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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0545 MDT Monday, May 13, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 131056Z 08004KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP122 T00670056
       $
METAR KFNL 130956Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP120 T00830061
       $
METAR KFNL 130856Z 36005KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP119 T00720061
       50000 $

METAR KGXY 131056Z 32004KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T00440028
METAR KGXY 130956Z 28004KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T00440022
METAR KGXY 130856Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP141 T00500033
       52003

METAR KLMO 131135Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 07/04 A3000 RMK AO2
       T00710035
METAR KLMO 131115Z AUTO 22003KT 7SM CLR 07/02 A3000 RMK AO2
       T00650024
METAR KLMO 131055Z AUTO 29003KT 5SM HZ CLR 08/03 A3000 RMK AO2
       T00780026

METAR KBDU 131135Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 131115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 131055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A2998 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 131135Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 03/03 A2998 RMK AO2 T00320031
       $
METAR KEIK 131115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A2998 RMK AO2 T00350032
       $
METAR KEIK 131055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A2998 RMK AO2 T00380034
        $

KBJC 131127Z 1312/1412 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120
     FM131600 11006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
     FM132200 16007KT P6SM BKN120 BKN220
     FM140200 24008KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
     FM140600 31006KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
METAR KBJC 131135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 131115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 131055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3000 RMK AO2

KDEN 131127Z 1312/1418 22009KT P6SM FEW120
     FM131400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM131700 09006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
     FM132000 01007KT P6SM BKN120 BKN220
     FM140300 21008KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
     FM141500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220
METAR KDEN 131053Z 23007KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP116 T00670033
       $
METAR KDEN 130953Z 22006KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP117 T00720039
       $
METAR KDEN 130853Z 25005KT 10SM FEW120 08/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T00780044 51002 $


KBKF 130900Z 1309/1415 VRB06KT 9999 FEW120 QNH2996INS
      BECMG 1321/1322 VRB06KT 9999 VCSH SCT080 BKN220 QNH2994INS
      BECMG 1403/1404 VRB06KT 9999 NSW FEW090 SCT220 QNH2991INS
      TX21/1323Z TN06/1312Z
METAR KBKF 131058Z 20007KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A2998 RMK AO2A SLP113 T00670028
METAR KBKF 130958Z 19006KT 10SM FEW120 07/03 A2999 RMK AO2A SLP120
        T00710034
METAR KBKF 130858Z 21005KT 10SM FEW120 07/04 A2998 RMK AO2A SLP121
        T00720036 51002

KAPA 131127Z 1312/1412 23006KT P6SM FEW120
     FM131500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM131700 06006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
     FM132100 02007KT P6SM BKN120 BKN220
     FM140200 21008KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
METAR KAPA 131053Z 24006KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T00670022
METAR KAPA 130953Z 25007KT 10SM FEW120 08/02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T00780022
METAR KAPA 130853Z 25007KT 10SM FEW120 07/03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T00670028 51002

METAR KMNH 131135Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 131115Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 131055Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3006 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 131135Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 05/05 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 131115Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 131055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/07 A2995 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 131135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/03 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 131115Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 03/03 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 131055Z AUTO 20004KT 2 1/2SM BR CLR 03/03 A2993 RMK AO2 VIS
       3/4V5

METAR KAKO 131053Z AUTO 28008KT 9SM CLR 06/05 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T00560050
METAR KAKO 130953Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T00670056
METAR KAKO 130853Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T00670056 52001

METAR KLIC 131055Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T00610033
METAR KLIC 130955Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T00670044
METAR KLIC 130855Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T00500028 56005

METAR KHEQ 131135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 131115Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 131055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A2990 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 131134Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 131114Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 131054Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A2991 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 131135Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 131115Z AUTO 32009G14KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 131055Z AUTO 31009G14KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A2989 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 131053Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP103
        T00610050
METAR KITR 130953Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T00610056
METAR KITR 130853Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T00780067 51011

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/13/2024
Fort Collins - 05:44:41 MDT / 20:08:35 MDT
Denver       - 05:46:19 MDT / 20:06:05 MDT
Sterling     - 05:37:01 MDT / 20:01:24 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 05/13/24 11:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8100 FT MSL...068/003
                   8000 FT MSL...053/003
                   7300 FT MSL...209/004
                   7000 FT MSL...030/008
                   6600 FT MSL...186/008

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0959 UTC Monday, May 13, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Monday/...
Issued at 1229 AM MDT Mon May 13 2024
Watching an outflow moving westward towards DIA from the east at
this time. I put a wind shift in the DEN TAF for it, however, it
is slowing down and fading away. I doubt it will make it. Current
winds at DIA are more westerly than the normal drainage patterns
for this time of the night. Models show weak winds at DIA through
the morning hours with some north to east directions this
afternoon and early evening. Little to no convection is expected
later today and this evening. There should not be any ceiling
issues.


