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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0625 MDT Friday, March 29, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 291156Z 17004KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP065
       T00171017 10056 20006 53012 FZRANO
METAR KFNL 291056Z 22004KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP058
       T00331017
METAR KFNL 290956Z 01013KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A2976 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0916
       SLP047 T00501017

METAR KGXY 291156Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP082
       T00221033 10039 20011 53006 FZRANO
METAR KGXY 291056Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP077
       T00221028 FZRANO
METAR KGXY 290956Z 13004KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP076
       T00221028 FZRANO

METAR KLMO 291215Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A2983 RMK AO2
       T00301020
METAR KLMO 291155Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A2982 RMK AO2 T00301023
       10090 20030
METAR KLMO 291135Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A2981 RMK AO2
       T00381023

METAR KBDU 291215Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 291155Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A2980 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 291135Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A2980 RMK AO2

       T00181020 $METAR
METAR KEIK 291215Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM FEW100 BKN120 02/M02 A2981 RMK
        AO2 T00181020 $METAR
       T00181020 $METAR KANK 291215Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 03/M05
       A2985 RMK AO2 T00291045

KBJC 291146Z 2912/3012 05008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200
     FM291600 07008KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 OVC120 PROB30 2921/3003
      -SHRA BKN060
     FM300300 36008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080
METAR KBJC 291149Z 00000KT 10SM BKN110 04/M03 A2982
METAR KBJC 291135Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 291115Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A2980 RMK AO2

KDEN 291137Z 2912/3018 05011KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200
     FM291600 08011KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 OVC120
     FM300400 16009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080
     FM301300 18013KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
METAR KDEN 291153Z 05008KT 10SM FEW120 FEW150 BKN200 03/M04 A2979 RMK
       AO2 SLP050 T00281039 10050 20006 53016
METAR KDEN 291053Z 05010KT 10SM FEW120 BKN200 03/M03 A2977 RMK AO2
       SLP040 T00331033
METAR KDEN 290953Z 05008KT 10SM FEW120 BKN200 03/M04 A2975 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       0933 SLP032 T00331044


KBKF 290900Z 2909/3015 VRB06KT 9999 FEW240 QNH2973INS
      BECMG 3002/3003 35012KT 9999 BKN015 OVC024 540156 QNH2989INS
      BECMG 3004/3005 VRB06KT 9999 SCT015 BKN024 OVC030 QNH2993INS
      BECMG 3009/3010 VRB06KT 9000 BR BKN007 OVC015 QNH2991INS
      TX11/2921Z TN00/2913Z
METAR KBKF 291158Z 08007KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 02/M05 A2978 RMK AO2A
        SLP051 T00191055 10083 20019 53014
METAR KBKF 291058Z 07007KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 04/M05 A2976 RMK AO2A
        SLP036 T00351052
METAR KBKF 290958Z 19007KT 10SM BKN220 05/M07 A2972 RMK AO2A SLP018
        T00541068

KAPA 291146Z 2912/3012 05008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200
     FM291700 08010KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 OVC120
     FM300300 17010KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080
METAR KAPA 291153Z 32006KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 04/M06 A2979 RMK AO2
       SLP060 T00391056 10094 20033 53012
METAR KAPA 291053Z 36006KT 10SM SCT120 BKN200 06/M06 A2976 RMK AO2
       SLP045 T00561056
METAR KAPA 290953Z 13003KT 10SM FEW080 SCT100 BKN200 06/M06 A2974 RMK
       AO2 SLP036 T00611061

METAR KMNH 291215Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM OVC080 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 291155Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM OVC090 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 291135Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM OVC090 A2982 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 291215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A2978 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 291155Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A2978 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 291135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A2976 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 291215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 01/M02 A2976 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 291155Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM SCT120 03/M01 A2975 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 291135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A2976 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 291153Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP061
       T00221044 10067 20017 53010
METAR KAKO 291053Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP053
       T00391050
METAR KAKO 290953Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP049
       T00331050

METAR KLIC 291155Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP051
       T10171061 10044 21039 53005
METAR KLIC 291055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP053
       T10171072
METAR KLIC 290955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP041
       T10111083

METAR KHEQ 291215Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A2974 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 291155Z AUTO 32009G14KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A2974 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 291135Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A2974 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 291219Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A2975 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 291159Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2975 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 291139Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2974 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 291215Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A2975 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 291155Z AUTO 28008KT 240V300 10SM CLR 01/M03 A2974 RMK
       AO2
METAR K2V5 291135Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A2973 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 291153Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP051
       T00171044 10072 20017 53004
METAR KITR 291053Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP042
       T00171050
METAR KITR 290953Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP047
       T00171056

Sunrise/Sunset for 03/29/2024
Fort Collins - 06:47:25 MDT / 19:22:09 MDT
Denver       - 06:47:25 MDT / 19:21:18 MDT
Sterling     - 06:39:57 MDT / 19:14:47 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 03/29/24 12:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...249/019
                  16800 FT MSL...266/021
                  16000 FT MSL...265/019
                  15000 FT MSL...260/019
                  14500 FT MSL...261/020
                  14000 FT MSL...270/023
                  13000 FT MSL...268/016
                  12000 FT MSL...300/007
                   8100 FT MSL...243/002
                   8000 FT MSL...219/003
                   7200 FT MSL...317/004
                   7000 FT MSL...017/004

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1034 UTC Friday, March 29, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Friday/...
Issued at 1240 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024
VFR through Friday. There will be some variability in the light
winds overnight, but S to SE winds should prevail at KDEN/KAPA.
More uncertainty at KBJC which may be on the edge of west winds
coming off the foothills at around 10 knots and lighter southeast
winds. A shift to northeast winds is expected between 10z-12z.
Isolated rain showers are expected after 18z, but ceilings are
generally expected to remain above 6000 ft.


