Regional Weather Synopsis
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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012 NZUS99 KBOU 041128 SYNBOU 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- This product is updated automatically at approximately 10, 30 and 50 minutes after each hour, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 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