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

METAR K4BM 131135Z AUTO 27016G21KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 131115Z AUTO 27013G18KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 131055Z AUTO 27011G14KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3024 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 131055Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP131
        T00440009
METAR KAFF 130955Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP133
        T00530018
METAR KAFF 130855Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP139
        T00520017 58001

KCOS 131131Z 1312/1412 34007KT P6SM FEW090
     FM131500 36010G20KT P6SM SCT080
     FM132100 02012G23KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 BKN100
     FM132300 34015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN070
     FM140200 35008KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120 BKN250
     FM140600 03006KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KCOS 131054Z 35012KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP119 T00940022
        $
METAR KCOS 130954Z 34010KT 10SM FEW090 09/01 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP121 T00940011
        $
METAR KCOS 130854Z 33009KT 10SM FEW090 09/01 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP135 T00890011
        58002 $

METAR KABH 131055Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T00560022
METAR KABH 130955Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP143
        T00670026
METAR KABH 130855Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP140
        T00630027 57003

METAR KFLY 131135Z AUTO 34009G16KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3005 RMK AO2
       T00680005
METAR KFLY 131115Z AUTO 34010G15KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3004 RMK AO2
       T00700005
METAR KFLY 131055Z AUTO 35010G14KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3005 RMK AO2
       T00710005

KFCS 130500Z 1305/1411 33009KT 9999 FEW200 QNH2997INS
     BECMG 1317/1318 35012G18KT 9999 BKN100 QNH3003INS
     TEMPO 1323/1402 27012KT 8000 -SHRA
     BECMG 1402/1403 30009KT 9999 BKN060 QNH2996INS TX21/1322Z
     TN07/1313Z
METAR KFCS 131055Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T00690008 $
METAR KFCS 130955Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP133
        T00720013 $
METAR KFCS 130855Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T00780018 58001 $

KPUB 131131Z 1312/1412 30008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
     FM131800 11008KT P6SM SCT070 SCT120
     FM132100 08010G20KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120
     FM132300 30015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
     FM140200 32010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN130 BKN250
     FM140600 27007KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KPUB 131053Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T00720033
METAR KPUB 130953Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T00780039
METAR KPUB 130853Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T00890044 58003

METAR KVTP 131135Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 131115Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 131055Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3028 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 131054Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP117
        T00500022
METAR KTAD 130954Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T00500022
METAR KTAD 130854Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T00560028 58004

METAR KLHX 131053Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T00720056 $
METAR KLHX 130953Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T00830061 $
METAR KLHX 130853Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM FEW095 08/06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T00780056 56003 $

METAR KLAA 131053Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T00940067 $
METAR KLAA 130953Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP086
       T01000067 $
METAR KLAA 130853Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP075
       T01060072 56006 $


Sunrise/Sunset for 05/13/2024
Burlington - 05:36:36 MDT / 19:54:18 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:48:29 MDT / 20:01:12 MDT
Lamar      - 05:40:53 MDT / 19:52:46 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 05/13/24 11:29 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8000 FT MSL...046/017
                   6000 FT MSL...343/016
                   5900 FT MSL...348/018
                   5700 FT MSL...342/020

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0953 UTC Monday, May 13, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 349 AM MDT Mon May 13 2024
VFR conditions expected at the terminals today.  Isolated
thunderstorms will push off into the valleys and adjacent plains
with best chance for VCSH/VCTS at KCOS and KALS in the 21z to 01z
timeframe. VFR cigs with erratic gusty outflow winds will be
possible near shower activity.  Otherwise, winds will be dominated
by northerly flow once mixing takes hold later this morning, and
gust fronts from mountain convection drifts off into the adjacent
plains. VFR convective cloudiness will clear out overnight with
light diurnally driven winds expected. -KT


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

METAR KCAG 131053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T00111011
METAR KCAG 130953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T00171006
METAR KCAG 130853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T00280006 51002

METAR KHDN 131056Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T00560011
METAR KHDN 130956Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM BKN100 05/02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T00500017
METAR KHDN 130856Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM OVC100 07/02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T00670017 50000

METAR KSBS 131135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 01/01 A3008 RMK AO1
       T00120012
METAR KSBS 131115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 02/02 A3008 RMK AO1
       T00210019
METAR KSBS 131055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 03/01 A3008 RMK AO1
       T00250012

METAR KC07 131135Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM SCT080 02/M02 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 131115Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM SCT060 BKN080 02/M02 A3022 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC07 131055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN080 02/M02 A3022 RMK AO2


METAR KEEO 131053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T00111011 $
METAR KEEO 130953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T00111011 $
METAR KEEO 130853Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T00331006 54000 $

METAR K20V 131135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 SCT095 OVC110 01/00 A3016
       RMK AO2
METAR K20V 131115Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM SCT095 OVC110 01/00 A3016 RMK
       AO2
METAR K20V 131055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 OVC110 01/00 A3015 RMK
        AO2

METAR KGNB 131135Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM SCT110 M01/M16 A3017 RMK AO2
       T10121163
METAR KGNB 131115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 SCT100 M01/M15 A3017 RMK AO2
       T10071155
METAR KGNB 131055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 OVC100 M01/M16 A3017 RMK
        AO2 T10111157

