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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0445 MDT Saturday, June 3, 2023


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

METAR KFNL 030956Z 00000KT 10SM BKN080 OVC100 13/12 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP125
       T01280117
METAR KFNL 030856Z 00000KT 10SM FEW085 13/12 A3004 RMK AO2 RAE08 SLP132
       P0000 60006 T01280117 58004
METAR KFNL 030756Z 32003KT 10SM -RA FEW025 OVC080 13/12 A3005 RMK AO2
       SLP135 P0002 T01280117

METAR KGXY 030956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT050 BKN075 BKN090 13/12 A3003
       RMK AO2 SLP144 T01330117
METAR KGXY 030856Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM FEW070 BKN120 13/12 A3002 RMK AO2
       SLP141 6//// T01330117 58003
METAR KGXY 030756Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM OVC070 13/12 A3003 RMK AO2 RAE28
       SLP143 P0001 T01280117

METAR KLMO 031035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 14/12 A3004 RMK AO2
       T01380115
METAR KLMO 031015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 14/12 A3005 RMK AO2
       T01380115
METAR KLMO 030955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 SCT120 14/12 A3005 RMK AO2
       T01380115

METAR KBDU 031035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 12/11 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 031015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 BKN120 12/11 A3003 RMK
       AO2
METAR KBDU 030955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 OVC120 12/11 A3004 RMK
        AO2

METAR KEIK 031035Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM -DZ BKN075 OVC080 13/11 A3003 RMK
       AO2 T01250114
METAR KEIK 031015Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM -RA SCT009 OVC090 13/12 A3003 RMK
       AO2 T01270115
METAR KEIK 030955Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM -DZ BKN009 OVC090 13/12 A3003 RMK
       AO2 T01300117

KBJC 030912Z 0309/0406 35007KT P6SM VCSH SCT005 BKN030 OVC060
      TEMPO 0309/0313 5SM -RA BR BKN005
     FM031300 33007KT 5SM -RA BR FEW015
     FM031700 VRB06KT 4SM SHRA BR SCT015 OVC030
      TEMPO 0319/0323 3SM TSRA BR BKN015 OVC030CB
     FM040300 VRB06KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT010 BKN025 OVC050
METAR KBJC 031035Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM SCT009 12/11 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 031015Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM -DZ SCT009 SCT025 SCT034 12/11
       A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 030955Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM DZ SCT009 SCT025 BKN046 12/11 A3006
       RMK AO2

KDEN 030912Z 0309/0412 24008KT P6SM VCSH BKN030 OVC060
      TEMPO 0309/0313 35007KT 5SM -RA BR BKN003 BKN007
     FM031400 33007KT 5SM -RA BR FEW015 OVC030
     FM031800 03008KT 4SM SHRA BR SCT015 OVC030
      TEMPO 0320/0324 VRB15G25KT 3SM TSRA BR BKN015 OVC030CB
     FM040300 VRB06KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT015 BKN030 OVC060
     FM040900 33007KT P6SM VCSH FEW015 SCT030 BKN060
SPECI KDEN 031021Z 02003KT 5SM BR BKN006 OVC095 12/11 A3003 RMK AO2
       T01220111 $
METAR KDEN 030953Z 04003KT 6SM BR SCT006 BKN100 12/11 A3003 RMK AO2
       SLP112 T01220111 $
SPECI KDEN 030940Z 03003KT 7SM SCT006 OVC100 12/11 A3003 RMK AO2
       T01220111 $


KBKF 030900Z 0309/0415 VRB06KT 9999 FEW060 SCT095 BKN130
     QNH3000INS
     BECMG 0316/0317 32009KT 9000 -SHRA BKN026 OVC035
     QNH3009INS
     BECMG 0317/0318 34009KT 9999 NSW BKN027 OVC035 QNH3010INS
     BECMG 0318/0319 35009KT 9000 -SHRA BKN027 OVC035 510013
     QNH3011INS
     BECMG 0319/0320 01009KT 9000 -SHRA SCT027 BKN035 OVC055
     QNH3011INS
     BECMG 0322/0323 VRB06KT 9999 NSW FEW026 FEW035 SCT055
     QNH3009INS
     BECMG 0404/0405 VRB06KT 8000 BR SCT018 OVC027 510013
     QNH3016INS
     BECMG 0410/0411 VRB06KT 8000 BR SCT001 BKN009 OVC018
     510013 QNH3017INS
     BECMG 0411/0412 VRB06KT 8000 BR FEW010 BKN018 OVC027
     510013 QNH3018INS
     BECMG 0412/0413 VRB06KT 8000 -SHRA BKN001 OVC010 510013
     QNH3020INS
     BECMG 0413/0414 VRB06KT 8000 -SHRA SCT001 OVC010 510013
     QNH3021INS
     BECMG 0414/0415 VRB06KT 8000 -SHRA FEW001 BKN010 OVC018
     510013 QNH3021INS TX15/0400Z TN11/0409Z
METAR KBKF 030958Z 25004KT 10SM FEW090 BKN120 BKN180 11/10 A3004 RMK
        AO2A SLP119 T01110098
METAR KBKF 030858Z 28005KT 10SM SCT120 BKN180 11/09 A3003 RMK AO2A
        SLP119 T01110092 53001
METAR KBKF 030858Z COR 28005KT 10SM SCT120 BKN180 11/09 A3003 RMK AO2A
        SLP119 60000 T01110092 53001 COR 0909

KAPA 030912Z 0309/0406 26007KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN060 OVC070
      TEMPO 0309/0313 5SM -RA BR BKN003 BKN005
     FM031300 33007KT 5SM -RA BR FEW015 OVC030
     FM031700 03008KT 4SM SHRA BR SCT015 OVC030
      TEMPO 0319/0323 VRB15G25KT 3SM TSRA BR BKN010 OVC025CB
     FM040300 VRB06KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT010 BKN025 OVC050
METAR KAPA 030953Z 25004KT 10SM FEW030 BKN070 OVC090 11/09 A3005 RMK AO2
       SLP130 T01060089
METAR KAPA 030853Z 26007KT 10SM SCT070 OVC090 11/09 A3004 RMK AO2
       RAE0755DZB0755E50 SLP128 P0000 60027 T01060094 56005
METAR KAPA 030753Z 24009KT 10SM -RA SCT060 OVC085 11/09 A3005 RMK AO2
       SLP132 P0012 T01060089

METAR KMNH 031035Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 031015Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 030955Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 07/07 A3010 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 031035Z AUTO 10SM BKN075 OVC090 12/12 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 031015Z AUTO 10SM BKN075 OVC090 12/12 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 030955Z AUTO 10SM BKN075 OVC090 12/12 A3001 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 031035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 13/13 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 031015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 13/13 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 030955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 13/13 A2999 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 030953Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM BKN070 OVC100 13/12 A3001 RMK AO2
       RAB12E23 SLP117 P0000 T01330122
METAR KAKO 030853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 13/12 A3001 RMK AO2 RAB14E26
       SLP115 P0000 60001 T01330122 50000
METAR KAKO 030753Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM FEW070 OVC090 13/12 A3002 RMK AO2
       RAB13E50 SLP120 P0001 T01330122

