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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0125 MDT Tuesday, May 14, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 140656Z 33005KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP093 T00830050
       402330056 $
METAR KFNL 140556Z 36006KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP099 60000
       T00940056 10211 20094 53007 $
METAR KFNL 140456Z 14003KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP085 T01440061
       $

METAR KGXY 140656Z 17005KT 10SM FEW110 12/05 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T01220050 402560033
METAR KGXY 140556Z 00000KT 10SM SCT120 12/06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T01170056 10239 20117 50003
METAR KGXY 140456Z 11008KT 10SM FEW120 14/06 A2992 RMK AO2 TSB04E19
       SLP103 T01440056

METAR KLMO 140715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A2994 RMK AO2
       T01230036
METAR KLMO 140655Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A2995 RMK AO2 T01310037
METAR KLMO 140635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A2995 RMK AO2
       T01250041

METAR KBDU 140715Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 140655Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 140635Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A2993 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 140715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A2992 RMK AO2 T01160039
       $
METAR KEIK 140655Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A2992 RMK AO2 T01200037
        $
METAR KEIK 140635Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A2992 RMK AO2 T01260038
       $

KBJC 140527Z 1406/1506 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220
     FM141700 30013KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
     FM142100 30015KT P6SM VCTS BKN080CB OVC180
     FM150000 28012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
     FM150300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW015 SCT120 BKN220
METAR KBJC 140715Z AUTO 30014G23KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 140655Z AUTO 28013KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 140635Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A2996 RMK AO2

KDEN 140527Z 1406/1512 18009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
     FM140800 21009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
     FM141400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220
     FM141800 30010KT P6SM FEW150 SCT220
     FM142100 34012KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN140
     FM150000 35009KT P6SM FEW020 SCT120 BKN200
     FM150800 VRB06KT P6SM BKN015
METAR KDEN 140653Z 22009KT 10SM FEW140 SCT220 13/04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP075
       T01280044 402220067
METAR KDEN 140553Z 21010KT 10SM FEW130 FEW220 14/04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP072
       T01390044 10200 20111 58002
METAR KDEN 140453Z 17007KT 10SM SCT130 SCT220 12/06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP084
       T01170061


KBKF 140100Z 1401/1507 VRB06KT 8000 -TSRA BKN090CB QNH2989INS
      BECMG 1401/1402 VRB06KT 9999 NSW SCT090 QNH2985INS
      TEMPO 1402/1404 8000 SHRA BKN090 TX22/1423Z TN11/1413Z
METAR KBKF 140658Z 21008KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 11/03 A2994 RMK AO2A
        SLP084 T01130031 402230098
METAR KBKF 140558Z 19010KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 13/04 A2994 RMK AO2A
        SLP080 T01250042 10209 20125 58001
METAR KBKF 140458Z 20010KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 BKN220 16/04 A2996 RMK
        AO2A SLP084 T01550036

KAPA 140527Z 1406/1506 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220
     FM141800 30009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
     FM142000 32011KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN140
     FM150100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW020 SCT120 BKN200
METAR KAPA 140653Z 19004KT 10SM FEW130 SCT220 11/03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T01110033 402170050 $
METAR KAPA 140553Z 19006KT 10SM BKN220 12/03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T01170033 10200 20111 50002 $
METAR KAPA 140453Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW100 SCT130 BKN200 13/04 A2999 RMK AO2
       SLP108 T01330039 $

METAR KMNH 140715Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 140655Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 140635Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3005 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 140715Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 12/09 A2990 RMK
       AO2
METAR KFMM 140655Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 140635Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A2989 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 140715Z AUTO 33012G16KT 10SM SCT070 SCT085 BKN110 12/08 A2990
       RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 140655Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 BKN090 12/08 A2989
       RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 140635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 12/08 A2991 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 140653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 11/06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T01060056 402280050
METAR KAKO 140553Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM FEW120 12/06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP092
       60006 T01170056 10222 20111 51013
METAR KAKO 140453Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T01170067

METAR KLIC 140655Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP089
       T00890044 402330044
METAR KLIC 140555Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T00780044 10217 20067 50001
METAR KLIC 140455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T00670033

METAR KHEQ 140715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 140655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 140635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A2990 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 140714Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM BKN120 10/00 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 140654Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC120 10/00 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 140634Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM SCT100 OVC120 10/01 A2991 RMK
       AO2

METAR K2V5 140715Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 140655Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 140635Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A2991 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 140653Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP098
       T00890044 402440056
METAR KITR 140553Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP098
       T00940039 10228 20089 53003
METAR KITR 140453Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T01110039

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/14/2024
Fort Collins - 05:43:43 MDT / 20:09:33 MDT
Denver       - 05:45:24 MDT / 20:07:02 MDT
Sterling     - 05:36:04 MDT / 20:02:23 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 05/14/24 07:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...288/020
                  25000 FT MSL...292/022
                  24000 FT MSL...277/021
                  22000 FT MSL...281/012
                  17000 FT MSL...303/008
                  16000 FT MSL...308/009
                  11200 FT MSL...293/011
                  11000 FT MSL...290/016
                  10000 FT MSL...176/014
                  10000 FT MSL...182/014
                   9000 FT MSL...176/020
                   8900 FT MSL...179/018
                   8100 FT MSL...184/019
                   8000 FT MSL...186/019
                   7300 FT MSL...188/020
                   7000 FT MSL...193/020
                   6600 FT MSL...184/023
                   6200 FT MSL...199/018
                   6000 FT MSL...190/020
                   5900 FT MSL...194/021

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0541 UTC Tuesday, May 14, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 1128 PM MDT Mon May 13 2024
VFR conds expected to prevail for all terminals through at least
03Z Wed. Relatively light SSW drainage flow during the early
morning hours today will transition to a more robust NW wind
between 17-19Z with speeds 12-16 kts.
Scattered PM convection expected to develop over and south of the
Denver metro starting 20-21Z Tue, with SCT-BKN clouds bases near
080. Majority of SHRA/TS activity expected to remain due south of
KDEN although impacts to the terminal can`t be ruled out. The
larger potential may revolve around outflow winds from any
developing convection. These would have a greater likelihood of
coming from the south or southeast. Activity should dwindle
relatively quickly in the evening, with weakening of wind speeds
between 00-03Z Wed.
Finally, will need to monitor potential for lower CIGS after
06-08Z Wed in association with an approaching surface front, with
increased potential for bases 010-020 Wed AM for all terminals.


