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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado

National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado

1425 MDT Friday, May 31, 2024





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



METAR KFNL 311956Z VRB05KT 10SM SCT027 19/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP147

       T01890089 $

METAR KFNL 311856Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW025 17/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP154

       T01720083 $

SPECI KFNL 311807Z 00000KT 10SM SCT018 16/08 A3014 RMK AO2 $



METAR KGXY 311956Z 10SM FEW034 21/10 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP156 T02110100

METAR KGXY 311856Z 10SM CLR 17/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP169 T01720094

METAR KGXY 311756Z 10SM FEW020 15/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP184 6////

       T01500083 10150 20106 58018



METAR KLMO 312015Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3008 RMK AO2

       T02120091

METAR KLMO 311955Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3009 RMK AO2

       T02030084

METAR KLMO 311935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3010 RMK AO2

       T01930088



METAR KBDU 312015Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3007 RMK AO2

METAR KBDU 311955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3008 RMK AO2

METAR KBDU 311935Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3008 RMK AO2



METAR KEIK 312015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW370 18/11 A3006 RMK AO2

       T01800106

METAR KEIK 311955Z AUTO 09005KT 9SM FEW029 17/11 A3007 RMK AO2

       T01740108

METAR KEIK 311935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW028 17/10 A3007 RMK AO2

       T01670100



KBJC 311731Z 3118/0118 VRB06KT P6SM BKN016

     FM311900 02008KT P6SM SCT020 BKN035

     FM312300 07008KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN080

     FM010300 33005KT P6SM FEW015

      TEMPO 0109/0113 BKN012

     FM011500 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200

METAR KBJC 311945Z 01008KT 10SM FEW070 SCT100 18/09 A3009

METAR KBJC 311845Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT010 SCT015 15/08 A3013

METAR KBJC 311745Z 34004KT 10SM OVC012 14/08 A3017



KDEN 311731Z 3118/0124 VRB06KT P6SM FEW015 SCT025

      TEMPO 3118/3119 BKN025

     FM311900 07008KT P6SM SCT035

      TEMPO 3119/3121 BKN035

     FM312300 07008KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB BKN080

     FM010400 15008KT P6SM FEW020 SCT080

     FM010700 21008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200

     FM011500 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200

     FM011900 11009KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN140

METAR KDEN 311953Z 02006KT 10SM SCT030 SCT080 SCT200 19/11 A3008 RMK AO2

       SLP131 T01940106

METAR KDEN 311853Z 09003KT 10SM FEW016 SCT025 17/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP146

       T01670089

SPECI KDEN 311832Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW016 SCT025 16/09 A3012 RMK AO2

       T01560094





KBKF 311700Z 3117/0123 32008KT 9999 OVC010 QNH3011INS

      TEMPO 3120/0102 4000 -TSRA FEW020 BKN030CB

      BECMG 0100/0101 22012KT 8000 -SHRA BKN040 QNH3002INS

      BECMG 0108/0109 VRB06KT 9999 NSW BKN060 QNH3005INS

      TX25/0100Z

      TN11/0112Z

METAR KBKF 311958Z 02007KT 350V050 10SM SCT035 SCT080 BKN220 18/11

        A3007 RMK AO2A SLP130 T01800106

METAR KBKF 311858Z 34003KT 10SM FEW021 SCT030 SCT200 15/09 A3010 RMK

        AO2A SLP147 T01520093

SPECI KBKF 311844Z 02008KT 10SM SCT015 SCT030 16/10 A3010 RMK AO2A

       SLP144



KAPA 311731Z 3118/0118 33008KT P6SM BKN018

     FM311900 07009KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035

     FM312300 07008KT P6SM VCTS SCT035CB BKN080

      TEMPO 3123/0103 -TSRA BKN035CB

     FM010400 15008KT P6SM FEW020

     FM010700 19007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200

     FM011500 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200

METAR KAPA 311953Z 36007KT 10SM FEW040 SCT055 SCT080 18/09 A3008 RMK AO2

       SLP137 T01830094

METAR KAPA 311853Z VRB05KT 10SM SCT021 SCT075 18/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP142

       T01780094

METAR KAPA 311753Z 00000KT 10SM SCT021 16/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP163

       T01560089 10156 20100 58020



METAR KMNH 312015Z AUTO 16013G18KT 10SM SCT120 21/06 A3014 RMK AO2

METAR KMNH 311955Z AUTO 15013G18KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3015 RMK AO2

METAR KMNH 311935Z AUTO 17009G16KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3016 RMK AO2



METAR KFMM 312015Z AUTO VRB06G12KT 10SM FEW046 SCT050 21/12 A3006 RMK

       AO2

METAR KFMM 311955Z AUTO 11007G13KT 080V140 10SM SCT044 BKN055 21/12

       A3007 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 311935Z AUTO VRB03G10KT 10SM SCT039 BKN047 BKN055 21/12 A3007

       RMK AO2



METAR KSTK 312015Z AUTO 05011KT 10SM SCT029 BKN035 19/12 A3006 RMK

       AO2

METAR KSTK 311955Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM SCT029 SCT035 BKN065 20/12 A3007

       RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 311935Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM SCT031 BKN050 OVC065 19/12 A3007

       RMK AO2



METAR KAKO 311953Z AUTO 11012KT 10SM FEW026 SCT039 OVC055 18/13 A3008

       RMK AO2 SLP149 T01830128

METAR KAKO 311853Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM BKN030 BKN043 BKN050 18/12 A3010

       RMK AO2 SLP157 T01830117

METAR KAKO 311753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT025 BKN033 OVC045 17/11 A3012

       RMK AO2 SLP160 T01670111 10172 20106 58010



METAR KLIC 311955Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM FEW060 23/07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP118

       T02330072

METAR KLIC 311855Z AUTO 10SM BKN050 23/08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP127

       T02280078

METAR KLIC 311755Z AUTO 16011G19KT 10SM BKN050 21/08 A3013 RMK AO2

       SLP134 T02110078 10211 20072 56016



METAR KHEQ 312015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT041 21/11 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT

       N

METAR KHEQ 311955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3008 RMK AO2

METAR KHEQ 311935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT032 SCT038 20/11 A3009 RMK