METAR KLIC 030955Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM BKN055 12/10 A3003 RMK AO2
       RAB0859E28 SLP110 P0000 T01220100
METAR KLIC 030855Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM OVC070 13/09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T01280089 53001
METAR KLIC 030755Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM SCT120 13/08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP101
       T01280083

METAR KHEQ 031035Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC001 13/12 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 031015Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC001 14/13 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 030955Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR OVC001 15/13 A2999 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 031039Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 12/07 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 031019Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM 12/08 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 030959Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM 12/11 A3000 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 031035Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM OVC080 13/11 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 031015Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM OVC090 13/10 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 030955Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM BKN090 12/10 A2999 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 030953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 13/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T01330122
METAR KITR 030853Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM SCT075 OVC090 13/12 A3000 RMK AO2
       RAB0754E16 SLP118 P0001 60001 T01330117 50001
METAR KITR 030753Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM FEW055 BKN080 OVC090 14/12 A3001
       RMK AO2 SLP118 T01390117

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/03/2023
Fort Collins - 05:30:59 MDT / 20:25:55 MDT
Denver       - 05:33:07 MDT / 20:22:56 MDT
Sterling     - 05:23:16 MDT / 20:18:49 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 06/03/23 10:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...143/037
                  26000 FT MSL...151/029
                  25000 FT MSL...142/030
                  24000 FT MSL...145/026
                  22000 FT MSL...129/023
                  20000 FT MSL...140/017
                  19000 FT MSL...141/015
                  18000 FT MSL...194/011
                  17000 FT MSL...208/008
                  16700 FT MSL...207/009
                  16000 FT MSL...179/012
                  13000 FT MSL...074/008
                  10000 FT MSL...308/016
                   9000 FT MSL...298/018
                   8900 FT MSL...300/014
                   8000 FT MSL...300/016
                   8000 FT MSL...298/017
                   7200 FT MSL...323/014
                   7000 FT MSL...311/014
                   6600 FT MSL...316/010
                   6100 FT MSL...322/011
                   6000 FT MSL...312/009
                   5900 FT MSL...336/007

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1006 UTC Saturday, June  3, 2023

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday night)
Issued at 1214 AM MDT Sat Jun 3 2023
Expect VFR conditions for a few more hours tonight, then
categories to begin to fall as the coverage and intensity of
showers gradually increase. MVFR conditions likely by late tonight
or early tomorrow morning, and IFR conditions are possible by
afternoon. Cloud bases forecast under 6000 feet by 09Z and to
remain near or below through the TAF period. Showers in the
vicinity tonight, more widespread by morning. Persistent showers
and low ceilings likely as an MCV comes in from our southeast
tonight. Some thunder will be embedded and may bring lightning,
small hail and breezy outflow. Winds shift with outflow, otherwise
moderate and diurnal.


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

METAR K4BM 031035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN010 02/01 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 031015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT010 02/01 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 030955Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3030 RMK AO2

SPECI KAFF 030912Z 36008KT 10SM OVC060 10/09 A3004 RMK AO2A SLP103
METAR KAFF 030955Z 01008KT 10SM BKN050 10/09 A3004 RMK AO2A RAE12 SLP103
        T00980093
METAR KAFF 030855Z 36009KT 10SM -RA OVC060 09/09 A3005 RMK AO2A SLP106
        P0002 60013 T00930091 57014

KCOS 030520Z 0306/0406 36008KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 BKN080
      TEMPO 0306/0309 -SHRA BKN030
     FM031300 05006KT 5SM -SHRA SCT020 OVC050
      TEMPO 0314/0318 BKN020
     FM031900 12006KT P6SM BKN050 BKN080
     FM032300 02010KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN050
METAR KCOS 030954Z 34010KT 10SM FEW030 SCT060 12/07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP104
        T01170072
METAR KCOS 030854Z 33009KT 10SM FEW020 BKN060 OVC090 11/08 A3005 RMK
        AO2 RAE47 SLP107 LW CLDS ALG MTN BASES W-NW P0000 60000
        T01110078 58017
METAR KCOS 030754Z 30012KT 10SM -RA FEW060 OVC080 11/08 A3007 RMK AO2
        SLP118 PCPN VRY LGT P0000 T01110078

METAR KABH 030855Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM OVC160 11/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP120
        T01090092 57008
METAR KABH 030955Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM OVC110 11/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP114
        T01080089

METAR KFLY 031035Z AUTO 34008G15KT 10SM 10/06 A3007 RMK AO2 T00970056
METAR KFLY 031015Z AUTO 34007G16KT 10SM 10/06 A3007 RMK AO2
       T00970057
METAR KFLY 030955Z AUTO 34011G16KT 10SM 10/06 A3008 RMK AO2
       T01000058

KFCS 030505Z 0305/0411 34009KT 9999 -DZ OVC080 QNH2998INS
      BECMG 0307/0308 04009KT 9999 VCSH BKN030 QNH3002INS
      BECMG 0310/0311 04009KT 8000 -SHRA BKN020 QNH3005INS
      BECMG 0318/0319 11010G20KT 8000 -SHRA VCTS OVC030CB
      QNH2999INS
      TEMPO 0321/0401 VRB20G30KT 6000 -TSRA OVC020CB
      BECMG 0400/0401 22009KT 9999 NSW BKN030 QNH2990INS
      TX24/0321Z
      TN09/0309Z
      LAST NO AMDS AFT 0305
      NEXT 0505
METAR KFCS 030855Z 04005KT 10SM FEW075 12/10 A3003 RMK AO2A SLP038
        P0001 60002 T01160097 58014
METAR KFCS 030955Z 01005KT 10SM SCT150 11/09 A3002 RMK AO2A SLP037
        T01080092

KPUB 030520Z 0306/0406 04010KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080
      TEMPO 0306/0310 VRB10G20KT -SHRA BKN050
     FM031000 01008KT P6SM OVC050
     FM031300 05007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 BKN040
      TEMPO 0314/0317 BKN025
     FM032000 07009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
     FM032300 03010KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
METAR KPUB 030953Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T01440083
METAR KPUB 030853Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM FEW120 15/08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T01500083 58007
METAR KPUB 030753Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM BKN120 15/09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T01500089

METAR KVTP 031035Z AUTO 26011G16KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 031015Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 030955Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3020 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 030954Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM SCT110 09/06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP108
        T00890061
METAR KTAD 030854Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM FEW110 10/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP103
        60002 T01000067 50005
METAR KTAD 030754Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T01170083

METAR KLHX 030953Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM OVC100 13/11 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP104
        T01330106 $
METAR KLHX 030853Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM OVC110 13/11 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP091
       T01330106 50002 $
METAR KLHX 030753Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T01330106 $

