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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0525 MDT Saturday, May 4, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 041056Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM OVC040 04/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T00391006 $
METAR KFNL 040956Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM OVC040 03/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP189
       T00331006 $
METAR KFNL 040856Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM OVC042 03/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP192
       T00281006 50003 $

METAR KGXY 041056Z 00000KT 10SM OVC050 01/M02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP225
       T00111017 FZRANO
METAR KGXY 040956Z 00000KT 10SM FEW050 01/M02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP218
       T00111022 FZRANO
METAR KGXY 040856Z 21006KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP217
       T00111022 50008 FZRANO

METAR KLMO 041115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC043 05/M02 A3018 RMK AO2 T00531021
METAR KLMO 041055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC041 05/M02 A3017 RMK AO2
       T00531020
METAR KLMO 041035Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM OVC039 05/M02 A3018 RMK AO2
       T00531022

METAR KBDU 041115Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM OVC032 04/M02 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 041055Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM OVC037 04/M03 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 041035Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM OVC037 05/M01 A3015 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 041115Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM OVC040 04/M02 A3016 RMK AO2
       T00421018 $
METAR KEIK 041055Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM OVC040 04/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 T00431026
        $
METAR KEIK 041035Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM OVC041 04/M02 A3015 RMK AO2
       T00421023 $

KBJC 040659Z 0407/0506 11006KT P6SM BKN030
     FM041300 13008KT P6SM SCT050
     FM041800 10009KT P6SM FEW060 SCT220
     FM042200 14011KT P6SM FEW060 SCT220
     FM050000 20014KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM050200 22010KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KBJC 041115Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM OVC034 03/M03 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 041055Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM OVC034 03/M02 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 041035Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM OVC034 03/M02 A3016 RMK AO2

KDEN 040859Z 0409/0512 18006KT P6SM SCT020 BKN050
     FM041100 13007KT P6SM SCT020 SCT050
     FM041600 14012KT P6SM FEW030 SCT220
      TEMPO 0421/0424 15016G26KT
     FM050000 17014KT P6SM SCT220
     FM051100 19011KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KDEN 041053Z 16006KT 10SM BKN045 01/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP193
       T00061022
METAR KDEN 040953Z 22004KT 10SM FEW020 BKN044 03/M02 A3016 RMK AO2
       SLP182 T00281017
METAR KDEN 040853Z 26005KT 10SM FEW025 BKN048 03/M01 A3016 RMK AO2
       SLP171 T00281011 50002


KBKF 040900Z 0409/0515 VRB06KT 9999 BKN039 BKN140 QNH3015INS
      BECMG 0417/0418 15012KT 9999 FEW040 QNH3014INS
      BECMG 0511/0512 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2988INS TX18/0423Z
      TN02/0410Z
METAR KBKF 041058Z 14004KT 10SM BKN044 02/M02 A3015 RMK AO2A SLP185
        T00151023
METAR KBKF 040958Z 12005KT 10SM OVC040 02/M03 A3015 RMK AO2A SLP176
        T00201029
METAR KBKF 040858Z 20003KT 10SM BKN039 BKN140 03/M01 A3015 RMK AO2A
        SLP165 T00281014 50001

KAPA 040901Z 0409/0506 12006KT P6SM FEW020 BKN030
     FM041300 14008KT P6SM SCT050
     FM041700 15011KT P6SM SCT050
     FM042000 16013G22KT P6SM FEW060 SCT220
METAR KAPA 041053Z 15006KT 10SM BKN043 03/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP194
        T00281028
METAR KAPA 040953Z 11005KT 10SM BKN036 03/M04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP191
       T00281039
METAR KAPA 040853Z 12003KT 10SM FEW024 BKN036 03/M02 A3016 RMK AO2
       SLP178 T00281017 50000

METAR KMNH 041115Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM OVC024 M01/M05 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 041055Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM OVC026 M01/M05 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 041035Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM OVC026 M01/M02 A3017 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 041115Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR M02/M02 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 041055Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR M02/M02 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 041035Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR M02/M02 A3018 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 041115Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR M02/M02 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 041055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M02 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 041035Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR M01/M01 A3017 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 041053Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP215
        T10111017
METAR KAKO 040953Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR M02/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP209
       T10171022
METAR KAKO 040853Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP186
       T10111017 51004

METAR KLIC 041055Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T10111028
METAR KLIC 040955Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T10061022
METAR KLIC 040855Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP165
       T00061022 51007

METAR KHEQ 041115Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 041055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 041035Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3016 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 041114Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 041054Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 041034Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3016 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 041115Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 00/00 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 041055Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 00/00 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 041035Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3017 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 041053Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM FEW085 01/ A3015 RMK AO2 SLP188
        T0011 $
METAR KITR 040953Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 02/ A3014 RMK AO2 SLP183 T0017
       $
METAR KITR 040853Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 02/ A3013 RMK AO2 SLP173 T0022
       53019 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/04/2024
Fort Collins - 05:54:26 MDT / 19:59:33 MDT
Denver       - 05:55:47 MDT / 19:57:22 MDT
Sterling     - 05:46:49 MDT / 19:52:21 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 05/04/24 11:09 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8000 FT MSL...072/002
                   7000 FT MSL...201/009

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0917 UTC Saturday, May  4, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Sunday/...
Issued at 1134 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
VFR conditions are expected through the TAF period.
Southeast winds should continue through Saturday afternoon.
Scattered showers will occur west of all terminals along the
higher terrain, but it is possible a shower or two could spread
into KBJC by Saturday evening. Models have favored this outcome
thus including a VCSH between 00-02Z. There is lower confidence in
this outcome for KAPA and KDEN due to unfavorable conditions for
thunderstorm development thus kept it out of the TAF for now.
Additionally, winds increase this afternoon gusting between
20-27kts briefly from 21-22Z until 00Z. Drainage winds are
unlikely by Saturday night and should remain south.


