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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0005 MDT Tuesday, May 7, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 070556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A2957 RMK AO2 SLP986
       T00721050 10111 20067 52001 $
METAR KFNL 070456Z 27005KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP982
       T00781028 $
METAR KFNL 070356Z 32005KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A2957 RMK AO2 PK WND
       24027/0330 SLP984 T01001050 $

METAR KGXY 070556Z 33010KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP996
       T00941067 10133 20078 58004
METAR KGXY 070456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A2959 RMK AO2 SLP010
       T00941044
METAR KGXY 070356Z 26006KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP008
       T00891044

METAR KLMO 070555Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A2960 RMK AO2 T00951072
        10122 20095
METAR KLMO 070535Z AUTO 26006G19KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2959 RMK AO2
       T01051071
METAR KLMO 070515Z AUTO 25009G18KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2960 RMK AO2
       T01051077

METAR KBDU 070555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A2957 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 070535Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A2957 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 070515Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2956 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 070555Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A2958 RMK AO2 T00541041
        $
METAR KEIK 070535Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2957 RMK AO2 T00551042
       $
METAR KEIK 070515Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2956 RMK AO2 T00611042
       $

KBJC 070530Z 0706/0806 26020G30KT P6SM SCT110
     FM070800 25010KT P6SM SCT110
     FM071500 28020G30KT P6SM BKN100
      TEMPO 0719/0723 28030G40KT
     FM080100 25014KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KBJC 070555Z AUTO 28019G27KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A2959 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 070535Z AUTO 26021G33KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A2959 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 070515Z AUTO 26021G30KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A2960 RMK AO2

KDEN 070530Z 0706/0812 26012KT P6SM FEW110 BKN200
      TEMPO 0706/0707 26012G20KT
     FM070700 25010KT P6SM FEW110
     FM071500 28015G25KT P6SM SCT100
     FM071700 28022G35KT P6SM BKN100
     FM080000 27013G22KT P6SM SCT120
     FM080400 27013KT P6SM SCT120
     FM080700 24010KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KDEN 070553Z 26011KT 10SM FEW100 FEW220 08/M08 A2960 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 26030/0501 SLP981 T00831078 10117 20083 50003
METAR KDEN 070453Z 27011G21KT 10SM BKN200 09/M06 A2960 RMK AO2 SLP979
       T00941056
METAR KDEN 070353Z 26011KT 10SM BKN180 09/M06 A2960 RMK AO2 SLP982
       T00941061


KBKF 070100Z 0701/0807 28010G20KT 9999 FEW090 SCT200
      QNH2959INS
      TEMPO 0701/0704 29020G35KT
      BECMG 0703/0704 28012G18KT 9999 FEW200 QNH2963INS
      BECMG 0710/0711 25012KT 9999 SKC QNH2965INS
      BECMG 0713/0714 23025G35KT 9999 SCT080 QNH2955INS
      TEMPO 0715/0721 24030G40KT VCSH
      BECMG 0800/0801 26015G25KT 9999 SCT090 QNH2963INS
      TX15/0721Z
      TN04/0711Z
METAR KBKF 070558Z 26016G23KT 10SM FEW120 FEW220 08/M09 A2960 RMK AO2A
        SLP983 T00841091 10113 20074 50003
METAR KBKF 070458Z 29012KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 08/M07 A2961 RMK AO2A
        PK WND 28028/36 SLP987 T00761069
METAR KBKF 070358Z 26016G28KT 10SM SCT120 SCT220 10/M09 A2960 RMK AO2A
        PK WND 27034/42 SLP983 T00981093

KAPA 070605Z 0706/0806 29012KT P6SM FEW110 SCT220
      TEMPO 0706/0707 29020G35KT
     FM071200 24013KT P6SM FEW100
     FM071500 28015G24KT P6SM SCT100
     FM071700 28020G30KT P6SM BKN100
     FM080000 28012KT P6SM SCT100=
METAR KAPA 070553Z 31021G39KT 10SM FEW120 FEW200 08/M09 A2962 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 30039/0550 SLP003 T00831094 10111 20078 51005
METAR KAPA 070453Z 30013G21KT 10SM FEW090 FEW120 SCT200 08/M08 A2962 RMK
       AO2 SLP005 T00831083
METAR KAPA 070353Z 27007KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 SCT200 09/M09 A2963 RMK
       AO2 SLP003 T00891094

METAR KMNH 070555Z AUTO 27016G22KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A2967 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 070535Z AUTO 26015G20KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A2968 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 070515Z AUTO 25016G21KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A2967 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 070555Z AUTO 29014KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A2956 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 070535Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A2956 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       S
METAR KFMM 070515Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 07/M00 A2957 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 070555Z AUTO 24013KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A2953 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 070535Z AUTO 24014G18KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A2953 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 070515Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A2953 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 070553Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP988
       T00501022 10139 20039 50001
METAR KAKO 070453Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A2957 RMK AO2 SLP989
       T00501022
METAR KAKO 070353Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP984
       T00671017

METAR KLIC 070555Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP997
       T00061072 10150 21006 58002
METAR KLIC 070455Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP001
       T00061078
METAR KLIC 070355Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A2962 RMK AO2 SLP999
       T00281078

METAR KHEQ 070555Z AUTO 27013G24KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A2952 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 070535Z AUTO 27014G22KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A2952 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 070515Z AUTO 28018G26KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A2952 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 070554Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A2955 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 070534Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM SCT120 05/M05 A2955 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 070514Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM SCT120 06/M05 A2955 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 070555Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A2954 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 070535Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM SCT120 06/M02 A2953 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 070515Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM BKN120 07/M02 A2953 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 070553Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 02/ A2957 RMK AO2 SLP988 T0022
       10167 20022 56003 $
METAR KITR 070453Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 04/ A2957 RMK AO2 SLP985 T0044
       $
METAR KITR 070353Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 04/ A2958 RMK AO2 SLP988 T0044
       $

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/07/2024
Fort Collins - 05:50:58 MDT / 20:02:37 MDT
Denver       - 05:52:25 MDT / 20:00:19 MDT
Sterling     - 05:43:20 MDT / 19:55:25 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 05/07/24 05:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...289/015
                   8100 FT MSL...303/003
                   8000 FT MSL...313/005
                   7300 FT MSL...320/025
                   7000 FT MSL...304/022
                   6600 FT MSL...316/026
                   6200 FT MSL...281/029
                   6000 FT MSL...279/027
                   5900 FT MSL...277/027

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0513 UTC Tuesday, May  7, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 1111 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024
Winds will stay mainly westerly overnight. By 15z winds should
increase and become more WNW thru the aftn. Gusts up to 40 mph
will be possible. Otherwise will see VFR conditions, however,
by 18z ceilings may drop down to 10000 ft.