SPECI KLAA 031026Z AUTO 08011KT 9SM -RA FEW005 SCT055 OVC090 13/12 A2996
       RMK AO2 P0000 T01330122
METAR KLAA 030953Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM -RA OVC085 13/12 A2996 RMK AO2
       SLP112 P0001 T01330122
METAR KLAA 030853Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM -RA OVC085 13/12 A2995 RMK AO2
       RAB26 SLP109 P0000 60000 T01330122 53004

METAR KSPD 030956Z AUTO 05006KT 13/11 A2997 RMK AO1 SLP101 T01280111
METAR KSPD 030856Z AUTO 12003KT 13/11 A2996 RMK AO1 SLP098 T01280111
       55003
METAR KSPD 030756Z AUTO 07005KT 12/11 A2994 RMK AO1 SLP087 T01220111

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/03/2023
Burlington - 05:23:39 MDT / 20:10:54 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:36:08 MDT / 20:17:11 MDT
Lamar      - 05:28:38 MDT / 20:08:40 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 06/03/23 10:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  29000 FT MSL...118/044
                  27000 FT MSL...118/035
                  25000 FT MSL...109/035
                  24000 FT MSL...109/025
                  23000 FT MSL...100/028
                  22000 FT MSL...094/031
                  21000 FT MSL...091/021
                  20000 FT MSL...157/008
                  19000 FT MSL...183/007
                  14200 FT MSL...228/007
                  14000 FT MSL...241/009
                  11000 FT MSL...028/009
                  10900 FT MSL...031/010
                  10000 FT MSL...053/015
                   9700 FT MSL...057/015
                   9000 FT MSL...051/011
                   8600 FT MSL...061/018
                   8000 FT MSL...031/013
                   7800 FT MSL...025/014
                   7100 FT MSL...024/014
                   7000 FT MSL...032/016
                   6400 FT MSL...044/016
                   6000 FT MSL...055/020
                   5900 FT MSL...061/021
                   5700 FT MSL...062/019

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0941 UTC Saturday, June  3, 2023

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Sunday morning)
Issued at 339 AM MDT Sat Jun 3 2023
Round of passing showers will affect the taf sites during the next
24 hours, especially KCOS and KPUB. Some embedded thunder cant be
ruled out but probability is rather low due to the cool temps.
Periods of mvfr/ifr will be possible, especially tonight as upslope
deepens at KCOS and KPUB.


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

METAR KCAG 030953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC037 10/08 A3011 RMK AO2 RAB19E35
       SLP158 P0000 T01000078
METAR KCAG 030853Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM OVC031 10/08 A3010 RMK AO2 RAB01E27
       SLP154 P0000 60000 T01000078 57002
METAR KCAG 030753Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM OVC042 11/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T01060067

SPECI KHDN 031037Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM SCT027 OVC060 08/08 A3014 RMK
       AO2
SPECI KHDN 031011Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM OVC029 09/08 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KHDN 030956Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM OVC031 09/08 A3013 RMK AO2 RAB29E50
       SLP168 P0000 T00890083

METAR KSBS 031035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC034 07/07 A3012 RMK AO1 T00710071
METAR KSBS 031015Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM BKN036 OVC044 07/07 A3012 RMK AO1
       T00720072
METAR KSBS 030955Z AUTO 30003KT 5SM OVC041 07/07 A3012 RMK AO1
       T00720072

METAR KC07 031035Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM -SN OVC001 01/01 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 031015Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM BR OVC003 01/01 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 030955Z AUTO 00000KT 1 3/4SM -DZ OVC005 01/01 A3024 RMK
        AO2 VIS 1V5

METAR K33V 031035Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM BKN050 04/02 A3018 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 031015Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM SCT050 05/02 A3018 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 030955Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM SCT048 04/03 A3017 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 030953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN045 OVC050 08/07 A3011 RMK
       AO2 SLP153 P0002 T00780072
METAR KEEO 030853Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM -RA OVC047 08/07 A3011 RMK AO2
       RAB0754 SLP152 P0014 60017 T00780072 57001
METAR KEEO 030753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW033 OVC045 08/07 A3012 RMK AO2
       RAE00 SLP155 P0000 T00830067

METAR K20V 031035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN043 OVC055 07/06 A3017 RMK
        AO2
METAR K20V 031015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN043 OVC060 07/05 A3017 RMK
       AO2
METAR K20V 030955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC043 07/04 A3016 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 031035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT037 BKN050 05/04 A3018 RMK
        AO2 T00510036
METAR KGNB 031015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 06/04 A3018 RMK AO2
       T00550038
METAR KGNB 030955Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM OVC050 06/04 A3018 RMK AO2
       T00560042


METAR KC99 031038Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 031008Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 030927Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/00 A3026 RMK AO2

KGJT 030530Z 0306/0406 09009KT P6SM VCSH BKN120
     FM030800 09005KT P6SM SCT100
     FM031800 27008KT P6SM SCT120
     FM040000 28009KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGJT 030953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 11/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T01060078
METAR KGJT 030853Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM FEW090 11/08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T01110078 55000
METAR KGJT 030753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T01220072

KRIL 030530Z 0306/0406 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 SCT100 BKN120
     FM030700 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
     FM031200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN080
     FM032000 30007KT P6SM BKN120
     FM040000 10008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KRIL 030953Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM OVC070 09/08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T00940078
METAR KRIL 030853Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM SCT080 OVC100 09/08 A3009 RMK AO2
       SLP159 60000 T00940078 58007
METAR KRIL 030753Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM SCT075 OVC100 09/08 A3010 RMK AO2
       SLP162 T00940078

METAR K5SM 031035Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM SCT022 OVC027 00/00 A3030 RMK
        AO2
METAR K5SM 031015Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM BKN024 BKN029 OVC060 00/00 A3030
       RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 030955Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM SCT010 SCT030 BKN060 00/00 A3030
        RMK AO2

KEGE 030530Z 0306/0406 VRB02KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 OVC070
     FM030900 VRB03KT P6SM OVC050
     FM031500 VRB02KT P6SM BKN080
     FM032000 28007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080
     FM040000 25008KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
METAR KEGE 030956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 08/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T00830072
METAR KEGE 030856Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM OVC050 08/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP115
       60000 T00780067 58007
METAR KEGE 030756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC055 08/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T00830072

KASE 030530Z 0306/0406 17004KT P6SM VCSH FEW006 BKN045 OVC060
     FM031200 20003KT P6SM BKN050
     FM031500 35005KT P6SM BKN050
     FM032000 34007KT P6SM SCT045 BKN070
METAR KASE 030953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW045 OVC055 06/04 A3015 RMK AO2
       SLP149 T00610044
METAR KASE 030853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 06/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP148
       60002 T00610044 58009
METAR KASE 030753Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM OVC049 06/04 A3016 RMK AO2 RAE23
       SLP154 P0001 T00610044

METAR KCCU 031035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 031015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 030955Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM SCT001 01/00 A3031 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 030953Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T00171006
METAR KLXV 030853Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM BKN048 04/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T00390006 58006
METAR KLXV 030753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW030 OVC047 04/01 A3023 RMK AO2
       SLP116 T00440011