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

METAR K4BM 291215Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM SCT038 SCT044 M03/M06 A2994 RMK
       AO2
METAR K4BM 291155Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 291135Z AUTO 17012G16KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2993 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 291155Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP020
        T00711085 10118 20062 53006
METAR KAFF 291055Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 11/M10 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP008
        T01131103
SPECI KAFF 291024Z AUTO 24011G18KT 10SM CLR 11/M10 A2974 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       22 SLPNO

KCOS 291120Z 2912/3012 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200
     FM291500 33012KT P6SM FEW180 SCT220
     FM291700 25015G25KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150 BKN200
     FM300000 33012KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
     FM300300 02008KT P6SM BKN150
     FM300900 15006KT P6SM FEW100 BKN150
METAR KCOS 291154Z 08006KT 10SM SCT220 07/M08 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP031
        T00721083 10133 20072 53004
METAR KCOS 291054Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW200 12/M09 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP012
        T01221094
METAR KCOS 290954Z 20012KT 10SM FEW200 11/M09 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP008
        T01061094

METAR KABH 291155Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM BKN200 OVC230 06/M08 A2976 RMK
        AO2 SLP039 T00641083 10104 20032 55002
METAR KABH 291055Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP051
        T00381092
METAR KABH 290955Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP034
        T00721097

METAR KFLY 291215Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A2980 RMK AO2
       T00351093
METAR KFLY 291155Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A2980 RMK AO2 T00411090
       10077 20029
METAR KFLY 291135Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A2979 RMK AO2
       T00401091

METAR KFCS 291155Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP040
        T00661089 10129 20062 50007 $
METAR KFCS 291055Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP035
        T00861094 $
METAR KFCS 290955Z AUTO 24010G16KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A2970 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 24026/25 SLP013 T01221115 $

KPUB 291120Z 2912/3012 35006KT P6SM SKC
     FM291800 25022G32KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM300300 35012KT P6SM SCT250
     FM300600 03007KT P6SM FEW100 BKN220
METAR KPUB 291153Z 20005KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP036
       T00221050 10083 20017 56002
METAR KPUB 291053Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP038
       T00281056
METAR KPUB 290953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP032
       T00391050

METAR KVTP 291215Z AUTO 24012G19KT 10SM SCT048 SCT095 M02/M12 A3004 RMK
       AO2
METAR KVTP 291155Z AUTO 24013G23KT 10SM OVC095 M01/M13 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 291135Z AUTO 25013G20KT 10SM OVC095 M01/M13 A3005 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 291154Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP043
        T00561072 10089 20022 55002
METAR KTAD 291054Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP030
        T00831067
METAR KTAD 290954Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP040
        T00561050

METAR KLHX 291153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP040
       T00281028 10100 20028 55001 $
METAR KLHX 291053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP030
        T00441022 $
METAR KLHX 290953Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP036
       T00331022 $

METAR KLAA 291153Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP042
       T10111028 10061 21022 55008 $
METAR KLAA 291053Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP042
       T10111028 $
METAR KLAA 290953Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP042
       T00111017 $


Sunrise/Sunset for 03/29/2024
Burlington - 06:36:53 MDT / 19:10:19 MDT
Pueblo     - 06:46:47 MDT / 19:19:11 MDT
Lamar      - 06:38:52 MDT / 19:11:06 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 03/29/24 12:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   5900 FT MSL...170/004

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0957 UTC Friday, March 29, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 355 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024
KCOS and KPUB, VFR conditions are expected over the next 24 hours.
Winds this morning and tonight will remain relatively light, with
southwesterly wind increasing by late morning for both TAF sites. A
weak cold front will meander around both sites early in the morning,
especially KCOS, and may cause dramatic wind shifts from light
northeasterly flow to gusty southwesterly. This front is expected to
be shunted to the northeast during mid to late morning, which is
when the gusty southwesterly winds will prevail. Otherwise, dry
conditions with relatively clear skies are expected, with mid to
high level clouds increasing late in the TAF period.
KALS: VFR conditions are expected over the next 24 hours. Winds this
morning and tonight will remain relatively light, with southwesterly
wind increasing by late morning for the TAF site. Otherwise, dry
conditions with relatively clear skies are expected, with mid to
high level clouds increasing late in the TAF period.


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

METAR KCAG 291153Z AUTO 16007KT 8SM OVC046 M01/M02 A2988 RMK AO2
       SNB1056E19B35E51 SLP109 P0000 60010 70029 T10061022 10000
       21011 58013
METAR KCAG 291053Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM OVC042 M01/M02 A2989 RMK AO2 SNE36
       SLP115 P0001 T10061022
SPECI KCAG 291022Z AUTO 14005KT 3SM -SN BR OVC034 M01/M02 A2990 RMK AO2
       P0001 T10111022

SPECI KHDN 291220Z AUTO 14007KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR BKN017 OVC110 M02/M02
       A2989 RMK AO2 P0001 FZRANO
METAR KHDN 291156Z AUTO 12003KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR OVC024 M02/M02 A2990 RMK
       AO2 SLP120 P0001 60009 70010 T10171017 11011 21022 58006
       FZRANO
SPECI KHDN 291126Z AUTO 11004KT 2SM -SN BR SCT008 OVC028 M02/M02 A2991
       RMK AO2 P0001 FZRANO

METAR KSBS 291215Z AUTO 13003KT 3SM OVC024 A2986 RMK AO1
METAR KSBS 291155Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM BKN022 BKN028 OVC032 A2988 RMK
       AO1
METAR KSBS 291135Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM SCT015 SCT022 OVC032 A2988 RMK
       AO1

METAR KC07 291215Z AUTO 01004KT 4SM -SN SCT010 BKN014 OVC022 M07/M07
       A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 291155Z AUTO 36004KT 1 3/4SM -SN OVC010 M07/M07 A2986 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC07 291135Z AUTO 36004KT 2 1/2SM -SN BKN010 OVC016 M07/M07 A2987
       RMK AO2


SPECI KEEO 291203Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM -SN BR VV012 M02/M02 A2987 RMK AO2
       P0001 T10221022
METAR KEEO 291153Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM -SN BR VV013 M02/M02 A2987 RMK AO2
       SNB1058 SLP096 P0001 60013 70024 T10221022 11011 21022
       56008
SPECI KEEO 291151Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM -SN BR VV014 M02/M02 A2987 RMK AO2
       SNB1058 P0001

METAR K20V 291215Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM -SN SCT004 BKN010 OVC018 M01/M01
       A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 291155Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM -SN SCT004 OVC017 M01/M01 A2987 RMK
       AO2
METAR K20V 291135Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM SN OVC004 M01/M01 A2987 RMK
       AO2