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

METAR K4BM 070555Z AUTO 21015G31KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A2977 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 070535Z AUTO 22015G33KT 10SM CLR M04/M10 A2976 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 070515Z AUTO 22016G29KT 10SM SCT026 SCT035 M04/M10 A2974 RMK
       AO2

METAR KAFF 070555Z AUTO 31016G38KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A2965 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 35038/46 SLP000 T00761112 10104 20072 55003
SPECI KAFF 070549Z AUTO 30014G38KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A2964 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       44 SLP996
SPECI KAFF 070543Z AUTO 32014G32KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A2965 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       42 SLP000

KCOS 070524Z 0706/0806 31006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 WS020/29035KT
     FM070900 34015KT P6SM SKC
     FM071200 30015G25KT P6SM FEW080
     FM071600 27022G35KT P6SM SCT100
     FM071800 28030G45KT P6SM SCT120
     FM080300 32018G28KT P6SM BKN070
METAR KCOS 070554Z 29021G29KT 10SM FEW090 09/M10 A2967 RMK AO2 PK WND
        29032/0540 WSHFT 0537 SLP003 T00891100 10117 20072 58001
SPECI KCOS 070535Z 27019G27KT 10SM FEW090 09/M10 A2967 RMK AO2 PK WND
       26027/0534 T00891100
METAR KCOS 070454Z 31007KT 270V340 10SM SCT090 08/M09 A2968 RMK AO2
        SLP013 T00831094

METAR KABH 070555Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP027
        T00521102 10140 20044 50002
METAR KABH 070455Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP030
        T00641099
SPECI KABH 070356Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM BKN200 09/M10 A2968 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       42 SLP021

METAR KFLY 070555Z AUTO 28007G21KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A2970 RMK AO2 T00571099
        10091 20057
METAR KFLY 070535Z AUTO 27018G22KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A2970 RMK AO2
       T00601100
METAR KFLY 070515Z AUTO 27015G23KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A2970 RMK AO2
       T00621101

KFCS 070540Z 0705/0811 22015G25KT 9999 FEW120 530209
      QNH2968INS
      BECMG 0708/0709 22009KT 9999 FEW120 530209 QNH2972INS
      BECMG 0714/0715 27025G35KT 9999 SCT120 530009 QNH2961INS
      TEMPO 0716/0723 25035G45KT
      BECMG 0801/0802 28020G30KT 9999 FEW120 520009 QNH2966INS
      BECMG 0806/0807 27012KT 9999 FEW120 QNH2970INS TX22/0721Z
      TN07/0805Z
METAR KFCS 070555Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A2963 RMK AO2 PK WND
        24028/16 SLP014 T00921114 10127 20075 58003 $
SPECI KFCS 070517Z AUTO 21016G28KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A2965 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       15 SLP026 $
METAR KFCS 070455Z AUTO 22007G20KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP029
        T00921114 $

KPUB 070524Z 0706/0806 27015KT P6SM SKC
     FM071200 28010KT P6SM SKC
     FM071400 29018G30KT P6SM SKC
     FM071800 28035G48KT P6SM FEW120
     FM080300 34015G28KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KPUB 070553Z AUTO 27011G22KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP008
       T01111083 10172 20072 50004
METAR KPUB 070453Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP013
       T01001083
METAR KPUB 070353Z 30007KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2967 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28026/0317 SLP013 T01111083

METAR KVTP 070555Z AUTO 27014G24KT 10SM SCT095 M02/M12 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 070535Z AUTO 28014G23KT 10SM CLR M02/M13 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 070515Z AUTO 28012G26KT 10SM CLR M01/M14 A2995 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 070554Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP028
        T00891094 10156 20083 53010
METAR KTAD 070454Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A2975 RMK AO2 PK WND
        29030/0425 SLP022 T01001100
METAR KTAD 070354Z AUTO 29009G19KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP020
        T00941100

METAR KLHX 070553Z AUTO 27014KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A2963 RMK AO2 PK WND
       27030/0502 SLP991 T01171083 10189 20117 51004
METAR KLHX 070453Z AUTO 27023G37KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A2963 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 28040/0428 SLP990 T01331083
METAR KLHX 070353Z AUTO 29020G28KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A2963 RMK AO2 PK WND
       29028/0348 SLP995 T01331083

METAR KLAA 070553Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2959 RMK AO2 SLP987
       T01111083 10206 20078 51004
METAR KLAA 070453Z AUTO 24009G17KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A2959 RMK AO2 SLP991
       T00781100
METAR KLAA 070353Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 10/M09 A2960 RMK AO2 SLP991
        T01001094


Sunrise/Sunset for 05/07/2024
Burlington - 05:42:36 MDT / 19:48:37 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:54:15 MDT / 19:55:44 MDT
Lamar      - 05:46:37 MDT / 19:47:21 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 05/07/24 05:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...263/019
                   8000 FT MSL...211/013
                   7800 FT MSL...276/010
                   7000 FT MSL...277/026
                   6400 FT MSL...265/027
                   6000 FT MSL...267/035
                   5900 FT MSL...267/034
                   5700 FT MSL...264/031

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0526 UTC Tuesday, May  7, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1124 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024
VFR conditions are expected at KALS, KCOS, and KPUB through 24
hours. Strong west winds will persist across the area, with some
LLWS possible at KALS and KCOS through 09Z. Winds overnight
will stay around 15-20 knots, with gusts to 30 knots setting in
around 12Z. By 18Z, winds will increase, hitting their maximums
during the mid-afternoon hours. All three TAF sites will
approach 45-50 knots for several hours, staying gusty through
the end of the period but starting to weaken after 00Z.