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/03/2023
Rangely           - 05:47:17 MDT / 20:39:18 MDT
Grand Junction    - 05:49:25 MDT / 20:35:22 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:38:14 MDT / 20:32:41 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/03/23 10:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...303/009
                  14000 FT MSL...304/013
                  13000 FT MSL...299/008
                  12000 FT MSL...296/014
                  11000 FT MSL...283/015
                  10400 FT MSL...243/017
                  10200 FT MSL...252/017
                  10100 FT MSL...248/017

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0922 UTC Saturday, June  3, 2023

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday night)
Issued at 1130 PM MDT Fri Jun 2 2023
Showers and midlevel ceilings persist across much of the forecast
area this evening. Showers will slowly come to an end overnight
but the broken to overcast skies will likely persist. Even so, VFR
conditions will be the rule though ILS breakpoints will likely
continue to be met for KASE, KTEX, and KEGE. Those areas along the
Continental Divide and higher terrain will see the most cloud
cover on Saturday. Some convection is possible but the latest CAM
guidance is showing a minimal coverage through an isolated
shower/storm can`t be ruled out.


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

METAR KAJZ 031035Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3009 RMK AO2 T01000076
        PWINO
METAR KAJZ 031015Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM SCT090 11/08 A3009 RMK AO2
       T01050078 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 030955Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM SCT090 11/08 A3009 RMK AO2
       T01100081 PWINO

KMTJ 030530Z 0306/0406 16009KT P6SM VCSH OVC070
      TEMPO 0306/0307 -RA
     FM030700 14006KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM031000 13006KT P6SM SCT100
     FM031800 35005KT P6SM FEW110
     FM040000 05010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMTJ 030953Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T00780056
METAR KMTJ 030853Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T00890056 55006
METAR KMTJ 030753Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T00940067

METAR KGUC 030956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW055 03/02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP192
       T00330022
METAR KGUC 030856Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP184
       60000 T00500028 56004
METAR KGUC 030756Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM BKN100 06/03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T00560033

METAR K7BM 031035Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 031015Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 030955Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3021 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 031035Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3014 RMK AO2 T00500009
METAR KAEJ 031015Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3015 RMK AO2
       T00470007
METAR KAEJ 030955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3015 RMK AO2
       T00550006

METAR KANK 031030Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3020 RMK AO1
       T00470008
METAR KANK 031010Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3020 RMK AO1
       T00610011
METAR KANK 030950Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3020 RMK AO1 T00540010



KTEX 030530Z 0306/0406 15004KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 OVC070
     FM031000 13004KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM031800 27007KT P6SM BKN150
     FM040000 12005KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KTEX 031035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 031015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 03/02 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 030955Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM BKN060 04/02 A3023 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 031035Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM 05/02 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 031015Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM 05/01 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 030955Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM 05/01 A3017 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 030953Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T00610056
METAR KCEZ 030853Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T00720061 55000
METAR KCEZ 030753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T00830072

KDRO 030530Z 0306/0406 25004KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
     FM030900 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120
     FM031800 25007KT P6SM FEW150
     FM032100 30012G22KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KDRO 030953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW090 06/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T00610033
METAR KDRO 030853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 SCT100 07/03 A3009 RMK AO2
       SLP144 T00670033 58004
METAR KDRO 030753Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM FEW100 08/04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T00830039

METAR KPSO 031035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A3014 RMK AO2
       T00400030
METAR KPSO 031015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A3014 RMK AO2
       T00400029
METAR KPSO 030955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A3014 RMK AO2
       T00400030

METAR KCPW 031035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 031015Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 030955Z AUTO 28011G14KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3036 RMK AO2

KALS 030520Z 0306/0406 30005KT P6SM SCT090 SCT200
     FM032000 02010KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB BKN150
      TEMPO 0320/0324 VRB20G35KT BKN060CB
     FM040100 05010KT P6SM BKN100
     FM040400 09007KT P6SM SCT050 SCT150
METAR KALS 030952Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP139
        T00280028
METAR KALS 030852Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP140
        T00390022 58005
METAR KALS 030752Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP151
        T00500039

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/03/2023
Vail    - 05:38:58 MDT / 20:28:15 MDT
Durango - 05:51:55 MDT / 20:27:24 MDT
Alamosa - 05:43:25 MDT / 20:19:56 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/03/23 10:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...303/009
                  14000 FT MSL...304/013
                  13000 FT MSL...299/008
                  12000 FT MSL...296/014
                  11000 FT MSL...283/015
                  10400 FT MSL...243/017
                  10200 FT MSL...252/017
                  10100 FT MSL...248/017

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0922 UTC Saturday, June  3, 2023

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday night)
Issued at 1130 PM MDT Fri Jun 2 2023
Showers and midlevel ceilings persist across much of the forecast
area this evening. Showers will slowly come to an end overnight
but the broken to overcast skies will likely persist. Even so, VFR
conditions will be the rule though ILS breakpoints will likely
continue to be met for KASE, KTEX, and KEGE. Those areas along the
Continental Divide and higher terrain will see the most cloud
cover on Saturday. Some convection is possible but the latest CAM
guidance is showing a minimal coverage through an isolated
shower/storm can`t be ruled out.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 030539Z 0306/0406 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KPGA 030953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 17/04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T01720044
METAR KPGA 030853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 18/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T01830056 50002
METAR KPGA 030753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T01830056

METAR KRQE 030953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T00670028
METAR KRQE 030853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T00720028 56007
METAR KRQE 030753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP105
       T00940033

Flagstaff (KFSX) 06/03/23 10:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...145/013
                  12000 FT MSL...095/007
                  11000 FT MSL...004/019
                  10800 FT MSL...353/010
                  10000 FT MSL...341/013
                  10000 FT MSL...352/009
                   9200 FT MSL...003/008
                   9000 FT MSL...359/009
                   8000 FT MSL...063/008
                   7800 FT MSL...064/010
                   7400 FT MSL...104/011
                   7400 FT MSL...167/011

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1007 UTC Saturday, June  3, 2023

.AVIATION...For the 12Z TAF Package...Mostly VFR conditions will
last through 18Z. Afterwards, isolated -SHRA/TSRA will like begin
along a KGCN-KFLG-KSOW line. Brief periods of MVFR/IFR may be seen
in heavier precipitation. Winds around storm development could be
gusty and erratic. Otherwise, look for west-southwest winds
of 5-15 kts. Aviation discussion not updated for TAF amendments.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 030902Z 0309/0412 16005KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
     FM031700 33006KT P6SM FEW070
     FM031900 32007KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB SCT100
     FM032200 30005KT P6SM SCT100
     FM040300 16005KT P6SM SCT110
METAR KSLC 030954Z 13005KT 10SM FEW110 16/08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP116 T01560078
METAR KSLC 030854Z 00000KT 10SM FEW085 FEW110 16/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP120
        T01610072 53002
METAR KSLC 030754Z 13006KT 10SM FEW090 16/08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T01610078