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

METAR K4BM 140715Z AUTO 27008G15KT 10SM SCT055 05/M02 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 140655Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 140635Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3031 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 140655Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM SCT190 07/03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP100
        T00680027 402060063
METAR KAFF 140555Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM SCT100 08/03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP107
        T00750028 10178 20064 50001
METAR KAFF 140455Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM SCT110 07/03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP107
        T00680025

KCOS 140520Z 1406/1506 03006KT P6SM SCT250
     FM141800 21008KT P6SM BKN250
     FM142000 22012G22KT P6SM BKN250
     FM142200 32012G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 OVC200
     FM150200 02012KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KCOS 140654Z 03008KT 10SM FEW120 SCT250 08/04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP101
        T00830039 402390072 $
METAR KCOS 140554Z 02004KT 10SM FEW120 SCT250 11/04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP101
       T01060039 10189 20100 58001 $
METAR KCOS 140454Z 14006KT 10SM SCT120 BKN250 13/04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T01280039 $

METAR KABH 140655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP116
        T00810043 402270072
METAR KABH 140555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 09/05 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP116
        60000 T00900052 10156 20072 58001
METAR KABH 140455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN130 09/06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP120
        T00890055

METAR KFLY 140715Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3004 RMK AO2
       T00660015
METAR KFLY 140655Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3004 RMK AO2 T00600015
       402170060
METAR KFLY 140635Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3005 RMK AO2
       T00710020

KFCS 140500Z 1405/1511 34009KT 9999 SCT070 QNH2995INS
     BECMG 1409/1410 29009KT 9999 SCT070 QNH2993INS
     BECMG 1417/1418 28010G15KT 9999 SCT070 QNH2996INS
     TEMPO 1420/1424 8000 -SHRA VCTS BKN060CB
     BECMG 1502/1503 33009KT 9999 SCT070 QNH2992INS TX22/1419Z
     TN06/1511Z
METAR KFCS 140655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP109
        T00990018 402270096 $
METAR KFCS 140555Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM OVC110 11/03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP104
        60000 T01100031 10170 20096 58002 $
METAR KFCS 140455Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM FEW120 11/03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP108
        T01090030 $

KPUB 140520Z 1406/1506 07010KT P6SM BKN070
     FM142000 27012G22KT P6SM SCT200
     FM142300 28012G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 OVC250
     FM150200 03009KT P6SM OVC200
METAR KPUB 140653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T00940067 402440061
METAR KPUB 140553Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP093
       60000 T01060067 10233 20100 50000
METAR KPUB 140453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T01060072

METAR KVTP 140715Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 04/M18 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 140655Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 04/M18 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 140635Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR 04/M18 A3033 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 140654Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP096
        T01000039 402330050
METAR KTAD 140554Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP101
        T01000050 10222 20100 58002
METAR KTAD 140454Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP105
        T01110050

METAR KLHX 140653Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP086
       T01110056 402560061
METAR KLHX 140553Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP081
        60000 T01500044 10244 20133 50002
METAR KLHX 140453Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T01330050

METAR KLAA 140653Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T01170061 402670078
METAR KLAA 140553Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T01170067 10256 20117 50004
METAR KLAA 140453Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T01560067


Sunrise/Sunset for 05/14/2024
Burlington - 05:35:41 MDT / 19:55:13 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:47:36 MDT / 20:02:05 MDT
Lamar      - 05:40:01 MDT / 19:53:39 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 05/14/24 07:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...319/016
                  19000 FT MSL...320/023
                  18000 FT MSL...300/026
                  17000 FT MSL...308/024
                  16600 FT MSL...299/024
                  16000 FT MSL...289/019
                  15000 FT MSL...302/024
                  14300 FT MSL...318/015
                  14000 FT MSL...309/018
                  13000 FT MSL...287/014
                  12400 FT MSL...307/018
                  12000 FT MSL...303/018
                  11000 FT MSL...197/023
                  10900 FT MSL...186/023
                  10000 FT MSL...189/028
                   9700 FT MSL...187/028
                   9000 FT MSL...182/028
                   8600 FT MSL...180/028
                   8000 FT MSL...178/028
                   7800 FT MSL...177/028
                   7100 FT MSL...171/026
                   7000 FT MSL...169/025
                   6400 FT MSL...165/024
                   6000 FT MSL...162/018
                   5900 FT MSL...162/017
                   5700 FT MSL...161/017

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0427 UTC Tuesday, May 14, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1023 PM MDT Mon May 13 2024
VFR conditions are likely during the next 24 hours at all 3 taf
sites, KPUB, KALS and KCOS. The only concern could be a brief
period of SHRA/-TSRA tomorrow late afternoon. Winds will be
breezy from a westerly component during the afternoon tomorrow.
Otherwise light winds are anticipated.


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

METAR KCAG 140653Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM -RA FEW055 SCT070 OVC090 09/06
       A3005 RMK AO2 RAB35 SLP120 P0000 T00940061 402441006
METAR KCAG 140553Z AUTO 17017KT 10SM FEW110 12/04 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
       16028/0500 SLP107 60001 T01170044 10194 20106 58001
METAR KCAG 140453Z AUTO 17016G22KT 10SM SCT095 BKN120 12/05 A3005 RMK
       AO2 WSHFT 0340 RAE10 SLP120 P0000 T01170050

METAR KHDN 140656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN085 09/04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T00890044
METAR KHDN 140556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 09/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP128
       60000 T00940039 10189 20094 402170039 50003
METAR KHDN 140456Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM FEW040 OVC100 12/03 A3008 RMK AO2
       PK WND 28030/0401 RAB03E44 SLP125 P0000 T01220028

METAR KSBS 140715Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM SCT055 SCT080 SCT110 09/03 A3008
       RMK AO1 T00870025
METAR KSBS 140655Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3008 RMK AO1 T00900026
METAR KSBS 140635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 SCT120 09/03 A3007 RMK AO1
       T00920025