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

METAR KCAG 070553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP103
       60000 T00171039 10044 20000 58003
METAR KCAG 070453Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T00221033
METAR KCAG 070353Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T00061017

METAR KHDN 070556Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM BKN049 01/M03 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP108
       60002 T00111028 10028 20011 400721011 58003 FZRANO
METAR KHDN 070456Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM BKN049 02/M02 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T00171017 FZRANO
METAR KHDN 070356Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM OVC049 02/M02 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T00221017 FZRANO

METAR KSBS 070555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT045 SCT050 SCT075 00/00 A2981
        RMK AO1 T10031003
METAR KSBS 070535Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM SCT045 BKN075 00/00 A2982 RMK AO1
       T10011001
METAR KSBS 070515Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM SCT049 BKN075 BKN085 00/00 A2982
       RMK AO1 T10011001

METAR KC07 070555Z AUTO 27010G18KT 220V290 OVC002 M06/M06 A2979 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR KC07 070535Z AUTO 27010G18KT 220V310 OVC002 M06/M06 A2980 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR KC07 070515Z AUTO 28009G20KT OVC002 M06/M06 A2980 RMK AO2
       PWINO


METAR KEEO 070553Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP111
       60000 T10111039 10050 21011 58006
METAR KEEO 070453Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T00111039
METAR KEEO 070353Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T00171028

METAR K20V 070555Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 070535Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 070515Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A2985 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 070555Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM SCT027 BKN036 OVC065 M01/M21 A2984
        RMK AO2 T10071211 11004 21013
METAR KGNB 070535Z AUTO 25009KT 220V280 10SM -SN SCT024 BKN037 OVC047
       M01/M21 A2983 RMK AO2 T10071214
METAR KGNB 070515Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM SCT022 BKN027 OVC046 M01/M20 A2984
       RMK AO2 T10061203

METAR K0CO 070555Z AUTO 32047KT BKN007 OVC015 M11/M12 A2967 RMK AO2
        PWINO
METAR K0CO 070535Z AUTO BKN006 BKN009 OVC013 M11/M12 A2966 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K0CO 070515Z AUTO 31046KT BKN004 OVC010 M11/M12 A2968 RMK AO2
       PWINO

METAR KC99 070559Z AUTO A2944 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 070535Z AUTO 30059G66KT 3SM BKN009 BKN016 BKN021 M08/M11
       A2942 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 070515Z AUTO 30049G76KT 3SM SCT009 BKN015 OVC022 M08/M11
       A2943 RMK AO2

KGJT 070520Z 0706/0806 35004KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
     FM071600 27015G25KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN250
     FM071900 29027G40KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
     FM080200 32015G25KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
METAR KGJT 070553Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP084
       T00611033 10161 20061 58003
METAR KGJT 070453Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP089
       T00941050
METAR KGJT 070353Z 32010KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP098
       T00891039

KRIL 070520Z 0706/0806 30005KT P6SM SCT070 BKN200
     FM071200 27014G23KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100
     FM071800 28025G40KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
     FM080200 29015G25KT P6SM SCT070 BKN080
METAR KRIL 070553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T00721050 10111 20061 $
METAR KRIL 070453Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM FEW070 08/M04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T00781044 $
METAR KRIL 070353Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM 06/M03 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T00611028 $

METAR K5SM 070555Z AUTO 23013G21KT 10SM SCT032 BKN080 OVC110 M06/M08
        A2995 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 070535Z AUTO 23013G19KT 190V270 10SM SCT021 BKN028 OVC095
       M06/M08 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 070516Z AUTO 24013KT 190V290 10SM SCT014 OVC024 M06/M08 A2996
       RMK AO2

KEGE 070520Z 0706/0806 25005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
     FM071200 24015G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 BKN060
     FM071800 26027G40KT P6SM VCSH BKN040
     FM080200 27015G25KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080
METAR KEGE 070556Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM BKN060 03/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP041
       6//// T00331056 10061 20017 401061011 58002 PNO $
METAR KEGE 070456Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP046
       T00281044 PNO $
METAR KEGE 070356Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM OVC110 03/M03 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP047
       T00331028 PNO $

KASE 070520Z 0706/0806 35010G17KT P6SM BKN060 BKN080
     FM071200 28015G28KT P6SM VCSH BKN045
     FM071500 27019G35KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 BKN060
     FM071800 31022G36KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
     FM080200 35010KT P6SM SCT045 BKN060
METAR KASE 070553Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM BKN060 01/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP082
       T00111056 10033 20011 50001
METAR KASE 070453Z AUTO 35010G17KT 10SM BKN060 BKN075 02/M05 A2988 RMK
       AO2 SLP087 T00171050
METAR KASE 070353Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM BKN060 OVC070 02/M05 A2989 RMK AO2
       SLP089 T00171050

METAR KCCU 070555Z AUTO 27029G41KT 1 1/2SM -SN SCT008 BKN013 OVC018
        M06/M09 A2984 RMK AO2 VIS 1/2V3
METAR KCCU 070535Z AUTO 29024G34KT 2SM -SN BKN008 OVC012 M06/M08 A2982
       RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 070515Z AUTO 28024G37KT 2SM -SN BKN006 OVC010 M05/M08 A2984
       RMK AO2 VIS 1 1/2V4

METAR KLXV 070553Z AUTO 31014G31KT 9SM BKN028 OVC038 M04/M07 A2983 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 31031/0545 SNB39E53 SLP055 P0000 60001 T10391072
       11022 21039 58001
METAR KLXV 070453Z AUTO 35012G21KT 9SM BKN025 OVC030 M03/M07 A2983 RMK
       AO2 SNE51 SLP054 P0000 T10331072
SPECI KLXV 070423Z AUTO 34010G18KT 310V010 3SM -SN BR BKN019 OVC025
       M03/M06 A2985 RMK AO2 P0000 T10331056

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/07/2024
Rangely           - 06:06:53 MDT / 20:16:23 MDT
Grand Junction    - 06:08:12 MDT / 20:13:16 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:58:10 MDT / 20:09:26 MDT

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0535 UTC Tuesday, May  7, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1135 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024
Another round of gusty winds is on tap on Tuesday as a
disturbance swings down from the north and west. Gusts of 40 to
50 mph will be common at most terminals, especially during the
afternoon hours. The disturbance will also bring lowering clouds
and the threat of scattered snow showers, with KHDN and perhaps
KEGE and KASE the most likely TAF sites to be impacted.
Ceilings will approach and even drop below ILS breakpoints
during showers, with MVFR/IFR ceilings and visibility also
possible. Additionally, visibility and terrain obscuration will
likely be worsened when factoring in the wind. Showers and winds
gradually diminish late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.