METAR KGNB 291215Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM -SN BKN004 OVC022 M01/M01 A2986 RMK
       AO2 T10071010
METAR KGNB 291155Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM -SN OVC004 M01/M01 A2986 RMK
        AO2 T10061009 10001 21010
METAR KGNB 291135Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM -SN BKN004 OVC021 M01/M01 A2986
       RMK AO2 T10071010

METAR K0CO 291215Z AUTO 28009G18KT OVC005 M08/M09 A2990 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K0CO 291155Z AUTO 29011KT OVC005 M08/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 291135Z AUTO 31011G17KT BKN008 BKN016 OVC026 M08/M09 A2990
       RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KC99 291216Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN015 BKN036 BKN050 M05/M08 A2988
       RMK AO2
METAR KC99 291158Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM SCT050 M05/M08 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 291136Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2987 RMK AO2

KGJT 291120Z 2912/3012 18006KT P6SM -RA OVC050
      TEMPO 2912/2915 4SM -RA BR BKN028 OVC040
     FM291500 15010KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT025 OVC060
     FM291700 25009KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN045
     FM292100 28012KT P6SM OVC050
     FM300200 20009KT P6SM SCT070 OVC080
METAR KGJT 291153Z 10003KT 8SM -RA OVC033 08/03 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP063
       P0004 60004 70004 T00780028 10111 20078 53005
METAR KGJT 291053Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM -RA OVC048 09/02 A2982 RMK AO2
       RAB32 SLP056 P0000 T00890017
METAR KGJT 290953Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM OVC085 09/01 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP055
       T00890006

KRIL 291120Z 2912/3012 30005KT P6SM -RA OVC019
      TEMPO 2912/2916 2SM -SN BR OVC009
     FM291600 25006KT 5SM -SHSN BR OVC025
     FM291800 27009KT P6SM -RA OVC030
     FM292000 28009KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN045
     FM300100 23008KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 OVC050
SPECI KRIL 291217Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM -RA SCT008 OVC017 02/00 A2985 RMK
       AO2 P0001 T00170000
SPECI KRIL 291206Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM -RA SCT008 BKN015 OVC019 02/00
       A2985 RMK AO2 P0001 T00170000
METAR KRIL 291153Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM -RA BKN014 OVC018 02/00 A2985 RMK
       AO2 SLP083 P0000 60006 70006 T00170000 10072 20017 56005

METAR K5SM 291215Z AUTO 22008G14KT 1/4SM +SN OVC001 M04/M05 A2991 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 291155Z AUTO 23009G20KT 190V290 1/2SM SN OVC001 M04/M05 A2991
       RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 291135Z AUTO 25010G21KT 220V360 1/4SM +SN OVC001 M04/M05
       A2991 RMK AO2

KEGE 291120Z 2912/3012 07004KT P6SM -RA SCT013 OVC028
      TEMPO 2912/2916 2SM -SN BR OVC012
     FM291600 26006KT 4SM -SN BR OVC025
     FM291800 24012KT 5SM -SHRASN BR SCT025 OVC030
     FM292100 24010KT P6SM -SHRA OVC035
     FM300000 24009KT 6SM -SHSN BR VCSH SCT030 OVC050
SPECI KEGE 291213Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN009 OVC016 02/02 A2986 RMK
       AO2 P0000 FZRANO
METAR KEGE 291156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN018 OVC024 02/02 A2986 RMK
       AO2 SLP035 P0000 60000 T00220017 10056 20022 58003 FZRANO
METAR KEGE 291056Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM -RA SCT013 BKN028 OVC045 03/02
       A2987 RMK AO2 UPB33E47 SLP037 P0000 T00280017

KASE 291120Z 2912/3012 00000KT 3SM -SN BR SCT004 OVC022
      TEMPO 2912/2915 1SM -SN BR OVC005
     FM291500 21009KT 4SM -SN BR BKN025 OVC040
     FM291800 26012KT 6SM -SN BKN030 OVC050
     FM292000 27012G21KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 OVC040
     FM300000 29008KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 OVC050
SPECI KASE 291212Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM -SN BR OVC004 00/M01 A2984 RMK
       AO2 P0000 T00001006
METAR KASE 291153Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM -SN FZFG VV004 M01/M01 A2985 RMK
       AO2 SLP060 P0000 60014 70014 T10061006 10028 21006 58005
SPECI KASE 291141Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM -SN FZFG BKN003 OVC009 M01/M01
       A2984 RMK AO2 P0000 T10061006

METAR KCCU 291215Z AUTO 15013KT 1 1/4SM -SN SCT004 OVC008 M03/M06 A2990
       RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 291155Z AUTO 16012KT 2SM -SN OVC008 M03/M06 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 291135Z AUTO 17013KT 2SM -SN OVC008 M03/M06 A2992 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 291153Z AUTO 16003KT 6SM BR BKN004 BKN009 OVC022 M04/M05
       A2986 RMK AO2 SNE02B34E52 SLP048 P0000 60001 70001 T10391050
       11017 21039 58006
SPECI KLXV 291149Z AUTO 17003KT 4SM -SN BR BKN004 BKN009 OVC029 M04/M05
       A2986 RMK AO2 SNE02B34 P0000
SPECI KLXV 291145Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR SCT004 SCT009 OVC029
       M03/M04 A2986 RMK AO2 SNE02B34 P0000 T10331044

Sunrise/Sunset for 03/29/2024
Rangely           - 07:02:30 MDT / 19:36:45 MDT
Grand Junction    - 07:02:07 MDT / 19:35:20 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:54:28 MDT / 19:29:07 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 03/29/24 12:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...253/046
                  21200 FT MSL...249/049
                  20000 FT MSL...244/046
                  19000 FT MSL...240/046
                  19000 FT MSL...240/046
                  18000 FT MSL...236/046
                  17100 FT MSL...233/046
                  17000 FT MSL...234/045
                  16000 FT MSL...230/045
                  15600 FT MSL...229/044
                  15000 FT MSL...228/044
                  14400 FT MSL...228/042
                  14000 FT MSL...229/042
                  13400 FT MSL...229/039
                  13000 FT MSL...230/038
                  12500 FT MSL...231/034
                  12000 FT MSL...233/030
                  11700 FT MSL...234/030
                  11000 FT MSL...236/027
                  11000 FT MSL...237/026
                  10400 FT MSL...233/020
                  10200 FT MSL...231/023
                  10100 FT MSL...232/020

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1146 UTC Friday, March 29, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 543 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024
Widespread showers across central and northern portions of Utah
and Colorado become more scattered to isolated farther South.
MVFR to LIFR conditions are occurring as a result of snow and
low clouds across the northern TAF sites with a mixture of ILS
to MVFR occur in the central and VFR stays in place to the
South. Improvement will be slow to arrive this morning but
after 18Z ILS/VFR should become more common across the central
and North. Passing convective showers however could quickly
change conditions to LIFR through the afternoon. Moderate winds
aloft will keep a threat of LLWS and mountain wave turbulence in
place over the next 24 hours with some gusts over 30 mph
reaching the surface at times.


