Regional Weather Synopsis Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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NZUS99 KBOU 190728
SYNBOU
Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0125 MDT Friday, April 19, 2024
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 190656Z 13003KT 10SM FEW014 BKN020 OVC027 01/M01 A3023 RMK
AO2 SLP248 T00111011 400331006 FZRANO
SPECI KFNL 190632Z 11003KT 10SM SCT011 OVC017 01/M01 A3024 RMK AO2
FZRANO
METAR KFNL 190556Z 00000KT 10SM BKN011 BKN018 OVC024 01/M02 A3025 RMK
AO2 SLP256 60000 T00061017 10017 20006 58004 FZRANO
METAR KGXY 190656Z 00000KT 10SM OVC043 02/00 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP272
T00170000 400330000 FZRANO
METAR KGXY 190556Z 03003KT 10SM BKN031 OVC050 02/M01 A3026 RMK AO2
SLP276 60000 T00171006 10033 20017 58003 FZRANO
SPECI KGXY 190520Z 02003KT 10SM OVC031 02/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 FZRANO
METAR KLMO 190715Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR BKN006 OVC010 02/00 A3024 RMK AO2
T00200003
METAR KLMO 190655Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM BKN006 OVC014 02/00 A3025 RMK AO2
T00200002 400400008
METAR KLMO 190635Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM OVC016 02/00 A3025 RMK AO2
T00200002
METAR KBDU 190715Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM UP OVC003 00/00 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 190655Z AUTO 00000KT 1 3/4SM RA OVC005 00/00 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 190635Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM UP SCT001 OVC010 00/00 A3022 RMK
AO2
METAR KEIK 190715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN009 OVC015 01/00 A3021 RMK AO2
CIG 007V012 T00130000 $
METAR KEIK 190655Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM SCT009 OVC016 01/00 A3022 RMK AO2
CIG 013V020 T00120002 $
METAR KEIK 190635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW008 OVC017 01/00 A3023 RMK AO2
T00110002 $
KBJC 190539Z 1906/2006 08005KT 5SM -DZ BR BKN005 OVC013
FM191500 35008KT P6SM BKN008 BKN015
FM191900 01011KT P6SM SCT012 BKN020
FM192100 02013KT P6SM VCSH BKN012 OVC020
FM192300 02009KT 4SM -SN BR OVC010
FM200200 09007KT 1SM -SN BR OVC005
METAR KBJC 190715Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM OVC006 00/00 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 190655Z AUTO 08004KT 7SM OVC006 00/00 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 190635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN006 OVC012 00/00 A3022 RMK
AO2
KDEN 190659Z 1907/2012 12009KT 6SM BR BKN006 OVC015
FM191400 02007KT P6SM SCT006 BKN020
FM191800 01009KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030
FM192100 04012KT P6SM VCSH OVC020
FM200000 07008KT P6SM -RASN OVC012
FM200200 09008KT 1SM -SN BR OVC005
SPECI KDEN 190717Z 11012KT 8SM SCT006 OVC012 01/M01 A3020 RMK AO2
T00061011 $
METAR KDEN 190653Z 10010KT 5SM BR BKN006 OVC010 01/M01 A3021 RMK AO2
SLP241 I1000 T00061006 400221006 $
SPECI KDEN 190622Z 09008KT 4SM BR BKN008 OVC017 01/M01 A3022 RMK AO2
I1000 T00061006 $
KBKF 190211Z 1902/2007 06009KT 2400 -DZ BR BKN004 OVC013 650205
QNH3015INS
BECMG 1903/1904 06009KT 2400 -FZDZ BKN004 OVC013 660007
QNH3008INS
BECMG 1907/1908 07010KT 3200 -RA OVC015 650304 520652
QNH3020INS
BECMG 2004/2005 07012KT 1600 -SN OVC002 650255 QNH3029INS
TX09/1922Z TNM02/1912Z
METAR KBKF 190658Z COR 12007KT 4SM -SN BR OVC005 01/M00 A3019 RMK AO2A
SLP231 P0000 T00081004 400201005 COR 0702
METAR KBKF 190658Z 12007KT 4SM -SN BR OVC005 01/M00 A3019 RMK AO2A
SLP231 T00081004 400201005
SPECI KBKF 190629Z 11006KT 3SM -SN BR OVC004 01/M00 A3019 RMK AO2A
SLP231
KAPA 190539Z 1906/2006 04007KT 4SM -SN BR BKN005 BKN020
FM190700 VRB06KT 6SM BR BKN010 BKN020
FM191400 35006KT P6SM BKN015
FM191900 01012KT P6SM BKN020
FM192200 03012KT P6SM VCSH OVC012
FM200000 04008KT 1SM -SN BR OVC005
METAR KAPA 190653Z 00000KT 10SM OVC022 01/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP249 I1000
T00061006 400171017
SPECI KAPA 190640Z 00000KT 10SM SCT003 OVC023 00/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 I1000
T00001006
METAR KAPA 190553Z 34003KT 8SM BKN004 OVC013 00/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP254
P0001 60003 I1002 I6002 T00001006 10011 20000 58006
METAR KMNH 190715Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM OVC009 00/M01 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 190655Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM OVC009 00/M01 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 190635Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM OVC013 M01/M02 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 190715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT038 OVC048 03/M00 A3024 RMK
AO2
METAR KFMM 190655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 02/M01 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 190635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 03/M01 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 190715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 03/00 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 190655Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM OVC070 03/00 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 190635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 03/00 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 190653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 02/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP257
T00171011 400391011
METAR KAKO 190553Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM OVC055 02/M01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP263
T00221011 10039 20017 51000
METAR KAKO 190453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC055 02/M01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP265
T00221011
METAR KLIC 190655Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM OVC020 02/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP244
T00171028 400440000
SPECI KLIC 190605Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM BKN024 OVC034 02/M03 A3024 RMK AO2
T00221033
METAR KLIC 190555Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM SCT024 OVC034 02/M03 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP244 T00221033 10033 20022 58002
METAR KHEQ 190715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC075 03/00 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 190655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC075 03/00 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 190635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN075 03/00 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 190719Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 02/M03 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 190659Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 02/M04 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 190639Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 03/M04 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 190715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 03/M02 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 190655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 04/M02 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 190635Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM OVC070 04/M02 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 190653Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM OVC055 04/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP250
T00391028 400720011
METAR KITR 190553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC055 04/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP252
T00441033 10067 20044 50001
METAR KITR 190453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 04/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP255
T00441033
Sunrise/Sunset for 04/19/2024
Fort Collins - 06:14:28 MDT / 19:44:00 MDT
Denver - 06:15:16 MDT / 19:42:21 MDT
Sterling - 06:06:54 MDT / 19:36:44 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 04/19/24 07:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...234/050
20000 FT MSL...253/049
19000 FT MSL...258/049
18000 FT MSL...260/049
17000 FT MSL...264/048
16700 FT MSL...265/048
16000 FT MSL...268/047
15000 FT MSL...270/044
14500 FT MSL...265/042
14000 FT MSL...263/045
13000 FT MSL...258/044
12600 FT MSL...258/044
12000 FT MSL...264/037
11000 FT MSL...247/031
10000 FT MSL...217/019
10000 FT MSL...217/018
9000 FT MSL...198/018
8900 FT MSL...196/016
8100 FT MSL...177/014
8000 FT MSL...182/017
7300 FT MSL...153/014
7000 FT MSL...149/017
6600 FT MSL...138/018
6200 FT MSL...110/018
6000 FT MSL...122/013
5900 FT MSL...119/015
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0603 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday/...