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

METAR K4BM 041115Z AUTO 16010KT 5SM BR SCT001 M03/M04 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 041055Z AUTO 16011KT 4SM BR SCT001 M03/M04 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 041035Z AUTO 16012KT 2 1/2SM BR SCT001 M03/M04 A3019 RMK
       AO2

METAR KAFF 041056Z 09002KT 10SM SCT011 BKN014 02/M02 A3017 RMK AO2A
        SLPNO WND DATA ESTMD ALSTG ESTMD
SPECI KAFF 041041Z 07003KT 10SM BKN019 02/M02 A3016 RMK AO2A WND DATA
       ESTMD ALSTG ESTMD
METAR KAFF 040956Z 34004KT 10SM SCT014 BKN020 01/M02 A3016 RMK AO2A
        SLPNO WND DATA ESTMD ALSTG ESTMD

KCOS 040936Z 0410/0506 01005KT P6SM BKN030 BKN080
     FM041200 11005KT P6SM BKN020
     FM041400 14009KT P6SM SCT020 SCT250
     FM041700 16017G27KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
     FM050000 15009KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KCOS 041054Z 14005KT 10SM OVC025 03/M01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP173
        T00331006
METAR KCOS 040954Z 36003KT 10SM BKN028 OVC040 03/M01 A3017 RMK AO2
        SLP175 T00331006
SPECI KCOS 040925Z 36004KT 10SM BKN028 BKN080 03/M01 A3017 RMK AO2
       T00331011

METAR KABH 041055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC039 01/M03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP190
        T00101029
METAR KABH 040955Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP188
        T10121044
METAR KABH 040855Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP180
        T00131034 52008

METAR KFLY 041115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC028 00/M06 A3020 RMK AO2
       T00021059
METAR KFLY 041055Z AUTO 34006G14KT 10SM OVC028 00/M06 A3019 RMK AO2
       T00021056
METAR KFLY 041035Z AUTO 35007G15KT 10SM OVC028 00/M05 A3019 RMK AO2
       T00011048

SPECI KFCS 041110Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC030 04/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP185
        $
METAR KFCS 041055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC029 04/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP185
        T00371013 $
METAR KFCS 040955Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM OVC023 04/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP181
        T00421014 $

KPUB 040727Z 0407/0506 06006KT P6SM SCT050
     FM041500 13007KT P6SM SCT050
     FM041900 13015G25KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
     FM050000 10007KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KPUB 041053Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM OVC040 05/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP184
        T00501011
METAR KPUB 040953Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM FEW048 OVC065 06/M01 A3018 RMK AO2
       SLP177 T00561006
METAR KPUB 040853Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP176
       T00440000 51009

METAR KVTP 041115Z AUTO 10005KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 M05/M05 A3030 RMK
       AO2
METAR KVTP 041055Z AUTO 10006KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 M05/M05 A3030 RMK
        AO2
METAR KVTP 041035Z AUTO 10007KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 M05/M05 A3029 RMK
       AO2

METAR KTAD 041054Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM BKN035 OVC050 04/M01 A3020 RMK
        AO2 SLP172 T00391006
METAR KTAD 040954Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM BKN033 OVC050 03/M01 A3019 RMK
        AO2 SLP165 T00331011
METAR KTAD 040854Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM OVC050 04/M02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP164
        T00391017 53003

METAR KLHX 041053Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM OVC075 05/M01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP184
       T00501006 $
METAR KLHX 040953Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM OVC070 06/00 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP178
        T00610000
METAR KLHX 040853Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM OVC075 07/00 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP169
       T00670000 51018

METAR KLAA 041053Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP189
        T00390006
METAR KLAA 040953Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM SCT080 07/01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP181
       T00670011
METAR KLAA 040853Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM BKN080 08/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T00780017 51032


Sunrise/Sunset for 05/04/2024
Burlington - 05:45:55 MDT / 19:45:43 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:57:27 MDT / 19:52:58 MDT
Lamar      - 05:49:48 MDT / 19:44:35 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 05/04/24 11:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...234/027
                   8000 FT MSL...012/013
                   7800 FT MSL...091/006
                   5900 FT MSL...015/006
                   5700 FT MSL...010/006

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1016 UTC Saturday, May  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 403 AM MDT Sat May 4 2024
COS and PUB...low VFR to MFVR (bkn030-060) across the terminals
through the early morning hours, as easterly upslope flow
develops behind last nights passing front. VFR conditions to
prevail through the late morning and the rest of the taf period,
with scattered showers developing and remaining over the higher
terrain this afternoon. Breezy east to southeast winds 15-20kts
expected at the terminals this afternoon.
VFR conditions expected at ALS over the next 24 hours, with
breezy south to southwest winds of 15-20kts expected in
the afternoon. Showers to develop over the higher terrain
through the afternoon, with too low a probability of showers
at the terminal to include attm.