KVEL 030530Z 0306/0406 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 OVC100
     FM031200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
     FM031600 18004KT P6SM SCT120
     FM040000 32007KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KVEL 030953Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM BKN080 BKN100 OVC120 11/09 A3007
       RMK AO2 SLP147 T01110094
METAR KVEL 030853Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM FEW029 BKN041 OVC080 12/10 A3007
       RMK AO2 SLP149 T01170100 53005
METAR KVEL 030753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 12/11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T01220106

METAR KPUC 030953Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP162
       T00670022
METAR KPUC 030853Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T00720028 57001
METAR KPUC 030753Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T00830028

KCNY 030530Z 0306/0406 08005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM031200 09005KT P6SM SCT250
     FM032100 32007KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KCNY 030953Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T01110067
METAR KCNY 030853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T01170067 50002
METAR KCNY 030753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T01280067


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 06/03/23 10:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...273/026
                  20400 FT MSL...006/004
                  19000 FT MSL...227/031
                  11000 FT MSL...168/018
                  10900 FT MSL...172/011
                  10000 FT MSL...194/019
                   9900 FT MSL...191/019
                   9100 FT MSL...192/016
                   9000 FT MSL...190/019
                   8400 FT MSL...183/016
                   8000 FT MSL...182/015
                   7700 FT MSL...171/011
                   7000 FT MSL...141/010
                   6900 FT MSL...171/011
                   6900 FT MSL...151/009

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1025 UTC Saturday, June  3, 2023

.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will be maintained over the
KSLC terminal through the TAF period, with increasing coverage of
showers and thunderstorms from 18Z to around 02Z. Gusty and erratic
outflow winds will be possible with passing showers. There is a 30%
chance that a shower or thunderstorm directly impacts the terminal.
Otherwise, light southerly drainage flow will remain in place over
the KSLC terminal through the late morning, switching to a northerly
flow around 17Z.
Rest of Utah and Southwest Wyoming...VFR conditions are expected
areawide through the valid TAF period with scattered showers and
thunderstorms expected 18Z thru 03Z. Showers and thunderstorms are
most likely to form over the higher terrain and drift into adjacent
valley areas. Gusty and erratic outflow winds in excess of 35 mph
are possible with passing showers. Outside of outflow dominated wind
patterns near showers in the afternoon, diurnally driven terrain
flows will prevail across most terminals through the day.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 030541Z 0306/0406 19005KT P6SM FEW040 FEW250
     FM031600 25008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM031900 31008KT P6SM SCT100
     FM032100 30007KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 SCT100
     FM040200 12009KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100=
METAR KEVW 030953Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP158
       T00670044 $
METAR KEVW 030853Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T00610044 55000 $
METAR KEVW 030753Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM BKN090 08/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T00830056 $

KRKS 030520Z 0306/0406 VRB06KT P6SM BKN050
     FM031700 22010KT P6SM VCSH BKN035
     FM032200 25012G18KT P6SM SCT060
     FM040300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KRKS 030954Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM -RA FEW040 OVC055 08/08 A3011
        RMK AO2 RAB29 SLP150 P0001 T00830083
METAR KRKS 030854Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM OVC049 09/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP144
        60001 T00890083 58002
METAR KRKS 030754Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM OVC044 09/08 A3010 RMK AO2 RAE42
        SLP147 P0000 T00890083

KRWL 030534Z 0306/0406 22010KT P6SM FEW035 OVC050
     FM031100 24008KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025 OVC040
     FM032000 VRB06KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN100
METAR KRWL 030953Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM SCT037 OVC055 09/06 A3010 RMK AO2
       SLP131 T00940061
METAR KRWL 030853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC055 10/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP125
       T01000067 55000
METAR KRWL 030753Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM OVC060 09/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T00940067

KLAR 030534Z 0306/0406 VRB06KT P6SM SCT015 BKN070
     FM031200 VRB04KT P6SM BKN030 OVC050
     FM031800 VRB12KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS FEW030 BKN040CB OVC100
     FM040000 33006KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC025
METAR KLAR 030953Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM BKN120 08/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T00830056 $
METAR KLAR 030853Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T00830061 56002 $
METAR KLAR 030753Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM SCT080 09/05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T00890050 $

KCYS 030534Z 0306/0406 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH OVC050
     FM030800 31006KT P6SM BKN100
     FM031400 33009KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS FEW030CB BKN060
     FM031700 35009KT 4SM -SHRA BR VCTS SCT030CB OVC040
     FM040000 30010KT 3SM -SHRA BR BKN025 OVC045
METAR KCYS 030953Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM FEW075 11/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T01060089
METAR KCYS 030853Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM SCT090 11/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP115
       60000 T01060083 58005
METAR KCYS 030753Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM SCT060 SCT075 11/09 A3005 RMK AO2
       RAE14 SLP114 P0000 T01110089

Riverton (KRIW) 06/03/23 10:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...100/007
                  28000 FT MSL...085/009
                  27000 FT MSL...087/007
                  26000 FT MSL...095/008
                  25000 FT MSL...107/007
                  24000 FT MSL...123/006
                  22900 FT MSL...128/005
                  22000 FT MSL...138/005
                  20000 FT MSL...167/005
                  19400 FT MSL...168/005
                  19000 FT MSL...173/006
                  18000 FT MSL...184/005
                  17000 FT MSL...192/004
                  16800 FT MSL...206/003
                  15000 FT MSL...016/004
                  14600 FT MSL...008/006
                  14000 FT MSL...358/006
                  13000 FT MSL...001/007
                  12700 FT MSL...357/008
                  12000 FT MSL...006/008
                  11200 FT MSL...008/008
                  11000 FT MSL...013/008
                  10000 FT MSL...016/006
                  10000 FT MSL...015/007
                   9000 FT MSL...004/006
                   9000 FT MSL...001/005
                   8200 FT MSL...335/005
                   8000 FT MSL...309/004
                   7400 FT MSL...355/005
                   7000 FT MSL...035/006
                   6700 FT MSL...025/006
                   6200 FT MSL...003/005
                   6000 FT MSL...326/005
                   6000 FT MSL...310/004

Cheyenne (KCYS) 06/03/23 10:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...143/044
                  27000 FT MSL...139/041
                  26000 FT MSL...141/038
                  25000 FT MSL...141/035
                  24000 FT MSL...143/034
                  23000 FT MSL...146/032
                  22000 FT MSL...150/030
                  21000 FT MSL...153/028
                  20000 FT MSL...145/025
                  19000 FT MSL...146/022
                  18000 FT MSL...149/020
                  17300 FT MSL...165/015
                  17000 FT MSL...170/013
                  16000 FT MSL...180/018
                  15100 FT MSL...178/017
                  15000 FT MSL...176/015
                  14000 FT MSL...137/007
                  13200 FT MSL...188/010
                  13000 FT MSL...192/011
                  12000 FT MSL...190/017
                  11000 FT MSL...157/014
                  10000 FT MSL...167/015
                   9600 FT MSL...087/021
                   9000 FT MSL...070/014
                   8600 FT MSL...072/007
                   8000 FT MSL...081/008
                   7900 FT MSL...066/007
                   6700 FT MSL...285/011
                   6500 FT MSL...251/013