       AO2



METAR K2V6 311954Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM SCT038 SCT048 BKN060 19/00 A3007

       RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 311934Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM SCT031 SCT040 BKN060 19/00 A3008

       RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 311914Z AUTO 07010KT 10SM SCT026 BKN033 OVC045 18/00 A3008

       RMK AO2



METAR K2V5 312015Z AUTO 10SM SCT039 BKN047 SCT050 A3005 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 311955Z AUTO 10SM SCT035 SCT050 A3006 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 311935Z AUTO 10SM SCT037 SCT042 BKN060 A3006 RMK AO2



METAR KITR 311953Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM SCT039 SCT048 22/13 A3007 RMK AO2

       SLP142 T02170128

METAR KITR 311853Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM FEW031 21/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP147

       T02060122

METAR KITR 311753Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM BKN030 19/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP155

       60001 T01940133 10200 20117 56006



Sunrise/Sunset for 05/31/2024

Fort Collins - 05:31:52 MDT / 20:24:19 MDT

Denver       - 05:33:58 MDT / 20:21:22 MDT

Sterling     - 05:24:10 MDT / 20:17:12 MDT



Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 05/31/24 20:13 UTC

Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)

                  22000 FT MSL...245/030

                  20000 FT MSL...256/032

                  19000 FT MSL...261/036

                  13000 FT MSL...280/021

                  12000 FT MSL...249/021

                  11200 FT MSL...211/020

                  11000 FT MSL...204/020

                  10000 FT MSL...202/020

                  10000 FT MSL...197/020

                   9000 FT MSL...178/018

                   8900 FT MSL...175/018

                   8100 FT MSL...150/014

                   8000 FT MSL...153/015

                   7300 FT MSL...124/011

                   7000 FT MSL...106/008

                   6600 FT MSL...113/009

                   6200 FT MSL...072/009

                   6000 FT MSL...083/009

                   5900 FT MSL...093/010



Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion

Issued at 1732 UTC Friday, May 31, 2024



.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday/...

Issued at 1132 AM MDT Fri May 31 2024

Low stratus clouds will give way to stratocumulus clouds after 

18Z with ceilings slowly rising in the 2500-5000 foot range. Best

chance for thunderstorms will be to the south and east of DEN 

where less cloud cover will allow temperatures to warm and help 

destabilize the airmass. Still a chance for a storm near DEN and 

will continue with the VCTS beginning at 23Z. Threat for storms 

ends in the 04-06Z window. Another round of storms are expected 

Saturday, beginning 19-20Z. There's a chance for low clouds 

09-15Z, though they are expected to stay to north of the Denver 

area. 





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



METAR K4BM 312015Z AUTO 17014G22KT 10SM SCT041 SCT060 BKN075 12/M10

       A3041 RMK AO2

METAR K4BM 311955Z AUTO 16015G19KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 BKN085 15/M09

       A3041 RMK AO2

METAR K4BM 311935Z AUTO 16012G20KT 10SM OVC085 13/M10 A3041 RMK AO2



METAR KAFF 311955Z AUTO 15010G17KT 10SM SCT120 SCT140 20/06 A3010 RMK

        AO2 SLP130 T02030055

SPECI KAFF 311937Z AUTO 14012G16KT 10SM FEW180 22/06 A3010 RMK AO2 WSHFT

       34 SLP124

SPECI KAFF 311918Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM FEW130 SCT210 21/06 A3010 RMK AO2

       WSHFT 14 SLP124



KCOS 311752Z 3118/0118 18009KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100 SCT200

     FM312000 16013KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB BKN090

     FM010300 10008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140

     FM010800 35006KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200

     FM011600 16008KT P6SM FEW200

METAR KCOS 311954Z 13012KT 10SM SCT060 SCT230 22/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP128

        T02170078

METAR KCOS 311854Z 16008KT 130V200 10SM R17L/5000VP6000FT SCT070 SCT230

        21/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02060078

METAR KCOS 311754Z 15009G16KT 10SM SCT050 SCT230 19/07 A3017 RMK AO2

        SLP156 T01890072 10189 20083 58014



METAR KABH 311955Z AUTO 15009G16KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP141

        T02200074

SPECI KABH 311950Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3011 RMK AO2 WSHFT 45

       SLP141

METAR KABH 311855Z AUTO 15006G18KT 10SM FEW041 21/08 A3014 RMK AO2

        SLP151 T02100079



METAR KFLY 312015Z AUTO 17014G21KT 10SM SCT046 21/06 A3015 RMK AO2

       T02100062

METAR KFLY 311955Z AUTO 15009G22KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3016 RMK AO2

       T02110061

METAR KFLY 311935Z AUTO 14009G23KT 120V180 10SM CLR 21/06 A3016 RMK AO2

       T02070063



SPECI KFCS 312019Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3004 RMK AO2 WSHFT 15

       SLP132 $

SPECI KFCS 312014Z AUTO 13012KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3004 RMK AO2 WSHFT

        11 SLP132 $

SPECI KFCS 312008Z AUTO 16013KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3004 RMK AO2 WSHFT 05

       SLP137 $



KPUB 311759Z 3118/0118 12008KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200

     FM312200 13014KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN120

     FM010200 08010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150

     FM010700 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200

     FM011600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200

METAR KPUB 311953Z 12008KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP114

       T02500078

METAR KPUB 311853Z 10SM CLR 23/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02330083

METAR KPUB 311753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP139 6////

       T02170078 10228 20078



METAR KVTP 312015Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 15/M05 A3047 RMK

       AO2

METAR KVTP 311955Z AUTO 30007KT 250V330 10SM SCT090 SCT110 15/M06 A3047

        RMK AO2

METAR KVTP 311935Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM SCT120 15/M06 A3046 RMK AO2



METAR KTAD 311954Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W

       SLP109 T02390067

METAR KTAD 311854Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP113

        T02390078

METAR KTAD 311754Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP129

        T02280083 10228 20089 58010



METAR KLHX 311953Z AUTO 06013G19KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP116

       T02610117

METAR KLHX 311853Z AUTO 13007G19KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP124

       T02330111

METAR KLHX 311753Z AUTO 10013G19KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP134