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


KMTJ 070520Z 0706/0806 30005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
     FM071200 22010KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200
     FM071500 27015G25KT P6SM FEW080 BKN200
     FM071900 28025G40KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200
     FM080200 30015G25KT P6SM BKN080 BKN100
METAR KMTJ 070553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP101
       T00391050 10128 20039 50007
METAR KMTJ 070453Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T00611067
METAR KMTJ 070353Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T00781072

METAR KGUC 070556Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP105
       60000 T00331083 10061 20028 400891017 51003
METAR KGUC 070456Z AUTO 27013G19KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T00391083
METAR KGUC 070356Z AUTO 27010G17KT 10SM FEW065 04/M08 A2989 RMK AO2
       SLP107 T00391078

METAR K7BM 070555Z AUTO 30020G30KT 240V330 7SM -SN SCT011 BKN017 OVC032
        M01/M08 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 070535Z AUTO 31017G32KT 280V340 2 1/2SM -SN SCT013 BKN028
       OVC041 M01/M07 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 070515Z AUTO 30016G31KT 270V360 7SM SCT021 BKN031 OVC038
       M01/M08 A2981 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 070555Z AUTO 27008G18KT 10SM SCT060 BKN070 BKN090 02/M07
        A2983 RMK AO2 T00201070 10050 20017 401001005
METAR KAEJ 070535Z AUTO 27011G15KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 BKN090 02/M07
       A2982 RMK AO2 T00181072
METAR KAEJ 070515Z AUTO 28009G18KT 10SM SCT060 BKN070 BKN095 02/M07
       A2982 RMK AO2 T00201072

METAR KANK 070555Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM FEW070 SCT085 04/M10 A2981 RMK
        AO2 T00421096 $
METAR KANK 070535Z AUTO 29008G18KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 04/M09 A2982 RMK
       AO2 T00441087 $
METAR KANK 070515Z AUTO 26012G22KT 10SM SCT070 SCT090 05/M09 A2982 RMK
       AO2 T00451091 $

METAR KMYP 070443Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 070423Z AUTO 30040G47KT 10SM BKN010 OVC014 M08/M10 A2997 RMK
       AO2
METAR KMYP 070403Z AUTO 30043G54KT 10SM OVC014 M08/M10 A2996 RMK AO2

METAR KAIB 070555Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3007 RMK AO2 T00511052
        10132 20049
METAR KAIB 070535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 06/M05 A3007 RMK AO2
       T00601055
METAR KAIB 070515Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM SCT100 06/M06 A3007 RMK AO2
       T00631056

KTEX 070520Z 0706/0806 24004KT P6SM SCT070 WS020/26040KT
     FM071200 25015G25KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250
     FM071900 27025G40KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
     FM080200 30010G20KT P6SM BKN070
METAR KTEX 070555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 070535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 070515Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3001 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 070555Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 070535Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM SCT070 01/M10 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 070515Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM SCT070 01/M10 A2989 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 070553Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T00171072 10139 20011 50001 $
METAR KCEZ 070453Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T00221072 $
METAR KCEZ 070353Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T00611078 $

KDRO 070520Z 0706/0806 24005KT P6SM SKC
     FM071500 25012G22KT P6SM FEW250
     FM071800 27025G40KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
     FM072100 27030G45KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
     FM080200 30015G25KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDRO 070553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T00391100 10122 20033 50004
METAR KDRO 070453Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T00441100
METAR KDRO 070353Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T00671100

METAR KPSO 070555Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A2995 RMK AO2 T00311106
        10098 20028 401301035
METAR KPSO 070535Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A2995 RMK AO2
       T00411103
METAR KPSO 070515Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A2995 RMK AO2
       T00421109

METAR KCPW 070555Z AUTO 24013G23KT 10SM SCT110 M08/M12 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 070535Z AUTO 26010G18KT 10SM SCT110 M08/M12 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 070515Z AUTO 26012G22KT 10SM BKN110 M07/M12 A3004 RMK AO2

KALS 070524Z 0706/0806 31007KT P6SM SKC WS020/32030KT
     FM070900 23013KT P6SM SKC
     FM071400 23020G30KT P6SM SKC
     FM071800 25028G42KT P6SM SCT080
     FM080300 27015G28KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KALS 070552Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP080
       T00221106 10111 20000 50007
METAR KALS 070452Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP083
        T00221106
METAR KALS 070352Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP084
        T00281106

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/07/2024
Vail    - 05:58:12 MDT / 20:05:42 MDT
Durango - 06:09:18 MDT / 20:06:42 MDT
Alamosa - 06:00:56 MDT / 19:59:05 MDT

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0535 UTC Tuesday, May  7, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1135 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024
Another round of gusty winds is on tap on Tuesday as a
disturbance swings down from the north and west. Gusts of 40 to
50 mph will be common at most terminals, especially during the
afternoon hours. The disturbance will also bring lowering clouds
and the threat of scattered snow showers, with KHDN and perhaps
KEGE and KASE the most likely TAF sites to be impacted.
Ceilings will approach and even drop below ILS breakpoints
during showers, with MVFR/IFR ceilings and visibility also
possible. Additionally, visibility and terrain obscuration will
likely be worsened when factoring in the wind. Showers and winds
gradually diminish late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 070527Z 0706/0806 24007KT P6SM SKC
     FM071900 28015G26KT P6SM SKC
     FM080100 31016G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM080500 31011G18KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 070553Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP083
       T01611078 10211 20161 50005
METAR KPGA 070453Z AUTO 24008G14KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T01671078
METAR KPGA 070353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T01721089

METAR KRQE 070553Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T00501106 10144 20039 50004
METAR KRQE 070453Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T00561106
METAR KRQE 070353Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T00611100

Flagstaff (KFSX) 05/07/24 05:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...295/016
                  10800 FT MSL...276/012
                  10000 FT MSL...260/025
                   9900 FT MSL...268/017
                   9100 FT MSL...238/016
                   9000 FT MSL...245/026
                   8500 FT MSL...210/020
                   8000 FT MSL...201/027
                   7800 FT MSL...208/025
                   7400 FT MSL...181/022
                   7400 FT MSL...178/022

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0538 UTC Tuesday, May  7, 2024

.AVIATION...Tuesday 07/06Z through Wednesday 08/06Z...Expect VFR
conditions. Sfc winds increasing to SW-W15-25g30-35kts from 18Z
through 02Z, then decreasing after sunset.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 08/06Z through Friday 10/06Z...Expect VFR
conditions. Daily W-SW sfc winds 10-20g25kts.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 070529Z 0706/0812 18006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080
     FM070900 32010KT P6SM VCSH FEW015 BKN020 OVC025
     FM071500 32012G21KT P6SM VCSH FEW040 SCT050 OVC060
     FM080400 32008KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060
METAR KSLC 070554Z 11008KT 10SM FEW070 BKN090 BKN110 08/01 A2985 RMK
        AO2 SLP097 T00830011 10128 20078 58008 $
METAR KSLC 070454Z 12007KT 10SM FEW090 BKN110 BKN230 08/02 A2986 RMK
        AO2 SLP102 T00830017 $
METAR KSLC 070354Z 13006KT 10SM FEW070 BKN090 BKN110 BKN140 09/02 A2988
        RMK AO2 SLP107 T00890022 $