METAR K0CO 131135Z AUTO 02005KT BKN004 BKN016 BKN042 M04/M05 A3027 RMK
       AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 131115Z AUTO 31007KT 261V341 M04/M05 A3027 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 131055Z AUTO 33008KT M04/M05 A3027 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KC99 131136Z AUTO 31011G22KT 10SM SCT065 M01/M03 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 131116Z AUTO 31010G22KT 10SM SCT065 M01/M03 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 131057Z AUTO 30010G22KT 10SM SCT065 M01/M03 A3019 RMK AO2

KGJT 131120Z 1312/1412 10011KT P6SM BKN110
     FM131300 11010KT P6SM FEW150
     FM131800 18004KT P6SM FEW200
     FM132100 30007KT P6SM FEW110 FEW150
     FM140300 05006KT P6SM FEW200
     FM140600 09006KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGJT 131053Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM BKN110 11/03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T01110033
METAR KGJT 130953Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T01060039
METAR KGJT 130853Z AUTO 11013KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T01330039 53005

KRIL 131120Z 1312/1412 13003KT P6SM FEW200
     FM131600 27003KT P6SM FEW090 FEW150
     FM132000 26009KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 SCT150
     FM140100 29009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150
     FM140400 13005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150
METAR KRIL 131053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T00440011
METAR KRIL 130953Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T00440011
METAR KRIL 130853Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T00670017 53003

METAR K5SM 131135Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM BKN070 01/M03 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 131115Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 131055Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3028 RMK AO2

KEGE 131120Z 1312/1412 VRB03KT P6SM OVC100
     FM131600 27003KT P6SM FEW060 FEW150
     FM132000 27009G17KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB BKN110
     FM132300 27009KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN250
     FM140300 10005KT P6SM FEW070 SCT150
METAR KEGE 131056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 03/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T00280017 PNO $
METAR KEGE 130956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC120 04/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T00390017 PNO $
METAR KEGE 130856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 03/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP107
       6//// T00330017 51004 PNO $

KASE 131120Z 1312/1412 18003KT P6SM FEW090 OVC110
     FM131600 35006KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150
     FM131900 34008G16KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN120
     FM140000 30006KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN250
     FM140300 20005KT P6SM FEW070 SCT150
METAR KASE 131053Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM FEW090 OVC110 02/M01 A3014 RMK AO2
       SLP136 T00221006
METAR KASE 130953Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM OVC110 03/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T00281006
METAR KASE 130853Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM BKN090 BKN110 02/M01 A3012 RMK AO2
       SLP135 T00221006 58000

METAR KCCU 131135Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM SCT046 BKN070 01/M01 A3028 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCCU 131115Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM SCT044 BKN060 01/M01 A3028 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCCU 131055Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM SCT060 00/M02 A3028 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 131053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 M03/M04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T10331039 $
METAR KLXV 130953Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM FEW085 M02/M03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T10171033 $
METAR KLXV 130853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 M03/M03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T10281033 53001 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/13/2024
Rangely           - 06:00:42 MDT / 20:22:15 MDT
Grand Junction    - 06:02:15 MDT / 20:18:53 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:51:53 MDT / 20:15:24 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 05/13/24 11:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  19000 FT MSL...348/014
                  19000 FT MSL...340/013
                  18000 FT MSL...345/014
                  17100 FT MSL...002/011
                  17000 FT MSL...348/013
                  16000 FT MSL...342/014
                  15600 FT MSL...357/011
                  15000 FT MSL...330/014
                  13000 FT MSL...334/013
                  11000 FT MSL...332/027

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1121 UTC Monday, May 13, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 518 AM MDT Mon May 13 2024
Some mid level clouds and maybe a sprinkle or two are currently
passing over central and northern portions of western Colorado.
Eastern Utah remains under clear skies, as does northwest
Colorado. This clearing will continue to expand over the next 6
or so hours, before afternoon showers and thunderstorms begin
over the higher terrain. These showers and storms may impact
higher elevation terminals, but confidence is not high. Any
shower that moves over a terminal will be capable of briefly
lowering visibility and ceilings with moderate rainfall, and
producing gusty and erratic winds. Otherwise, conditions will be
quiet, with VFR prevailing. Afternoon gusts up to 20 knots will
be possible at most terminals.


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


KMTJ 131120Z 1312/1412 14006KT P6SM BKN120
     FM131400 15004KT P6SM FEW080 FEW150
     FM131600 33004KT P6SM FEW150
     FM132000 33008KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
     FM140400 14009KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KMTJ 131053Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM BKN120 06/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T00610022
METAR KMTJ 130953Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T00610022
METAR KMTJ 130853Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T00670028 53001

METAR KGUC 131056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 00/M01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP188
       T00001011 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 130956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW090 01/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T00061011 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 130856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T00171006 53005 FZRANO

METAR K7BM 131135Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM BKN080 03/M03 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 131115Z AUTO 30008G16KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 04/M03 A3019 RMK
       AO2
METAR K7BM 131055Z AUTO 28011G16KT 10SM SCT070 SCT090 04/M04 A3019
        RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 131135Z AUTO BKN110 00/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 T10051020 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 131115Z AUTO M01/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 T10061022 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 131055Z AUTO OVC095 00/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 T10031019 PWINO