       T02280117 10228 20111 58013



METAR KLAA 311953Z AUTO 11009G19KT 10SM FEW055 26/12 A3002 RMK AO2

       SLP124 T02560122

METAR KLAA 311853Z AUTO 15009G17KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP130

       T02390122

METAR KLAA 311753Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP136

       T02280117 10228 20122 57015





Sunrise/Sunset for 05/31/2024

Burlington - 05:24:28 MDT / 20:09:21 MDT

Pueblo     - 05:36:54 MDT / 20:15:42 MDT

Lamar      - 05:29:25 MDT / 20:07:11 MDT



Pueblo (KPUX) 05/31/24 20:21 UTC

Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)

                  20000 FT MSL...289/037

                  11000 FT MSL...242/020

                  10900 FT MSL...255/021

                  10000 FT MSL...251/016

                   9700 FT MSL...228/011

                   9000 FT MSL...167/011

                   8600 FT MSL...158/012

                   8000 FT MSL...146/013

                   7800 FT MSL...147/013

                   7100 FT MSL...145/013

                   7000 FT MSL...138/014

                   6400 FT MSL...139/013

                   6000 FT MSL...137/014

                   5900 FT MSL...137/014

                   5700 FT MSL...137/013



Pueblo Aviation Discussion

Issued at 1723 UTC Friday, May 31, 2024



.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/... 

Issued at 1122 AM MDT Fri May 31 2024

Mainly VFR conditions expected at COS and PUB over the

next 24 hours, with expected storms developing over 

the higher terrain this afternoon and pushing east 

across the I-25 Corridor into the far southeast Plains

through the evening. Storms across the I-25 Corridor 

could become strong, with potential for hail and gusty

outflow winds, with storms strengthening as the continue

to push east into a more unstable environment across the

southeast plains. Currently will keep VCTS in tafs at both

COS and PUB into the early evening, with decreasing clouds 

and generally light diurnal winds into the over night hours. 

More storm development is expected Saturday afternoon. 

VFR conditions expected at ALS over the next 24 hours. 

Can't rule out a high based shower or storm passing 

near the terminal this afternoon, with gusty winds 

the main threat. Clearing skies through the evening

with mainly light diurnal wind regimes expected 

through the period. 





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



METAR KCAG 311953Z AUTO 25010G16KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP150

       T02170000

METAR KCAG 311853Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP155

       T02061006

METAR KCAG 311753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01941006

       10194 20017 56007



METAR KHDN 311956Z AUTO 30010G16KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP153

       T01941017

METAR KHDN 311856Z AUTO 29008G14KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP167

       T01831011

METAR KHDN 311756Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP172

       T01721022 10172 20022 56005



METAR KSBS 312015Z AUTO 21010G15KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3014 RMK AO1

       T01971013

METAR KSBS 311955Z AUTO 23013G18KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A3015 RMK AO1

       T01931022

METAR KSBS 311935Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3015 RMK AO1

       T01881010



METAR KC07 312015Z AUTO 29005G15KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3035 RMK AO2

METAR KC07 311955Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3035 RMK AO2

METAR KC07 311935Z AUTO 27005KT 240V310 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3036 RMK

       AO2





METAR KEEO 311953Z AUTO 30012G21KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP139

       T02171039

METAR KEEO 311853Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP139

       T02221028

METAR KEEO 311753Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP148

       T01891022 10194 20017 56009



METAR K20V 312015Z AUTO 31012G17KT 10SM SCT110 23/M02 A3016 RMK AO2

METAR K20V 311955Z AUTO 27012G17KT 10SM BKN110 23/M02 A3016 RMK AO2

METAR K20V 311935Z AUTO 24007G14KT 10SM BKN110 21/M02 A3016 RMK AO2



METAR KGNB 312015Z AUTO 29012G19KT 10SM CLR 20/M36 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG

       DSNT N T01991358

METAR KGNB 311955Z AUTO 29012G20KT 10SM CLR 19/M36 A3020 RMK AO2

       T01871364

METAR KGNB 311935Z AUTO 28014G22KT 240V310 10SM SCT100 19/M34 A3020 RMK

       AO2 T01901342



METAR K0CO 312015Z AUTO 27024G35KT SCT070 OVC080 05/M08 A3044 RMK AO2

       PWINO

METAR K0CO 311955Z AUTO 28024G33KT SCT070 BKN080 05/M09 A3045 RMK AO2

        PWINO

METAR K0CO 311935Z AUTO 29027G34KT SCT075 06/M10 A3044 RMK AO2 PWINO



METAR KC99 312016Z AUTO 29011G22KT 10SM OVC085 11/M09 A3035 RMK AO2 LTG

       DSNT N

METAR KC99 311957Z AUTO 29013G22KT 10SM BKN085 11/M11 A3036 RMK AO2

METAR KC99 311936Z AUTO 30011G26KT 10SM SCT085 12/M09 A3035 RMK AO2



KGJT 312001Z 3120/0118 26011KT P6SM VCSH FEW110 BKN150

     FM312100 30012G20KT P6SM VCTS FEW090CB SCT130

     FM010300 05005KT P6SM SCT110 BKN250

     FM011100 09007KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250

METAR KGJT 311953Z 26013G24KT 6SM FEW110 27/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP106

       T02721011

SPECI KGJT 311944Z 30015G24KT 7SM FEW001 FEW110 27/M01 A3003 RMK AO2

       T02671006

SPECI KGJT 311936Z 30007KT 2 1/2SM FEW010 FEW090 26/M02 A3004 RMK AO2

       T02611022



KRIL 311721Z 3118/0118 27008KT P6SM SCT150

     FM311930 28011G22KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200

     FM312200 29013G24KT P6SM VCTS FEW090CB SCT120

     FM010200 09005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200

     FM010700 12003KT P6SM FEW250

METAR KRIL 311953Z AUTO 24017G27KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND

       26027/1949 SLP121 T02561039

METAR KRIL 311853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 25/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP123

       T02501022

METAR KRIL 311753Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM CLR 22/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP136

       T02221022 10228 20061 57013



METAR K5SM 312015Z AUTO 22007G18KT 180V250 10SM SCT070 BKN080 BKN120

       11/M05 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE

METAR K5SM 311955Z AUTO 21006KT 150V240 10SM SCT070 BKN080 BKN120 10/M05

        A3041 RMK AO2

METAR K5SM 311935Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 10/M06 A3041 RMK