KVEL 070520Z 0706/0806 04004KT P6SM SKC
     FM071200 28005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
     FM071500 25015G25KT P6SM FEW045 BKN100
     FM071800 26020G35KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100
     FM080200 29015G25KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
METAR KVEL 070553Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP080
       T00501050 10122 20039 58004
METAR KVEL 070453Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T00611050
METAR KVEL 070353Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND
       27028/0258 SLP087 T00721050

METAR KPUC 070553Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM FEW060 SCT075 BKN110 03/M04 A2987
       RMK AO2 SLP115 T00331044 10106 20028 56010
METAR KPUC 070453Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T00281044
METAR KPUC 070353Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T00331056

KCNY 070520Z 0706/0806 27006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
     FM071500 28015G25KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
     FM071900 29025G40KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
     FM080200 32015G25KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCNY 070553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 07/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP079
        T00721061 10172 20050 58012
METAR KCNY 070453Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP089
        T00781067
METAR KCNY 070353Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T00781067


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 05/07/24 06:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  23800 FT MSL...357/005
                  22000 FT MSL...267/026
                  20000 FT MSL...273/039
                  19000 FT MSL...271/038
                  18000 FT MSL...269/034
                  17800 FT MSL...269/033
                  17000 FT MSL...271/032
                  16000 FT MSL...269/034
                  15500 FT MSL...271/029
                  15000 FT MSL...268/032
                  14000 FT MSL...270/031
                  13700 FT MSL...272/028
                  13000 FT MSL...270/031
                  12200 FT MSL...270/026
                  12000 FT MSL...273/028
                  11000 FT MSL...271/028
                  10900 FT MSL...272/024
                  10000 FT MSL...269/024
                  10000 FT MSL...272/024
                   9100 FT MSL...267/021
                   9000 FT MSL...265/024
                   8400 FT MSL...264/014
                   8000 FT MSL...265/016
                   7600 FT MSL...256/016
                   7000 FT MSL...239/015
                   6900 FT MSL...253/008
                   6900 FT MSL...254/017
                   6600 FT MSL...253/012

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2127 UTC Monday, May  6, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Broken to overcast ceilings in VFR range will
prevail through the evening. West winds will prevail, but
intermittent southeast winds could occur through roughly 01Z when
winds transition to southeast. Scattered rain showers will push in
by around 06Z, dropping ceilings into MVFR range. Winds will
transition to northwest around then, but directions could change
from 06-16Z, largely depending on location of showers. Drier
conditions with gusty northwest winds are likely around 16Z. Gusty
winds will continue through the day, with scattered showers from
19Z into the evening.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Isolated valley rain
showers snow showers in southwest Wyoming will last through the
evening. VFR conditions will prevail, but ceilings and visibility
in MVFR range or lower are likely with snow showers. Scattered
showers will push in by around 06Z and last through much of the
morning. MVFR ceilings are likely for most locations, with MVFR or
lower ceilings and visibility in southwest Wyoming with snow
showers. Drier conditions are likely later in the morning with
gusty west to northwest winds. Winds will stay gusty through the
day with scattered showers by around 19Z. Dry conditions will last
through the day in southern Utah with gusty west to northwest
winds.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 070529Z 0706/0806 25010G20KT 6SM -SHSN BR BKN035
     FM071500 25015G27KT P6SM -SHSN SCT012 BKN035
     FM080300 25010KT P6SM SCT060=
METAR KEVW 070553Z AUTO 23015KT 4SM -SN BR BKN004 OVC022 00/M02 A2984
       RMK AO2 PK WND 22026/0543 SNE0459B41 SLP093 P0000 60002
       T00001017 10033 21006 56010
SPECI KEVW 070551Z AUTO 23015G26KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR BKN004 OVC022 00/M02
       A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND 22026/0543 SNE0459B41 P0000
SPECI KEVW 070544Z AUTO 22018G26KT 3SM -SN BR BKN004 BKN022 OVC035
       00/M02 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 22026/0543 SNE0459B41 P0000
       T00001017

KRKS 070520Z 0706/0806 25020G30KT P6SM OVC035
     FM071500 28025G35KT P6SM OVC060
     FM071900 28030G40KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KRKS 070554Z AUTO 25019G26KT 10SM BKN015 BKN055 00/M02 A2980
        RMK AO2 PK WND 24032/0532 SLP094 T00001017 10044 20000 58004
METAR KRKS 070454Z AUTO 25023G32KT 10SM FEW019 SCT024 BKN033 01/M02
        A2981 RMK AO2 PK WND 24034/0431 SLP098 T00061017
SPECI KRKS 070429Z AUTO 24024G33KT 10SM BKN023 BKN038 01/M02 A2982 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 25033/0408 T00111022

KRWL 070520Z 0706/0806 25025G35KT P6SM SCT150
     FM070800 25030G40KT P6SM FEW200
     FM071500 26035G45KT P6SM SCT150
     FM071800 26035G45KT P6SM VCSH SCT150
METAR KRWL 070553Z AUTO 23023G33KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A2968 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23042/0529 SLP045 60000 T00111033 10044 20011 50001
METAR KRWL 070453Z AUTO 24025G37KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND
       24037/0444 SLP043 T00171033
METAR KRWL 070353Z AUTO 23023G33KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23037/0302 SNE19 SLP047 P0000 T00171028

KLAR 070520Z 0706/0806 27035G50KT P6SM SCT035
     FM070800 26030G50KT P6SM FEW200 WS020/28055KT
     FM071200 26025G40KT P6SM FEW200
     FM071600 27035G50KT P6SM VCSH SCT250
     FM080000 27030G40KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KLAR 070553Z AUTO 26028G41KT 10SM SCT050 02/M07 A2963 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 27051/0459 SLP001 60000 T00221067 10039 20022 50004
METAR KLAR 070453Z AUTO 26031G43KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A2963 RMK AO2 PK WND
       26050/0405 SLP002 T00281061
METAR KLAR 070353Z AUTO 27031G49KT 10SM SCT034 03/M06 A2962 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 27055/0327 RAE0254B40E50 SLP994 P0000 T00281056