Issued at 1203 AM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024
Ceiling and weather impacts are expected to continue through the
TAF period.
Current radar shows areas of light drizzle across the terminals
with indications of it lifting northward. Can`t rule out
additional areas of drizzle or even a low chance of light snow
early this morning. Otherwise, BR should stay in place resulting
in visibilities and ceilings in the MVFR category. Later this
morning, soundings show some indication of small improvements in
ceilings into the higher end MVFR range. This isn`t high
confidence at this point as there is also the possibility that
these low ceilings stay socked limiting any improvement.
Another front moves across Colorado in the late afternoon-early
evening timeframe (20-00Z) followed by a push of northeast winds.
Showers develop around the terminals mid to late afternoon with
lowering ceilings. Early evening, rain showers will have changed
to snow. With light snow, conditions drop back into low MVFR to
IFR with lower visiblities and ceilings.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 190715Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM SCT070 00/M03 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 190655Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 190635Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 190655Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM OVC012 01/M02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP231
T00121022 400370003
SPECI KAFF 190625Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM BKN010 OVC015 01/M02 A3018 RMK AO2
SLP231
METAR KAFF 190555Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM OVC018 01/M02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP241
60000 T00131025 10016 20011 58001
KCOS 190520Z 1906/2006 14010KT P6SM FEW015 OVC025
FM191000 13008KT P6SM BKN015 OVC200
FM191500 16010KT P6SM OVC020
FM192100 06014KT P6SM OVC050
FM200000 04015KT P6SM VCSH OVC020
METAR KCOS 190654Z 13016KT 10SM OVC021 02/M03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP249
T00221033 400500011
METAR KCOS 190554Z 18013KT 10SM BKN020 OVC026 03/M02 A3022 RMK AO2
SLP251 T00281022 10033 20028 58001
METAR KCOS 190454Z 14009KT 10SM OVC026 03/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP252
T00281028
SPECI KABH 190700Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM OVC031 01/M03 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP267
METAR KABH 190655Z AUTO 13012KT 10SM OVC029 01/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP267
T00141033 400350000
METAR KABH 190555Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM OVC025 02/M03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP265
T00181035 10030 20018 50001
METAR KFLY 190715Z AUTO 16013G17KT 10SM OVC013 00/M03 A3022 RMK AO2
T00001033
METAR KFLY 190655Z AUTO 16012G16KT 10SM OVC013 00/M03 A3022 RMK AO2
T00001032 400201011
METAR KFLY 190635Z AUTO 16010G16KT 10SM OVC015 00/M03 A3022 RMK AO2
T00001034
KFCS 190500Z 1905/2011 16012KT 9999 OVC020 640209 QNH3016INS
BECMG 1910/1911 18009KT 9999 BKN010 OVC030 630109 QNH3006INS
TEMPO 1911/1915 8000 BR OVC008
BECMG 1917/1918 13009KT 9999 SCT030 BKN050 620509 QNH3005INS
BECMG 1922/1923 03012KT 4800 -SHRA OVC010 630109 QNH3009INS
BECMG 2002/2003 16015G25KT 4800 -SHRA OVC010 630109
QNH3021INS TX14/1921Z TN01/1913Z
METAR KFCS 190655Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM FEW014 OVC024 03/M04 A3020 RMK
AO2 CIG 019V024 SLP255 T00261042 400750012 $
METAR KFCS 190555Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM FEW011 BKN016 OVC025 03/M04 A3020
RMK AO2 SLP260 T00331040 10045 20030 58001 $
SPECI KFCS 190540Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM SCT010 BKN019 OVC024 03/M04 A3020
RMK AO2 CIG 018V024 SLP255 $
KPUB 190520Z 1906/2006 11008KT P6SM OVC040
FM192100 09012KT P6SM BKN060
FM200100 07015KT P6SM VCSH OVC020
METAR KPUB 190653Z AUTO 10014KT 10SM OVC044 05/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP236
T00501028 400830039
METAR KPUB 190553Z AUTO 09013KT 10SM OVC043 06/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP233
T00561028 10083 20056 51004
METAR KPUB 190453Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM OVC042 07/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP233
T00671028
METAR KVTP 190715Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM SCT120 03/M07 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 190655Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM SCT120 03/M07 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 190635Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 190654Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC033 04/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP217
T00441011 400830000
METAR KTAD 190554Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM OVC038 03/M02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP223
T00331017 10072 20000 58002
METAR KTAD 190454Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP234
T00111028
METAR KLHX 190653Z AUTO 09012KT 10SM OVC048 06/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP231
T00561044 401000028 $
METAR KLHX 190553Z AUTO 09012KT 10SM OVC050 06/M04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP239
T00561044 10094 20056 51008 $
METAR KLHX 190453Z AUTO 08015KT 10SM OVC050 06/M04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP235
T00611039 $
METAR KLAA 190653Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM OVC055 07/M05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP236
T00671050 401280033
METAR KLAA 190553Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM OVC055 07/M05 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP241
T00671050 10111 20067 51006
METAR KLAA 190453Z AUTO 08009G17KT 10SM OVC055 07/M05 A3026 RMK AO2
SLP241 T00721050
Sunrise/Sunset for 04/19/2024
Burlington - 06:05:08 MDT / 19:30:58 MDT
Pueblo - 06:16:01 MDT / 19:38:52 MDT
Lamar - 06:08:15 MDT / 19:30:36 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 04/19/24 07:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...214/047
12000 FT MSL...212/035
11000 FT MSL...217/034
10800 FT MSL...218/032
10000 FT MSL...206/027
9700 FT MSL...207/018
9000 FT MSL...186/029
8000 FT MSL...153/028
7000 FT MSL...134/034
7000 FT MSL...134/031
6000 FT MSL...134/034
5900 FT MSL...126/022
5700 FT MSL...118/025
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0506 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1104 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024
KALS: VFR through 24 hours. Breezy southeast winds will turn more
westerly tomorrow, gusting to 25 knots or so in the afternoon as mid-
level clouds persist across the area. Winds will turn back to the
southeast after sunset towards the end of this forecast period.
