this evening. * * * * * New Mexico * * * * * KFMN 201743Z 2018/2118 16012G20KT P6SM SCT060 FM202100 17020G28KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 TEMPO 2022/2102 VRB32G49KT 5SM TSRA BKN030CB FM210200 12016G26KT 6SM -SHRA OVC060 FM210600 11011G19KT 5SM -RA BR OVC040 FM211000 09015G23KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 METAR KFMN 201753Z AUTO 14017G26KT 10SM CLR 30/11 RMK AO2 PK WND 15026/1733 SLPNO T03000106 10300 20211 $ METAR KFMN 201653Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM BKN060 28/11 RMK AO2 PK WND 14026/1558 SLPNO T02780106 $ METAR KFMN 201553Z AUTO 16015G24KT 10SM CLR 27/11 RMK AO2 PK WND 15029/1515 SLPNO T02670111 $ METAR KSKX 201756Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP218 60016 T02330139 10233 20122 58003 METAR KSKX 201656Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP222 T02220128 METAR KSKX 201556Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP228 T02000122 KLVS 201743Z 2018/2118 16012G20KT P6SM BKN050 FM210000 17018G28KT P6SM -SHRA BKN040 FM210400 18012G20KT 5SM -SHRA BKN025 FM210800 19011KT 5SM RA BR OVC007 METAR KLVS 201753Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM FEW018 SCT025 SCT042 20/15 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP212 60002 T02000150 10200 20156 51003 METAR KLVS 201653Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM FEW016 SCT050 18/14 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP214 T01830144 SPECI KLVS 201628Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM SCT013 SCT050 19/15 A3045 RMK AO2 T01890150 METAR KRTN 201753Z AUTO 18021G28KT 9SM -RA BKN035 BKN046 OVC085 21/16 A3036 RMK AO2 PK WND 19028/1735 RAB33 SLP200 P0001 60001 T02110156 10233 20150 58001 METAR KRTN 201653Z AUTO 21017G23KT 10SM FEW024 SCT032 BKN040 21/14 A3037 RMK AO2 PK WND 20027/1618 SLP203 T02110144 METAR KRTN 201553Z AUTO 20017G27KT 10SM SCT023 BKN055 21/14 A3037 RMK AO2 PK WND 17029/1527 SLP201 T02110144 METAR KCAO 201755Z AUTO 17017G24KT 10SM FEW028 SCT034 BKN065 24/16 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP214 T02440156 10250 20178 58003 SPECI KCAO 201716Z AUTO 18016G23KT 10SM SCT021 BKN065 23/17 A3035 RMK AO2 T02330167 METAR KCAO 201655Z AUTO 17018G23KT 10SM BKN020 BKN065 23/17 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP218 T02280167 Albuquerque (KABX) 06/20/24 18:04 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 18000 FT MSL...269/014 16000 FT MSL...213/011 15000 FT MSL...183/017 14800 FT MSL...165/014 14000 FT MSL...161/016 13000 FT MSL...138/011 13000 FT MSL...154/017 12000 FT MSL...155/014 11500 FT MSL...133/010 11000 FT MSL...141/015 10300 FT MSL...121/016 10000 FT MSL...138/016 9200 FT MSL...121/017 9000 FT MSL...128/017 8400 FT MSL...127/017 8000 FT MSL...127/017 7700 FT MSL...125/018 7000 FT MSL...125/016 7000 FT MSL...129/017 6500 FT MSL...126/015 6300 FT MSL...120/014 Albuquerque Aviation Discussion Issued at 1750 UTC Thursday, June 20, 2024 .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1145 AM MDT Thu Jun 20 2024 Abundant moisture over the region and isolated SHRA this morning will give way to increasing coverage of SHRA/TS this afternoon. Near full sunshine across northwest NM with unstable conditions will allow activity along and west of the Cont Divide to erupt by 1pm then move slowly northeast around KGUP and KFMN. This activity may last for the entire night but with the greatest impact period between 4pm and 8pm with locally heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hail. Slower convective initiation is expected for areas along and east of the central mt chain with more periods of rain, showers, and low stratus through tonight. A