METAR KANK 131135Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO PNO TSNO $
METAR KANK 131115Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO PNO TSNO $
METAR KANK 131055Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO PNO TSNO $

METAR KMYP 131144Z AUTO 32013KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 M02/M06 A3038 RMK
       AO2
METAR KMYP 131124Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 131104Z AUTO 32014KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3037 RMK AO2

METAR KAIB 131135Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3022 RMK AO2
       T00590001
METAR KAIB 131115Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3022 RMK AO2
       T00550003
METAR KAIB 131055Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3021 RMK AO2 T00610003

KTEX 131120Z 1312/1412 14003KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100
     FM131600 28006KT P6SM FEW050 SCT070
     FM132100 29005KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN250
     FM140300 14003KT P6SM FEW060 SCT110
METAR KTEX 131135Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM OVC090 02/M02 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 131115Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM OVC090 02/M02 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 131055Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM SCT080 BKN100 02/M02 A3022 RMK
       AO2

METAR K04V 131135Z AUTO 29014KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 131115Z AUTO 28015KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 131055Z AUTO 29017KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3015 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 131053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP130
       T00221022 $
METAR KCEZ 130953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T00221022 $
METAR KCEZ 130853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T00391017 50000 $

KDRO 131120Z 1312/1412 07005KT P6SM SCT200
     FM131800 26010G20KT P6SM FEW090 BKN200
     FM140100 31012G20KT P6SM SCT090 BKN250
     FM140400 03005KT P6SM FEW070 SCT150

METAR KPSO 131135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3014 RMK AO2
       T00161015
METAR KPSO 131115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3014 RMK AO2
       T00161015
METAR KPSO 131055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3013 RMK AO2
       T00231012

METAR KCPW 131135Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 131115Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 131055Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3032 RMK AO2

KALS 131131Z 1312/1412 VRB03KT P6SM FEW200
      TEMPO 1312/1313 3SM BR
     FM131400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW080
     FM131800 34010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 BKN250
     FM132100 35012G24KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 BKN100 BKN250
     FM140000 10010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110 BKN250
     FM140400 16007KT P6SM SCT250
SPECI KALS 131106Z AUTO 22003KT 3SM BR CLR 00/M01 A3011 RMK AO2
       T00001006 $
SPECI KALS 131100Z AUTO 21003KT 1SM BR CLR 00/M01 A3011 RMK AO2
       T00001006 $
METAR KALS 131052Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM BR CLR 00/M01 A3011 RMK AO2
       SLP156 T00001006 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/13/2024
Vail    - 05:52:07 MDT / 20:11:27 MDT
Durango - 06:03:44 MDT / 20:11:56 MDT
Alamosa - 05:55:20 MDT / 20:04:22 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 05/13/24 11:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  19000 FT MSL...348/014
                  19000 FT MSL...340/013
                  18000 FT MSL...345/014
                  17100 FT MSL...002/011
                  17000 FT MSL...348/013
                  16000 FT MSL...342/014
                  15600 FT MSL...357/011
                  15000 FT MSL...330/014
                  13000 FT MSL...334/013
                  11000 FT MSL...332/027

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1121 UTC Monday, May 13, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 518 AM MDT Mon May 13 2024
Some mid level clouds and maybe a sprinkle or two are currently
passing over central and northern portions of western Colorado.
Eastern Utah remains under clear skies, as does northwest
Colorado. This clearing will continue to expand over the next 6
or so hours, before afternoon showers and thunderstorms begin
over the higher terrain. These showers and storms may impact
higher elevation terminals, but confidence is not high. Any
shower that moves over a terminal will be capable of briefly
lowering visibility and ceilings with moderate rainfall, and
producing gusty and erratic winds. Otherwise, conditions will be
quiet, with VFR prevailing. Afternoon gusts up to 20 knots will
be possible at most terminals.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 131130Z 1312/1412 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120
     FM131800 36006KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KPGA 131053Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP085
       T01611011
METAR KPGA 130953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP083
       T01671006
METAR KPGA 130853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP080
       T01721006 51002

METAR KRQE 131053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T00061044
METAR KRQE 130953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T00331039
METAR KRQE 130853Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T00221044 51002

Flagstaff (KFSX) 05/13/24 11:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...164/005
                  11900 FT MSL...136/008
                  11000 FT MSL...130/014
                  10800 FT MSL...127/010
                  10000 FT MSL...131/015
                  10000 FT MSL...133/014
                   9100 FT MSL...137/014
                   9000 FT MSL...143/014
                   8500 FT MSL...147/012
                   8000 FT MSL...184/013
                   7800 FT MSL...215/011
                   7400 FT MSL...198/012
                   7400 FT MSL...174/012

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1034 UTC Monday, May 13, 2024