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

METAR KCAG 041053Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP205
        T10171033
METAR KCAG 040953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T10061028
METAR KCAG 040853Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP202
       T00061028 56010

METAR KHDN 041056Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR M03/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP212
       T10331033 FZRANO
METAR KHDN 040956Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR M03/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP211
       T10281028 FZRANO
METAR KHDN 040856Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR M02/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP203
       T10221022 58012 FZRANO

METAR KSBS 041115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M05 A3009 RMK AO1
       T10531053
METAR KSBS 041055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M05 A3009 RMK AO1 T10501050
METAR KSBS 041035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M05 A3010 RMK AO1
       T10521052

METAR KC07 041115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 041055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 041035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A3013 RMK AO2


METAR KEEO 041053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP190
        T10561072
METAR KEEO 040953Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T10501078
METAR KEEO 040853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP176
       T10281067 58008

METAR K20V 041115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 041055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 041035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3014 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 041115Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR M05/M22 A3013 RMK AO2
       T10461224
METAR KGNB 041055Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR M04/M20 A3013 RMK AO2
       T10451202
METAR KGNB 041035Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR M04/M21 A3013 RMK AO2
       T10451206

METAR K0CO 041115Z AUTO 26016G33KT CLR M04/M12 A3017 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 041055Z AUTO 26027G39KT CLR M05/M12 A3015 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 041035Z AUTO 26025G34KT CLR M05/M11 A3016 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KC99 041115Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 041055Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 041035Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3013 RMK AO2

KGJT 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM040900 11010KT P6SM SKC
     FM041900 28010G15KT P6SM FEW110
     FM050200 12008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGJT 041053Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T00611056
METAR KGJT 040953Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T00611056
METAR KGJT 040853Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T00611050 58004

KRIL 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM041800 27008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM050200 15010KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KRIL 041053Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP161
        T10061050
METAR KRIL 040953Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T00061050
METAR KRIL 040853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T00111044 58006

METAR K5SM 041115Z AUTO 22009G18KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 041055Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 041035Z AUTO 22008G14KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3019 RMK AO2

KEGE 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110
     FM041800 25006KT P6SM FEW090
     FM050200 15005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT120 AMD NOT SKED

KASE 040520Z 0406/0506 19005KT P6SM FEW100
     FM041500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM041800 27009KT P6SM FEW090
     FM050200 17008KT P6SM SCT090
METAR KASE 041053Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T10281050
METAR KASE 040953Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T10171050
METAR KASE 040853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T10281050 58003

METAR KCCU 041115Z AUTO 21006G14KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 041055Z AUTO 22013G22KT 190V260 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3019 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCCU 041035Z AUTO 22015G21KT 180V240 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3019 RMK
       AO2

METAR KLXV 041053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T10391056
METAR KLXV 040953Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T10281050
METAR KLXV 040853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T10221050 58002

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/04/2024
Rangely           - 06:10:17 MDT / 20:13:23 MDT
Grand Junction    - 06:11:29 MDT / 20:10:23 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:01:37 MDT / 20:06:24 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 05/04/24 11:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...270/024
                  11000 FT MSL...179/037
                  10200 FT MSL...182/014
                  10100 FT MSL...207/022

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0920 UTC Saturday, May  4, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1120 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
Overnight, mostly clear to clear skies expected with light
winds. Saturday, few to scattered skies on tap with lighter
winds.


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


KMTJ 040520Z 0406/0506 13008KT P6SM SKC
     FM041800 33005KT P6SM FEW110
     FM042000 27008KT P6SM SCT110
     FM050200 14007KT P6SM FEW110
METAR KMTJ 041053Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP130
       T00331028
METAR KMTJ 040953Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T00391022
METAR KMTJ 040853Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T00391017 50003

METAR KGUC 041056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T10171044 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 040956Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T00001044 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 040856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T00061050 51005 FZRANO

METAR K7BM 041115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT001 M02/M03 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 041055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT001 M02/M03 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 041035Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BR SCT001 M02/M03 A3016 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 041115Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM SCT022 00/M03 A3016 RMK AO2
       T10051031
METAR KAEJ 041055Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 T10051032
METAR KAEJ 041035Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3015 RMK AO2
       T00001028

METAR KANK 041115Z AUTO 14014KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3014 RMK AO2
       T00141026
METAR KANK 041055Z AUTO 13014KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 T00161025
METAR KANK 041035Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3014 RMK AO2
       T00161025

METAR KMYP 041123Z AUTO 28019KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 041103Z AUTO 28019KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 041043Z AUTO 29019KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3031 RMK AO2

METAR KAIB 041115Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3016 RMK AO2
       T00391060
METAR KAIB 041055Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 T00371062
METAR KAIB 041035Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3017 RMK AO2
       T00441062