KCYS 070520Z 0706/0806 28030G40KT P6SM SCT200
     FM070800 28030G40KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/28055KT
     FM071200 27025G35KT P6SM FEW250
     FM071500 29030G50KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KCYS 070553Z AUTO 27030G43KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A2957 RMK AO2 PK WND
       27048/0457 SLP986 T00561067 10067 20050 53005
METAR KCYS 070453Z AUTO 27026G49KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2956 RMK AO2 PK WND
       27054/0419 SLP978 T00561056
METAR KCYS 070353Z 26029G41KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A2955 RMK AO2 PK WND
       25051/0312 SLP978 T00561050

Riverton (KRIW) 05/07/24 05:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...286/035
                  14000 FT MSL...297/036
                  12000 FT MSL...282/029
                  11000 FT MSL...299/033
                  10000 FT MSL...293/017
                   9000 FT MSL...290/038
                   8200 FT MSL...303/004
                   8000 FT MSL...338/022
                   7000 FT MSL...317/018
                   6200 FT MSL...304/031
                   6000 FT MSL...304/028
                   6000 FT MSL...303/030

Cheyenne (KCYS) 05/07/24 05:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...290/017
                  25000 FT MSL...268/035
                  24000 FT MSL...274/031
                  23000 FT MSL...277/034
                  11000 FT MSL...284/067
                  10000 FT MSL...283/061
                   9000 FT MSL...283/052

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0340 UTC Tuesday, May  7, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 940 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024
West of the Divide...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS Terminals
A deepening low pressure system will continue to spin over the
Northern Plains through the TAF period. On the backside of this low
strong northwest flow will persist. Tonight, wind will be relatively
light (sustained 10-15 knots gusting 20-25 knots) compared to Monday
afternoon. Wind will increase by mid-morning across all terminals.
The strongest wind will occur at KRKS where gusts as high as 45
knots will occur Tuesday afternoon.
Tonight should remain dry as the low shifts to the north and east
through the overnight hours. Then, this low will retrograde back
toward WY Tuesday afternoon. Some breaks in cloud cover is expected
Tuesday morning/afternoon, which will give way to convective
showers. The best chance of snow/rain will be at KJAC with
prevailing MVFR conditions by 12Z. Conditions may drop to IFR
briefly if a stronger shower directly impacts the terminal. For now
have PROB30 for snow showers at KPNA/KBPI. Mountain obscuration
continues for the next 24 hours.
East of the Divide...KCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL Terminals
A deepening low pressure system will continue to spin over the
Northern Plains through the TAF period. On the backside of this low
strong northwest flow will persist. Tonight wind will be relatively
light for KCOD/KWRL/KLND terminals. At KCPR/KRIW wind will remain
strong through the overnight hours into tomorrow. Wind will increase
by mid-morning across all terminals. The strongest wind will occur
at KRIW where gusts as high as 45 knots will occur Tuesday afternoon.
Tonight should remain dry as the low shifts to the north and east
through the overnight hours. Then, this low will retrograde back
toward WY Tuesday afternoon. Some breaks in cloud cover is expected
Tuesday morning/afternoon, which will give way to convective
showers. The best chance of rain/snow will be at KCPR Tuesday
evening. Conditions may drop to MVFR if a shower directly impacts a
terminal, but the chance is too low (20%) at this time for
prevailing rain. Mountain obscuration continues for the next 24
hours.
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 0539 UTC Tuesday, May  7, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1138 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024
Strong winds remain the primary concern across southeast Wyoming and
western Nebraska. Strong winds are expected to remain overnight, but
may decrease 5-10kts for a few hours before strengthing again.
Showers will linger across southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska
tomorrow afternoon, with showers ongoing at KCDR at this time.
Ceilings at KCDR are above MVFR criteria, but ceilings could drop
into the MVFR category as heavier rain showers move into this
terminal. Additionally, low-level wind shear will be a threat
overnight as surface winds decrease slightly, but strong winds
remain aloft. Expect low-level wind shear at KCYS, KLAR, KBFF, KSNY,
and KAIA overnight.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 070555Z AUTO 27031G36KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2951 RMK AO2
       T00811053 10100 20081
METAR KIBM 070535Z AUTO 27025G36KT 10SM SCT120 08/M05 A2951 RMK AO2
       T00831050
METAR KIBM 070515Z AUTO 27030G39KT 10SM OVC110 09/M05 A2951 RMK AO2
       T00851046

KSNY 070520Z 0706/0806 27030G40KT P6SM BKN120
     FM070800 27025G35KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/28050KT
     FM071200 27025G35KT P6SM FEW250
     FM071500 28030G40KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KSNY 070553Z AUTO 28020G35KT 10SM SCT120 10/M06 A2948 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 26036/0505 SLP957 T01001056 10117 20100 56006
METAR KSNY 070453Z AUTO 28026G39KT 10SM SCT085 11/M05 A2948 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 27040/0358 SLP952 T01061050
METAR KSNY 070353Z AUTO 27027G38KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A2950 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28044/0306 SLP959 T01061050

METAR KOGA 070555Z AUTO 26015G21KT 10SM OVC100 12/M03 A2946 RMK AO2
       T01231026 10151 20081
METAR KOGA 070535Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM BKN110 12/M02 A2946 RMK AO2
       T01161025
METAR KOGA 070515Z AUTO 26015G19KT 10SM SCT120 11/M02 A2945 RMK AO2
       T01131025

METAR KIML 070553Z AUTO 29015G30KT 10SM BKN120 13/M04 A2949 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 27039/0454 SLP963 T01331039 10183 20122 56013
METAR KIML 070453Z AUTO 28023G37KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A2950 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28037/0443 SLP965 T01391039
METAR KIML 070353Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A2951 RMK AO2 SLP971
       T01281017

KMCK 070520Z 0706/0806 30012KT P6SM SCT250
     FM070900 26012G20KT P6SM SCT250
     FM071500 27020G30KT P6SM SCT250
     FM080100 28011KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KMCK 070553Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A2948 RMK AO2 SLP965
       T01280000 10206 20122 402670122 55005
METAR KMCK 070453Z AUTO 31015KT 10SM FEW120 13/00 A2948 RMK AO2 SLP962
       T01330000
METAR KMCK 070353Z AUTO 30013KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A2950 RMK AO2 SLP973
       T01330000

North Platte (KLNX) 05/07/24 05:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8000 FT MSL...277/052
                   7000 FT MSL...263/051
                   6000 FT MSL...246/050
                   5500 FT MSL...246/046
                   5000 FT MSL...238/045
                   4700 FT MSL...235/042
                   4100 FT MSL...229/039
                   4000 FT MSL...226/038
                   3600 FT MSL...228/037
                   3400 FT MSL...223/035