METAR KC07 140715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 03/M01 A3024 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC07 140655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 140635Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3024 RMK AO2


METAR KEEO 140653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 11/03 A3008 RMK AO2
       SLP111 T01060033 402330000
METAR KEEO 140553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 11/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP113
       60000 T01060039 10228 20094 50018
METAR KEEO 140453Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3008 RMK AO2 RAE04
       SLP121 P0000 T01110039

METAR K20V 140715Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 07/03 A3012 RMK
       AO2
METAR K20V 140655Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM SCT100 09/03 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 140635Z AUTO 18013G18KT 10SM SCT046 SCT080 OVC100 09/03 A3014
       RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 140715Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM SCT065 SCT075 BKN095 08/M13 A3016
       RMK AO2 T00781133
METAR KGNB 140655Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM SCT060 BKN080 OVC120 08/M14 A3018
        RMK AO2 T00821136 401931021
METAR KGNB 140635Z AUTO 22010G15KT 10SM SCT060 BKN070 OVC090 09/M14
       A3017 RMK AO2 T00901142

METAR K0CO 140715Z AUTO 31020G28KT M02/M03 A3032 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 140655Z AUTO 36007G23KT 331V121 M02/M04 A3032 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 140635Z AUTO 34016G25KT SCT030 BKN039 BKN055 M02/M05 A3031
       RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KC99 140716Z AUTO 30019G32KT 10SM BKN110 01/M03 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 140655Z AUTO 30020G33KT 10SM SCT120 01/M02 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 140635Z AUTO 30019G32KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3021 RMK AO2

KGJT 140520Z 1406/1506 06006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT140
     FM141200 11006KT P6SM BKN250
     FM141600 16006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM141900 30011KT P6SM SCT110
     FM142100 33015G25KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB
     FM150000 33011KT P6SM SCT090 BKN110
SPECI KGJT 140700Z AUTO 05012G19KT 10SM FEW060 SCT095 OVC120 22/00 A2993
       RMK AO2 WSHFT 0640 RAE0655 P0000 T02170000
METAR KGJT 140653Z AUTO 03013G22KT 9SM -RA FEW060 BKN095 OVC120 22/00
       A2994 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0639 RAB35 SLP068 P0000 T02170000
       402890094
METAR KGJT 140553Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP069
       T01720006 10272 20167 51007

KRIL 140520Z 1406/1506 VRB03KT P6SM VCTS FEW080CB BKN140
     FM141000 09004KT P6SM BKN250
     FM141800 29010KT P6SM FEW080 SCT110
     FM142030 26015G24KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM150100 14011KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110
METAR KRIL 140653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T01110028 402500033
METAR KRIL 140553Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM FEW110 14/03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP105
       T01390028 10239 20133 51019
METAR KRIL 140453Z AUTO VRB05G15KT 10SM FEW110 17/02 A3000 RMK AO2
       SLP103 T01670022

METAR K5SM 140715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 BKN085 03/M04 A3030 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 140655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT065 OVC075 03/M04 A3030 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 140635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN065 OVC085 03/M03 A3030 RMK
       AO2

KEGE 140520Z 1406/1506 30006KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN100
     FM140800 13003KT P6SM SCT110 BKN250
     FM141700 25009KT P6SM FEW070 SCT110
     FM142000 26016G24KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN100
     FM150000 26012KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100
METAR KEGE 140656Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM FEW110 11/03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T01060033 PNO $
METAR KEGE 140556Z AUTO 02015G21KT 10SM BKN100 13/03 A3011 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 32035/0513 RAB30E50 SLP103 6//// T01280028 10222 20128
       402280022 53023 PNO $
METAR KEGE 140456Z AUTO 30007KT 250V340 10SM BKN100 15/00 A3009 RMK AO2
       SLP096 T01500000 PNO $

KASE 140520Z 1406/1506 20006KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250
     FM141300 19003KT P6SM SCT250
     FM141700 31010KT P6SM VCSH FEW060 SCT100
     FM141900 32011KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN090
     FM150300 17006KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KASE 140553Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM OVC110 08/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP101
       T00781006 10172 20061 50003
METAR KASE 140453Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T00671006

METAR KCCU 140715Z AUTO 29011G18KT 1 1/2SM -SN BKN003 OVC007 01/00 A3034
       RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 140655Z AUTO 29025G31KT 2 1/2SM -SN SCT005 BKN011 OVC044
        02/M01 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 140635Z AUTO 27019KT 10SM SCT043 BKN110 03/M02 A3033 RMK
       AO2

METAR KLXV 140653Z AUTO 02017G29KT 10SM -RA BKN038 BKN060 OVC080 04/M01
       A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND 01029/0650 RAB42 SLP114 P0000 T00391011
       401221044
METAR KLXV 140553Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM FEW070 01/M02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T00061022 10111 20006 50002
METAR KLXV 140453Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T00171022

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/14/2024
Rangely           - 05:59:45 MDT / 20:23:12 MDT
Grand Junction    - 06:01:20 MDT / 20:19:49 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:50:56 MDT / 20:16:22 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 05/14/24 07:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...232/011
                  26000 FT MSL...268/023
                  25000 FT MSL...280/024
                  24000 FT MSL...266/018
                  22000 FT MSL...260/021
                  21300 FT MSL...264/023
                  20000 FT MSL...264/022
                  19000 FT MSL...266/024
                  19000 FT MSL...266/024
                  18000 FT MSL...260/022
                  17100 FT MSL...264/023
                  17000 FT MSL...262/024
                  16000 FT MSL...268/021
                  15600 FT MSL...263/022
                  15000 FT MSL...270/020
                  14400 FT MSL...265/019
                  14000 FT MSL...265/014
                  13300 FT MSL...265/016
                  13000 FT MSL...266/017
                  12600 FT MSL...247/016
                  12000 FT MSL...234/016
                  11700 FT MSL...240/015
                  11000 FT MSL...230/014
                  11000 FT MSL...241/015
                  10400 FT MSL...262/014
                  10300 FT MSL...220/011
                  10100 FT MSL...269/009

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0514 UTC Tuesday, May 14, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1112 PM MDT Mon May 13 2024
Isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms will move
through overnight with an increase in coverage expected as
heating takes hold tomorrow afternoon. No real confidence in
impacts at TAF sites attm so VC used attm. Gusty outflow winds
will be the main concern with VFR forecast to prevail over the
next 24 hours.