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0438 UTC Saturday, June  3, 2023

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Saturday evening)
Issued at 834 PM MDT Fri Jun 2 2023
VFR conditions most likely for all TAF sites for the period. Light
and varying winds overnight with mid level ceilings through mid to
late morning Saturday. Winds will remain relatively light 10-15kts
after into the afternoon with areas of rain showers and
thunderstorms once again after the 18-20Z timeframe lasting
through sunset around 01-02Z due to nocturnal cooling. Lower
ceilings with any precipitation down to 3-4kft but only kept VCSH
or VCTS for most TAF sites due to the isolated nature of them
with LND and JAC having the best chances on station. Otherwise,
ceilings will lift back to the mid levels and even start to
scatter out towards the end of the period as winds become light
and variable once again for the overnight hours into Sunday
morning.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1048 UTC Saturday, June  3, 2023

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday night)
Issued at 1024 PM MDT Fri Jun 2 2023
Overall activity has trended down and will continue to for the
next few hours. Low stratus and FG/BR resulting in IFR to LIFR is
likely across the Nebraska terminals between 09-14z. Lingering
IFR stratus may continue to 16Z. Widespread rain showers and
isolated to scattered thunderstorms are forecast to start moving
north from the south into WY/NE starting near 14Z and continuing
through the majority of the afternoon and early evening. Showers
should begin tapering off between 00Z and 04Z, lifting most TAF
terminals to MVFR or VFR.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 031035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 12/10 A3003 RMK AO2
       T01200104
METAR KIBM 031015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 12/11 A3002 RMK AO2
       T01180105
METAR KIBM 030955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 OVC110 12/10 A3002 RMK AO2
       T01190104

KSNY 030534Z 0306/0406 VRB06KT P6SM BKN035 OVC050
     FM030900 VRB05KT 2SM BR VV003 OVC007
     FM031100 VRB03KT 1/4SM FG VV003
     FM031400 21004KT P6SM FEW003 BKN025
     FM031600 VRB13KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS SCT025 OVC045CB
     FM040400 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH OVC040
METAR KSNY 030953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 12/11 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T01170106
METAR KSNY 030853Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T01170106 55003
METAR KSNY 030753Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM BKN110 12/11 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T01220111

METAR KOGA 031035Z AUTO 11005KT 1/4SM -RA OVC002 14/13 A3000 RMK AO2
       T01370133
METAR KOGA 031015Z AUTO 09005KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 14/13 A2999 RMK AO2
       T01370132
METAR KOGA 030955Z AUTO 09005KT 5SM BR SCT004 14/13 A2998 RMK AO2
       T01370132

SPECI KIML 031011Z AUTO 14006KT 7SM SCT006 OVC110 13/13 A2998 RMK AO2
       T01330128
METAR KIML 030953Z AUTO 13006KT 7SM OVC006 13/13 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T01330128
SPECI KIML 030941Z AUTO 11007KT 6SM BR BKN006 BKN090 13/12 A2998 RMK AO2
       T01280122

KMCK 030520Z 0306/0406 09008KT P6SM SCT250
     FM030900 10005KT P6SM BKN007
     FM031100 09005KT P6SM BKN003
     FM031500 09007KT P6SM VCTS BKN013CB
     FM031700 09009KT 6SM SHRA BR VCTS BKN035CB
METAR KMCK 030953Z AUTO 09005KT 5SM BR FEW003 OVC080 15/14 A2998 RMK AO2
       SLP136 T01500144
SPECI KMCK 030932Z AUTO 10005KT 5SM BR FEW003 OVC080 15/14 A2998 RMK AO2
       T01500144
METAR KMCK 030853Z AUTO 10004KT 6SM BR FEW100 15/14 A2996 RMK AO2
       RAB28E38 SLP130 P0000 60000 T01500144 58002

North Platte (KLNX) 06/03/23 10:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...164/021
                   9000 FT MSL...153/023
                   8000 FT MSL...167/013
                   7000 FT MSL...157/029
                   6000 FT MSL...169/015
                   5500 FT MSL...155/021
                   5000 FT MSL...151/020
                   4700 FT MSL...155/018
                   4100 FT MSL...156/017
                   4000 FT MSL...165/016
                   3600 FT MSL...175/014
                   3400 FT MSL...169/011

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0910 UTC Saturday, June  3, 2023

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday night)
Issued at 1237 AM CDT Sat Jun 3 2023
The main aviation concern in the short-term will be the potential
for lowered ceilings and reduced visibilities for a brief period
this morning across much of the area, impacting KLBF terminal.
Confidence in how low the ceilings and visibilities will become is
rather low at this time. However, model solutions continue to
hint at IFR and potentially LIFR conditions encompassing much of
western and north central Nebraska primarily after 09Z, with a
gradual improvement back to low-end VFR conditions by 13Z. Given
this, did cover this period with a TEMPO of LIFR conditions for
KLBF terminal for this TAF issuance, though future refinements and
amendments are possible.
The second aviation concern surrounds the potential for scattered
showers and thunderstorms across western and north central
Nebraska tomorrow afternoon, continuing through the end of the TAF
period. Confidence in direct impacts to KLBF and KVTN terminals
is modest at this time, thus covered both with VCTS for the
afternoon and evening hours. Future refinements are likely with
future TAF issuances as confidence increases.
Outside of these two aviation concerns, low-end VFR conditions are
expected through the period with southeast winds increasing in
the afternoon at generally 15kts or less.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 030520Z 0306/0406 15010KT P6SM BKN250
      TEMPO 0308/0311 6SM -SHRA BR BKN060
     FM031200 11005KT 4SM SHRA BR OVC035
     FM031300 10005KT 2SM SHRA BR OVC007
     FM031800 08009KT 6SM SHRA BR VCTS OVC008CB
     FM040000 09010KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS BKN018CB
METAR KGLD 030953Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM -RA OVC070 14/13 A3000 RMK AO2
       RAB13 SLP122 P0001 T01390128
METAR KGLD 030853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 14/13 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T01440128 51003
METAR KGLD 030753Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM FEW055 SCT075 OVC090 14/13 A2998
       RMK AO2 SLP118 T01390128

KGCK 030909Z 0309/0406 05005KT P6SM -RA BKN080 OVC090
     FM031500 VRB06KT 4SM BR VCSH OVC015
     FM031800 13006KT P6SM BKN030
METAR KGCK 030954Z AUTO 06006KT 8SM -RA OVC055 14/14 A2996 RMK AO2
       SLP119 P0000 T01390139
METAR KGCK 030854Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM -RA BKN075 OVC090 14/14 A2994 RMK
       AO2 SLP115 P0000 60000 T01390139 53003
METAR KGCK 030754Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM -RA BKN070 OVC080 14/14 A2993 RMK
       AO2 RAB04 SLP112 P0000 T01440139