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


KMTJ 291120Z 2912/3012 29006KT P6SM VCSH FEW060 OVC100
     FM291600 20012KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
     FM291800 25017KT P6SM SCT060 BKN070
     FM300100 22014G26KT P6SM BKN080
     FM300200 17010G20KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KMTJ 291153Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM SCT065 BKN085 BKN110 06/00 A2986
       RMK AO2 SLP067 T00560000 10122 20056 58002
METAR KMTJ 291053Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM OVC100 07/M01 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP068
       T00721006
METAR KMTJ 290953Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM BKN080 OVC100 08/M01 A2987 RMK AO2
       SLP065 T00781011

METAR KGUC 291156Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM -RA SCT038 BKN065 OVC100 02/M01
       A2989 RMK AO2 RAB51 SLP090 P0000 60000 T00171011 10039 20006
       50003 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 291056Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM FEW050 SCT070 BKN110 01/M01 A2989
       RMK AO2 UPB08E10RAB10E41 SLP096 P0000 T00111006 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 290956Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM FEW032 BKN060 OVC085 03/M01 A2990
       RMK AO2 SLP090 T00281011

METAR K7BM 291215Z AUTO 26008KT 1 1/4SM -SN OVC005 M01/M02 A2989 RMK
       AO2
METAR K7BM 291155Z AUTO 27003KT 3SM -SN SCT008 BKN021 OVC033 00/M02
       A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 291135Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM SCT026 BKN033 OVC060 00/M03 A2989
       RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 291215Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM SCT036 BKN047 OVC090 02/M03 A2986
       RMK AO2 T00161031
METAR KAEJ 291155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 SCT080 BKN090 01/M03 A2986
       RMK AO2 T00101035 10061 20000
METAR KAEJ 291135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT036 SCT042 SCT050 00/M03 A2986
       RMK AO2 T00001035

METAR KANK 291210Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2984 RMK AO2
       T00321046
METAR KANK 291215Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2985 RMK AO2
       T00291045
METAR KANK 291155Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2985 RMK AO2
       T00351052

METAR KMYP 291221Z AUTO OVC002 M06/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 291202Z AUTO OVC002 M06/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 291142Z AUTO 27022G30KT OVC002 M06/M07 A3003 RMK AO2
       PWINO


KTEX 291120Z 2912/3012 25013G21KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060 OVC100
     FM292000 23020G30KT P6SM SCT025 BKN060
     FM300200 20012G23KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100
METAR KTEX 291215Z AUTO 27009G18KT 10SM SCT060 SCT075 OVC085 02/M06
       A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 291155Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM SCT047 BKN065 OVC090 01/M06 A2993
       RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 291135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT055 BKN065 OVC100 02/M06 A2992
       RMK AO2


METAR KCEZ 291153Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP070
       T00781028 10100 20028 53000
METAR KCEZ 291053Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP067
       T00721022
METAR KCEZ 290953Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM FEW085 BKN110 09/M02 A2987 RMK AO2
       SLP066 T00891022

KDRO 291120Z 2912/3012 09004KT P6SM BKN120 BKN200
     FM291700 21011KT P6SM FEW050 BKN130
     FM291900 24016G25KT P6SM SCT070 BKN140
     FM300300 24009KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200
METAR KDRO 291153Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM FEW120 01/M04 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T00111039 10039 20006 58002
METAR KDRO 291053Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM BKN120 02/M04 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T00171039
METAR KDRO 290953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 02/M04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T00171044

METAR KPSO 291215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 BKN100 01/M05 A2994 RMK AO2
       T00091053
METAR KPSO 291155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 01/M05 A2994 RMK
        AO2 T00141055 10029 20006
METAR KPSO 291135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 OVC100 02/M06 A2993 RMK AO2
       T00221064

METAR KCPW 291215Z AUTO 22012G21KT 10SM OVC013 M07/M10 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 291155Z AUTO 21016G22KT 10SM OVC013 M07/M10 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 291135Z AUTO 22016G23KT 10SM OVC013 M07/M10 A3001 RMK AO2

KALS 291120Z 2912/3012 18012KT P6SM SKC
     FM291500 20015KT P6SM FEW070
     FM291800 22025G35KT P6SM SCT080 BKN220
     FM300200 21010KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KALS 291152Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP079
        T00061072 10039 21011 56002 $
METAR KALS 291052Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP072
       T00221072 $
METAR KALS 290952Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND
        16030/0921 SLP068 T00281078 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 03/29/2024
Vail    - 06:53:03 MDT / 19:26:50 MDT
Durango - 07:00:15 MDT / 19:31:43 MDT
Alamosa - 06:52:11 MDT / 19:23:49 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 03/29/24 12:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...253/046
                  21200 FT MSL...249/049
                  20000 FT MSL...244/046
                  19000 FT MSL...240/046
                  19000 FT MSL...240/046
                  18000 FT MSL...236/046
                  17100 FT MSL...233/046
                  17000 FT MSL...234/045
                  16000 FT MSL...230/045
                  15600 FT MSL...229/044
                  15000 FT MSL...228/044
                  14400 FT MSL...228/042
                  14000 FT MSL...229/042
                  13400 FT MSL...229/039
                  13000 FT MSL...230/038
                  12500 FT MSL...231/034
                  12000 FT MSL...233/030
                  11700 FT MSL...234/030
                  11000 FT MSL...236/027
                  11000 FT MSL...237/026
                  10400 FT MSL...233/020
                  10200 FT MSL...231/023
                  10100 FT MSL...232/020