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


KMTJ 140520Z 1406/1506 14009KT P6SM FEW100
     FM141600 32005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250
     FM141900 31012KT P6SM FEW100 SCT110
     FM142100 24014G22KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM150300 12008KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KMTJ 140653Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP091
       T01280011 402440056
METAR KMTJ 140553Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T01500000 10233 20150 50008
METAR KMTJ 140453Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM FEW100 16/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T01611006

METAR KGUC 140656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP157
       T00390011
METAR KGUC 140556Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T00560006 10172 20050 401891011 51009
METAR KGUC 140456Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T00610011

METAR K7BM 140715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 140655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 140635Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3021 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 140715Z AUTO 10SM CLR 04/00 A3014 RMK AO2 T00391002
METAR KAEJ 140655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 05/00 A3014 RMK AO2 T00451001
METAR KAEJ 140635Z AUTO 10SM CLR 05/00 A3014 RMK AO2 T00481002

METAR KANK 140715Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 07/M00 A3010 RMK AO2 T00661003
       $
METAR KANK 140655Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM FEW120 06/M00 A3010 RMK AO2
       T00641000 $
METAR KANK 140635Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM SCT120 06/00 A3010 RMK AO2
       T00650003 $

METAR KMYP 140724Z AUTO 28018KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 140644Z AUTO 27017KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 140624Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3043 RMK AO2

METAR KAIB 140715Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3015 RMK AO2
       T01101008
METAR KAIB 140655Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 T01151008
METAR KAIB 140635Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3015 RMK AO2
       T01211008

KTEX 140520Z 1406/1506 11005KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250
     FM141800 27006KT P6SM SCT110
     FM142100 21012KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB BKN100
     FM150000 31005KT P6SM FEW050 SCT110
METAR KTEX 140715Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 140655Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 140635Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3022 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 140715Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 140655Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM SCT100 03/01 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 140635Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM SCT100 04/01 A3017 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 140553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T00890011 10200 20078 50006
METAR KCEZ 140453Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T01060017

KDRO 140520Z 1406/1506 05005KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
     FM141800 24009KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
     FM142100 28014G22KT P6SM SCT110
     FM150400 06005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200

METAR KPSO 140715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3015 RMK AO2
       T00450011
METAR KPSO 140655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3015 RMK AO2
       T00500013
METAR KPSO 140635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3015 RMK AO2
       T00650020

METAR KCPW 140715Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 140655Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 140635Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3039 RMK AO2

KALS 140520Z 1406/1506 16007KT P6SM SCT250
     FM141800 20010KT P6SM BKN100
     FM142200 33012G22KT P6SM BKN100
     FM150200 24006KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KALS 140652Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP131
        T00560028 402061011
METAR KALS 140552Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T00720022 10167 20061 51003
METAR KALS 140452Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP136
        T00780028

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/14/2024
Vail    - 05:51:12 MDT / 20:12:23 MDT
Durango - 06:02:53 MDT / 20:12:48 MDT
Alamosa - 05:54:29 MDT / 20:05:14 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 05/14/24 07:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...232/011
                  26000 FT MSL...268/023
                  25000 FT MSL...280/024
                  24000 FT MSL...266/018
                  22000 FT MSL...260/021
                  21300 FT MSL...264/023
                  20000 FT MSL...264/022
                  19000 FT MSL...266/024
                  19000 FT MSL...266/024
                  18000 FT MSL...260/022
                  17100 FT MSL...264/023
                  17000 FT MSL...262/024
                  16000 FT MSL...268/021
                  15600 FT MSL...263/022
                  15000 FT MSL...270/020
                  14400 FT MSL...265/019
                  14000 FT MSL...265/014
                  13300 FT MSL...265/016
                  13000 FT MSL...266/017
                  12600 FT MSL...247/016
                  12000 FT MSL...234/016
                  11700 FT MSL...240/015
                  11000 FT MSL...230/014
                  11000 FT MSL...241/015
                  10400 FT MSL...262/014
                  10300 FT MSL...220/011
                  10100 FT MSL...269/009

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0514 UTC Tuesday, May 14, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1112 PM MDT Mon May 13 2024
Isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms will move
through overnight with an increase in coverage expected as
heating takes hold tomorrow afternoon. No real confidence in
impacts at TAF sites attm so VC used attm. Gusty outflow winds
will be the main concern with VFR forecast to prevail over the
next 24 hours.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 140520Z 1406/1506 VRB06KT P6SM FEW130
METAR KPGA 140653Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP065
       T02221017 403110144
METAR KPGA 140553Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP061
       T02391022 10311 20239 50010
METAR KPGA 140453Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 25/M02 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP063
       T02501022

METAR KRQE 140653Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T00941017 402281011
METAR KRQE 140553Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM OVC110 08/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T00831017 10222 20072 51007
METAR KRQE 140453Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM FEW120 08/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T00831022

Flagstaff (KFSX) 05/14/24 07:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...107/031
                  16400 FT MSL...152/032
                  16000 FT MSL...139/027
                  15000 FT MSL...141/028
                  14600 FT MSL...141/028
                  14000 FT MSL...139/025
                  13100 FT MSL...139/023
                  13000 FT MSL...140/023
                  12000 FT MSL...144/017
                  11900 FT MSL...144/014
                  11000 FT MSL...260/015
                  10800 FT MSL...242/010
                  10000 FT MSL...268/017
                  10000 FT MSL...252/011
                   9200 FT MSL...241/010
                   9000 FT MSL...256/020
                   8600 FT MSL...221/011
                   8000 FT MSL...214/016
                   7900 FT MSL...227/016
                   7400 FT MSL...207/014
                   7400 FT MSL...190/013