KCOS and KPUB: Winds this evening will continue to be from the east-
southeast, with low clouds expected to stick around through the
forecast period. Clouds will generally stick to MVFR. Tomorrow
afternoon, winds will turn more easterly and kick up to around 15
knots. Additionally, showers will begin to move off of the Palmer
Divide area after 00Z, drifting near KCOS first and then KPUB an
hour or two later. Left as VCSH for now, but if data is consistent
overnight we could be expecting rain at the two TAF sites near the
end of this forecast period, late tomorrow afternoon into the
evening.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 190653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP192
T10221056 401221039
METAR KCAG 190553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP188
T10111061 10117 21022 53004
METAR KCAG 190453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP191
T00001056
METAR KHDN 190656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP186
T00001039 FZRANO
METAR KHDN 190556Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP182
T00171056 10094 20011 401001022 50000 FZRANO
METAR KHDN 190456Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP185
T00281061
METAR KSBS 190715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3007 RMK AO1
T10011054
METAR KSBS 190655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3007 RMK AO1 T00051057
METAR KSBS 190635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3007 RMK AO1
T00001050
METAR KC07 190715Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM SCT060 SCT075 SCT085 M02/M08 A3014
RMK AO2
METAR KC07 190655Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM SCT085 M02/M08 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 190635Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KEEO 190653Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM SCT120 01/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP157
T00111039 401391006
METAR KEEO 190553Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP157
T00171039 10133 20011 51005
METAR KEEO 190453Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP161
T00111050
METAR K20V 190715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT095 SCT110 01/M03 A3010 RMK
AO2
METAR K20V 190655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 01/M04 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 190635Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 190715Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM SCT045 SCT050 BKN110 00/M06 A3010
RMK AO2 T00001057
METAR KGNB 190655Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM SCT100 00/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 T10021044
401051002
METAR KGNB 190635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 01/M05 A3011 RMK AO2
T00071046
METAR K0CO 190715Z AUTO 29018G23KT M04/M05 A3019 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 190655Z AUTO 29020G38KT BKN003 BKN008 OVC014 M04/M05 A3019
RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 190635Z AUTO 28022G37KT BKN002 OVC009 M04/M05 A3019 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KC99 190720Z AUTO 25008G18KT 1 1/2SM SCT002 BKN008 OVC021 M03/M03
A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 190657Z AUTO 26008G19KT 7SM SCT017 BKN035 OVC042 M03/M04
A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 190637Z AUTO 24005KT 7SM SCT001 BKN021 OVC043 M04/M04 A3015
RMK AO2
KGJT 190528Z 1906/2006 30015KT P6SM SCT090 BKN110
FM191200 10005KT P6SM SCT090 BKN110
FM191800 31010G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120
FM200300 01008G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN110
METAR KGJT 190653Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP095
T01561028 402500089
METAR KGJT 190553Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM FEW120 16/M03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01611028 10233 20161 51012
METAR KGJT 190453Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM SCT120 18/M03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP084
T01831033
KRIL 190653Z 1907/2006 23008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100
TEMPO 1907/1911 6SM -SHRA BKN060 OVC080
FM191900 29012G23KT P6SM BKN080
FM200100 30012KT P6SM SCT070 BKN090
METAR KRIL 190653Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM BKN080 OVC095 11/M04 A3002 RMK AO2
RAE0559 SLP120 P0000 T01111044 402170072
METAR KRIL 190553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN060 OVC075 12/M06 A3002 RMK
AO2 RAB48 SLP122 P0000 60000 T01221061 10189 20111 50012
METAR KRIL 190453Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM FEW080 BKN100 12/M06 A3002 RMK AO2
SLP128 T01221061
METAR K5SM 190715Z AUTO 27010G17KT 180V280 10SM SCT060 OVC070 00/M04
A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 190655Z AUTO 24009G18KT 200V320 10SM BKN060 BKN070 OVC090
00/M03 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 190635Z AUTO 24013G20KT 10SM SCT028 SCT055 OVC090 00/M03
A3021 RMK AO2
KEGE 190528Z 1906/2006 10008KT P6SM VCSH BKN090 OVC110
FM191800 27015G24KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080
FM200000 29011KT P6SM SCT060 BKN070
FM200300 10005KT P6SM SCT045 BKN060
METAR KEGE 190656Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM BKN060 OVC070 10/M03 A3007 RMK AO2
RAE36 SLP093 P0000 T01001028
METAR KEGE 190556Z AUTO 19012G20KT 030V320 10SM -RA OVC095 10/M02 A3006
RMK AO2 RAB53 SLP089 P0000 60000 T01001022 10178 20089
401830011 50010
METAR KEGE 190456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 BKN110 10/M04 A3007 RMK AO2
SLP092 T01001039
KASE 190528Z 1906/2006 19005KT P6SM VCSH OVC060
FM191800 32008G18KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN070
FM200200 18012G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN100
METAR KASE 190653Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM OVC070 06/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP119
T00560006 401440039
METAR KASE 190553Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM FEW048 OVC075 06/01 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP122 60000 T00610006 10144 20061 50016
METAR KASE 190453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 07/00 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP125
T00720000
METAR KCCU 190715Z AUTO 23020G26KT 180V240 3SM -SN SCT019 BKN027 OVC070
01/M03 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 190655Z AUTO 24010G23KT 7SM -SN SCT028 BKN038 OVC085 01/M04
A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 190635Z AUTO 24014G21KT 160V250 5SM -SN SCT019 BKN031 OVC045
01/M03 A3023 RMK AO2
SPECI KLXV 190719Z AUTO 19009KT 1/2SM FZFG SCT002 OVC070 M03/M04 A3014
RMK AO2 VIS 1/4V4 T10281039
SPECI KLXV 190712Z AUTO 18010KT 1 1/4SM BR FEW002 OVC070 M03/M04 A3013
RMK AO2 T10281039
METAR KLXV 190653Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM OVC065 03/M04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP097
T00281039 400670000
Sunrise/Sunset for 04/19/2024
Rangely - 06:30:00 MDT / 19:58:08 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:30:34 MDT / 19:55:46 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:21:36 MDT / 19:50:54 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 04/19/24 07:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...243/041