.AVIATION...Monday 13/12Z through Tuesday 14/12Z...VFR conditions
will prevail through the TAF period with light winds. ISOLD -SHRA
18Z-02Z over the higher terrain, with locally gusty winds near
any showers/storms.
OUTLOOK...Tuesday 14/12Z through Thursday 16/12Z...Generally VFR
conditions through the period. ISOLD-SCT afternoon -SHRA/TSRA
over the mountains. Daytime winds SW-W 5-15 kts gusting 20-25
kts... gusty and erratic near any showers/storms.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 131120Z 1312/1418 14007KT P6SM SKC
     FM131900 32008KT P6SM SCT120
     FM140300 34006KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN120
     FM140600 17005KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KSLC 131054Z 15007KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP102 T01390028
METAR KSLC 130954Z 15007KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP098 T01440011
METAR KSLC 130854Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP099 T01390017
        50002

KVEL 131120Z 1312/1412 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM131600 16003KT P6SM SKC
     FM132100 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH FEW100 SCT150
     FM140000 08007KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN150
     FM140400 32005KT P6SM SCT070 BKN150
METAR KVEL 131053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T00720006
METAR KVEL 130953Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T00670006
METAR KVEL 130853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T00780006 53004

METAR KPUC 131053Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T00611039
METAR KPUC 130953Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T00831033
METAR KPUC 130853Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T01061028 55000

KCNY 131120Z 1312/1412 12005KT P6SM SKC
     FM131800 28006KT P6SM SKC
     FM140300 24003KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KCNY 131053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T01110033
METAR KCNY 130953Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T01330039
METAR KCNY 130853Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T01280033 51010


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 05/13/24 11:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...356/003
                  20000 FT MSL...347/002
                  19000 FT MSL...341/003
                  18000 FT MSL...044/003
                  17000 FT MSL...009/002
                  16000 FT MSL...034/003
                  15500 FT MSL...034/003
                  15000 FT MSL...018/003
                  14000 FT MSL...003/003
                  13700 FT MSL...088/009
                  12200 FT MSL...034/002
                  11000 FT MSL...269/015
                  11000 FT MSL...266/014
                  10000 FT MSL...236/016
                  10000 FT MSL...212/018
                   9100 FT MSL...215/020
                   9000 FT MSL...214/021
                   8300 FT MSL...202/021
                   8000 FT MSL...202/023
                   7700 FT MSL...195/021
                   7000 FT MSL...187/021
                   6900 FT MSL...185/021
                   6900 FT MSL...188/019
                   6600 FT MSL...183/020

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1007 UTC Monday, May 13, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions are forecast over the KSLC
terminal through the valid TAF period. Southerly flow will revert to
a northerly flow between 18 and 19Z today, with potential for gusty
winds later in the evening as area showers develop.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions are expected to
prevail across the area, with high based showers developing across
far northern Utah, and isolated areas of southern Utah. Area showers
will have the potential to generate gusty and erratic outflow winds
in excess of 30 mph, but otherwise winds will be generally light and
terrain driven.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 131120Z 1312/1412 20005KT P6SM SKC
     FM131600 23008KT P6SM SKC
     FM131800 28011G18KT P6SM FEW080
     FM140200 24008KT P6SM SCT090=
METAR KEVW 131053Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T00721022 $
METAR KEVW 130953Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T00831022 $
METAR KEVW 130853Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T00891022 55001 $

KRKS 131120Z 1312/1412 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
     FM131800 26015G25KT P6SM SCT150
     FM140400 27008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KRKS 131054Z AUTO 24013KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T00830017
METAR KRKS 130954Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T00830022
METAR KRKS 130854Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP101
        T00890022 51004

KRWL 131127Z 1312/1412 08003KT P6SM SKC
     FM131800 26010G20KT P6SM FEW200
     FM132100 27015G27KT P6SM BKN200
     FM140400 27013KT P6SM SCT240
METAR KRWL 131053Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T00171011
METAR KRWL 130953Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T00281006
METAR KRWL 130853Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM FEW100 04/00 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T00390000 58001

KLAR 131127Z 1312/1412 16008KT P6SM BKN110
     FM131600 29010KT P6SM FEW200
     FM132100 28012G22KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM140400 20012KT P6SM SCT240
METAR KLAR 131053Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM BKN110 02/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T00171011
METAR KLAR 130953Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM SCT095 02/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T00171011
METAR KLAR 130853Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T00220000 58005

KCYS 131127Z 1312/1412 27006KT P6SM SKC
     FM131600 35009KT P6SM SCT100
     FM132200 31010G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM140300 20007KT P6SM SCT170
METAR KCYS 131053Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T00390006 $
METAR KCYS 130953Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP105
       T00500006 $
METAR KCYS 130853Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T00390006 58004 $

Riverton (KRIW) 05/13/24 11:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...346/008
                  17000 FT MSL...331/025
                  16900 FT MSL...313/011
                  16000 FT MSL...327/008
                  15000 FT MSL...356/006
                  14600 FT MSL...012/006
                   8200 FT MSL...147/008
                   7400 FT MSL...152/007
                   7000 FT MSL...150/012
                   6200 FT MSL...335/012
                   6000 FT MSL...358/011
                   6000 FT MSL...330/010

Cheyenne (KCYS) 05/13/24 11:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  19000 FT MSL...334/029
                  18000 FT MSL...356/030
                  17000 FT MSL...008/029
                  16000 FT MSL...003/026
                  13000 FT MSL...004/029
                  10000 FT MSL...097/017
                   8000 FT MSL...175/017