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0522 UTC Tuesday, May 14, 2024

.AVIATION...Tuesday 14/06Z through Wednesday 15/06Z...Mainly VFR
conditions expected. Light and variable winds overnight will
becoming southwest to west at 5-15 kts Tuesday afternoon. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms will start up again after 17Z mainly over
the higher terrain. locally gusty winds near any showers/thunderstorms.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 15/06Z through Friday 17/06Z...Mainly VFR
conditions expected. Afternoon southwest to west winds 5-15 kts
gusting to 20-25 kts. Scattered afternoon showers/thunderstorms
mainly over the higher terrain Wednesday will become isolated on
Thursday. Locally gusty winds near any showers/storms.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 140536Z 1406/1512 15008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
     FM141700 33009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
     FM150400 15006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KSLC 140654Z 21004KT 10SM BKN110 BKN150 17/08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP103
        T01670078 402830128
METAR KSLC 140554Z 25006KT 10SM SCT110 BKN170 BKN210 17/08 A2997 RMK
        AO2 SLP101 60000 T01670078 10250 20167 50009
METAR KSLC 140454Z 12010KT 10SM FEW075 SCT110 BKN150 BKN180 18/07 A2998
        RMK AO2 RAB0356E26 SLP105 P0000 T01780072

KVEL 140520Z 1406/1506 01005KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
     FM141800 23011KT P6SM FEW100 SCT110
     FM142000 29014G22KT P6SM VCTS FEW080CB SCT110
     FM150100 35014G22KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
METAR KVEL 140653Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM OVC110 16/03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T01610033 402720044 $
METAR KVEL 140553Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM SCT120 16/04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T01610039 10256 20156 51014 $
METAR KVEL 140453Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T01610033 $

METAR KPUC 140653Z AUTO 30010G20KT 10SM OVC110 18/01 A3000 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 30030/0556 SLP081 T01780006 402720056
METAR KPUC 140553Z AUTO 30014G27KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND
       31029/0528 SLP094 T01720006 10256 20156 51015
METAR KPUC 140453Z AUTO 28009G17KT 10SM SCT110 17/00 A3001 RMK AO2
       SLP097 T01670000

KCNY 140520Z 1406/1506 22005KT P6SM SCT140 SCT250
     FM142000 29012KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
     FM150500 34006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
METAR KCNY 140653Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP067
       T01891022 402830094
METAR KCNY 140553Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 20/M03 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP060
       T02001028 10278 20161 50005
METAR KCNY 140453Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP068
        T01781033


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 05/14/24 07:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  19000 FT MSL...272/033
                  18000 FT MSL...282/034
                  17800 FT MSL...282/030
                  17000 FT MSL...284/029
                  16000 FT MSL...289/025
                  15500 FT MSL...292/028
                  14000 FT MSL...295/024
                  13700 FT MSL...285/024
                  13000 FT MSL...295/028
                  12200 FT MSL...279/022
                  12000 FT MSL...290/020
                  11000 FT MSL...287/017
                  11000 FT MSL...279/017
                  10000 FT MSL...267/015
                  10000 FT MSL...268/013
                   9100 FT MSL...242/009
                   9000 FT MSL...229/016
                   8400 FT MSL...202/014
                   8000 FT MSL...223/016
                   7700 FT MSL...204/017
                   7000 FT MSL...201/018
                   6900 FT MSL...190/018
                   6900 FT MSL...189/018
                   6600 FT MSL...200/019

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2153 UTC Monday, May 13, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Showers and thunderstorms, mainly to the
northwest, will diminish by around 06Z. Sprinkles or light rain
showers are likely, but outflow winds from 00-03Z could enhance
prevailing northwest winds. Clouds will diminish as showers and
thunderstorms taper off. Winds will transition to southeast around
06Z.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Scattered showers and
thunderstorms for southwest Wyoming and northern Utah will diminish
by around 06Z. Gusty, erratic outflow winds are likely near showers
and thunderstorms. Those will diminish from 03-06Z. Showers will be
isolated further south with less outflow wind compared to the north.
Showers will diminish through the evening.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 140536Z 1406/1506 24006KT P6SM SCT090 SCT150
     FM141800 30018G28KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150=
METAR KEVW 140653Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM FEW070 BKN080 08/03 A3009 RMK AO2
       SLP112 T00780033 402170067 $
METAR KEVW 140553Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM SCT075 BKN090 10/03 A3011 RMK AO2
       SLP115 T01000028 10172 20100 50012 $
METAR KEVW 140453Z AUTO 25012G23KT 10SM FEW070 BKN090 OVC110 11/01 A3013
       RMK AO2 WSHFT 0424 LTG DSNT S SLP122 T01110011 $

KRKS 140520Z 1406/1506 27008KT P6SM SCT150
     FM141800 28014G24KT P6SM SCT150
     FM150300 33006KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KRKS 140654Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM FEW090 BKN110 10/02 A3007 RMK AO2
       SLP111 T01000017 402280072
METAR KRKS 140554Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP114
       60000 T00890011 10206 20089 50008
METAR KRKS 140454Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM FEW110 11/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP113
        T01110006

KRWL 140520Z 1406/1506 25014KT P6SM SCT120
     FM141300 25017G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM141700 30016G24KT P6SM SCT100
     FM142200 01011KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
METAR KRWL 140653Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP079
       T01000006 402280006
METAR KRWL 140553Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP082
       T01110022 10222 20111 51013
METAR KRWL 140453Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23026/0356 SLP081 T01220000

KLAR 140520Z 1406/1506 23010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
     FM141400 26014G22KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
     FM141900 30020G30KT P6SM SCT060 BKN150
     FM142300 35014G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN150
METAR KLAR 140653Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM FEW100 09/01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP061
       T00940006 402170011
METAR KLAR 140553Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
       25027/0500 SLP060 T01110000 10211 20111 50001
METAR KLAR 140453Z AUTO 25017KT 10SM SCT100 SCT110 13/00 A3000 RMK AO2
       SLP061 T01280000