24000 FT MSL...258/044
22000 FT MSL...257/043
21300 FT MSL...256/039
20000 FT MSL...253/040
19000 FT MSL...244/043
19000 FT MSL...244/043
18000 FT MSL...241/042
17100 FT MSL...235/044
17000 FT MSL...234/044
16000 FT MSL...250/040
15600 FT MSL...233/040
15000 FT MSL...228/033
14400 FT MSL...213/035
14000 FT MSL...246/028
13400 FT MSL...210/024
13000 FT MSL...185/028
12500 FT MSL...188/030
12000 FT MSL...204/024
11700 FT MSL...186/024
11000 FT MSL...187/022
11000 FT MSL...172/021
10400 FT MSL...288/018
10100 FT MSL...290/022
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0542 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1142 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024
Overall, VFR conditions are expected next 24 hours. SCT to BKN
cloud cover will continue to traverse the central and southern
portions of the forecast area through the overnight hours and
into the day on Friday with CIGS remaining above ILS breakpoints.
Scattered showers will also continue to move across the central
portions of the area due to a lingering surface boundary. While
lower valleys may see more virga with breezy winds, the higher
elevations may see some light showers from time to time. Kept
VCSH at ASE, EGE and RIL for the time being based on radar
trends. Overall, expect periods of clouds and sun Friday
afternoon with gusts 20 to 30 kts expected at most sites.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
KMTJ 190528Z 1906/2006 15007KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM191900 30010G18KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150
FM200300 13007KT P6SM SCT090 BKN100
METAR KMTJ 190653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP108 T01171022
402170089
METAR KMTJ 190553Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM SCT120 13/M02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP102
T01281022 10206 20128 51005
METAR KMTJ 190453Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP104
T01391028
METAR KGUC 190656Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP137
T00611022
METAR KGUC 190556Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP134
60000 T00721022 10150 20072 401781006 50004
METAR KGUC 190456Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP135
T00781022
METAR K7BM 190715Z AUTO 10003KT 1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M02/M02 A3018 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 190655Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M02/M02 A3019 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 190635Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM FZFG OVC001 M01/M02 A3019 RMK
AO2
METAR KAEJ 190715Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM OVC008 00/M02 A3018 RMK AO2
T00001016
METAR KAEJ 190655Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM OVC008 00/M02 A3019 RMK AO2
T00011017
METAR KAEJ 190635Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM OVC008 01/M02 A3019 RMK AO2
T00051016
METAR KANK 190715Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM OVC008 01/M01 A3018 RMK AO2 CIG
007V009 T00061014
METAR KANK 190655Z AUTO 13012KT 10SM BKN008 OVC014 01/M01 A3018 RMK
AO2 CIG 007V009 T00061015
METAR KANK 190635Z AUTO 14012KT 10SM BKN008 OVC014 01/M01 A3018 RMK AO2
CIG 007V009 T00061015
METAR KMYP 190723Z AUTO 27019KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 190623Z AUTO 28018KT 10SM BKN120 M01/M06 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 190603Z AUTO 27018KT 10SM SCT120 M01/M06 A3035 RMK AO2
KTEX 190528Z 1906/2006 17008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
FM191700 24013G24KT P6SM SCT060 BKN200
FM200300 15007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN200
METAR KTEX 190715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 08/M11 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 190655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 09/M11 A3019 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 190635Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM SCT095 BKN110 09/M11 A3019 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 190715Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 190655Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM SCT120 05/M05 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 190635Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 190653Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP109
T00781033 402330000
METAR KCEZ 190553Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP106
T00941028 10217 20094 50003
METAR KCEZ 190453Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01111039
KDRO 190528Z 1906/2006 04005KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM191800 24016G24KT P6SM SCT130 BKN200
FM200300 35007KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
METAR KDRO 190653Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP120
T00721050 402171028
METAR KDRO 190553Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP121
T00781044 10194 20061 50004
METAR KDRO 190453Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01001044
METAR KPSO 190715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3013 RMK AO2
T00621033
METAR KPSO 190655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3013 RMK AO2 T00681040
METAR KPSO 190635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3012 RMK AO2
T00571035
METAR KCPW 190715Z AUTO 22008G16KT 10SM SCT110 00/M09 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 190655Z AUTO 22009G18KT 10SM BKN110 00/M09 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 190635Z AUTO 24006G15KT 10SM BKN120 00/M09 A3034 RMK AO2
KALS 190520Z 1906/2006 19015KT P6SM SCT180
FM191000 16008KT P6SM BKN150
FM191800 23015KT P6SM SCT120
FM192200 25015G25KT P6SM OVC100
FM200300 13016KT P6SM OVC090
METAR KALS 190652Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP104
T00831067 402171033
METAR KALS 190552Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP105
T00831072 10189 20083 58002
METAR KALS 190452Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP106
T01061078
Sunrise/Sunset for 04/19/2024
Vail - 06:20:59 MDT / 19:47:48 MDT
Durango - 06:30:22 MDT / 19:50:31 MDT
Alamosa - 06:22:08 MDT / 19:42:47 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 04/19/24 07:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...243/041
24000 FT MSL...258/044
22000 FT MSL...257/043
21300 FT MSL...256/039
20000 FT MSL...253/040
19000 FT MSL...244/043
19000 FT MSL...244/043
18000 FT MSL...241/042
17100 FT MSL...235/044
17000 FT MSL...234/044
16000 FT MSL...250/040
15600 FT MSL...233/040
15000 FT MSL...228/033
14400 FT MSL...213/035
14000 FT MSL...246/028
13400 FT MSL...210/024
13000 FT MSL...185/028
12500 FT MSL...188/030
12000 FT MSL...204/024
11700 FT MSL...186/024
11000 FT MSL...187/022
11000 FT MSL...172/021
10400 FT MSL...288/018
10100 FT MSL...290/022
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0542 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1142 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024
Overall, VFR conditions are expected next 24 hours. SCT to BKN
cloud cover will continue to traverse the central and southern
portions of the forecast area through the overnight hours and
into the day on Friday with CIGS remaining above ILS breakpoints.