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1146 UTC Friday, March 29, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 543 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024
Widespread showers across central and northern portions of Utah
and Colorado become more scattered to isolated farther South.
MVFR to LIFR conditions are occurring as a result of snow and
low clouds across the northern TAF sites with a mixture of ILS
to MVFR occur in the central and VFR stays in place to the
South. Improvement will be slow to arrive this morning but
after 18Z ILS/VFR should become more common across the central
and North. Passing convective showers however could quickly
change conditions to LIFR through the afternoon. Moderate winds
aloft will keep a threat of LLWS and mountain wave turbulence in
place over the next 24 hours with some gusts over 30 mph
reaching the surface at times.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 291120Z 2912/3012 18009KT P6SM BKN120
     FM291800 23009G18KT P6SM BKN250
     FM292100 23012G25KT P6SM BKN250
     FM300300 19012KT P6SM BKN250

METAR KRQE 291153Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP078
       T00281039 10050 20017 55005 $
METAR KRQE 291053Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP073
       T00331033 $
METAR KRQE 290953Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP080
       T00221033 $

Flagstaff (KFSX) 03/29/24 12:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9200 FT MSL...237/041
                   9000 FT MSL...233/044
                   8500 FT MSL...234/040
                   8000 FT MSL...227/040
                   7800 FT MSL...226/032
                   7400 FT MSL...230/025

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1120 UTC Friday, March 29, 2024

.AVIATION...Friday 29/12Z through Saturday 30/12Z...VFR conditions.
Sfc winds increase to S-SW15-25g30-40kts AFT 17Z-19Z Friday. Winds
only decrease slightly tonight.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 30/12Z through Monday 01/12Z...Expect VFR through
Saturday evening. Areas MVFR/IFR developing west to east Saturday
night, mainly from the I-17 corridor westward. Then spreading over
all areas Sunday into Monday. Flight restrictions due primarily to
SHSN/SHRA/CIGS and ISOLD TSRA. Some spotty LIFR in heavier showers
and early Sunday morning. Sfc winds SW20-30g35-45kts through early
Sunday, then SW10-20g25kts behind the FROPA into Sunday afternoon
and night.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 291120Z 2912/3018 15004KT P6SM SCT120 OVC200
     FM291800 18008KT P6SM FEW070 BKN120 BKN200
     FM300000 16008KT P6SM VCSH FEW040 BKN070 OVC120
     FM300300 15007KT P6SM -RA BKN030 OVC060
METAR KSLC 291154Z 13004KT 10SM SCT110 BKN130 OVC150 03/00 A2985 RMK
        AO2 SLP107 70026 T00280000 10039 20022 58009
METAR KSLC 291054Z 00000KT 10SM BKN130 BKN160 OVC200 03/00 A2986 RMK
        AO2 SLP113 T00280000
METAR KSLC 290954Z 13003KT 10SM BKN150 BKN170 OVC220 03/00 A2988 RMK
        AO2 SLP118 T00280000

KVEL 291120Z 2912/3012 00000KT 6SM -SN BR BKN014 OVC025
      TEMPO 2912/2916 2SM -SN BR BKN008 OVC015
     FM291700 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH OVC020
     FM292000 16006KT P6SM SCT025 BKN030
     FM300100 11005KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 OVC045
SPECI KVEL 291223Z AUTO 00000KT 1 3/4SM -SN BR FEW004 OVC014 01/00 A2987
       RMK AO2 P0000 T00110000
SPECI KVEL 291213Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR FEW004 SCT008 OVC022
       01/00 A2987 RMK AO2 P0000 T00110000
SPECI KVEL 291203Z AUTO 28003KT 3SM -SN BR SCT008 OVC024 01/00 A2987 RMK
       AO2 P0000 T00060000

SPECI KPUC 291213Z AUTO 27006KT 1 3/4SM -SN BR FEW002 OVC020 00/00 A2984
       RMK AO2 P0001 T00000000
SPECI KPUC 291205Z AUTO 26005KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR OVC024 00/00 A2984 RMK
       AO2 P0000 T00000000
METAR KPUC 291153Z AUTO 29004KT 3SM -SN BR OVC023 00/00 A2983 RMK AO2
       SLP109 P0003 60006 70006 T00000000 10044 20000 58002

KCNY 291120Z 2912/3012 28008KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080
      TEMPO 2912/2915 -SHRA OVC050
     FM292100 25012KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100
     FM300500 21006KT P6SM BKN100 BKN110
METAR KCNY 291153Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 07/01 A2978 RMK AO2
       SLP056 T00670006 10106 20067 58004
METAR KCNY 291053Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM SCT060 BKN075 OVC090 08/M01 A2980
       RMK AO2 SLP060 T00831006
METAR KCNY 290953Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM BKN075 OVC090 09/M01 A2980 RMK AO2
       SLP060 T00891006


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 03/29/24 12:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...216/047
                  24000 FT MSL...236/047
                  22000 FT MSL...234/045
                  20000 FT MSL...234/039
                  19000 FT MSL...239/037
                  18000 FT MSL...255/035
                  17900 FT MSL...257/031
                  17000 FT MSL...268/029
                  16000 FT MSL...278/027
                  15600 FT MSL...276/021
                  15000 FT MSL...276/022
                  14000 FT MSL...280/014
                  13600 FT MSL...290/010
                  13000 FT MSL...279/016
                  12100 FT MSL...349/003
                   9100 FT MSL...009/002
                   9000 FT MSL...043/002
                   8300 FT MSL...012/002
                   8000 FT MSL...340/002
                   7700 FT MSL...321/002
                   6900 FT MSL...019/002
                   6900 FT MSL...357/003
                   6600 FT MSL...050/001