KCYS 140520Z 1406/1506 22008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN120
     FM140800 25010KT P6SM SCT200
     FM141100 28014G22KT P6SM SCT200
     FM141600 31018G26KT P6SM SCT060 BKN150
     FM142300 36014G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN150
METAR KCYS 140653Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP076
       T01000039 402280028
METAR KCYS 140553Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 12/04 A2997 RMK AO2
       SLP080 60000 T01220044 10189 20122 51006
METAR KCYS 140453Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM FEW065 OVC100 13/04 A2997 RMK AO2
       RAB20E29 SLP078 P0000 T01330039

Riverton (KRIW) 05/14/24 07:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...193/030
                  13000 FT MSL...144/016
                  10000 FT MSL...176/023
                  10000 FT MSL...171/025
                   9000 FT MSL...157/018
                   8900 FT MSL...157/023
                   8200 FT MSL...151/022
                   8000 FT MSL...153/018
                   7400 FT MSL...145/016
                   7000 FT MSL...135/016
                   6700 FT MSL...147/014
                   6200 FT MSL...291/014
                   6000 FT MSL...291/016
                   6000 FT MSL...285/018

Cheyenne (KCYS) 05/14/24 07:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...289/022
                  11000 FT MSL...274/031
                  10500 FT MSL...197/028
                  10000 FT MSL...236/023
                   9500 FT MSL...204/027
                   9000 FT MSL...213/026
                   8600 FT MSL...197/028
                   8000 FT MSL...187/032
                   7900 FT MSL...187/031
                   7300 FT MSL...185/032
                   7000 FT MSL...168/032
                   6700 FT MSL...168/033
                   6500 FT MSL...164/031

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0455 UTC Tuesday, May 14, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1055 PM MDT Mon May 13 2024
A couple of shortwaves will keep an active TAF period across the
area. In the short term, there will be some isolated convection
through the overnight hours moving from west to east. Western and
then northern terminals will have the best chance at brief impacts
through the morning. Conditions are expected to remain
predominantly VFR, though brief periods of MVFR ceilings are
possible with any storm that moves over terminals. The next wave
arrives by late morning and will set off another round of
showers and thunderstorms for Tuesday afternoon. All terminals
other than KRKS have at least brief mention of convection for
the afternoon. The main concern with this activity will be brief
MVFR ceilings and strong wind. There is some guidance hinting
at bringing this farther south to KRKS around 00Z Wednesday, but
confidence is not high enough to include this for now.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence
forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0450 UTC Tuesday, May 14, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1045 PM MDT Mon May 13 2024
Showers with some embedded thunder continue to move across the
area this evening, although lightning activity has been waning.
Expect showers to continue through about 09z, and a few rumbles
of thunder, gusty winds, and a brief VIS drop will remain
possible if these move directly over a terminal.
A lull in precipitation activity is expected Tuesday morning as
a front pushes through. Expect gusty northwest winds to pick up
behind this with gusts of 25 to 30 knots expected at all
terminals. Another round of showers and thunderstorms will move
in during the late morning hours, mainly impacting the northern
NE panhandle. These storms will also bring a chance for gusty
winds and some hail.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 140715Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM SCT110 13/06 A2989 RMK AO2
       T01300061
METAR KIBM 140655Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM BKN100 15/06 A2989 RMK AO2
       T01460060 402490017
METAR KIBM 140635Z AUTO 20005G18KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 BKN100 16/05 A2988
       RMK AO2 T01600048

KSNY 140520Z 1406/1506 18010KT P6SM VCSH SCT080
     FM140900 22008KT P6SM SKC
     FM141500 31015G23KT P6SM SCT150
     FM142100 33018G26KT P6SM SCT150
     FM150200 36010KT P6SM BKN100 AMD NOT SKED

METAR KOGA 140715Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A2988 RMK AO2
       T01290075
METAR KOGA 140655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A2988 RMK AO2 T01440076
       402550089
METAR KOGA 140635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A2989 RMK AO2
       T01370078

METAR KIML 140653Z AUTO 19006KT 8SM CLR 12/07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T01170072 402560083
METAR KIML 140553Z AUTO 16004KT 8SM CLR 12/08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T01220078 10239 20117 51006
METAR KIML 140453Z AUTO 13008KT 9SM CLR 12/08 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T01220083

KMCK 140520Z 1406/1506 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM141800 17012KT P6SM SCT070 PROB30 1422/1424 VRB15G25KT 6SM
      -SHRA BKN035
METAR KMCK 140653Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T01390106
METAR KMCK 140553Z AUTO 14005KT 9SM CLR 14/11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T01440111 10244 20139 402560089 51005
METAR KMCK 140453Z AUTO 10005KT 8SM CLR 14/09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP098
       T01390089

North Platte (KLNX) 05/14/24 07:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...210/028
                   8000 FT MSL...193/028
                   7400 FT MSL...189/029
                   7000 FT MSL...175/028
                   6300 FT MSL...174/028
                   6000 FT MSL...169/030
                   5500 FT MSL...160/032
                   5000 FT MSL...154/035
                   4700 FT MSL...154/035
                   4100 FT MSL...153/035
                   4000 FT MSL...152/036
                   3600 FT MSL...159/037
                   3400 FT MSL...165/036

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0541 UTC Tuesday, May 14, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1220 AM CDT Tue May 14 2024
VFR conditions are expected the remainder of tonight into
Tuesday morning. Winds will be light through the overnight
around 5 kts or less. Winds will be out of the south in the
afternoon around 10 to 15 kts with gust up to 20 kts. There will
be showers and thunderstorm chances in the afternoon and
evening.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 140520Z 1406/1506 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM141400 20013KT P6SM SKC
     FM141800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW080 PROB30 1420/1424 VRB20G30KT 6SM
      -SHRA BKN035
METAR KGLD 140653Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T01390067 402440067 $
METAR KGLD 140553Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T01330067 10233 20100 53003 $
METAR KGLD 140453Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T01000067 $

KGCK 140520Z 1406/1506 09006KT P6SM SKC
     FM142300 16014G24KT P6SM FEW250
     FM150300 11012KT P6SM VCTS BKN090CB
METAR KGCK 140654Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T01170094
METAR KGCK 140554Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T01110083 10228 20100 402390094 50001
METAR KGCK 140454Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T01000083