Scattered showers will also continue to move across the central
portions of the area due to a lingering surface boundary. While
lower valleys may see more virga with breezy winds, the higher
elevations may see some light showers from time to time. Kept
VCSH at ASE, EGE and RIL for the time being based on radar
trends. Overall, expect periods of clouds and sun Friday
afternoon with gusts 20 to 30 kts expected at most sites.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 190520Z 1906/2006 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200
FM191800 01007KT P6SM SCT200
FM200100 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KPGA 190653Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 21/M05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP087
T02111050 402830128
METAR KPGA 190553Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP088
T02171056 10272 20217 50012
METAR KPGA 190453Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP089
T02171061
METAR KRQE 190653Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP106
T01111061 402220006
METAR KRQE 190553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP106
T01171056 10200 20106 50009
METAR KRQE 190453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP110
T01221056
Flagstaff (KFSX) 04/19/24 07:11 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...244/040
13100 FT MSL...243/041
13000 FT MSL...242/041
12000 FT MSL...239/038
11900 FT MSL...238/038
11000 FT MSL...222/035
10900 FT MSL...222/036
10000 FT MSL...205/032
10000 FT MSL...207/031
9200 FT MSL...204/027
9000 FT MSL...209/026
8500 FT MSL...200/023
8000 FT MSL...207/021
7800 FT MSL...210/020
7400 FT MSL...166/019
7300 FT MSL...180/019
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0548 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION...Friday 19/06Z through Saturday 20/06Z...Look for VFR
conditions under scattered upper-level clouds. Light and variable
winds overnight will become west-southwest at 10-20 kts by Friday
afternoon.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 20/06Z through Monday 22/06Z...VFR conditions
will persist under variable high clouds. Afternoon winds will
become west-northwest at 15-25 kts Saturday followed by southwest
winds at 10-20 kts Sunday.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 190532Z 1906/2012 24003KT P6SM SCT200
FM190700 14003KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200
FM191500 33007KT P6SM BKN140 BKN200
FM200600 14004KT P6SM BKN140 BKN200
METAR KSLC 190654Z 25003KT 10SM FEW150 07/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP160
T00671011 401330011
METAR KSLC 190554Z 23003KT 10SM FEW150 07/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP160
T00721011 10133 20072 58003
METAR KSLC 190454Z 00000KT 10SM FEW250 08/00 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP164 T00830000
KVEL 190528Z 1906/2006 32006KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200
FM192000 26010KT P6SM SCT110 BKN120
FM200000 04012KT P6SM SCT090 BKN130
METAR KVEL 190653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP152
T00441072 401720017
METAR KVEL 190553Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP150
T00671083 10172 20056 51010
METAR KVEL 190453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP150
T00781078
METAR KPUC 190653Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP132
T00891044 401890061
METAR KPUC 190553Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP133
T00891044 10172 20083 50002
METAR KPUC 190453Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01111044
KCNY 190528Z 1906/2006 28008KT P6SM SCT130 BKN200
FM191800 27007G16KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM200000 33011KT P6SM SCT090 BKN110
METAR KCNY 190653Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM SCT110 14/M07 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP099
T01441067 402330094
METAR KCNY 190553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01391050 10217 20139 51013
METAR KCNY 190453Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP095
T01561056
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 04/19/24 07:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...353/003
20000 FT MSL...338/003
19000 FT MSL...008/003
17800 FT MSL...005/003
16000 FT MSL...034/003
15500 FT MSL...028/003
13600 FT MSL...338/004
12200 FT MSL...282/010
12000 FT MSL...273/020
11000 FT MSL...185/022
10000 FT MSL...196/023
10000 FT MSL...199/026
9100 FT MSL...183/022
9000 FT MSL...180/022
8400 FT MSL...169/021
8000 FT MSL...166/022
7700 FT MSL...156/021
7000 FT MSL...148/019
6900 FT MSL...166/017
6900 FT MSL...152/020
6600 FT MSL...167/015
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2209 UTC Thursday, April 18, 2024
.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will persist through the TAF
period. Northerly winds will mostly dominate through the TAF
period, although early Friday morning (likely 12Z-16Z) winds will
become light/variable before returning to northerly for the
remainder of the day.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...A dry stationary front will
remain place across central Utah through the TAF period. South of
the boundary, southern Utah will maintain southwesterly winds
while north of the boundary expect mainly northerly component
winds to dominate. On Friday, a few isolated/scattered showers
will develop along the frontal boundary over central Utah, with
dry conditions north/south.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 190532Z 1906/2006 04006KT P6SM SCT200
FM191800 26010KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200
FM200300 35007KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200=
METAR KEVW 190653Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP174
T00061078 400941061
METAR KEVW 190553Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP174
T00221083 10089 20006 50002
METAR KEVW 190453Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP177
T00281078
KRKS 190625Z 1906/2006 06010KT P6SM SCT120
FM192100 29008KT P6SM SCT120
FM200200 06015G25KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KRKS 190654Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP216
T10281106 400831072
METAR KRKS 190554Z AUTO 05014KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND
06026/0507 SLP217 T10061100 10083 21006 51016
METAR KRKS 190454Z AUTO 07019G28KT 10SM FEW120 01/M12 A3012 RMK AO2
PK WND 07028/0452 SLP212 T00061117
KRWL 190520Z 1906/2006 05009KT P6SM BKN150
FM191200 04006KT P6SM BKN110
FM191300 04007KT P6SM BKN100
FM192000 02010KT P6SM OVC100
FM200000 05012KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KRWL 190653Z AUTO 03012KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP206