       AO2



KEGE 311721Z 3118/0118 26008KT P6SM SCT120

     FM311930 25015G25KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250

     FM312200 28013G22KT P6SM VCTS FEW080CB BKN110

     FM010200 29008KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN200

     FM010400 VRB03KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200

METAR KEGE 311956Z 25020G27KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND

       24030/1938 SLP105 T02391044 PNO $

METAR KEGE 311856Z 23017G27KT 10SM CLR 23/M05 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND

       22031/1838 SLP109 T02331050 PNO $

METAR KEGE 311756Z 24018G24KT 10SM CLR 23/M05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP111 6////

       T02281050 10233 20028 56019 PNO $



KASE 311721Z 3118/0118 34008G16KT P6SM SCT100

     FM312200 32010G18KT P6SM VCTS FEW080CB BKN110

     FM010100 32007KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 SCT250

     FM010500 21008KT P6SM BKN150

     FM011100 19005KT P6SM SCT250

METAR KASE 311953Z 01006KT 10SM SCT100 19/M04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP126

       T01941039

METAR KASE 311853Z 36005G15KT 10SM OVC100 18/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP132

       T01781039

METAR KASE 311753Z 01011G18KT 10SM BKN110 18/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP130

       T01781039 10200 20022 55004



METAR KCCU 312015Z AUTO 27018G27KT 10SM SCT080 10/M08 A3044 RMK AO2

METAR KCCU 311955Z AUTO 27017G23KT 10SM SCT065 SCT090 10/M08 A3045 RMK

       AO2

METAR KCCU 311935Z AUTO 26012G25KT 10SM SCT070 BKN080 08/M08 A3045 RMK

       AO2



METAR KLXV 311953Z AUTO 30011G21KT 10SM OVC090 15/M07 A3031 RMK AO2 PK

       WND 33026/1932 SLP126 T01501067

METAR KLXV 311853Z AUTO 29014G21KT 10SM BKN100 15/M07 A3031 RMK AO2

       SLP123 T01501072

METAR KLXV 311753Z AUTO 31010G19KT 280V340 10SM BKN085 16/M07 A3032 RMK

       AO2 PK WND 29027/1731 SLP135 T01561067 10156 21017 53001



Sunrise/Sunset for 05/31/2024

Rangely           - 05:48:09 MDT / 20:37:44 MDT

Grand Junction    - 05:50:14 MDT / 20:33:50 MDT

Steamboat Springs - 05:39:07 MDT / 20:31:06 MDT



Grand Junction (KGJX) 05/31/24 20:20 UTC

Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)

                  30000 FT MSL...244/023

                  28000 FT MSL...273/040

                  26000 FT MSL...264/029

                  25000 FT MSL...261/025

                  24000 FT MSL...259/029

                  23900 FT MSL...260/025

                  22000 FT MSL...256/031

                  21200 FT MSL...253/031

                  20000 FT MSL...247/029

                  19000 FT MSL...247/031

                  19000 FT MSL...247/030

                  18000 FT MSL...247/031

                  17100 FT MSL...238/028

                  17000 FT MSL...234/024

                  16000 FT MSL...241/024

                  15600 FT MSL...235/024

                  15000 FT MSL...231/026

                  14400 FT MSL...239/022

                  14000 FT MSL...237/024

                  13300 FT MSL...245/023

                  13000 FT MSL...234/031

                  12500 FT MSL...252/019

                  12000 FT MSL...268/016

                  11700 FT MSL...260/018

                  11000 FT MSL...284/011

                  10400 FT MSL...316/011

                  10200 FT MSL...295/008

                  10100 FT MSL...323/013



Grand Junction Aviation Discussion

Issued at 1726 UTC Friday, May 31, 2024



.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...

Issued at 1122 AM MDT Fri May 31 2024

Isolated to widely scattered shower and thunderstorm development

will occur through the mid evening hours as moisture and strong

heating combine. The main threat will be gusty outflow winds in

excess of 40 mph but the probability of occurrence at a TAF site

is less than 20 percent...so confidence low and only VCTS used

for now with the limited coverage of storms. Otherwise VFR will

be in control over the next 24 hours. 





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





KMTJ 311721Z 3118/0118 34008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT140

     FM010500 13007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250

     FM011200 14005KT P6SM SCT250

SPECI KMTJ 312022Z AUTO 36007KT 7SM FEW001 27/M04 A3007 RMK AO2

       T02671039

METAR KMTJ 311953Z AUTO 34006KT 9SM CLR 26/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP112

       T02611044

METAR KMTJ 311853Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 25/M06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP120

       T02501056



METAR KGUC 311956Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM BKN110 22/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP150

       T02171050

METAR KGUC 311856Z AUTO 23016G20KT 10SM FEW100 21/M03 A3019 RMK AO2

       WSHFT 1752 SLP154 T02111033

SPECI KGUC 311817Z AUTO 23011G17KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 WSHFT

       1752



METAR K7BM 312015Z AUTO 24021G34KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 LTG

       DSNT N

METAR K7BM 311955Z AUTO 23016G25KT 10SM SCT095 SCT120 16/M07 A3031

        RMK AO2

METAR K7BM 311935Z AUTO 02007KT 330V050 10SM SCT095 SCT120 19/M07 A3031

       RMK AO2



METAR KAEJ 312015Z AUTO 10SM BKN110 22/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 T02181067

METAR KAEJ 311955Z AUTO 10SM OVC110 20/M08 A3019 RMK AO2 T02021079

METAR KAEJ 311935Z AUTO 10SM SCT110 21/M08 A3019 RMK AO2 T02131080



METAR KANK 312015Z AUTO 27018G28KT 10SM FEW200 SCT240 SCT260 23/M07

       A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND 28028/2013 T02341075 $

METAR KANK 311955Z AUTO 29015G21KT 10SM FEW190 SCT220 BKN240 22/M07

       A3015 RMK AO2 T02211071 $

METAR KANK 311935Z AUTO 30015G22KT 250V320 10SM FEW120 SCT190 SCT360

       22/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1907 T02241076 $



METAR KMYP 312015Z AUTO 27016G22KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3055 RMK AO2