slug of moderate stratiform to locally heavy rainfall is still expected to move north along the central mt chain from near KSRR to KCQC and KLVS overnight thru Friday morning. This activity will have periods of IFR stratus and patchy fog. * * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * * DATA BASED ON 201200Z VALID 201800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 1705+14 1809+07 2132-11 2349-22 236537 237945 238852 BCE 1820+07 2137-08 2139-20 224934 226343 227550 LND 1905+10 2020+07 2234-12 2452-24 247337 238445 239253 RKS 1809 2125+08 2236-12 2352-22 246536 237344 238353 GJT 2019+17 2025+08 2237-10 2236-20 224934 226042 237352 FMN 1618+17 1817+09 2025-08 2231-19 224031 225041 237049 ABQ 1519+14 1615+08 1917-06 2016-18 223831 235538 236249 MBW 2212 2216+09 2440-11 2450-22 235836 236844 248454 DEN 2016+17 2214+11 2324-08 2332-21 234635 236142 247253 PUB 2012+15 2117+09 1923-08 2222-19 224133 235241 237649 ALS 2018+09 2117-07 2320-19 233932 225041 237449 TCC 1513 1816+12 1718+07 2010-06 2018-17 234828 235038 235649 BFF 1617 2227+15 2222+11 2433-09 2344-22 235736 246644 247753 GLD 1830 2028+13 2126+08 2419-08 2323-19 234233 245141 247749 GCK 1820+17 2021+12 1919+07 2009-07 2218-18 233931 246239 246649 GAG 1612+16 1615+12 1819+06 1914-06 2221-16 234329 244838 245249 AMA 1510 1716+11 1616+06 1814-05 2019-16 234328 234938 245349 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 201200Z VALID 210000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 9900+16 1916+08 2143-09 2144-22 225737 227445 229551 BCE 2019+11 2039-08 2140-20 215334 216442 218748 LND 9900+14 1912+08 2234-11 2354-22 236637 238246 239752 RKS 2213 2214+10 2334-09 2246-21 226135 227545 239452 GJT 2111+14 2019+08 2031-08 2139-17 214031 214442 227652 FMN 1726+19 1731+10 2127-06 2230-17 253131 245239 236750 ABQ 1622+18 1623+09 1818-05 2120-17 234929 225837 226349 MBW 2010 2413+10 2438-08 2345-20 215534 236844 248551 DEN 1906+16 1820+09 2124-06 2333-17 253732 245143 247750 PUB 1723+18 1918+10 2315-06 2423-18 243832 246239 247249 ALS 1929+11 2118-05 2224-18 234331 246339 237249 TCC 1625 1616+13 2205+07 2110-05 2127-16 233828 234837 236649 BFF 2418 2126+15 2129+09 2232-07 2437-16 274431 274942 275953 GLD 1832 1832+13 2122+11 1911-07 2225-18 254331 256040 257249 GCK 1727+20 1925+13 2012+10 2213-06 2329-17 254529 255938 256449 GAG 1618+18 1714+14 1918+07 2413-05 2223-15 244429 255038 265749 AMA 1624 1814+13 1913+07 2209-05 2126-15 233328 245037 256149 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 201200Z VALID 211200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 1708 2208+16 2212+08 2234-10 2245-24 225438 226845 228251 BCE 2024+08 2133-08 2144-20 234634 235742 237549 LND 1606+09 2216+08 2429-11 2446-24 229036 219146 228851 RKS 2216 2311+09 2428-10 2445-23 218236 218545 229551 GJT 1909+13 2423+08 2526-09 2246-18 205634 227741 229150 FMN 1930+13 1907+07 2428-07 2231-17 225430 236339 236950 ABQ 1829+12 1924+07 2316-04 2127-15 224529 225238 245450 MBW 2616 1910+08 2813-08 2734-22 216033 217844 730751 DEN 2328+13 2131+07 2037-08 2336-16 224132 235143 249150 PUB 2421+15 2414+08 2329-06 2230-15 243531 245640 247251 ALS 2228+07 2425-06 2227-16 234230 235739 246751 TCC 1923 2123+13 2122+08 2122-05 2320-14 233528 234338 264450 BFF 2214 2014+15 2110+09 2518-07 2433-19 224233 236843 259750 GLD 2234 2124+14 2119+09 2223-06 2229-17 232831 255240 256850 GCK 2134+17 2327+11 2120+07 2117-05 2428-15 243629 254538 265550 GAG 2027+16 2210+13 2215+07 2314-05 2222-14 232829 263438 274451 AMA 1923 2226+13 2116+08 2127-05 2314-14 243128 253538 273350 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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