T10111061 400721100
METAR KRWL 190553Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP211
T10111078 10067 21022 50002
METAR KRWL 190453Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP219
T10111122
KLAR 190520Z 1906/2006 14009KT P6SM BKN020
FM190700 14009KT P6SM OVC017
FM191000 13006KT P6SM OVC004
FM191300 10007KT P6SM OVC008
FM191700 06010KT P6SM VCSH OVC013
FM191900 07010KT P6SM OVC050
METAR KLAR 190653Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM FEW034 M02/M05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP217
T10221050 400111044
METAR KLAR 190553Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM OVC035 M02/M04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP222
T10221044 10011 21028 56004
SPECI KLAR 190516Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM SCT008 SCT015 OVC035 M02/M06 A3016
RMK AO2 T10221056
KCYS 190520Z 1906/2006 VRB05KT P6SM OVC020
FM190900 VRB03KT P6SM OVC015
FM191200 VRB06KT 5SM -SN OVC013
FM191300 09006KT 2SM -SN OVC004
FM191600 05007KT 4SM -SHSN OVC004
FM192100 05009KT P6SM BKN016
METAR KCYS 190653Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM OVC014 M01/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP257
T10111039 400061039
SPECI KCYS 190609Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM BKN014 OVC043 M01/M04 A3020 RMK AO2
T10111039
METAR KCYS 190553Z AUTO 21006KT 9SM OVC042 M01/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP263
T10111039 10000 21017 58004
Riverton (KRIW) 04/19/24 07:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...278/078
19000 FT MSL...272/073
18000 FT MSL...268/066
17000 FT MSL...271/056
16800 FT MSL...271/051
16000 FT MSL...207/001
13000 FT MSL...209/021
10000 FT MSL...080/005
10000 FT MSL...081/005
9000 FT MSL...069/009
9000 FT MSL...046/013
8100 FT MSL...101/009
8000 FT MSL...112/011
7000 FT MSL...132/024
6000 FT MSL...112/014
6000 FT MSL...123/015
Cheyenne (KCYS) 04/19/24 07:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...262/066
21000 FT MSL...261/065
20000 FT MSL...259/064
19000 FT MSL...260/062
18000 FT MSL...263/063
17400 FT MSL...262/057
17000 FT MSL...271/060
12000 FT MSL...253/019
10000 FT MSL...201/017
8000 FT MSL...097/028
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0720 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1028 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024
Sites remain VFR this evening, with only a few sites holding
some midlevel cloud cover above 5000 feet. Any sites with cloud
cover will remain above this level overnight, with no fog
formation expected. Cloud cover will continue to fluctuate into
the day Friday, but remaining well above the VFR cutoff
level. Some isolated shower activity may develop along the
higher terrains during the afternoon, but are not expected to
impact local airports. Winds will remain light for all sites
through 00z/20, but some gusty northeast winds may kick up at
KCPR and KRKS beyond that into the overnight hours Friday
night/Saturday morning.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0216 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 458 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024
Another weather disturbance will slide north from CO overnight.
We will see MVFR and IFR CIGs overnight for KLAR and KCYS
through Friday morning, with low end VFR for the remaining
terminals through the forecast period. Included a brief timeline
of MVFR for KSNY on Friday morning, but confidence is low to
medium on this happening. Wind gusts for KCDR and KAIA of 20-25
knots this evening should dissipate by 2z. KCDR will see
elevated winds pick back up Friday afternoon to 20-25 knots. All
other remaining terminals will see wind of 12 knots or less
through the forecast period.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 190715Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM OVC060 01/M02 A3023 RMK AO2
T00101020
METAR KIBM 190655Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM OVC060 01/M02 A3024 RMK AO2
T00101018 400311015
METAR KIBM 190635Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM OVC060 01/M02 A3024 RMK AO2
T00101020
KSNY 190520Z 1906/2006 25005KT P6SM OVC050
FM191200 12005KT P6SM VCSH OVC030
FM191600 08008KT P6SM VCSH OVC018
FM192100 05009KT P6SM VCSH OVC022
FM200000 03009KT P6SM -RASN OVC035
FM200400 07006KT P6SM -SN OVC060
METAR KSNY 190653Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM SCT070 M03/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP264
T10281044 400671028
METAR KSNY 190553Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM FEW075 SCT110 M02/M04 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP264 T10171039 10061 21017 58002
METAR KSNY 190453Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM OVC070 01/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP260
T00111028
METAR KOGA 190715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 00/M01 A3026 RMK AO2
T00011014 TSNO
METAR KOGA 190655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 00/M02 A3027 RMK AO2
T00021016 401101007 TSNO
METAR KOGA 190635Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM SCT120 00/M02 A3026 RMK AO2
T00001020 TSNO
METAR KIML 190653Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP261
T00221039 401000000
METAR KIML 190553Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM BKN080 03/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP264
T00281033 10089 20000 51001
METAR KIML 190453Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM OVC080 01/M05 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP267
T00061050
KMCK 190520Z 1906/2006 27005KT P6SM BKN250
FM191600 03006KT P6SM OVC060
FM192200 03007KT P6SM BKN060
METAR KMCK 190653Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM OVC100 04/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP257
T00391039
METAR KMCK 190553Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM SCT100 03/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP260
T00281044 10117 20022 401280022 51004
METAR KMCK 190453Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP259
T00281044
North Platte (KLNX) 04/19/24 07:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8000 FT MSL...161/024
7400 FT MSL...159/030
7000 FT MSL...153/024
6300 FT MSL...151/026
6000 FT MSL...146/023
5500 FT MSL...145/026
5000 FT MSL...141/022
4700 FT MSL...141/022
4100 FT MSL...144/023
4000 FT MSL...148/020
3600 FT MSL...144/017
3400 FT MSL...134/019
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0503 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1158 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
VFR conditions are expected through the forecast period.