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0523 UTC Tuesday, May  7, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1222 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024
983mb sfc low pressure circulating north through wrn SD tonight will
stall across wrn ND Tuesday and begin to fill. Sporadic MVFR
ceilings in isolated SHRA are possible across nrn Nebraska
overnight. Isolated SHRA are possible across wrn and ncntl
Nebraska Tuesday with the best chance across nrn Nebraska during
the afternoon.
Aviators will continue to contend with LLWS WS020/27050KT
overnight. These winds will relax during the day Tuesday and the
risk of LLWS Tuesday evening is low.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 070520Z 0706/0806 26011KT P6SM SCT250
     FM071400 28025G35KT P6SM SCT250
     FM072100 31020G30KT P6SM SCT250
     FM080200 30011KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGLD 070553Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A2954 RMK AO2 SLP981
       T00501028 10183 20044 53002
METAR KGLD 070453Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A2954 RMK AO2 SLP979
       T00611028
METAR KGLD 070353Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2954 RMK AO2 SLP978
       T00721028

KGCK 070520Z 0706/0806 28012KT P6SM SKC
     FM071900 26023G34KT P6SM SKC
     FM080000 29012KT P6SM BKN180
METAR KGCK 070554Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP985
       T00781061 10228 20078 402780078 53010
METAR KGCK 070454Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2953 RMK AO2 SLP978
       T00891061
METAR KGCK 070354Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A2953 RMK AO2 SLP976
       T01001078

METAR KLBL 070556Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A2962 RMK AO2 SLP009
       6//// T00670022 10250 20067 51015 PNO $
METAR KLBL 070456Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP006
       T00780017 402940072 PNO $
METAR KLBL 070356Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A2959 RMK AO2 SLP000
       T01000006 PNO $

METAR KEHA 070555Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2967 RMK AO2 T01171061
       10230 20116
METAR KEHA 070535Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2967 RMK AO2
       T01201061
METAR KEHA 070515Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2967 RMK AO2
       T01201058

Goodland (KGLD) 05/07/24 05:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8000 FT MSL...228/026
                   7000 FT MSL...251/019
                   6200 FT MSL...239/022
                   6000 FT MSL...237/022
                   5300 FT MSL...221/018
                   5000 FT MSL...215/017
                   4700 FT MSL...213/017
                   4200 FT MSL...277/012
                   4000 FT MSL...277/012
                   4000 FT MSL...275/012

Dodge City (KDDC) 05/07/24 05:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...275/002
                  13900 FT MSL...254/002
                   9000 FT MSL...252/024
                   8000 FT MSL...241/029
                   7000 FT MSL...246/024
                   6000 FT MSL...286/022
                   5100 FT MSL...284/026
                   5000 FT MSL...284/028
                   4300 FT MSL...265/025
                   4000 FT MSL...267/024
                   3700 FT MSL...247/024
                   3200 FT MSL...246/023
                   3000 FT MSL...233/023
                   3000 FT MSL...233/023

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0435 UTC Tuesday, May  7, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1035 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024
VFR expected to prevail at both KGLD and KMCK through the TAF
period. Gusty west to southwest surface winds will continue
through the period.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0514 UTC Tuesday, May  7, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1212 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024
Light westerly winds during the overnight will gradually after
sunrise, to the 20 to 26 knot sustained range  and strongest
gusts around GCK at 35 knots. The area is behind an exiting
weather system/cold front that has ushered in drier air and as a
result there wont be any impacts form ceilings or surface
visibility restrictions  at least during this TAF. There will
be some clouds coming back into the picture toward the end of
the TAF as a weak front comes in late tonight, however all
indications suggest this will be VFR cloud cover based on the
forecast sounding temperatures  dew point depression traces.


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

KGUY 070525Z 0706/0806 26012KT P6SM SKC
     FM071800 24020G30KT P6SM FEW250
     FM080200 28012KT P6SM SCT250=
METAR KGUY 070553Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP995
       T01171061 10256 20117 402890117 51022
METAR KGUY 070453Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP985
       T01391072
METAR KGUY 070353Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A2959 RMK AO2 PK WND
       29030/0321 SLP977 T01721078

KDHT 070525Z 0706/0806 26013KT P6SM SKC
     FM071700 24016G26KT P6SM SKC
     FM072000 23025G37KT P6SM SKC
     FM080200 27012KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 070553Z AUTO 28015G20KT 10SM CLR 15/M11 A2973 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28030/0511 SLP015 T01501106 10244 20117 402670117 53017
METAR KDHT 070453Z AUTO 30015KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP005
       T01391106
METAR KDHT 070353Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP003
       T01331106

Amarillo (KAMA) 05/07/24 05:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...266/048
                   8000 FT MSL...262/047
                   8000 FT MSL...270/048
                   7000 FT MSL...274/047
                   7000 FT MSL...271/050
                   6200 FT MSL...279/050
                   6000 FT MSL...280/047
                   5400 FT MSL...282/049
                   5000 FT MSL...279/044
                   4800 FT MSL...280/043
                   4300 FT MSL...273/033
                   4000 FT MSL...274/028
                   4000 FT MSL...273/026

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0525 UTC Tuesday, May  7, 2024

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1221 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024
VFR conditions are expected over the next 24 hours. West to
southwest winds are forecast during this TAF period. Gusty winds
return near 18z with gusts of 30 to near 40 kts at all sites.
Mostly clear skies will prevail at the terminals.
Muscha


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

KFMN 070520Z 0706/0806 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM071600 27015G23KT P6SM SKC
     FM072000 27030G42KT P6SM SKC
     FM080200 29018G26KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 070553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M12 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T00891122 10161 20083 58002
METAR KFMN 070453Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 09/M13 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T00941128
METAR KFMN 070353Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 10/M13 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T01001128

METAR KSKX 070556Z AUTO 30015G20KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T00501133 10128 20050 51009
METAR KSKX 070456Z AUTO 29014KT 10SM CLR 06/M14 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T00561139
METAR KSKX 070356Z AUTO 28016KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T00671133

KLVS 070520Z 0706/0806 25015KT P6SM SKC WS015/28048KT
     FM071500 25025G35KT P6SM SKC
     FM071900 25035G48KT P6SM SKC
     FM080100 25020G32KT P6SM SKC
     FM080400 25015G23KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLVS 070553Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 08/M13 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP055
       T00781133 10150 20078 52014
METAR KLVS 070453Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 08/M13 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND
       27026/0436 SLP048 T00831133
METAR KLVS 070353Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 09/M14 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP047
       T00891139