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0942 UTC Friday, March 29, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Winds generally expected to remain southerly,
though models split fairly evenly on potential for NW switch during
the afternoon. Magnitudes generally anticipated to remain less than
10 kts through that time however. By later Friday evening into the
overnight hours, old frontal boundary lifts back northward through
the area. As a result, expect increasing chance of showers and
reduced conditions accordingly. MVFR most likely in periods of
higher precipitation rates, with VFR otherwise holding through most
of the TAF period.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...A frontal boundary initially
stalled across south central Utah will lift back north through the
day and into Friday evening. Increased shower activity and reduced
conditions are anticipated with this front, with most impacts
expected at northern terminals. During times of heavier
precipitation rates, MVFR conditions increasingly likely. IFR
possible where more mixed precip to snow manages to occur (best
chances at EVW/HCR). With the front retreating northward,
precipitation chances at southern terminals become more limited, but
gusty south/southwesterly winds return through the day Friday.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 291120Z 2912/3012 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120 OVC200
     FM291900 24006KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200
     FM300200 10007KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 OVC100
     FM300700 11007KT 2SM -SN BR BKN020 OVC035=
METAR KEVW 291153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 M05/M08 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP122
       70003 T10501078 11022 21050 58004
METAR KEVW 291053Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM FEW110 M03/M07 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T10281072
METAR KEVW 290953Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T10441072

KRKS 291120Z 2912/3012 23010KT P6SM BKN080
     FM291800 18010KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060
     FM300400 12008KT P6SM VCSH OVC040
     FM300900 VRB06KT 2SM -SN OVC015
METAR KRKS 291154Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP136
       70010 T10441067 11017 21044 58002
METAR KRKS 291054Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T10331056
METAR KRKS 290954Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T10391061

KRWL 291120Z 2912/3012 26010KT P6SM OVC060
     FM292100 24010KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 OVC050
     FM300300 04008KT 1SM -SN SCT007 OVC015
METAR KRWL 291153Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T10171050 10006 21022 58003
METAR KRWL 291053Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T10221050
METAR KRWL 290953Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T10171056

KLAR 291120Z 2912/3012 29012KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN050
     FM291600 36010KT 4SM -SN BKN020 OVC050
     FM291800 35008KT 1SM -SN OVC007
     FM292300 13008KT P6SM VCSH OVC035
     FM300600 16010KT 1SM -SN OVC007
METAR KLAR 291153Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP051
       60000 T10061050 10022 21022 56010
METAR KLAR 291053Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP051
       T10061033
METAR KLAR 290953Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM BKN045 OVC075 00/M02 A2983 RMK AO2
       SNB06E47 SLP055 P0000 T00001017

KCYS 291120Z 2912/3012 35012KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
     FM291400 01010KT 4SM -RASN SCT007 OVC020
     FM292100 02010KT 2SM -RASN BKN007 OVC015
     FM300300 03007KT 1SM -SN BR OVC005
METAR KCYS 291153Z 31007KT 10SM BKN080 03/M04 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP056
       T00281044 10061 20017 55000
METAR KCYS 291053Z AUTO 33009G21KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP052
       T00331050
METAR KCYS 290953Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM OVC100 03/M04 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP053
       T00281044

Riverton (KRIW) 03/29/24 12:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8200 FT MSL...189/002
                   6200 FT MSL...315/009

Cheyenne (KCYS) 03/29/24 12:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...221/042
                  24000 FT MSL...224/042
                  23000 FT MSL...229/045
                  22000 FT MSL...233/045
                  21000 FT MSL...239/040
                  20000 FT MSL...242/038
                  19000 FT MSL...249/033
                  18000 FT MSL...250/023
                  17400 FT MSL...255/023
                  17000 FT MSL...247/023
                  16000 FT MSL...265/026
                  15100 FT MSL...267/028
                  15000 FT MSL...266/027
                  14000 FT MSL...262/025
                  13000 FT MSL...269/031
                  12000 FT MSL...279/012
                  11000 FT MSL...322/014
                  10500 FT MSL...325/010
                  10000 FT MSL...315/020
                   8600 FT MSL...296/004

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0951 UTC Friday, March 29, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 344 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024
West of the Divide...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS Terminals
VFR conditions expected for much of the period for all TAF
sites. Mid level ceilings and light winds pushing only up to
10kts throughout the cycle with mainly a weak northwesterly flow
near the surface. Increasing and lowering of ceilings late in
the period after 00Z high confidence (70-80%) of light snow on
station at RKS that will reduce ceilings and visibility to MVFR
levels. Lower confidence for JAC and BPI carrying only VCSH
after 09Z timeframe with PNA seeing the effects after the end of
the period. More widespread and higher confidence into the next
couple TAF cycles with snowfall expected at all locations later
Saturday and into much of Sunday as well.
East of the Divide...KCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL Terminals
VFR conditions expected at all TAF sites the entirety of the
period. Mid level clouds and relatively light winds less than
10-15kts throughout. LND looks to have the best chance for any
light snow on station with the Winds and Foothills seeing the
bulk of any precipitation. Confidence low making it over on
station but there should still be some near carrying VCSH as a
result (30-40%). Otherwise more liquid precipitation expected
during the day Saturday and more widespread Sunday with light
snow in the overnight hours with cooling temperatures. MVFR
ceilings and visibility are more likely for the rest of the
weekend as this period looks to remain VFR at this time.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1101 UTC Friday, March 29, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 457 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024
Difficult and tricky set of TAFS here this morning. Looking at
deteriorating conditions through the day today for our southeast
Wyoming airports as a band of snow just south of the Colorado
state line looks to possibly move into southern Wyoming. Earlier
guidance showed these low conditions at KLAR and KCYS this
morning...but have since backed off. Latest guidance showing low
conditions this afternoon once the snow becomes more
widespread. Generally followed latest HRRR guidance on timing
and location of lower conditions.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 291215Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM SCT047 BKN070 OVC080 06/M05 A2979
       RMK AO2 T00561050
METAR KIBM 291155Z AUTO 30012G17KT 10SM BKN048 OVC060 06/M05 A2979 RMK
       AO2 T00601048 10075 20011
METAR KIBM 291135Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM -DZ SCT048 BKN060 OVC075 07/M04
       A2978 RMK AO2 T00701041

KSNY 291120Z 2912/3012 31010KT P6SM BKN120
     FM291500 35015G25KT P6SM BKN100
     FM300000 06008KT P6SM BKN060
METAR KSNY 291153Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM OVC100 04/M05 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP058
       T00391050 10061 20006 51013
METAR KSNY 291053Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM FEW110 03/M05 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP054
       T00281050
METAR KSNY 290953Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP046
       T00221061


METAR KIML 291153Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP053
       T00331022 10094 20011 53006
METAR KIML 291053Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP049
       T00111028
METAR KIML 290953Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP043
       T00171028