METAR KLBL 140656Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T01220106 PNO $
METAR KLBL 140556Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP104
       6//// T01330094 10239 20128 58001 PNO $
METAR KLBL 140456Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T01390094 402500106 PNO $

METAR KEHA 140715Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A2995 RMK AO2
       T01130079
METAR KEHA 140655Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A2995 RMK AO2
       T01120076
METAR KEHA 140635Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A2995 RMK AO2
       T01100075

Goodland (KGLD) 05/14/24 07:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  20000 FT MSL...357/026
                  19000 FT MSL...349/028
                  18000 FT MSL...347/024
                  17000 FT MSL...352/020
                  16000 FT MSL...012/016
                  15000 FT MSL...357/023
                  14900 FT MSL...356/022
                  14000 FT MSL...356/018
                   9000 FT MSL...189/027
                   8000 FT MSL...180/028
                   8000 FT MSL...181/028
                   7000 FT MSL...173/029
                   7000 FT MSL...171/029
                   6200 FT MSL...166/029
                   6000 FT MSL...165/029
                   5400 FT MSL...164/029
                   5000 FT MSL...163/029
                   4700 FT MSL...165/030
                   4300 FT MSL...172/030
                   4000 FT MSL...175/028
                   4000 FT MSL...179/027

Dodge City (KDDC) 05/14/24 07:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...005/020
                   8100 FT MSL...012/012
                   8000 FT MSL...350/018
                   7100 FT MSL...026/006
                   7000 FT MSL...352/017
                   6000 FT MSL...018/008
                   6000 FT MSL...009/016
                   5100 FT MSL...121/006
                   5000 FT MSL...155/016
                   4300 FT MSL...156/016
                   4000 FT MSL...162/019
                   3700 FT MSL...162/018
                   3200 FT MSL...181/016
                   3000 FT MSL...192/015
                   3000 FT MSL...192/015

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0416 UTC Tuesday, May 14, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1010 PM MDT Mon May 13 2024
Sub-VFR conditions are possible in association with scattered
showers/storms Tuesday afternoon and evening (~22-03Z). Guidance
suggests a relatively greater potential for convection at the
GLD terminal (compared to MCK), though.. confidence in
convective coverage and location is below average. VFR
conditions will otherwise prevail through the TAF period. Light
and variable winds will prevail overnight.. shifting to the S
and increasing to 10-15 knots late Tuesday morning. At GLD,
south winds will weaken and become variable during the
afternoon. At MCK, a southerly breeze may persist through the
majority of the afternoon.. becoming variable AOA sunset Tuesday
evening. Gusty and erratic winds can be expected in vicinity of
any showers/storms.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0700 UTC Tuesday, May 14, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1153 PM CDT Mon May 13 2024
VFR flight category for all terminals with winds in the
afternoon at around 10 kts gusting to 20 kts. After 00Z a few
storms will move from northwest Kansas into north central Kansas
and we could have VCTS for GCK, DDC, and HYS between 03-06Z.


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

KGUY 140522Z 1406/1506 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
     FM141600 21011KT P6SM SKC
     FM150400 08009KT P6SM SCT210=
METAR KGUY 140653Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T01110094
METAR KGUY 140553Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T01330089 10239 20133 402560094 50002
METAR KGUY 140453Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T01390094

KDHT 140522Z 1406/1506 15006KT P6SM FEW210
     FM141400 22009KT P6SM SKC
     FM150500 35008KT P6SM FEW190
METAR KDHT 140653Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T01060067
METAR KDHT 140553Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T01170067 10250 20100 402610083 50006
METAR KDHT 140453Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T01170067

Amarillo (KAMA) 05/14/24 07:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...286/027
                  10800 FT MSL...296/018
                  10000 FT MSL...293/024
                   9300 FT MSL...292/027
                   9000 FT MSL...290/025
                   8000 FT MSL...283/022
                   8000 FT MSL...282/022
                   7000 FT MSL...284/013
                   7000 FT MSL...260/013
                   6200 FT MSL...174/014
                   6000 FT MSL...167/020
                   5400 FT MSL...157/020
                   5000 FT MSL...156/021
                   4700 FT MSL...155/022
                   4300 FT MSL...147/020
                   4000 FT MSL...152/020
                   4000 FT MSL...150/021

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0522 UTC Tuesday, May 14, 2024

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1220 AM CDT Tue May 14 2024
VFR conditions are expected throughout the 06Z TAF period. Winds
will be out of the south and southwest at 5-15 kts throughout the
majority of the TAF period. Winds will be more variable at 5-10
kts towards the end of the TAF period. Skies will be mostly clear
throughout the TAF period.
Meccariello


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

KFMN 140534Z 1406/1506 09007KT P6SM FEW110
     FM141800 25011KT P6SM SCT110
     FM142200 28011G21KT P6SM VCSH BKN110
      TEMPO 1422/1502 VRB22G35KT -SHRA
     FM150200 32011KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 PROB30 1502/1505 VRB22G35KT
      -TSRA BKN080CB
METAR KFMN 140653Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T01111028 402780039
METAR KFMN 140553Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T01391022 10250 20133 50009
METAR KFMN 140453Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T01391028

METAR KSKX 140656Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLPNO
       T00670028
METAR KSKX 140556Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLPNO 60001
       T00670028 10200 20067 56007
METAR KSKX 140456Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLPNO
       T00940033

KLVS 140534Z 1406/1506 22006KT P6SM SCT100
     FM141800 24011KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN150
      TEMPO 1419/1422 VRB22G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN090CB
     FM142200 03011KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM150100 22010KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM150300 29008KT P6SM BKN100 AMD NOT SKED

METAR KRTN 140653Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T00720022 402280033
METAR KRTN 140553Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T00780022 10200 20072 58002
METAR KRTN 140453Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T00890028

METAR KCAO 140655Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T01280039 402390083
METAR KCAO 140555Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T01280039 10233 20122 50003
METAR KCAO 140455Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T01280044