KTEX 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM041700 20005KT P6SM FEW090
     FM042000 20009KT P6SM FEW090
     FM050200 14010KT P6SM FEW090
METAR KTEX 041115Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 041055Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 041035Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3014 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 041115Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 041055Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 041035Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3011 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 041053Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T00061050 $
METAR KCEZ 040953Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T00111044 $
METAR KCEZ 040853Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T00171044 50000 $

KDRO 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM041800 18007KT P6SM SCT250
     FM042000 21010G15KT P6SM FEW110
     FM050200 11011KT P6SM FEW090
METAR KDRO 041053Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM BKN110 03/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T00281056
METAR KDRO 040953Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM OVC110 02/M06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T00221056
METAR KDRO 040853Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T00061061 51003

METAR KPSO 041115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 03/M06 A3007 RMK AO2
       T00341058
METAR KPSO 041055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 03/M05 A3007 RMK AO2
       T00271052
METAR KPSO 041035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 02/M05 A3007 RMK AO2
       T00241047

METAR KCPW 041115Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR M01/M11 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 041055Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 041035Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3028 RMK AO2

KALS 040533Z 0406/0506 10007KT P6SM FEW200
     FM040800 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM041800 19013G23KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
     FM042000 21016G26KT P6SM VCSH OVC090
METAR KALS 041052Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP134
        T10221061
METAR KALS 040952Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP123
        T10061056
METAR KALS 040852Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 02/M06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP111
        T00171056 51004

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/04/2024
Vail    - 06:01:33 MDT / 20:02:45 MDT
Durango - 06:12:23 MDT / 20:04:01 MDT
Alamosa - 06:04:02 MDT / 19:56:24 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 05/04/24 11:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...270/024
                  11000 FT MSL...179/037
                  10200 FT MSL...182/014
                  10100 FT MSL...207/022

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0920 UTC Saturday, May  4, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1120 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
Overnight, mostly clear to clear skies expected with light
winds. Saturday, few to scattered skies on tap with lighter
winds.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 041120Z 0412/0512 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120
     FM042000 19010G16KT P6SM SCT120
     FM050300 19015G25KT P6SM BKN180
METAR KPGA 041053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP069
        T01501039
METAR KPGA 040953Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP069
       T01561039
METAR KPGA 040853Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP068
       T01611033 51005

METAR KRQE 041053Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP071
        T00831022
METAR KRQE 040953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP073
       T00781022
METAR KRQE 040853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 10/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP067
       T01001022 50002

Flagstaff (KFSX) 05/04/24 11:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...124/032
                  12000 FT MSL...219/021
                  11900 FT MSL...217/013
                  11000 FT MSL...232/021
                  10800 FT MSL...234/020
                  10000 FT MSL...235/024
                  10000 FT MSL...232/018
                   9200 FT MSL...218/016
                   9000 FT MSL...232/023
                   8500 FT MSL...199/012
                   8000 FT MSL...199/014
                   7800 FT MSL...206/012
                   7400 FT MSL...144/010
                   7400 FT MSL...167/013

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1031 UTC Saturday, May  4, 2024

.AVIATION...Saturday 04/12Z through Sunday 05/12Z...VFR conditions
continue through Saturday with FEW clouds above 10,000 feet AGL.
Expect south-southwest winds 15-25 kts beginning ~16/17Z. Winds
remain elevated overnight as mid to upper-level clouds become BKN.
OUTLOOK...Sunday 05/12Z through Tuesday 07/12Z...Mainly VFR conditions
take place on Sunday with a few -SHRA north of I-40. Periods of MVFR
visibility due to blowing dust are highly likely at KINW-KSJN-KRQE
during the afternoon. Expect strong southwest winds sustained
25-35 kts with gusts of 40-55 kts on Sunday. Minor to moderate
mechanical turbulence is likely during this time. Winds decrease
on Monday to 20-30 kts from the west while widespread VFR
conditions return.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 041120Z 0412/0518 15009KT P6SM SKC
     FM041800 17010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM042100 17018G28KT P6SM SCT120
     FM050300 17010G20KT P6SM BKN120
     FM050500 17020G35KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KSLC 041054Z 19005KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP126 T00561022
METAR KSLC 040954Z 18005KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP126 T00611022
METAR KSLC 040854Z 15008KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T00721028 57013

KVEL 040520Z 0406/0506 04006KT P6SM SKC
     FM041900 19007KT P6SM FEW120
     FM050200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KVEL 041053Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T00111078
METAR KVEL 040953Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T00281078
METAR KVEL 040853Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP157
       T00221072 58000

METAR KPUC 041053Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP144
        T00391083
METAR KPUC 040953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T00441089
METAR KPUC 040853Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T00391083 58006

KCNY 040520Z 0406/0506 09005KT P6SM SKC
     FM042000 28007KT P6SM SKC
     FM042100 21012G20KT P6SM FEW120
     FM050300 18007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCNY 041053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T00781094
METAR KCNY 040953Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T00671100
METAR KCNY 040853Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T00831106 58003