SPECI KLBL 031046Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM -RA SCT007 OVC095 14/14 A2997 RMK
       AO2 P0001
SPECI KLBL 031032Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM -RA SCT016 SCT048 OVC090 14/14
       A2997 RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KLBL 030956Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM -RA SCT009 BKN016 OVC095 14/14
       A2997 RMK AO2 SLP133 P0001 T01440144


Goodland (KGLD) 06/03/23 10:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  35000 FT MSL...192/006
                  32100 FT MSL...156/031
                  30000 FT MSL...159/041
                  28000 FT MSL...146/044
                  27700 FT MSL...143/044
                  26000 FT MSL...145/045
                  25000 FT MSL...143/043
                  24300 FT MSL...145/042
                  24000 FT MSL...145/042
                  22000 FT MSL...144/042
                  21000 FT MSL...143/042
                  20000 FT MSL...143/041
                  19000 FT MSL...142/040
                  18000 FT MSL...140/039
                  17500 FT MSL...139/038
                  17000 FT MSL...137/037
                  16000 FT MSL...133/033
                  15000 FT MSL...127/029
                  14800 FT MSL...123/030
                  14000 FT MSL...124/026
                  13000 FT MSL...126/022
                  12600 FT MSL...123/020
                  12000 FT MSL...116/019
                  11000 FT MSL...114/018
                  10700 FT MSL...118/015
                  10000 FT MSL...115/014
                   9200 FT MSL...096/010
                   9000 FT MSL...092/010
                   8000 FT MSL...082/007
                   8000 FT MSL...084/007
                   7000 FT MSL...121/004
                   6900 FT MSL...117/004
                   6100 FT MSL...145/004
                   6000 FT MSL...144/004

Dodge City (KDDC) 06/03/23 10:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  35600 FT MSL...110/007
                  35000 FT MSL...021/019
                  30000 FT MSL...141/038
                  29300 FT MSL...139/035
                  28000 FT MSL...137/037
                  26000 FT MSL...141/036
                  25000 FT MSL...136/034
                  24100 FT MSL...131/031
                  24000 FT MSL...131/031
                  22000 FT MSL...131/030
                  20000 FT MSL...130/033
                  20000 FT MSL...130/033
                  19000 FT MSL...127/034
                  18000 FT MSL...124/036
                  17000 FT MSL...124/036
                  16500 FT MSL...124/036
                  16000 FT MSL...126/033
                  15000 FT MSL...127/034
                  14000 FT MSL...127/034
                  13900 FT MSL...124/035
                  13000 FT MSL...128/035
                  12000 FT MSL...128/035
                  11600 FT MSL...127/035
                  11000 FT MSL...129/034
                  10000 FT MSL...134/032
                   9800 FT MSL...137/032
                   9000 FT MSL...136/028
                   8100 FT MSL...142/026
                   8000 FT MSL...132/023
                   7000 FT MSL...133/019
                   6900 FT MSL...133/019
                   6000 FT MSL...112/014
                   5900 FT MSL...112/014
                   5100 FT MSL...090/011
                   5000 FT MSL...090/010
                   4300 FT MSL...085/009
                   4000 FT MSL...079/009
                   3700 FT MSL...060/008
                   3200 FT MSL...055/008
                   3000 FT MSL...031/009
                   3000 FT MSL...031/009

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0827 UTC Saturday, June  3, 2023

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday night)
Issued at 1049 PM MDT Fri Jun 2 2023
For KGLD... VFR conditions are expected through ~10Z with
intermittent MVFR ceilings possible from ~08Z-11Z from scattered
showers. Shower and storm activity are expected to pick back up
around 11Z through the remainder of the period and could possibly
create MVFR to IFR conditions due to low ceilings and visibility
reductions during periods of heavier rain.
For KMCK... VFR ceilings are expected through ~10Z Saturday. From
~10Z to ~13Z there is a chance for MVFR to LIFR ceilings towards
due to stratus/fog. Confidence in the development of fog is low
to moderate at this time with moderate confidence in stratus.
Around 13Z, shower and storm activity could impact the terminal or
at least the vicinity of KMCK through the end of the period.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0932 UTC Saturday, June  3, 2023

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Sunday morning)
Issued at 432 AM CDT Sat Jun 3 2023
Radar imagery at 0930z Sat depicted widespread light to moderate
stratiform rain across SW KS, pivoting northwestward. Periods of
light rain are expected at the airports through 15z Sat. Some
reductions in visibility due to BR/-RA where included, down to 2sm
at times. Widespread IFR stratus is expected to develop for the
next several hours at GCK/DDC/LBL in the continued moist easterly
upslope regime. After 15z Sat, ceilings will gradually improve,
but MVFR ceilings will continue for several hours until midday.
Scattered showers and limited thunder will continue through
Saturday. Outside of showers, VFR will prevail, but reductions to
MVFR are expected as showers pass. Winds will remain light,
generally less than 10 kts, through this TAF period, at times
variable in direction.


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

KGUY 030914Z 0309/0406 VRB06KT 3SM BR BKN015
     FM031900 32009KT P6SM BKN050=
METAR KGUY 030953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN013 OVC110 14/14 A2994 RMK AO2
       SLP111 T01440139
METAR KGUY 030853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/14 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T01440139 56006
METAR KGUY 030753Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 14/14 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP091
       T01440139

KDHT 030912Z 0309/0406 VRB05KT 2SM BR BKN003
     FM031600 06005KT P6SM BKN009
     FM031800 07009KT P6SM SCT015
     FM040000 36009KT P6SM BKN050
SPECI KDHT 031043Z AUTO 05004KT 1/4SM FG VV002 11/11 A2996 RMK AO2
       T01110111
SPECI KDHT 031016Z AUTO 13003KT M1/4SM FG VV002 12/12 A2996 RMK AO2
       T01170117
METAR KDHT 030953Z AUTO 13004KT 1/4SM FG VV002 12/12 A2995 RMK AO2
       SLP110 T01170117

Amarillo (KAMA) 06/03/23 10:43 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...330/014
                   9200 FT MSL...313/011
                   9000 FT MSL...303/010
                   8000 FT MSL...296/008
                   6200 FT MSL...205/015
                   6000 FT MSL...178/019
                   5400 FT MSL...188/017
                   5000 FT MSL...197/016
                   4700 FT MSL...195/013
                   4300 FT MSL...174/009
                   4000 FT MSL...162/011
                   4000 FT MSL...151/008

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0807 UTC Saturday, June  3, 2023