Albuquerque (KABX) 05/14/24 07:11 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  20000 FT MSL...267/005
                  19000 FT MSL...278/008
                  18000 FT MSL...303/006
                  17100 FT MSL...322/004
                  17000 FT MSL...319/004
                  16000 FT MSL...167/031
                  15000 FT MSL...148/018
                  14900 FT MSL...066/004
                  14000 FT MSL...166/017
                  13000 FT MSL...173/018
                  13000 FT MSL...167/019
                  12000 FT MSL...164/017
                  11500 FT MSL...171/018
                  11000 FT MSL...174/018
                  10300 FT MSL...166/018
                  10000 FT MSL...168/018
                   9200 FT MSL...162/017
                   9000 FT MSL...164/017
                   8500 FT MSL...156/015
                   8000 FT MSL...159/016
                   7700 FT MSL...145/016
                   7000 FT MSL...139/015
                   7000 FT MSL...139/015
                   6500 FT MSL...082/012
                   6300 FT MSL...079/014

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0547 UTC Tuesday, May 14, 2024

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1135 PM MDT Mon May 13 2024
VFR conditions and light drainage winds prevail across the area
through late morning tomorrow. Isolated to scattered convection
will develop over the high terrain of western and northern NM
around 18Z, increasing in coverage and spreading to the lower
elevations as the afternoon progresses. Given the high cloud bases
and dry boundary layer, gusty and erratic outflow winds up to
40KT could accompany any convection that develops. Impacts are
possible at all terminals in the area, with the highest confidence
in and around the northern mtns, including KAXX, KSKX, and KLVS.
Showers and storms rapidly decrease in coverage after 02Z.

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

DATA BASED ON 140000Z
VALID 140600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      0308    3106+09 2720+02 2737-15 2738-28 254843 254352 253757
BCE                      2911+04 2807-14 2308-27 201242 231452 231760
LND              2711+09 2609+02 2717-15 2628-27 253344 254152 253957
RKS              2918    2522+01 2736-15 2634-27 253443 253552 273357
GJT              9900+11 2511+04 2820-14 2720-26 271843 282652 282359
FMN              2905+12 2911+04 3008-14 2809-27 320642 321252 302059
ABQ              1706+11 2706+03 3213-14 3106-26 010942 350950 291058
MBW              3022    2925+03 2932-14 2922-27 272543 282752 282557
DEN              2815+11 3016+03 3226-15 3221-27 313143 323053 311959
PUB              2512+10 3112+03 3521-14 3321-27 333543 333352 322158
ALS                      2508+03 3513-14 3215-26 312343 332553 322359
TCC      1611    2512+10 2818+02 3318-14 3523-27 352943 342751 301757
BFF      1725    2111+08 2817+01 3028-14 3120-26 312044 312652 292557
GLD      1408    2816+07 3322+00 3429-15 3431-27 343244 333152 322354
GCK      0106+13 3220+06 3529-01 3432-14 3435-27 343643 333451 322853
GAG      3617+11 3528+05 3526-01 3533-14 3431-27 344143 333551 302151
AMA      9900    3220+08 3431+01 3431-15 3431-26 343343 323252 302054
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DATA BASED ON 140000Z
VALID 141200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3213+07 2823-01 2829-15 2831-27 273144 273453 263858
BCE                      3014+03 2110-15 2415-27 251243 241652 231961
LND              2914+04 2814-02 3024-16 3029-28 293145 283450 273153
RKS              2826    2839-01 2843-15 2945-28 294844 275252 274056
GJT              2611+11 2615+03 2822-15 2728-27 263243 263652 263359
FMN              2406+11 2710+03 2810-14 2610-27 231342 251851 262060
ABQ              2512+11 2709+04 3008-15 2106-26 220942 240851 261858
MBW              2831    2738+00 2735-15 2532-27 253743 253752 263258
DEN              3118+11 3120+03 2919-14 2822-27 283344 293652 271957
PUB              3213+12 3014+04 3119-14 3122-27 302643 313152 302158
ALS                      3014+03 3011-14 3013-27 281843 292451 282459
TCC      2224    2623+10 2920+02 3014-14 3116-26 342242 302051 292858
BFF      2717    2920+10 2919+02 2817-15 2719-27 273144 282952 282556
GLD      2219    2915+09 3111+01 3223-15 3124-27 333043 342952 321756
GCK      2511+13 3021+08 3221+00 3327-14 3530-27 353144 343552 321855
GAG      3214+13 3230+08 3233-01 3332-14 3432-27 343243 333051 292354
AMA      2615    2824+09 3025+02 3122-14 3326-27 343043 322451 293256
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DATA BASED ON 140000Z
VALID 150000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3112+07 3024-01 3139-14 3037-28 303945 293453 283056
BCE                      3015+04 2908-14 3105-26 251443 272153 261460
LND              3410+03 2609-02 2418-17 2507-30 241046 232750 243753
RKS              2820    2820+00 2526-17 2541-30 255044 255151 243954
GJT              3310+09 2815+01 2625-14 2624-26 252843 233353 233060
FMN              2713+14 2713+05 2617-13 2415-26 241942 241752 252560
ABQ              2614+11 2308+04 1810-13 2509-25 251742 252253 263157
MBW              3111    2719-01 2636-15 2534-28 245243 246652 254457
DEN              9900+11 9900+02 2917-13 2529-25 253943 254753 243960
PUB              2414+12 2415+04 2622-13 2719-25 262042 252353 263061
ALS                      2906+03 2420-13 2319-26 252142 261852 242762
TCC      2312    2314+15 2315+06 2719-13 2415-26 241942 262351 263158
BFF      3219    2817+07 2733+00 2736-13 2735-27 264244 265552 253755
GLD      1813    1913+11 2214+02 3027-13 3024-26 273042 283451 282860
GCK      1619+19 2016+11 2710+03 2923-12 2825-25 293542 293552 283460
GAG      1918+18 2519+11 3116+04 3222-12 3025-25 312942 303151 293157
AMA      2013    2115+14 2216+05 2816-13 2918-25 281942 271851 262959
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