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 05/04/24 11:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...350/003
                  20000 FT MSL...027/002
                  19000 FT MSL...360/003
                  17000 FT MSL...034/003
                  16000 FT MSL...010/003
                  15500 FT MSL...044/004
                  15000 FT MSL...357/003
                  14000 FT MSL...056/004
                  13700 FT MSL...311/005
                  12200 FT MSL...295/011
                  11000 FT MSL...176/020
                  10000 FT MSL...176/027
                   9100 FT MSL...185/028
                   9000 FT MSL...184/030
                   8400 FT MSL...183/030
                   8000 FT MSL...186/031
                   7700 FT MSL...179/027
                   7000 FT MSL...173/026
                   6900 FT MSL...180/017
                   6800 FT MSL...171/024
                   6600 FT MSL...169/016

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1015 UTC Saturday, May  4, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...AVIATION...KSLC..VFR conditions will remain in place through the
valid TAF period. Southerly winds are also forecast to be in
place through the period as well, gradually increasing this
afternoon and remaining southerly and gusty through Saturday
night, with gusts in the 30 to 40kt range possible. There is a
low, or 10 to 15 percent chance for nearby showers late this
afternoon and early evening.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions are expected
across the area through the valid TAF period. Southerly winds
will gradually increase this afternoon and remain southerly and
gusty tonight. There is a low to medium (30-40 percent chance) for
LLWS conditions to develop overhead steeper walled valleys
overnight, as winds at the 2kft AGL level will increase into the
30-45kt range after 06Z tonight. Can`t rule out isolated shower
development over northern Utah terrain late this afternoon and
early evening, otherwise widespread shower development will begin
around the end of the period across northwest Utah. Patchy blowing
dust may limit surface visibility over portions of SW Utah late
this afternoon through tonight.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 041120Z 0412/0512 12005KT P6SM SKC
     FM041900 20010G24KT P6SM FEW120
     FM050000 21020G30KT P6SM BKN100
     FM050900 21015G25KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080=
METAR KEVW 041053Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T10111083
METAR KEVW 040953Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T10061078
METAR KEVW 040853Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T10061078 58008

KRKS 041121Z 0412/0512 06006KT P6SM SCT200
     FM041600 16009KT P6SM SCT200
     FM042100 19013G22KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200
     FM050200 17011KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200
     FM051000 16015G25KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
METAR KRKS 041054Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP185
        T10171067
METAR KRKS 040954Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP185
        T10111078
METAR KRKS 040854Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP178
       T00001078 58004

KRWL 041127Z 0412/0512 VRB03KT 6SM BR FEW010
     FM041500 12006KT P6SM SKC
     FM041800 20012G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050100 10005KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KRWL 041053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW008 M05/M07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP195
        I1000 T10501067
SPECI KRWL 041041Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW008 M05/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 I1000
       T10501067
METAR KRWL 040953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP199
       I1000 T10391056

KLAR 041127Z 0412/0512 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM041500 16012G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050000 16022G32KT P6SM SKC
     FM050800 16014KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KLAR 041053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP189
        I1001 T10391061
METAR KLAR 040953Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP192
       T10561072
METAR KLAR 040853Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP186
       T10561072 58006

KCYS 041127Z 0412/0512 29006KT P6SM FEW030
     FM041600 19012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM042300 16015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM050800 18008KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KCYS 041053Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP216
       T10441072
METAR KCYS 040953Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP198
       T10281050
METAR KCYS 040853Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T10281050 58003

Riverton (KRIW) 05/04/24 11:11 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...144/016
                   8100 FT MSL...141/022
                   8000 FT MSL...145/023
                   7300 FT MSL...128/025
                   7000 FT MSL...121/023
                   6700 FT MSL...135/020

Cheyenne (KCYS) 05/04/24 11:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8000 FT MSL...179/018
                   7900 FT MSL...140/028
                   7000 FT MSL...204/011

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1111 UTC Saturday, May  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 509 AM MDT Sat May 4 2024
Skies have cleared overnight, with mostly clear skies expected
through the remainder of the morning. Patchy fog is looking
less likely, with KCPR and KRIW only now having VCFG through
15Z.
The prevailing wind will remain light and variable at most terminals
before gradually becoming southerly by Saturday afternoon. High
clouds (SCT200) will pass overhead Saturday afternoon, with
increasing cloud cover heading into Saturday evening. All terminals
will have prevailing VFR conditions through the TAF period. Winds
begin to increase at the end of the TAF period, with KRKS currently
being the only terminal to see winds increase before 12Z Sunday.
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 0847 UTC Saturday, May  4, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1120 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
VFR conditions currently across area terminals as upper level
clouds continue to move off towards the east, giving way to
mostly clear skies. Latest GOES Nighttime Microphysics RGB does
show lingering low clouds mainly near southeast WY terminals
that could persist through the early morning hours. Gusty winds
will return Saturday afternoon, generally out of the south.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 041115Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3016 RMK AO2
       T10491064
METAR KIBM 041055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3015 RMK AO2
       T10441056
METAR KIBM 041035Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3015 RMK AO2
       T10431056

KSNY 040520Z 0406/0506 35009KT P6SM SCT120
     FM040900 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM041700 18010KT P6SM FEW200
     FM042100 16010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050000 14015G25KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 041053Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP223
       T10331056
METAR KSNY 040953Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T10111039
METAR KSNY 040853Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP200
       T10111033 56005