KMCK 291121Z 2912/3012 VRB05KT P6SM BKN230
     FM291400 30007KT P6SM BKN180
     FM291600 35012G19KT P6SM BKN180
     FM292200 01012KT P6SM FEW100 SCT270
     FM300400 03010KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KMCK 291153Z AUTO A2967 RMK AO2 SLPNO 7//// 53003 PWINO FZRANO
       $
METAR KMCK 291053Z AUTO A2966 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KMCK 290953Z AUTO A2965 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $

North Platte (KLNX) 03/29/24 12:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   3600 FT MSL...317/011
                   3400 FT MSL...311/012

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1110 UTC Friday, March 29, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 615 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024
Patchy fog will persist for a few more hours across northern
Nebraska, ending quickly after sunrise. VFR conditions are then
expected to prevail for all area terminals through tomorrow
morning. Winds strengthen from the north this afternoon with the
passage of a cold front, with gusts of 20 to 25 kts anticipated.
Lowering ceilings are expected into early tomorrow morning,
though confidence in the onset of any lowered categories is low
for now.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 291121Z 2912/3012 28008KT P6SM BKN180
     FM291400 32009KT P6SM BKN180
     FM291600 35013G20KT P6SM BKN180
     FM291900 01010KT P6SM FEW050 SCT270
     FM300500 05009KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 SCT270
METAR KGLD 291153Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP047
       T00111044 10083 20006 53001
METAR KGLD 291053Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP039
       T00331050
METAR KGLD 290953Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP039
       T00331050

KGCK 291120Z 2912/3012 24008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM291600 29008KT P6SM BKN250
     FM300100 03009KT P6SM FEW240
     FM300600 04012KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 291154Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP045
       T00221033 10072 20011 56008
METAR KGCK 291054Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP047
       T00281033
METAR KGCK 290954Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP049
       T00281033

METAR KLBL 291156Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP052
       7//// T00441022 10117 20028 56014
METAR KLBL 291056Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP051
       T00671033
METAR KLBL 290956Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP061
       T00391033

METAR KEHA 291215Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A2974 RMK AO2
       T00861037
METAR KEHA 291155Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A2975 RMK AO2 T00951041
       10116 20039
METAR KEHA 291135Z AUTO 24013KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A2974 RMK AO2
       T00991041

Goodland (KGLD) 03/29/24 12:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...253/081
                  26000 FT MSL...250/066
                  25000 FT MSL...242/059
                  24000 FT MSL...245/054
                  22000 FT MSL...240/053
                  20000 FT MSL...232/045
                  19000 FT MSL...246/042
                  17000 FT MSL...272/016
                  15000 FT MSL...261/015
                  14000 FT MSL...252/010
                  13000 FT MSL...324/000
                  12000 FT MSL...264/020
                  11600 FT MSL...304/010
                  11000 FT MSL...201/004
                  10000 FT MSL...349/013
                   9900 FT MSL...349/013
                   9000 FT MSL...290/006
                   7000 FT MSL...270/009
                   5000 FT MSL...339/016
                   4700 FT MSL...334/016
                   4600 FT MSL...006/023
                   4000 FT MSL...312/020
                   4000 FT MSL...306/018

Dodge City (KDDC) 03/29/24 12:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...268/002
                  12000 FT MSL...216/001
                  11500 FT MSL...092/002
                  11000 FT MSL...256/005

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1045 UTC Friday, March 29, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 445 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024
KGLD...VFR conditions are currently expected through the period.
A west wind up to 10kts at taf issuance will veer to the
northwest at similar speeds around 14z then become northerly
with gusts up to 20kts or so from 16z-18z. After 19z, winds are
forecast to be from the north to northeast at speeds up to
10kts. We`ll be watching for the possibility of stratus and
perhaps some fog with sub VFR conditions after about 08z as
boundary layer moisture possibly moves in from the northeast.
KMCK..VFR conditions are currently expected through the period.
A light and variable wind at taf issuance will establish a
northwesterly direction at speeds under 10kts from 14z-15z. From
16z-21z, northerly winds gusting up to 25kts are anticipated.
After 22z, north to northeast winds of 10-12kts slowly decrease,
mainly after 06z. Similar to KGLD, we`ll be watching for the
possibility of stratus and perhaps some fog with sub VFR
conditions after about 06z.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1023 UTC Friday, March 29, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 520 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024
Scattered high thin cirrus was noted on the satellite this
morning, however no fog or other low ceilings were present. A
cold front will be moving southward, with lighter north winds
replacing the gusty southerly winds.


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

KGUY 291128Z 2912/3012 22010KT P6SM BKN230
     FM291700 25012KT P6SM BKN250
     FM300200 27010KT P6SM SKC
     FM300600 30005KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 291153Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP038
       T01001039 10100 20067 55008
METAR KGUY 291053Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP031
       T01001033
METAR KGUY 290953Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP042
       T00831028

KDHT 291128Z 2912/3012 22011KT P6SM SCT220 WS020/25035KT
     FM291700 24016KT P6SM BKN250
     FM292200 25020G29KT P6SM SKC
     FM300200 25012KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 291153Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP047
       T00671044 10094 20028 56013
METAR KDHT 291053Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP048
       T00561039
METAR KDHT 290953Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP058
       T00391050

Amarillo (KAMA) 03/29/24 12:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...262/037
                   8000 FT MSL...260/036
                   7000 FT MSL...264/036
                   7000 FT MSL...265/035
                   6200 FT MSL...257/036
                   6000 FT MSL...260/037
                   5400 FT MSL...252/039
                   5000 FT MSL...249/041
                   4800 FT MSL...245/041
                   4300 FT MSL...233/037

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1129 UTC Friday, March 29, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 620 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024
VFR conditions are expected throughout the 12Z TAF period at all
TAF sites. Winds will be out of the southwest at 10 to 20 kts with
gusts near 30 kts at times after 15Z through about 00Z Saturday.
Peak gusts should taper off past 00Z. Skies will be mostly clear.
Meccariello


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

KFMN 291121Z 2912/3012 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
     FM291800 25010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
     FM291900 25017G26KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
     FM300200 23011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
     FM300600 13007KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KFMN 291153Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T00831061 10133 20061 53004
METAR KFMN 291053Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP080
       T00891061
METAR KFMN 290953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP083
       T00941061