METAR KMYP 311955Z AUTO 29023G32KT 10SM SCT075 SCT090 09/M07 A3055

        RMK AO2

METAR KMYP 311935Z AUTO 30028G38KT 10SM SCT075 SCT090 08/M08 A3055 RMK

       AO2



METAR KAIB 312015Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 28/M08 A3010 RMK AO2

       T02791078

METAR KAIB 311955Z AUTO 27007KT 240V300 10SM CLR 28/M08 A3011 RMK AO2

       T02751077

METAR KAIB 311935Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 28/M08 A3012 RMK AO2

       T02751078



KTEX 311721Z 3118/0118 27009KT P6SM SCT110

     FM312000 28007G15KT P6SM VCTS FEW080CB SCT110

     FM010300 23003KT P6SM SCT130

METAR KTEX 312015Z AUTO 27011G18KT 10SM BKN100 18/M13 A3030 RMK AO2

METAR KTEX 311955Z AUTO 33003G15KT 10SM SCT110 18/M13 A3030 RMK AO2

METAR KTEX 311935Z AUTO 33007KT 300V010 10SM BKN110 19/M12 A3031 RMK

       AO2



METAR K04V 312015Z AUTO 17008G16KT 10SM SCT110 22/M02 A3021 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 311955Z AUTO 15009G15KT 10SM BKN110 22/M02 A3021 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 311935Z AUTO 17009G15KT 10SM BKN110 21/M03 A3022 RMK AO2



METAR KCEZ 311953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP114

       T02721044

METAR KCEZ 311853Z AUTO 20008G18KT 10SM CLR 27/M05 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP114

       T02721050

METAR KCEZ 311753Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 27/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP119

       T02671050 10278 20056 56007



KDRO 311721Z 3118/0118 11005KT P6SM SCT120

     FM311930 26010G21KT P6SM SCT110 SCT250

     FM010200 32007KT P6SM SCT140 BKN250

     FM010500 36004KT P6SM FEW250

METAR KDRO 311953Z AUTO 19009G19KT 10SM SCT110 26/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 PK

       WND 22027/1940 RAE1856 SLP119 P0000 T02611028

METAR KDRO 311853Z AUTO 25011G18KT 10SM -RA FEW046 SCT095 BKN110 26/M02

       A3012 RMK AO2 RAB46 SLP124 P0000 T02611022

METAR KDRO 311753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP128

       T02441017 10256 20028 58008



METAR KPSO 312015Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM SCT110 22/M05 A3019 RMK AO2

       T02221054

METAR KPSO 311955Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM BKN110 22/M04 A3019 RMK AO2 T02161041

METAR KPSO 311935Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM BKN110 21/M03 A3020 RMK AO2

       T02051032



METAR KCPW 312014Z AUTO 20009G21KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3052 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 311954Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM SCT043 SCT055 SCT100 07/M02 A3053

       RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 311934Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT043 OVC065 06/M02 A3055 RMK

       AO2



KALS 311812Z 3118/0118 18007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200

     FM312000 29012KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140

     FM010200 33007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200

     FM010600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200

     FM011600 18006KT P6SM FEW200

METAR KALS 311952Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP134

       T02281022

METAR KALS 311852Z AUTO 32017G28KT 10SM FEW080 OVC100 21/M02 A3019 RMK

       AO2 PK WND 32028/1846 LTG DSNT SE AND S SLP145 T02061017

METAR KALS 311752Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN110 21/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP150

        T02061011 10217 20017 56008



Sunrise/Sunset for 05/31/2024

Vail    - 05:39:49 MDT / 20:26:41 MDT

Durango - 05:52:39 MDT / 20:25:57 MDT

Alamosa - 05:44:09 MDT / 20:18:29 MDT



Grand Junction (KGJX) 05/31/24 20:20 UTC

Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)

                  30000 FT MSL...244/023

                  28000 FT MSL...273/040

                  26000 FT MSL...264/029

                  25000 FT MSL...261/025

                  24000 FT MSL...259/029

                  23900 FT MSL...260/025

                  22000 FT MSL...256/031

                  21200 FT MSL...253/031

                  20000 FT MSL...247/029

                  19000 FT MSL...247/031

                  19000 FT MSL...247/030

                  18000 FT MSL...247/031

                  17100 FT MSL...238/028

                  17000 FT MSL...234/024

                  16000 FT MSL...241/024

                  15600 FT MSL...235/024

                  15000 FT MSL...231/026

                  14400 FT MSL...239/022

                  14000 FT MSL...237/024

                  13300 FT MSL...245/023

                  13000 FT MSL...234/031

                  12500 FT MSL...252/019

                  12000 FT MSL...268/016

                  11700 FT MSL...260/018

                  11000 FT MSL...284/011

                  10400 FT MSL...316/011

                  10200 FT MSL...295/008

                  10100 FT MSL...323/013



Grand Junction Aviation Discussion

Issued at 1726 UTC Friday, May 31, 2024



.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...

Issued at 1122 AM MDT Fri May 31 2024

Isolated to widely scattered shower and thunderstorm development

will occur through the mid evening hours as moisture and strong

heating combine. The main threat will be gusty outflow winds in

excess of 40 mph but the probability of occurrence at a TAF site

is less than 20 percent...so confidence low and only VCTS used

for now with the limited coverage of storms. Otherwise VFR will

be in control over the next 24 hours. 





* * * * * Arizona * * * * *



KPGA 311720Z 3118/0118 03007KT P6SM SKC

     FM010400 25004KT P6SM SCT250

METAR KPGA 311953Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 32/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP069

       T03221033

METAR KPGA 311853Z AUTO 04008KT 360V060 10SM CLR 32/M03 A2997 RMK AO2

       SLP074 T03221028

METAR KPGA 311753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 30/M03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP084

       T03001033 10300 20194 58006



METAR KRQE 311953Z AUTO 22008G22KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP090

       T02781061

METAR KRQE 311853Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP090

       T02781061

METAR KRQE 311753Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 26/M05 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP091

       T02611050 10261 20017 58006



Flagstaff (KFSX) 05/31/24 20:15 UTC

Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)

                  15000 FT MSL...158/005

                  14600 FT MSL...175/007

                  14000 FT MSL...178/008

                  13100 FT MSL...160/008

                  13000 FT MSL...169/008

                  12000 FT MSL...181/007

                  11900 FT MSL...182/007

                  11000 FT MSL...196/007

                  10800 FT MSL...190/006

                  10000 FT MSL...199/006

                  10000 FT MSL...214/013

                   9200 FT MSL...193/006

                   9000 FT MSL...209/013

                   8600 FT MSL...195/006

                   8000 FT MSL...224/012

                   7900 FT MSL...211/012

                   7400 FT MSL...210/011

                   7400 FT MSL...203/006



Flagstaff Aviation Discussion

Issued at 1616 UTC Friday, May 31, 2024



.AVIATION...Friday 31/18Z through Saturday 01/18Z...VFR conditions

expected through the period. High based cumulus development

expected this afternoon with a few virga showers possible over

higher terrain. SW winds at 10-20 kts through 03Z, then becoming

light.