METAR KOGA 041115Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3016 RMK AO2
       T00021008
METAR KOGA 041055Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3016 RMK AO2
       T00051007
METAR KOGA 041035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3014 RMK AO2
       T10051017

METAR KIML 041053Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP214
       T00171006
METAR KIML 040953Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP199
       T00220000
METAR KIML 040853Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP193
       T00280006 53016

KMCK 041120Z 0412/0512 35012KT P6SM BKN110
     FM041900 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM051000 15011KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 041053Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP198
       T00390017
METAR KMCK 040953Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T00500028
METAR KMCK 040853Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND
       34026/0757 SLP180 T00560033 51036

North Platte (KLNX) 05/04/24 11:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   3400 FT MSL...348/013

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0843 UTC Saturday, May  4, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1239 AM CDT Sat May 4 2024
MVFR and IFR ceilings will clear from the west early this
morning. All areas across western and north central Nebraska
should be VFR by sunrise. Skies will remain clear through
Saturday with light winds.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 041120Z 0412/0512 34014G24KT P6SM BKN090
     FM041300 33013KT P6SM SCT090
     FM041900 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM050000 15011KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 041053Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP189
       T00170006
METAR KGLD 040953Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP183
       T00280017
METAR KGLD 040853Z AUTO 34014KT 10SM FEW011 OVC090 04/02 A3011 RMK AO2
       PK WND 35028/0757 SLP173 T00390022 53019

KGCK 041120Z 0412/0512 01014KT P6SM OVC020
     FM041600 01014KT P6SM SCT030
     FM050000 05007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 041054Z AUTO 36015KT 10SM OVC015 06/05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP176
       T00610050
SPECI KGCK 041047Z AUTO 36016KT 10SM OVC015 07/05 A3009 RMK AO2
       T00670050
SPECI KGCK 041034Z AUTO 01016G22KT 10SM OVC014 07/05 A3009 RMK AO2
       T00670050

METAR KLBL 041056Z AUTO 36017KT 10SM OVC012 07/ A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01027/1014 SLP177 T0067 PNO $
SPECI KLBL 041013Z AUTO 36019G27KT 10SM OVC010 07/ A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01027/1013 PNO $
METAR KLBL 040956Z AUTO 36020KT 10SM OVC008 A3007 RMK AO2 RAE14UPB14E25
       SLPNO FZRANO PNO $

METAR KEHA 041115Z AUTO 36017G24KT 10SM OVC012 06/05 A3015 RMK AO2
       T00640046
METAR KEHA 041055Z AUTO 36018G25KT 10SM OVC012 07/05 A3014 RMK AO2
       T00660048
METAR KEHA 041035Z AUTO 36014G22KT 10SM OVC014 07/05 A3013 RMK AO2
       T00700055

Goodland (KGLD) 05/04/24 11:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   6000 FT MSL...026/002
                   5000 FT MSL...031/024
                   4300 FT MSL...006/020
                   4000 FT MSL...352/018
                   4000 FT MSL...346/019

Dodge City (KDDC) 05/04/24 11:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...250/056
                  24000 FT MSL...237/043
                  22000 FT MSL...248/045
                  18000 FT MSL...268/047
                   6000 FT MSL...038/015
                   5100 FT MSL...037/005
                   5000 FT MSL...025/015

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0926 UTC Saturday, May  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 320 AM MDT Sat May 4 2024
VFR conditions will rule through the TAF period at both
terminals. NNW winds at 10-15 knots will weaken and become
variable early this afternoon.. as surface high pressure in
Nebraska extends southward over northwest Kansas. Winds will
shift to the SSE-SE and increase to 10-15 knots this evening
(GLD) and Sunday morning (MCK).. as high pressure shifts east of
the region and a surface trough develops in the lee of the
Rockies.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1046 UTC Saturday, May  4, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 539 AM CDT Sat May 4 2024
The last of the rain cleared LBL and DDC terminals just prior to
the onset of this TAF period, but remaining low stratus cloud
will keep flight category MVFR with 1000 to 2500 foot BKN-OVC.
The stratus will slowly erode by late morning, with all
terminals expected to be VFR by no later than midday. North wind
will gradually decrease in speed down to around 10 knots by late
afternoon.


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

KGUY 041124Z 0412/0512 02015G25KT P6SM BKN015
     FM041700 04010G20KT P6SM BKN050
     FM042300 08010KT P6SM SCT150
     FM050900 10010KT P6SM BKN025=
METAR KGUY 041053Z AUTO 02021G30KT 10SM OVC012 08/07 A3009 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 02030/1053 SLP162 T00780067
SPECI KGUY 041040Z AUTO 01019G28KT 10SM OVC013 08/07 A3009 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 02028/1039 T00780067
SPECI KGUY 041017Z AUTO 01019G25KT 10SM BKN016 OVC075 08/07 A3007 RMK
       AO2 T00830072

KDHT 041124Z 0412/0512 04015G25KT P6SM BKN015
     FM042000 10012KT P6SM BKN100
     FM050700 12010KT P6SM BKN015
METAR KDHT 041053Z AUTO 02014KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T00830033 $
METAR KDHT 040953Z AUTO 36015G26KT 10SM FEW055 09/03 A3007 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 01029/0855 SLP140 T00940028 $
METAR KDHT 040853Z AUTO 01021G29KT 10SM OVC049 10/03 A3006 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 01036/0755 SLP134 T01000033 51049 $