METAR KRTN 070553Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP039
       T00671133 10161 20067 53010
METAR KRTN 070453Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 07/M14 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP033
       T00721139
METAR KRTN 070353Z AUTO 25015G25KT 10SM CLR 09/M14 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP025
       T00941139

METAR KCAO 070555Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP025
       T01061122 10194 20094 51016
METAR KCAO 070455Z AUTO 27014KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP022
       T01111128
METAR KCAO 070355Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 12/M13 A2972 RMK AO2 PK WND
       24027/0304 SLP019 T01171133

Albuquerque (KABX) 05/07/24 06:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...016/003
                  17100 FT MSL...280/013
                  15000 FT MSL...020/003
                  13000 FT MSL...298/007
                  12000 FT MSL...285/017
                  10300 FT MSL...287/033
                  10000 FT MSL...290/024
                   9200 FT MSL...287/028
                   9000 FT MSL...283/025
                   8400 FT MSL...299/016
                   8000 FT MSL...291/020
                   7700 FT MSL...321/009
                   7000 FT MSL...327/008
                   7000 FT MSL...332/006
                   6500 FT MSL...348/009
                   6300 FT MSL...359/008

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0553 UTC Tuesday, May  7, 2024

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1139 PM MDT Mon May 6 2024
Mostly clear and VFR conditions will prevail through the night
and into Tuesday morning. Strong winds aloft will persist
overnight, meaning some locations will experience low level wind
shear in the transition zone a couple to a few thousand feet above
ground. A few high level clouds may develop into the afternoon,
but the bigger concern will be another round of strong to severe
surface winds developing, particularly over the Sangre de Cristo
mountains and surrounding highlands where gusts may reach
50-55kt. Mountain wave activity will also be likely near and east
(downwind) of this area. Many other areas within the northern half
of New Mexico will also observe high gusts of 35 to 45 kt, and
areas of blowing dust could reduce visibility in some areas. Winds
will relax after sunset Tuesday, but will still be brisk to
breezy over higher elevation areas through Tuesday night.

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

DATA BASED ON 070000Z
VALID 070600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      2808    2825-02 2730-10 2839-25 2985-33 298146 286646 295046
BCE                      2836-05 2961-16 2878-26 780341 790052 278660
LND              2844-02 3041-08 2910-23 9900-32 140946 211249 252144
RKS              2841    2850-11 2833-24 2621-36 241645 262646 272944
GJT              2825+00 2837-07 2945-23 2991-32 299646 289447 288448
FMN              2828+04 2835-04 3063-17 2890-26 781341 781351 770056
ABQ              2927+06 2929-03 2866-12 2887-23 279840 770149 760259
MBW              2761    3058-09 2842-21 2623-31 221247 252249 252443
DEN              2938-01 2952-08 2819-20 2322-33 252646 274545 273744
PUB              2952+01 3035-06 2827-21 2641-33 287642 288544 285346
ALS                      2942-05 3070-18 2898-28 781441 289849 297151
TCC      2939    2841+06 2836-02 2976-13 2894-22 771039 761349 760958
BFF      2744    2955-02 3042-09 2827-20 2735-31 283146 241845 232341
GLD      2930    2934+02 2933-06 2728-21 2832-32 262846 264042 253243
GCK      2932+11 2831+03 2833-06 2727-19 2831-32 267540 267643 255746
GAG      2931+14 2741+06 2547-02 2356-17 2676-27 761538 761247 267752
AMA      2939    2747+07 2546+00 2868-14 7701-23 771839 761949 771156
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DATA BASED ON 070000Z
VALID 071200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      2711    2725-04 2838-11 2743-25 2866-35 288344 287446 285947
BCE                      2737-04 2966-16 2891-26 289642 790151 288657
LND              2839-03 2933-09 2823-24 2511-35 121247 281646 262044
RKS              2837    2939-11 2848-25 2843-37 283644 284145 273544
GJT              2626+00 2735-08 2764-21 2897-30 770944 770450 288852
FMN              2830+03 2834-04 2860-16 2785-26 770141 279951 770157
ABQ              2925+05 2735-01 2763-13 2776-23 278240 278950 269659
MBW              2752    2943-11 2752-25 1505-32 261044 272944 252543
DEN              2842-02 2844-08 2761-22 2875-32 287343 278047 265950
PUB              2744+02 2847-05 2865-18 2783-29 770842 770249 286553
ALS                      2744-05 2861-17 2788-27 771442 770851 279955
TCC      2929    2836+06 2736+01 2760-12 2778-23 278740 269650 760459
BFF      2848    3047-03 2942-09 2526-21 2121-32 191346 252545 253242
GLD      3042    3039+00 2833-07 2638-24 2874-32 278841 278645 255647
GCK      3132+09 3022+01 2727-06 2854-21 7704-29 772540 761046 265751
GAG      3029+11 2628+03 2643-02 2771-14 2696-25 770940 761750 761257
AMA      3038    3036+05 2742+01 2766-12 2784-24 279240 760250 760959
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DATA BASED ON 070000Z
VALID 080000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      3111    3023-07 3031-14 2734-28 2938-35 295041 294943 294245
BCE                      2929-06 2868-17 2986-26 780439 780448 289657
LND              2826-03 3029-12 2608-26 0714-32 041946 281245 281843
RKS              2833    2835-13 2730-27 2725-35 273142 273443 272944
GJT              2828+00 2734-08 2757-20 2678-32 279942 770046 277649
FMN              2834+09 2736+00 2761-17 2787-25 279739 279848 770058
ABQ              2628+12 2629+03 2753-13 2769-24 267939 268048 277859
MBW              2734    2735-11 2748-25 2625-34 263043 263444 262943
DEN              2728+02 2535-06 2542-22 2687-32 278342 277645 265749
PUB              2820+07 2522-01 2534-18 2781-28 761141 761349 267653
ALS                      2539-01 2768-16 2789-25 760340 770649 279157
TCC      2527    2530+12 2531+04 2761-12 2668-23 267338 267448 277659
BFF      2728    2729+00 2730-09 2641-24 2527-34 263144 263544 253243
GLD      3112    2814+05 2525-03 2448-20 2784-31 761842 761048 268451
GCK      2218+17 2324+08 2331+00 2549-19 2789-27 761440 761648 760257
GAG      2126+18 2331+10 2436+01 2762-14 2683-24 269239 269149 269257
AMA      2328    2330+11 2331+02 2760-11 2670-24 267639 267649 268259
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