OUTLOOK...Saturday 01/18Z through Monday 03/18Z...Expect VFR 

conditions. SW winds during the afternoons, 10-20 kts gusting 

20-30 kts. Light and variable wind in the overnight and early 

morning periods. 





* * * * * Utah * * * * *



KSLC 311720Z 3118/0124 33008KT P6SM SCT250

     FM010600 15004KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250

     FM011700 33009KT P6SM BKN150

METAR KSLC 311954Z 32005KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 FEW250 24/M01 A3006 RMK

        AO2 SLP137 ACC DSNT SE AND SW ACSL DSNT E T02391011

METAR KSLC 311854Z 28005KT 10SM FEW140 FEW250 22/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP144

        ACC DSNT SE AND S T02220006

METAR KSLC 311754Z 34006KT 9SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT250 21/02 A3009 RMK AO2

       SLP151 T02110022 10211 20106 56005



KVEL 311721Z 3118/0118 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250

     FM312000 24006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250

     FM010300 01006KT P6SM SCT120

     FM010700 30003KT P6SM SCT250

METAR KVEL 311953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP126

       T02331022

METAR KVEL 311853Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP134

       T02221022

METAR KVEL 311753Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP145

       T02111022 10211 20089 56008



METAR KPUC 311953Z AUTO 27014G20KT 10SM FEW075 SCT090 OVC110 22/00 A3011

       RMK AO2 SLP139 T02170000

METAR KPUC 311853Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM FEW070 SCT090 SCT100 22/M02 A3011

       RMK AO2 SLP142 T02171017

METAR KPUC 311753Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM FEW080 OVC095 19/M03 A3013 RMK AO2

       SLP148 T01941033 10194 20128 53001



KCNY 311721Z 3118/0118 32005KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250

     FM312100 28012G18KT P6SM VCTS FEW090CB SCT140

     FM010200 28008KT P6SM FEW120

     FM010700 09003KT P6SM FEW250





Salt Lake City (KMTX) 05/31/24 20:11 UTC

Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)

                  22000 FT MSL...344/003

                  20000 FT MSL...351/003

                  19000 FT MSL...355/002

                  13700 FT MSL...297/017

                  12200 FT MSL...289/007

                  12000 FT MSL...277/010

                  11000 FT MSL...264/016

                  11000 FT MSL...281/012

                  10000 FT MSL...264/015

                  10000 FT MSL...270/012

                   9100 FT MSL...268/003

                   9000 FT MSL...262/003

                   8400 FT MSL...232/005

                   8000 FT MSL...224/007

                   7700 FT MSL...224/005

                   7000 FT MSL...273/002

                   6900 FT MSL...222/005

                   6600 FT MSL...204/005



Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion

Issued at 0857 UTC Friday, May 31, 2024



.AVIATION...KSLC...A light wind is forecast early this morning 

with a slight increase in speeds forecast out of the northwest 

after 17z. Look for northwest winds and VFR conditions the 

remainder of the day. 

.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will 

continue today under the influence of weak high pressure. A very 

low chance for afternoon thunderstorms (<10%) will exist across 

central Utah, potentially impacting PVU and HCR. Similar to 

yesterday, gusty westerly winds are forecast to develop across 

southwest Wyoming in the afternoon with gusts around 20 to 25 

knots. Otherwise, light winds are forecast across Utah today. 





* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *



KEVW 311720Z 3118/0118 26009KT P6SM SKC

     FM311900 26010G20KT P6SM FEW250

     FM010100 27007KT P6SM FEW250

     FM010600 VRB04KT P6SM BKN120=

METAR KEVW 311953Z AUTO 25015G24KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP146

       T01941044

METAR KEVW 311853Z AUTO 25013G25KT 10SM CLR 19/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP146

       T01891050

METAR KEVW 311753Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP152

       T01721028 10172 20022 58006



KRKS 311722Z 3118/0118 26010KT P6SM SKC

     FM311900 28015G25KT P6SM SKC

     FM010300 29008KT P6SM SKC

     FM010800 VRB05KT P6SM SKC

     FM011600 25007KT P6SM SCT100

METAR KRKS 311954Z AUTO 30008G19KT 260V330 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3013 RMK AO2

       SLP147 T01891056

METAR KRKS 311854Z AUTO 29016G21KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP152

       T01891061

METAR KRKS 311754Z AUTO 24014G22KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP161

       T01671039 10172 20044 56006



KRWL 311720Z 3118/0118 25015G27KT P6SM SCT100

     FM010100 27008KT P6SM SKC

     FM011500 24015G25KT P6SM SKC

METAR KRWL 311953Z AUTO 24017G29KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND

       22029/1944 SLP143 T02001061

METAR KRWL 311853Z AUTO 25012G24KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150

       T01831050

METAR KRWL 311753Z AUTO 24014G21KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP150

       T01781050 10178 20006 56007



KLAR 312008Z 3120/0118 29020G30KT P6SM SCT100

     FM010100 16011KT P6SM SKC

     FM011500 24010KT P6SM SKC

METAR KLAR 311953Z AUTO 29018G24KT 10SM CLR 22/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP105

       T02171067

METAR KLAR 311853Z AUTO 25012G21KT 10SM FEW090 21/M03 A3012 RMK AO2

       SLP105 T02111033

METAR KLAR 311753Z AUTO 17011G16KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP112