Amarillo (KAMA) 05/04/24 11:23 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...258/044
                  24000 FT MSL...231/039
                  22000 FT MSL...263/034
                  20000 FT MSL...212/033
                  19000 FT MSL...225/026
                  18000 FT MSL...228/018
                  17000 FT MSL...221/019
                  16000 FT MSL...217/020
                  15000 FT MSL...215/020
                  14000 FT MSL...229/018
                  13000 FT MSL...209/022
                  12000 FT MSL...217/022
                  11000 FT MSL...207/031
                  10000 FT MSL...215/028
                   9000 FT MSL...244/030
                   8000 FT MSL...231/024
                   7000 FT MSL...269/020
                   6900 FT MSL...278/021
                   6100 FT MSL...312/017
                   6000 FT MSL...346/022
                   5000 FT MSL...021/025
                   4800 FT MSL...007/030
                   4300 FT MSL...012/031
                   4000 FT MSL...014/031

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1125 UTC Saturday, May  4, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 624 AM CDT Sat May 4 2024
MVFR to IFR ceilings are forecast through approximately 18z for
all sites. VFR conditions should return afterwards til later in
the TAF period when precipitation chances return (mainly for KAMA)
and low clouds move back in. Have included a PROB30 group for
thunderstorm chances at KAMA. When the low clouds move back in,
MVFR to IFR conditions are expected. Winds will begin out of the
north but will eventually become easterly with gusts of 20 to 25
kts. Winds will gradually decrease over the next 24 hours down to
around 10 kts.
Muscha


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

KFMN 040540Z 0406/0506 03006KT P6SM SCT120
     FM040800 07006KT P6SM FEW120
     FM041900 19010KT P6SM SCT120
     FM050200 10010KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KFMN 041053Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 06/M09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP107
        T00561094
METAR KFMN 040953Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM FEW120 06/M09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T00611094
METAR KFMN 040853Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T00611100 53007

METAR KSKX 041056Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM BKN100 03/M11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T00331106
METAR KSKX 040956Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM BKN110 04/M11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T00391106
METAR KSKX 040856Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM FEW100 BKN110 04/M11 A3006 RMK AO2
       SLP132 T00441111 51001

KLVS 041046Z 0411/0506 05011KT P6SM SCT015 BKN250
      TEMPO 0411/0415 BKN015
     FM041800 12011G18KT P6SM BKN250
     FM042100 16013G23KT P6SM SCT250
     FM050200 13010KT P6SM FEW025
     FM050500 13010KT P6SM OVC015
METAR KLVS 041053Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM OVC021 04/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T00391022
SPECI KLVS 041038Z AUTO 03013KT 10SM BKN020 03/M02 A3013 RMK AO2
       T00331022
METAR KLVS 040953Z AUTO 05016KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
       07026/0858 SLP115 T00281022

METAR KRTN 041053Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP147
        T00221028
METAR KRTN 040953Z AUTO 03012G20KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T00331022
METAR KRTN 040853Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T00391022 53015

METAR KCAO 041055Z AUTO 01015KT 10SM FEW055 06/00 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T00610000
METAR KCAO 040955Z AUTO 36017G27KT 10SM FEW055 07/00 A3009 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 36029/0902 SLP148 T00670000
METAR KCAO 040855Z AUTO 36020G28KT 10SM BKN055 08/00 A3008 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 36029/0807 SLP144 T00780000 50015

Albuquerque (KABX) 05/04/24 11:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  20000 FT MSL...264/024
                  19000 FT MSL...186/027
                  18000 FT MSL...185/032
                  17000 FT MSL...193/016
                  16000 FT MSL...158/026
                  15000 FT MSL...169/021
                  14800 FT MSL...028/003
                  14000 FT MSL...149/019
                  13000 FT MSL...272/005
                  13000 FT MSL...157/019
                  12000 FT MSL...151/017
                  11500 FT MSL...113/010
                  11000 FT MSL...150/016
                  10300 FT MSL...132/014
                  10000 FT MSL...145/016
                   9300 FT MSL...143/016
                   9000 FT MSL...141/016
                   8400 FT MSL...140/014
                   8000 FT MSL...136/017
                   7700 FT MSL...133/013
                   7000 FT MSL...118/015
                   7000 FT MSL...119/015
                   6500 FT MSL...104/011
                   6300 FT MSL...107/012

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0933 UTC Saturday, May  4, 2024

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1145 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
A strong backdoor cold front will briefly produce wind gusts up to
40 KT as it dives southwestward through the eastern plains for the
remainder of tonight, except near 45 KT across northeast areas.
The front is forecast to push through gaps in the central mountain
chain with a strong east canyon wind in the central valleys from
Santa Fe southward. Gusts could reach up to 35 KT at KSAF, up to
45 KT at KABQ, and up to 35 KT in Carrizozo. An Airport Weather
Warning will be issued for KABQ for wind gusts exceeding 35 KT
from 12-18Z Saturday morning. Areas of low clouds are expected to
produce MVFR and localized IFR conditions behind the front across
the far northeast and east central plains, and more of the
southeast plains, late tonight through much of Saturday morning.
Saturday afternoon and evening, scattered to isolated showers and
thunderstorms are forecast over northern and eastern areas. Some
storms are likely to produce large hail, damaging winds, and
perhaps an isolated tornado over southeast areas. Meanwhile, some cells
over the continental divide region Saturday afternoon will be
capable of producing dry microbursts with localized and erratic
wind gusts up to 45 kt. Saturday night, low clouds with MVFR and
IFR conditions look to become widespread east of the central
mountain chain, where thunderstorms will probably also linger.