METAR KSKX 291156Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T00111061 10050 20000 53002 FZRANO
METAR KSKX 291056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T00061061 FZRANO
METAR KSKX 290956Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T00331072

KLVS 291212Z 2912/3012 25015G24KT P6SM BKN200 WS008/26040KT
     FM291500 24020G28KT P6SM BKN200
     FM291700 25028G39KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
     FM300100 24014G25KT P6SM FEW250
     FM300300 23014KT P6SM FEW250
     FM300600 21012KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLVS 291153Z AUTO 25015G26KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND
       25026/1146 SLP047 T00831083 10089 20050 55005 $
METAR KLVS 291053Z AUTO 24017KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND
       25029/1006 SLP042 T00891100 $
METAR KLVS 290953Z AUTO 23018G28KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23028/0924 SLP040 T00891089 $

METAR KRTN 291153Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP058
       T00001067 10056 21022 55004
METAR KRTN 291053Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP058
       T10171067
METAR KRTN 290953Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP055
       T00001061

METAR KCAO 291155Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP037
       T00831050 10094 20056 56015 $
METAR KCAO 291055Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP040
       T00781050 $
METAR KCAO 290955Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP048
       T00611044 $

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1135 UTC Friday, March 29, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 534 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024
VFR conditions with periods of high clouds prevail for the TAF
period. Mountain wave activity and low level wind shear at FL008
across the Sangre De Cristo Mountains and adjacent highlands,
including KLVS, continuing through around 15Z. West winds increase
across the highlands and eastern plains TAF sites after 17Z and
across the valley location TAF sites after 19Z. Peak mid to late
afternoon wind gusts of 25 to 35 kts are expected for most TAF
sites with up to 40 kts across the northeast central and south
central highlands, including KLVS. Winds taper off after sunset
but will remain elevated across the northern and central mountains
and adjacent east slopes due to some localized mountain wave
activity.

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

DATA BASED ON 290000Z
VALID 290600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3110-05 2929-12 2447-23 2453-35 246651 248159 259060
BCE                      2331-07 2430-20 2457-30 249246 740555 740861
LND              2914-04 2811-11 2456-24 2363-35 246850 256560 257760
RKS              2817    2731-10 2452-21 2355-34 256751 259058 268859
GJT              2426+03 2436-05 2435-21 2558-31 259447 750756 751062
FMN              2428+05 2423-03 2445-18 2569-28 258644 259753 750962
ABQ              2324+07 2426+00 2550-15 2659-27 257743 269052 760262
MBW              2825    2725-08 2345-21 2539-35 277650 269756 267557
DEN              2531+04 2424-04 2627-19 2760-30 269046 269755 760262
PUB              2639+06 2522-02 2645-16 2661-28 267744 268554 269563
ALS                      2339-03 2549-17 2668-29 268344 269454 760562
TCC      2331    2428+08 2529+00 2649-14 2651-27 266643 277852 279562
BFF      2818    2623+02 2421-06 2530-22 2641-34 275849 267957 268561
GLD      2630    2627+06 2522-02 2739-17 2758-30 278545 279355 770163
GCK      2543+15 2634+07 2433-01 2743-17 2765-29 287845 288554 279563
GAG      2252+14 2543+07 2736+00 2746-15 2756-27 286843 287353 289463
AMA      2242    2437+08 2633+00 2746-14 2751-27 276043 277752 289462
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DATA BASED ON 290000Z
VALID 291200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900-06 3210-13 2436-24 2248-35 244852 245860 256257
BCE                      2340-07 2438-21 2555-33 258048 249457 750058
LND              3306-06 2706-13 2739-24 2562-35 246252 245960 256059
RKS              3207    2608-12 2537-22 2348-35 235153 246659 256458
GJT              2418-02 2428-08 2452-22 2449-34 248748 740056 751359
FMN              2820+01 2524-05 2454-19 2577-30 259546 751154 751060
ABQ              2724+04 2531-02 2553-16 2568-28 258943 750652 751263
MBW              2819    2722-09 2545-22 2254-34 246951 248359 257460
DEN              3109+02 2517-04 2435-20 2343-31 248647 249657 750861
PUB              2728+05 2532-02 2550-16 2457-28 258046 259455 750863
ALS                      2431-04 2457-18 2574-28 259145 750853 760761
TCC      2433    2439+08 2548+01 2557-15 2547-26 257742 269252 269362
BFF      3325    2912-01 2529-06 2441-21 2444-34 257849 259358 257961
GLD      3014    2826+04 2530-03 2550-18 2565-29 268546 259555 760062
GCK      2721+14 2527+06 2435-01 2553-16 2557-28 257344 268254 279963
GAG      2632+16 2530+08 2531+01 2546-15 2551-28 267044 278452 279062
AMA      2532    2634+09 2541+02 2557-14 2549-26 267642 268552 278562
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DATA BASED ON 290000Z
VALID 300000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    1611-02 2017-09 2327-23 2442-34 257750 751256 750261
BCE                      2231-07 2450-19 2578-30 259845 750555 750464
LND              9900-03 2207-11 2531-25 2645-37 266853 267558 267359
RKS              9900    2409-10 2532-23 2547-35 257552 269857 269360
GJT              2115+01 2230-06 2547-20 2671-32 760546 761756 761564
FMN              2421+06 2423-03 2652-17 2668-29 268744 269655 269964
ABQ              2520+08 2522-01 2653-15 2668-27 277744 268654 269562
MBW              2605    2523-10 2541-22 2652-35 267152 268357 268360
DEN              2605+01 2819-05 2634-20 2541-33 278549 771556 770061
PUB              2522+05 2722-03 2746-18 2770-31 770045 770755 279962
ALS                      2429-04 2757-17 2670-29 279745 770355 770163
TCC      2623    2626+08 2629-01 2755-14 2758-26 276844 267653 268661
BFF      0205    9900-04 2814-11 2541-21 2554-35 256852 267658 267759
GLD      0610    2414+02 2626-05 2746-19 2761-32 278348 279354 278960
GCK      2710+14 2514+05 2629-03 2754-17 2773-30 279145 279954 279162
GAG      2429+15 2531+07 2734+00 2754-15 2768-28 277744 268453 268962
AMA      2523    2525+09 2636+00 2752-14 2764-26 277344 268253 269462
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