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1221 AM CDT Sat Jun 3 2023
Expect aviation conditions to degrade to low end MVFR and IFR
overnight as stratus develops. Additionally, some fog may impact
the terminals as well. Diurnal improvement following sunrise is
likely. Given the evolving situation, multiple amendments may be
needed overnight. Otherwise, another round of thunderstorms may
affect each terminal Saturday night, so have begun to include
PROB30 groups for thunder, with timing refinements a good bet over
the next 2-3 TAF cycles.
Ferguson


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

KFMN 030535Z 0306/0406 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
     FM031800 29012G18KT P6SM SCT100
     FM032300 33012G20KT P6SM SCT100
     FM040200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KFMN 030953Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T01110033
METAR KFMN 030853Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T01280028 56001
METAR KFMN 030753Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T01330033

METAR KSKX 030956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T00280011
METAR KSKX 030856Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T00500033 58004
METAR KSKX 030756Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM SCT110 04/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T00440039

KLVS 030535Z 0306/0406 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
     FM031800 16010KT P6SM VCSH BKN120
      TEMPO 0320/0324 VRB20G32KT -TSRA OVC060CB
     FM040000 06010KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100
METAR KLVS 030953Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T00940028
METAR KLVS 030853Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T00940039 58010
METAR KLVS 030753Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM BKN110 10/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T01000044

METAR KRTN 030953Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP101
       T01000056
METAR KRTN 030853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T01110050 56004
METAR KRTN 030753Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T00780044

METAR KCAO 030955Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 10/09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T01000094
METAR KCAO 030855Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T01060100 55008
METAR KCAO 030755Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 11/11 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T01060106

Albuquerque (KABX) 06/03/23 10:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...030/003
                  15000 FT MSL...329/004
                  13000 FT MSL...288/014
                  12000 FT MSL...014/016
                   9200 FT MSL...303/015
                   9000 FT MSL...303/018
                   8400 FT MSL...304/010
                   8000 FT MSL...307/011
                   7700 FT MSL...307/008
                   7000 FT MSL...313/006
                   7000 FT MSL...319/006
                   6500 FT MSL...347/010
                   6300 FT MSL...356/010

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0849 UTC Saturday, June  3, 2023

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1141 PM MDT Fri Jun 2 2023
Diminishing shwrs continue across portions of nrn and wrn NM
leaving light and VRB winds areawide. Aft 03/06Z, the return of
MVFR/IFR cigs and vsbys will be possible across portions of ern
NM, particularly in and around KLVS, KCVN, and KTCC. Conditions
will likely persist into Saturday morning, clearing out aft
sunrise. Shwrs and tstms are likely in the aftn once again along
the central mts and ewd. Storm motion will be ely, persisting into
the late evening.

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

DATA BASED ON 030000Z
VALID 030600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3409+08 3014+00 2815-13 1912-25 142242 132752 161853
BCE                      3111+03 3111-14 3007-26 230543 211053 290553
LND              0108+05 0206+00 9900-12 0906-23 120741 101452 131951
RKS              3125    3317+00 0708-12 0809-23 101241 111352 131551
GJT              2707+06 3313+00 3416-13 3409-25 301242 310952 181153
FMN              3008+10 2914+02 3115-13 3209-25 361243 340951 231153
ABQ              3015+11 2919+04 2918-14 3313-26 350542 282348 241953
MBW              9900    1712+00 1512-12 1514-24 151941 175249 173852
DEN              2710+08 1107+01 1312-13 1516-24 165139 167649 184652
PUB              9900+10 9900+02 1106-13 1105-24 154738 157148 175153
ALS                      2911+02 3215-13 3412-25 270743 171649 152351
TCC      2811    3017+09 2822+01 2820-14 2819-26 212038 183246 184552
BFF      1631    1717+08 1318+02 1425-11 1830-22 164438 185949 194654
GLD      1621    1516+07 1414+01 1322-11 1422-21 153537 174548 204454
GCK      1518+11 1514+06 1515+01 1423-10 1625-21 154337 154347 214455
GAG      2411+12 2123+08 1930+02 1726-10 1726-20 133136 133046 203356
AMA      2008    3209+09 2914+02 2818-13 1936-22 154936 155346 196156
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DATA BASED ON 030000Z
VALID 031200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+07 2609-01 2514-14 2017-26 152742 152752 190952
BCE                      2910+02 2810-15 2613-26 291442 322951 322455
LND              9900+05 3405+00 9900-12 1308-23 101741 142851 142851
RKS              3215    3215-01 0506-12 1212-24 091242 101352 141851
GJT              3606+06 3412+00 3214-13 3015-25 331042 990051 100853
FMN              3218+09 3320+01 3215-13 3112-25 990043 290952 240653
ABQ              3310+10 2911+03 2918-13 3008-25 311643 261550 211053
MBW              9900    1510+01 1622-11 1435-23 155038 166849 143353
DEN              3107+07 1106+00 1711-13 1330-23 155537 157448 174554
PUB              0208+06 3008+01 2206-13 1118-24 145338 146747 174554
ALS                      3114+01 3010-12 3110-25 990043 151348 172552
TCC      2421    2708+09 2911+02 3016-13 3015-25 220940 200848 162952
BFF      1609    1417+08 1420+01 1426-11 1530-21 164937 155147 163456
GLD      1408    1315+06 1324+01 1429-10 1435-20 154637 154147 182256
GCK      1409+11 1409+06 1514+00 1430-09 1437-20 144236 143948 203057
GAG      2211+11 1906+07 2106+01 1523-10 1339-20 133736 143747 203458
AMA      2706    2808+08 2813+01 2510-12 2316-24 154436 155546 184555
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DATA BASED ON 030000Z
VALID 040000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+09 9900+01 1922-14 1731-27 153841 173147 191653
BCE                      2809+05 2515-13 2621-25 272241 282749 262056
LND              9900+07 9900+01 1509-11 1417-23 154738 166648 156257
RKS              9900    3107+01 9900-12 1510-24 144139 156548 145454
GJT              3605+11 3208+03 2707-11 2211-24 211041 171649 142355
FMN              3015+14 3015+05 2610-12 2309-24 131141 121550 150954
ABQ              3206+15 3107+06 2911-11 2808-24 320742 320551 310654
MBW              0905    9900+01 1524-10 1544-21 135437 144847 145058
DEN              3409+08 3113+01 1407-10 1223-22 144537 144547 134658
PUB              9900+08 3607+02 9900-11 0909-22 144537 144947 124558
ALS                      2105+03 3308-11 0308-23 990040 132049 133955
TCC      9900    1905+12 2108+03 2814-11 3410-25 041340 071049 112254
BFF      1227    1430+08 1428+03 1523-09 1429-20 133337 123248 132959
GLD      1113    1413+08 1317+03 1231-09 1132-21 123137 122947 122558
GCK      1107+13 9900+08 9900+02 1126-10 1128-21 133237 143148 112358
GAG      1506+13 3110+08 3010+02 9900-10 1223-22 133637 133347 102558
AMA      1408    2806+09 2911+03 3018-12 3111-24 133238 124447 122855
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