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

DATA BASED ON 040000Z
VALID 040600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1005    1307+01 2506-04 2825-16 2825-29 302545 283055 264161
BCE                      1908+00 2215-17 2515-28 262444 262753 253959
LND              9900-04 2512-08 2826-19 2936-31 314746 294655 274158
RKS              3005    9900-06 2725-18 2934-29 292945 273755 264859
GJT              1005+03 2729-01 2533-15 2828-28 273044 252853 253960
FMN              2509+10 2414+02 2520-16 2430-27 253743 254452 254159
ABQ              3210+12 2805+03 2222-14 2326-25 253541 253351 265757
MBW              2605    3019-09 2718-18 2734-31 285344 286053 264755
DEN              3212-01 2620-03 2545-17 2644-28 264344 254253 254959
PUB              3413+01 2514+00 2321-15 2630-27 254742 254852 254559
ALS                      2612+02 2518-16 2538-27 254543 254952 255259
TCC      1939    2520+14 2520+05 2421-15 2427-26 263342 253451 265258
BFF      3622    3327-03 3026-07 2647-19 2738-30 256243 256650 245657
GLD      0142    3335+02 2330+00 2638-14 2537-26 222542 232852 233962
GCK      3223+09 2131+08 2242+01 2438-13 2731-24 263241 253851 254561
GAG      2036+16 2331+12 2631+04 2828-15 2824-25 271641 252351 254159
AMA      1943    2329+13 2627+05 2726-15 2720-26 252641 253251 264759
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DATA BASED ON 040000Z
VALID 041200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2209+03 2722-03 2524-16 2519-28 272045 291955 272661
BCE                      2314-01 2217-16 2417-28 251643 252253 253460
LND              1808-04 2614-06 2928-16 2831-29 283546 293956 284461
RKS              1608    2713-05 2823-15 2725-29 262645 273456 274160
GJT              2106+05 2620-01 2719-15 2517-29 242244 243254 254760
FMN              2405+09 2409+01 2221-16 2321-28 243843 244252 254158
ABQ              9900+10 1705+02 2229-15 2435-26 245642 246251 257057
MBW              2405    2410-07 2830-17 2935-29 273645 274255 265859
DEN              2205-04 2523-02 2734-16 2630-28 253644 254253 255258
PUB              9900-02 2624+01 2529-16 2530-28 244143 244852 254459
ALS                      2515+01 2331-17 2429-27 244043 244752 254559
TCC      0537    2016+06 2214+03 2328-14 2433-25 265841 266450 266958
BFF      3406    3218-03 2919-07 2738-17 2840-28 264145 255154 255658
GLD      0224    3522+01 2928-01 2537-15 2540-28 244843 244952 244459
GCK      0225+07 3320+03 2833+02 2537-14 2435-26 223542 233851 233861
GAG      3014+10 2536+07 2434+02 2322-13 2423-25 242142 242352 253760
AMA      0219    2433+08 2327+03 2227-14 2534-25 264142 265650 276758
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DATA BASED ON 040000Z
VALID 050000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1711    1824+09 1926+00 2039-16 2021-27 231942 273752 283263
BCE                      2026+01 2328-15 2318-26 282541 284651 304462
LND              1811+07 2418+00 2222-15 2322-28 252144 262254 272562
RKS              1812    1814+01 2126-16 2120-28 241143 271753 262362
GJT              1806+10 1917+02 2027-16 2428-28 252144 252253 262960
FMN              1714+11 2013+03 2225-15 2420-28 241843 252452 263559
ABQ              1416+11 1822+03 2331-15 2623-26 262544 282851 264355
MBW              1508    2312-01 2525-15 2420-28 241544 271354 252161
DEN              1612+04 2014-01 1911-16 2310-28 252143 253054 253258
PUB              1514+04 1919+02 2416-15 2524-28 253144 252652 252858
ALS                      2019+01 2422-15 2422-27 252644 252353 252757
TCC      1015    2008+07 2321+04 2431-14 2234-26 214743 225650 236054
BFF      1616    1717+00 2718-01 2621-14 2623-28 272045 261954 263161
GLD      1211    2214+05 2419+01 2429-16 2622-28 253244 253553 253659
GCK      0813+08 1914+07 2319+03 2427-16 2535-27 254243 255152 255258
GAG      0707+11 2610+09 2332+04 2529-15 2539-25 255741 256651 256657
AMA      1012    1806+09 2224+03 2320-15 2533-27 237341 238750 248557
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