       T01890022 10189 20039 56010



KCYS 312008Z 3120/0118 18010G20KT P6SM SCT040

     FM010400 20008KT P6SM BKN080

     FM011200 26010KT P6SM SKC

METAR KCYS 311953Z 18010G20KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP139

       T01720067

METAR KCYS 311853Z 11003KT 10SM SCT020 14/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP152

       T01440072

SPECI KCYS 311800Z 11003KT 10SM FEW017 SCT022 13/06 A3016 RMK AO2

       T01330061



Riverton (KRIW) 05/31/24 20:14 UTC

Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)

                  16000 FT MSL...334/004

                  11200 FT MSL...277/011

                  11000 FT MSL...258/014

                  10000 FT MSL...261/012

                  10000 FT MSL...256/013

                   9000 FT MSL...250/011

                   8900 FT MSL...253/007

                   6200 FT MSL...103/003

                   6000 FT MSL...112/003

                   5900 FT MSL...109/003



Cheyenne (KCYS) 05/31/24 20:15 UTC

Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)

                  17400 FT MSL...269/026

                  15100 FT MSL...279/035

                  15000 FT MSL...279/036

                  14000 FT MSL...288/036

                  13000 FT MSL...280/020

                  12000 FT MSL...275/024

                  11700 FT MSL...273/025

                  11000 FT MSL...258/025

                  10500 FT MSL...260/020

                  10000 FT MSL...242/017

                   9500 FT MSL...223/014

                   9000 FT MSL...207/013

                   8600 FT MSL...204/013

                   8000 FT MSL...175/016

                   7900 FT MSL...187/013

                   7300 FT MSL...163/013

                   7000 FT MSL...157/014

                   6700 FT MSL...159/018

                   6500 FT MSL...163/017



Riverton Aviation Discussion

Issued at 1850 UTC Friday, May 31, 2024



.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...

Issued at 1102 AM MDT Fri May 31 2024

VFR conditions will prevail through the period at all terminals. 

Skies will remain mostly clear across the region through the period 

as well. West to northwest breezes across southwest terminals (KBPI, 

KPNA, and KRKS) as well as KCPR and KRIW terminals will develop 

early in the period and persist through 00Z to 03Z this evening, 

before diminishing to light drainage flows or even light and 

variable to calm winds. Winds remain light (less than 10kts) at

all terminals through the rest of the period. SCT to BKN mid- 

level cumulus will develop across the south late in the period 

(after 15Z Saturday) as a weak disturbance will bring chances 

for showers and isolated thunderstorms by Saturday afternoon 

across souther portions of the state. 

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 1951 UTC Friday, May 31, 2024



.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...

Issued at 1151 AM MDT Thu May 31 2024

Westerly flow aloft will prevail.

Wyoming TAFS...At Rawlins and Laramie, scattered clouds around 10000 

feet will occur, otherwise clear skies will prevail. Winds will gust 

to 27 knots until 01Z, and to 25 knots at Rawlins after 15Z Saturday.

At Cheyenne, ceilings near 1500 feet will improve to 5000 to 8000 

feet through 12Z, then skies will be clear. 

Nebraska TAFS...At Chadron and Alliance, ceilings will range from 

3500 to 7000 feet through the afternoon, then scattered clouds will 

be around 7000 feet until 06Z, then fog will reduce visibilities to 

2 miles with ceilings near 1500 feet until 15Z, then ceilings will 

be around 3500 feet.

At Scottsbluff and Sidney, ceilings will improve from 2500 feet to 

3500 feet early this afternoon, then scattered to broken clouds from 

3500 to 5000 feet will occur this evening, before fog reduces 

visibilities to 2 miles and ceilings to near 1500 feet from 06Z to 

15Z, then scattered to broken clouds around 3500 feet will occur.





* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *



METAR KIBM 312015Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM OVC010 14/10 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT

       N T01350097

METAR KIBM 311955Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM OVC008 13/09 A3013 RMK AO2

       T01250093

METAR KIBM 311935Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM OVC010 12/09 A3013 RMK AO2

       T01190089



KSNY 311720Z 3118/0118 06008KT P6SM OVC025

     FM312000 06008KT P6SM BKN035

     FM010600 16006KT 2SM BR OVC015

     FM011500 20009KT P6SM BKN035 AMD NOT SKED



METAR KOGA 312015Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM SCT034 BKN041 BKN047 22/12 A3007

       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N T02150124

METAR KOGA 311955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT035 BKN041 BKN050 22/13 A3007

       RMK AO2 T02150125

METAR KOGA 311935Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM SCT030 SCT039 BKN050 20/12 A3008

       RMK AO2 T02030122



METAR KIML 311953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN042 BKN090 23/11 A3005 RMK AO2

       SLP156 T02280111

METAR KIML 311853Z AUTO 10SM FEW034 BKN100 22/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP162

       T02220117

METAR KIML 311753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW027 SCT032 OVC100 19/11 A3010

       RMK AO2 SLP171 60001 T01940111 10206 20144 58002



KMCK 311936Z 3120/0118 04007KT P6SM SCT035 SCT080 BKN280

     FM011700 14010KT P6SM FEW025 SCT120

METAR KMCK 311953Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP153

       T02390144

METAR KMCK 311853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT034 22/14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP158

       T02220139

METAR KMCK 311753Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP161

       T02110156 10217 20167 50005



North Platte (KLNX) 05/31/24 20:23 UTC

Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)

                   8000 FT MSL...194/018

                   7400 FT MSL...189/020

                   7000 FT MSL...209/024

                   6000 FT MSL...151/004

                   5500 FT MSL...097/008

                   5000 FT MSL...095/012

                   4700 FT MSL...082/012

                   4100 FT MSL...081/012

                   4000 FT MSL...084/011

                   3600 FT MSL...083/012

                   3400 FT MSL...080/011



North Platte Aviation Discussion

Issued at 1802 UTC Friday, May 31, 2024



.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...

Issued at 1255 PM CDT Fri May 31 2024

VFR conditions are expected for most of the 24 hour period,

however lingering showers and thunderstorms this afternoon

across BBW and ANW terminals could impact visiblity briefly. There

could also be brief MVFR or lower conditions if an isolated 

thunderstorm moves over a terminal site this evening, however 

any widespread thunderstorm activity is low, so have left the 

mention out of the tafs for now. Winds become light this evening

out of the southeast around 5 kts through the remainder of the

period. 