Gradually lowering ceilings will lead to low-end VFR for the
daytime hours on Friday at both terminals. Gusty northwest winds
will develop at VTN with speeds approaching 25 knots but are
anticipated to diminish shortly after sunset.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 190520Z 1906/2006 11005KT P6SM BKN060
FM191500 16009KT P6SM OVC045
FM200300 04011KT P6SM OVC022
METAR KGLD 190653Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM OVC065 04/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP253
T00441033 400830022
METAR KGLD 190553Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM OVC070 05/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP253
T00501039 10072 20050 50000
METAR KGLD 190453Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM OVC065 05/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP255
T00501044
KGCK 190520Z 1906/2006 03007KT P6SM SCT200
FM191400 14012KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KGCK 190654Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM OVC065 06/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP248
T00611044
METAR KGCK 190554Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM OVC065 05/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP248
T00501044 10122 20033 401440033 50003
METAR KGCK 190454Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM FEW065 04/M05 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP255
T00391050
METAR KLBL 190656Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP250
T00611039
METAR KLBL 190556Z AUTO 04011KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP257
T00561033 10139 20056 51017
METAR KLBL 190456Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP256
T00611033 401610061
METAR KEHA 190715Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3029 RMK AO2
T00301039
METAR KEHA 190655Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3029 RMK AO2
T00321040
METAR KEHA 190635Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3030 RMK AO2
T00321038
Goodland (KGLD) 04/19/24 07:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...253/062
25000 FT MSL...256/058
24000 FT MSL...259/055
22000 FT MSL...268/052
20000 FT MSL...264/051
19000 FT MSL...263/051
18000 FT MSL...268/050
17000 FT MSL...266/050
16000 FT MSL...269/048
14000 FT MSL...272/049
13000 FT MSL...260/034
12000 FT MSL...254/029
11600 FT MSL...253/028
11000 FT MSL...252/023
10000 FT MSL...261/015
9900 FT MSL...262/014
9000 FT MSL...295/010
8200 FT MSL...309/009
8000 FT MSL...311/009
7000 FT MSL...292/017
6000 FT MSL...324/024
5000 FT MSL...341/019
4600 FT MSL...359/009
Dodge City (KDDC) 04/19/24 07:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...257/072
25000 FT MSL...257/070
24000 FT MSL...257/069
8000 FT MSL...283/005
5100 FT MSL...114/005
5000 FT MSL...119/007
4300 FT MSL...105/005
4000 FT MSL...077/012
3700 FT MSL...091/011
3200 FT MSL...067/015
3000 FT MSL...075/012
3000 FT MSL...075/012
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0453 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1044 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024
VFR expected to prevail over both KGLD and KMCK through the
majority of the 06Z TAF period. Winds will remain light and
variable as they become more southerly around sunrise Friday
morning. Tomorrow afternoon, winds will become easterly to
northeasterly at 5-15 kts. After 03Z, KGLD and KMCK could see
some light rain showers move in from the west, with chances
increasing for the remainder of the period.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0725 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1122 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
VFR conditions will prevail in vicinity of all TAF sites during the
period. Light east-northeast winds overnight will turn more southeasterly
generally after 12-14Z as a small area of high pressure moves southeast
through the plains of eastern Kansas.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 190523Z 1906/2006 08008KT P6SM SCT170
FM191900 16012KT P6SM BKN230
FM200100 12011KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 190653Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP238
T00561033
METAR KGUY 190553Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP244
T00611028 10133 20061 401670061 51023
METAR KGUY 190453Z AUTO 04011KT 10SM OVC050 08/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP235
T00781022
KDHT 190523Z 1906/2006 08010KT P6SM SCT250
FM191400 15009KT P6SM BKN120
FM200200 13012KT P6SM FEW240
METAR KDHT 190653Z AUTO 05013KT 10SM FEW042 06/M01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP227
T00561011
METAR KDHT 190553Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP228
T00720017 10128 20067 401440061 51010
METAR KDHT 190453Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP227
T00720017
Amarillo (KAMA) 04/19/24 07:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
11000 FT MSL...228/031
10000 FT MSL...246/035
9200 FT MSL...222/033
9000 FT MSL...226/027
8000 FT MSL...158/029
7000 FT MSL...118/026
6900 FT MSL...124/027
6100 FT MSL...097/033
6000 FT MSL...093/028
5300 FT MSL...081/032
5000 FT MSL...080/030
4700 FT MSL...077/030
4200 FT MSL...070/029
4000 FT MSL...067/024
4000 FT MSL...068/025
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0526 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1224 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024
VFR conditions are expected throughout the 06Z TAF period at all
TAF sites. Winds will be out of the southeast at 5-15 kts with sct
to bkn high clouds at times throughout the forecast period.