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1118 UTC Monday, May 13, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 514 AM MDT Mon May 13 2024
Largely VFR conditions will prevail through Monday night.
However, local MVFR conditions will be possible in any shower or
thunderstorm. We have added VCSH to KCOD, KWRL and KCPR given
morning radar trends. Convection will be increased in coverage
Monday afternoon, though still focused on the northern half of
Wyoming. KCOD, KJAC, and KWRL will have the best chance of
terminal impacts, though confidence remains low on specific
timing. We also added VCSH to KBPI and KPNA given radar trends.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1045 UTC Monday, May 13, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 400 AM MDT Mon May 13 2024
Mainly VFR conditions expected to persist through the 12Z TAF period
across southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska. While a brief period
of light fog is possible near KSNY early this morning, confidence
remains low in its development. Isolated to widely scattered showers
and thunderstorms are possible across far southeast Wyoming and
western Nebraska this afternoon, mainly between 18Z and 03Z.
Confidence is low in any direct TS or SHRA impacts to the
terminals.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 131135Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A2997 RMK AO2
       T00200011
METAR KIBM 131115Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 02/02 A2996 RMK AO2
       T00240015
METAR KIBM 131055Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A2996 RMK AO2
       T00310020

KSNY 131127Z 1312/1412 28003KT P6SM VCFG SKC
     FM131500 36006KT P6SM SKC
     FM132200 17010KT P6SM FEW210
METAR KSNY 131053Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T00390028
METAR KSNY 130953Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T00440033
METAR KSNY 130853Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T00610044 50002

METAR KOGA 131135Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 10/09 A2988 RMK AO2
       T01000085
METAR KOGA 131115Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A2988 RMK AO2
       T00950083
METAR KOGA 131055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A2988 RMK AO2
       T00950080

METAR KIML 131053Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T00830061
METAR KIML 130953Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T00830061
METAR KIML 130853Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T00890067 58001

KMCK 131120Z 1312/1412 33009KT P6SM FEW003 SCT090
     FM131600 01012G19KT P6SM SCT050
     FM132300 03011KT P6SM SCT070
     FM140200 09007KT P6SM SKC
     FM140400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 131053Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T01060100
METAR KMCK 130953Z AUTO 30010KT 9SM FEW080 FEW100 11/11 A2981 RMK AO2
       SLP088 T01060106
METAR KMCK 130853Z AUTO 31008KT 8SM CLR 11/11 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP083
       T01110111 55004

North Platte (KLNX) 05/13/24 11:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   3600 FT MSL...020/014

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1114 UTC Monday, May 13, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 614 AM CDT Mon May 13 2024
VFR should prevail at western and north central Nebraska
terminals through the forecast period. North winds this morning
will gradually become east today, then south/southeast tonight,
remaining generally light in the process (12 kts or less).


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 131120Z 1312/1412 32010KT P6SM SKC
     FM131500 36014G22KT P6SM FEW050
     FM132300 03010KT P6SM FEW060
     FM140200 11006KT P6SM FEW270
     FM140400 15006KT P6SM SCT270
     FM140600 19008KT P6SM SCT270
METAR KGLD 131053Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T00720061
METAR KGLD 130953Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP098
       T00780072
METAR KGLD 130853Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP084
       T00780072 51004

KGCK 131120Z 1312/1412 31008KT P6SM FEW026 BKN035 OVC045
     FM131500 35018G28KT P6SM SCT027
     FM131700 35021G30KT P6SM BKN100
SPECI KGCK 131138Z AUTO 34009KT 9SM FEW007 OVC070 11/11 A2980 RMK AO2
       T01110111
SPECI KGCK 131116Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM FEW021 BKN070 OVC090 11/11 A2980
       RMK AO2 T01110111
SPECI KGCK 131106Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM FEW019 BKN026 OVC110 11/11 A2979
       RMK AO2 T01110111

METAR KLBL 131056Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM OVC095 12/ A2980 RMK AO2 RAE0958
       SLP074 T0117 PNO $
METAR KLBL 130956Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM -RA OVC070 12/ A2980 RMK AO2 RAB27
       SLP073 T0122 PNO $
METAR KLBL 130856Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM OVC090 12/ A2980 RMK AO2 SLP071
       6//// T0122 56016 PNO $

METAR KEHA 131135Z AUTO 32013KT 10SM SCT090 10/07 A2987 RMK AO2
       T01050072
METAR KEHA 131115Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM BKN090 10/07 A2987 RMK AO2
       T01040075
METAR KEHA 131055Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A2986 RMK AO2
       T01000075

Goodland (KGLD) 05/13/24 11:32 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...016/027
                  11600 FT MSL...005/028
                  10000 FT MSL...017/027
                   9900 FT MSL...008/022
                   9000 FT MSL...028/025
                   8200 FT MSL...008/020
                   8000 FT MSL...022/023
                   7000 FT MSL...000/023
                   6500 FT MSL...360/027
                   6000 FT MSL...358/026
                   5000 FT MSL...352/023
                   4700 FT MSL...354/022
                   4600 FT MSL...349/022
                   4000 FT MSL...337/026
                   4000 FT MSL...335/025