Meccariello
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 190544Z 1906/2006 28006KT P6SM BKN200
FM191100 08006KT P6SM SCT200
FM191800 25010KT P6SM SCT200
TEMPO 1920/1924 26010G20KT
FM200100 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KFMN 190653Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 17/M10 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01721100 402560017
METAR KFMN 190553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP105
T01781111 10239 20172 50003
METAR KFMN 190453Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 18/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP110
T01781111
METAR KSKX 190656Z AUTO 24018KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01111017 402221022
METAR KSKX 190556Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP152
T01061033 10200 20094 51005
METAR KSKX 190456Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01061033
KLVS 190544Z 1906/2006 13011KT P6SM SCT015 BKN200
FM190900 18011KT P6SM SCT009 BKN015
TEMPO 1911/1915 BKN009
FM191600 19020G30KT P6SM SCT200
FM200200 15016G26KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KLVS 190653Z AUTO 12013KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP182
T00221006 401720022
METAR KLVS 190553Z AUTO 12012KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP180
T00281011 10150 20022 51011
METAR KLVS 190453Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP183
T00281017
METAR KRTN 190653Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM OVC025 04/M01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP190
T00391006 401780022
METAR KRTN 190553Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM OVC029 04/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP191
T00391006 10122 20022 50007
METAR KRTN 190453Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP198
T00331011
METAR KCAO 190655Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM BKN035 02/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP240
T00171028 401560017
METAR KCAO 190555Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP235
T00281011 10100 20022 51009
METAR KCAO 190455Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM BKN031 03/M01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP237
T00281011
Albuquerque (KABX) 04/19/24 07:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...246/064
25000 FT MSL...246/061
24000 FT MSL...247/060
22000 FT MSL...245/040
18000 FT MSL...004/002
16000 FT MSL...172/035
15000 FT MSL...181/030
14800 FT MSL...183/028
14000 FT MSL...189/026
13000 FT MSL...194/022
13000 FT MSL...195/022
12000 FT MSL...223/018
11500 FT MSL...247/020
11000 FT MSL...259/022
10300 FT MSL...262/019
10000 FT MSL...268/024
9200 FT MSL...216/013
9000 FT MSL...269/026
8500 FT MSL...163/016
8000 FT MSL...165/016
7700 FT MSL...142/017
7000 FT MSL...149/020
7000 FT MSL...128/020
6500 FT MSL...140/025
6300 FT MSL...137/026
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0558 UTC Friday, April 19, 2024
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1150 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024
Backdoor cold front now pushing westward into the Rio Grande
Valley. Patchy low clouds in eastern NM will increase in areal
coverage overnight as a result of easterly upslope flow. Areas of
MVFR and IFR conditions in low clouds will develop tonight mainly
over northeast and east central areas. Low clouds will likely
work their way between the Sandia and southern Sangre de Cristo
mountains, impacting KSAF with low clouds at times Friday morning.
The low clouds will gradually dissipate over central and eastern
NM during the early afternoon Friday, but the low level moisture
will hang around with another round of low clouds along the east
slopes of the central mountain chain Friday night. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms are then forecast to develop for the
eastern plains Friday night into Saturday.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 190000Z
VALID 190600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2814+01 2733-04 2740-18 2747-27 275843 266253 266759
BCE 2618+01 2523-15 2525-26 253742 245650 256259
LND 0706-10 2313-12 2758-21 2777-30 279444 279752 278958
RKS 9900 2522-08 2753-20 2767-28 277843 268552 268558
GJT 2813+07 2522+00 2538-16 2644-27 265742 266851 257759
FMN 2725+11 2423+03 2335-14 2559-26 256840 258149 258960
ABQ 2028+12 2324+05 2531-13 2561-25 268138 258449 258160
MBW 1317 2422-09 2760-20 2775-29 278943 279652 279558
DEN 1918-04 2630-03 2549-16 2762-27 266642 268251 268959
PUB 2021-03 2537+02 2646-16 2655-26 266741 268150 268759
ALS 2427+04 2541-14 2668-27 267241 268349 269660
TCC 0819 2328+08 2533+05 2635-11 2554-24 265938 266748 267260
BFF 0210 2406-08 2818-13 2769-20 2782-29 279743 770452 279557
GLD 3405 3119-06 2730-03 2657-16 2664-27 267242 278951 269459
GCK 0211+01 2408-02 2531+01 2644-15 2763-26 278140 279449 279960
GAG 0417+02 2524+07 2632+03 2845-12 2662-25 276939 278348 278660
AMA 0618 2428+09 2630+04 2736-11 2553-25 276038 277048 277760
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DATA BASED ON 190000Z
VALID 191200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3209+00 2724-05 2742-18 2747-28 265044 265154 265960
BCE 2813-01 2530-14 2537-28 254443 245552 256359
LND 0705-11 2613-13 2761-21 2779-29 278544 278452 277758
RKS 9900 2825-08 2756-19 2762-28 266744 267053 267459
GJT 2608+06 2719-02 2536-17 2648-27 265244 266451 267159
FMN 2910+08 2516+00 2539-15 2655-26 247741 248251 258060
ABQ 2718+09 2527+03 2333-15 2453-24 245940 257951 257658
MBW 1419 2726-10 2761-20 2772-29 278144 278453 278658
DEN 2808-03 2834-03 2651-17 2656-27 265844 267051 267859
PUB 2212-03 2733+01 2654-15 2654-26 267440 268350 268060
ALS 2624+01 2649-16 2663-25 258041 258651 268260
TCC 1214 2331+05 2538+04 2538-12 2654-24 256839 257149 257660
BFF 0609 2208-09 2528-11 2768-20 2780-29 278844 279152 279458
GLD 9900 2515-07 2729-03 2661-17 2661-28 266843 268350 268859
GCK 9900+00 2719-01 2637+01 2550-15 2667-27 268641 269650 269160
GAG 0613+01 2627+06 2640+03 2641-13 2661-26 278539 269049 269061
AMA 0916 2434+08 2537+04 2537-11 2658-24 267338 257649 267861
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DATA BASED ON 190000Z
VALID 200000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+02 2815-04 2730-18 2639-29 264245 274054 273859
BCE 2609+01 2520-16 2621-28 242445 233554 244958
LND 0406-08 2411-11 2848-20 2761-30 276445 276553 285058
RKS 0507 2610-08 2743-19 2754-29 275745 275354 274858
GJT 2909+08 2514+00 2626-16 2643-28 254945 255954 256558
FMN 2510+12 2411+03 2433-14 2441-27 255643 247052 257660
ABQ 1811+13 2015+05 2430-14 2540-26 255741 245950 256758
MBW 0806 2821-10 2754-19 2767-29 277145 276554 275657
DEN 9900-05 2417-05 2648-16 2659-29 266245 267154 267657
PUB 0812+01 2419-02 2531-15 2643-27 266845 268051 267458
ALS 2421+03 2728-15 2644-26 255844 257652 258160
TCC 1615 2522+11 2527+05 2536-12 2542-26 256540 257650 248160
BFF 3406 3412-08 2926-12 2764-20 2777-29 278045 277453 276557
GLD 0608 9900-04 2717-03 2852-17 2666-28 267044 268352 268458
GCK 1108+03 2805+01 2622+00 2747-14 2660-27 268142 268751 268559
GAG 1111+04 2625+09 2634+03 2743-14 2658-26 267741 268850 268960
AMA 1315 2523+12 2634+05 2650-13 2648-26 256840 258450 258460
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