Dodge City (KDDC) 05/13/24 11:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...034/021
                  13000 FT MSL...029/023
                  12000 FT MSL...013/025
                  10000 FT MSL...356/023
                   9000 FT MSL...344/028
                   8100 FT MSL...011/011
                   8000 FT MSL...351/024
                   7000 FT MSL...305/010
                   6900 FT MSL...305/010
                   5900 FT MSL...286/015
                   5100 FT MSL...330/008
                   5000 FT MSL...328/012
                   4300 FT MSL...332/010
                   4000 FT MSL...293/008
                   3800 FT MSL...328/011

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0946 UTC Monday, May 13, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 345 AM MDT Mon May 13 2024
KGLD...VFR conditions are expected through the period. A
northwest wind around 10kts will increase from 15z-22z from the
north with gusts up to 25kts. After 23z, a northeast wind around
10kts veers to the east under 10kts by 02z, southeast then south
at speeds under 10kts through the rest of the taf period.
KMCK...VFR conditions are currently expected through the period.
Will need to watch for sub VFR cigs in the 12z-14z timeframe as
stratus is within a county of the taf site. Otherwise,
confidence is higher in VFR conditions through the rest of the
taf period. A northwest wind up to 10kts at taf issuance will
veer to the north and increase in speed with gusts in the
20-25kt range from 15z-22z. After 23z, a northeast wind around
11kts becomes light and variable after 04z.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1010 UTC Monday, May 13, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 508 AM CDT Mon May 13 2024
Overall cloud ceilings should be VFR for GCK and LBL and periods
of MVFR to IFR for DDC and HYS between 12-18Z. Spotty rain
showers will be around DDC and HYS through 00Z. Winds will pick
up after 14Z to 10-20 kt sustained and gusts to 30 kts are
possible through 00Z. Winds should die down after 00Z and skies
will clear in DDC and HYS during this time too.


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

KGUY 131134Z 1312/1412 31012KT P6SM FEW150
     FM131500 34017KT P6SM SKC
     FM140000 02012KT P6SM SKC
     FM140400 09005KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 131053Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 10/09 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP070
       T01000089 $
METAR KGUY 130953Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM SCT080 BKN110 11/09 A2981 RMK AO2
       SLP066 T01060094 $
METAR KGUY 130853Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM FEW075 OVC095 11/10 A2981 RMK AO2
       SLP068 T01060100 56013 $

KDHT 131134Z 1312/1412 31005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM131400 34009KT P6SM SKC
     FM132300 01012KT P6SM FEW250
     FM140600 16006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 131053Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP085
       T00940067
METAR KDHT 130953Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP081
       T00940067
METAR KDHT 130853Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP081
       T00940067 55005

Amarillo (KAMA) 05/13/24 11:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8000 FT MSL...356/025
                   6100 FT MSL...326/007
                   6000 FT MSL...329/019
                   5300 FT MSL...291/007
                   5000 FT MSL...298/012

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1135 UTC Monday, May 13, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 632 AM CDT Mon May 13 2024
VFR conditions expected throughout the 12Z TAF period. Winds will
be out of the north, veering to southerly towards the end of the
TAF period with winds at 5-15 kts, with higher gusts at times.
Skies will be mostly clear.
Meccariello


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

KFMN 131120Z 1312/1412 06006KT P6SM FEW100
     FM131800 27011KT P6SM FEW100
     FM132000 29012G20KT P6SM FEW100
     FM140000 33011KT P6SM SKC
     FM140400 08006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 131053Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP130
       T00611050 $
METAR KFMN 130953Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T00671050 $
METAR KFMN 130853Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T00831050 51005 $

METAR KSKX 131056Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO RVRNO $
METAR KSKX 130956Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO RVRNO $
METAR KSKX 130856Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// PWINO FZRANO RVRNO $

KLVS 131120Z 1312/1412 34006KT P6SM SKC
     FM131800 04006KT P6SM FEW100
     FM132000 07008KT P6SM VCSH SCT100
     FM140100 32009KT P6SM SCT100 AMD NOT SKED

METAR KRTN 131053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T00500011
METAR KRTN 130953Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T00670017
METAR KRTN 130853Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T00720017 58003

METAR KCAO 131055Z AUTO 30013KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T00940044
METAR KCAO 130955Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP091
       T00940050
METAR KCAO 130855Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T00890050 56006

Albuquerque (KABX) 05/13/24 11:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...052/005
                  17100 FT MSL...023/003
                  17000 FT MSL...023/003
                  15000 FT MSL...347/003
                  14800 FT MSL...333/004
                  12000 FT MSL...299/005
                  10300 FT MSL...234/013
                  10000 FT MSL...161/018
                   9000 FT MSL...171/021
                   8500 FT MSL...169/015
                   8000 FT MSL...165/019
                   7700 FT MSL...136/015
                   7000 FT MSL...145/014
                   7000 FT MSL...141/015
                   6500 FT MSL...084/008
                   6300 FT MSL...076/009

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1118 UTC Monday, May 13, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 419 AM MDT Mon May 13 2024
Sufficient atmospheric moisture remains in place to result in an
afternoon round of isolated showers and thunderstorms, primarily
over the northern mountains. A few weak showers or thunderstorms
are possible farther south over the west central and south central
mountains as well. The showers or storms farther south are
forecast to be of the drier variety microburst showers and
thunderstorms, capable of localized and erratic wind gusts up to
45 KT. Any lingering showers and storms will dissipate rapidly
around sunset with VFR conditions and light winds expected at all
TAF sites tonight through Tuesday morning.

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

DATA BASED ON 130000Z
VALID 130600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3309+10 3314+01 3514-13 3516-27 341843 342251 332361
BCE                      3408+02 0315-13 0418-27 032643 032951 012158
LND              3008+08 3009+01 3411-14 3322-27 332743 343152 332759
RKS              3307    3318+01 3619-14 3523-27 352344 353251 352259
GJT              9900+10 3611+02 0222-14 0225-27 022844 023352 012957
FMN              0213+10 0116+02 3415-16 0217-28 021745 012852 341552
ABQ              3312+09 3220+01 3315-16 3218-28 340945 301350 291950
MBW              1211    3208-01 3628-16 3631-28 364043 364052 352656
DEN              0212+06 3620-01 0133-16 3633-28 363744 353352 331550
PUB              0118+06 0123-02 3632-16 3627-28 352645 363251 301648
ALS                      0117-01 0126-16 3524-28 342545 352552 311649
TCC      3317    3319+05 3219-03 3226-15 3230-27 303145 283047 273149
BFF      0616    0511+05 3515-02 3621-17 3527-30 364344 363952 342753
GLD      0122    0126+03 0329-02 0231-15 3625-27 361645 342250 301648
GCK      3208+09 3217+04 3416-03 3413-15 3114-27 242345 262048 271847
GAG      2325+09 2618+03 2418-03 2422-14 2715-27 252244 235346 254047
AMA      3216    3021+05 2824-02 2725-16 2733-28 264143 254845 264148
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DATA BASED ON 130000Z
VALID 131200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+09 3112+01 2912-13 2916-27 302242 292452 292961
BCE                      0105+02 3608-13 0211-27 011742 011751 331560
LND              3010+08 3117+01 3123-14 3128-27 312644 303452 303059
RKS              3013    2912+00 3322-14 3324-27 322343 323152 312960
GJT              3205+09 3211+01 3419-15 3625-27 362543 012952 352559
FMN              3506+08 3612+01 0114-15 3617-27 033044 032851 352156
ABQ              2907+07 3212+01 3513-15 3311-27 321445 361451 272052
MBW              2813    3313+00 3417-15 3427-27 353544 343252 333259
DEN              3311+06 3523-01 3628-16 3638-28 014243 014052 342355
PUB              3518+06 3624-01 3628-16 3533-28 363643 363751 301652
ALS                      3517+00 3623-15 3521-27 362944 023152 311453
TCC      3415    3524+06 3423-01 3326-14 3231-28 322744 302150 273050
BFF      9900    3208+05 3615-02 3628-16 3632-28 363943 354152 343056
GLD      3624    0128+04 0132-03 3626-16 3617-28 321445 352649 311949
GCK      0222+08 0117+03 3621-02 3517-15 3414-28 342145 321749 292247
GAG      3118+09 2919+03 2821-03 2915-15 3411-27 321145 282046 262747
AMA      3325    3325+05 3223-02 3125-14 3127-27 312944 283548 273248
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DATA BASED ON 130000Z
VALID 140000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2611+11 2619+03 2631-14 2634-27 263243 263552 262759
BCE                      3109+05 9900-14 2107-26 200642 241251 271360
LND              3110+11 2913+03 2623-14 2730-27 272943 273152 273159
RKS              2820    2820+03 2726-13 2730-27 283243 283352 282859
GJT              3006+12 3008+04 3011-13 3014-27 302042 302651 302260
FMN              3010+13 3011+04 3510-13 3409-26 010642 011451 331659
ABQ              0105+13 9900+04 3010-14 9900-27 021543 031751 321657
MBW              2713    2716+03 3026-14 3028-27 312743 312952 302558
DEN              3108+10 3014+02 3122-14 3224-27 332643 333153 302458
PUB              2506+09 9900+01 3422-14 3428-26 332943 333252 312558
ALS                      3109+01 3418-13 3316-26 331542 342052 322360
TCC      9900    9900+10 3408+01 3428-13 3525-27 352543 352752 341255
BFF      1505    9900+09 3009+01 3223-14 3326-27 323044 323253 302356
GLD      0206    3605+06 3317-02 3531-15 3434-27 343643 343652 312554
GCK      0114+13 0123+06 3527-01 3524-15 3533-27 353742 353551 322252
GAG      3515+12 3527+05 3529-01 3326-14 3220-28 332143 322348 271850
AMA      3414    3315+09 3317+00 3330-15 3437-27 343242 333050 291552
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