* * * * * Kansas * * * * *



KGLD 311935Z 3120/0118 VRB06KT P6SM BKN050

     FM010200 14008KT P6SM VCTS BKN040CB

      TEMPO 0102/0104 -TSRA

     FM010900 17006KT P6SM SCT015 SCT100 BKN280

METAR KGLD 311953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN050 24/11 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP138

       T02390106

METAR KGLD 311853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM SCT044 22/11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP146

       T02220106

METAR KGLD 311753Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM BKN040 22/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP152

       T02220111 10222 20133 58004



KGCK 311931Z 3120/0118 VRB06KT P6SM FEW040

     FM010600 01008KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS OVC070CB

     FM010800 15007KT P6SM VCTS OVC022CB

     FM010900 16007KT P6SM BKN013

METAR KGCK 311954Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP131

       T02610106

METAR KGCK 311854Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP136

       T02440117

METAR KGCK 311754Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP144 T02330139

       10233 20161 58006



METAR KLBL 311956Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP138

       T02670122 PNO $

METAR KLBL 311856Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP143

       T02610133 PNO $

METAR KLBL 311756Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP148

       6//// T02500122 10250 20128 56008 PNO $



METAR KEHA 312015Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3006 RMK AO2

       T02680120

METAR KEHA 311955Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3006 RMK AO2

       T02600119

METAR KEHA 311935Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3007 RMK AO2

       T02540115



Goodland (KGLD) 05/31/24 20:18 UTC

Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)

                  15000 FT MSL...247/006

                  14000 FT MSL...265/023

                  13000 FT MSL...267/023

                  12000 FT MSL...242/020

                  11600 FT MSL...248/021

                  11000 FT MSL...239/020

                  10000 FT MSL...234/016

                   9900 FT MSL...234/016

                   9000 FT MSL...214/009

                   8200 FT MSL...182/006

                   8000 FT MSL...166/006

                   7000 FT MSL...147/007

                   6500 FT MSL...150/007

                   6000 FT MSL...146/007

                   5000 FT MSL...145/005

                   4700 FT MSL...155/005

                   4600 FT MSL...121/007

                   4000 FT MSL...120/006

                   4000 FT MSL...126/006



Dodge City (KDDC) 05/31/24 20:22 UTC

Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)

                  13800 FT MSL...270/007

                  13000 FT MSL...298/019

                  12000 FT MSL...300/016

                  11500 FT MSL...310/009

                  11000 FT MSL...307/010

                  10000 FT MSL...324/006

                   9600 FT MSL...331/006

                   9000 FT MSL...320/004

                   8100 FT MSL...272/003

                   7000 FT MSL...168/006

                   6900 FT MSL...168/006

                   6000 FT MSL...153/009

                   5900 FT MSL...150/009

                   5100 FT MSL...146/009

                   5000 FT MSL...147/009

                   4300 FT MSL...142/008

                   4000 FT MSL...130/009

                   3800 FT MSL...130/008

                   3200 FT MSL...131/007



Goodland Aviation Discussion

Issued at 2000 UTC Friday, May 31, 2024



.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...

Issued at 1050 AM MDT Fri May 31 2024

KGLD...VFR conditions are currently forecast through the period.

A light east to southeast wind at taf issuance will continue

through the afternoon, becoming established from the southeast

up to 10kts tonight. Winds then become a bit more southerly near

sunrise and continue through the rest of the period, slowly

increasing toward 12kts. There is another chance for

showers/thunderstorms to be near/over the terminal in the

02z-04z timeframe. Will be watching the period from taf issuance

through about 21z as cigs may flirt with MVFR category. 

KMCK...sub VFR cigs are possible from taf issuance through the

afternoon with a light and variable wind. These light and

variable winds continue through Saturday morning before

establishing a southeasterly direction at speeds around 10kts.

Presently, showers and thunderstorms are not forecast to be

near/over the terminal.



Dodge City Aviation Discussion

Issued at 1900 UTC Friday, May 31, 2024



.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...

Issued at 1155 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024

Residual cloud cover will continue around DDC and HYS which will

lead to MVFR flight category through 20Z. Overnight storms are

forecast to enter into western Kansas after 00Z and will lead to

VCTS for GCK around 03Z and LBL, HYS, and DDC after 06Z. Most of

the thunderstorm activity should exit the area by 12Z and we

will be left with residual cloud cover through 15Z which will be

mainly in the MVFR flight category.





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



KGUY 311835Z 3118/0118 14009KT P6SM SCT050

     FM010100 14010KT 5SM -SHRA BKN060 PROB30 0101/0106 VRB15G30KT

      4SM TSRA BR OVC040CB

     FM010700 19009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN300=

METAR KGUY 311953Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP121

       T02610133

METAR KGUY 311853Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP127

       T02500139

METAR KGUY 311753Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP132

       T02390133 10244 20139 58007



KDHT 311835Z 3118/0118 13010KT P6SM SCT060

     FM010000 13012KT 5SM -SHRA BKN060 PROB30 0100/0105 VRB15G35KT

      4SM TSRA BR OVC040CB

     FM010500 17009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN300

METAR KDHT 311953Z AUTO 13006G14KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP120

       T02720100

METAR KDHT 311853Z AUTO 11008G16KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP128

       T02610111

METAR KDHT 311753Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP138

       T02390111 10244 20144 58003



Amarillo (KAMA) 05/31/24 20:23 UTC

Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)

                  10000 FT MSL...265/007

                   9200 FT MSL...236/007

                   9000 FT MSL...228/006

                   8000 FT MSL...152/008

                   8000 FT MSL...159/010

                   7000 FT MSL...146/012

                   6900 FT MSL...140/011

                   6100 FT MSL...145/010

                   6000 FT MSL...140/010

                   5400 FT MSL...143/010

                   5000 FT MSL...143/009

                   4700 FT MSL...135/009

                   4300 FT MSL...150/009

                   4000 FT MSL...163/009



Amarillo Aviation Discussion

Issued at 1924 UTC Friday, May 31, 2024



.AVIATION...

(18Z TAFS)

Issued at 1147 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024

VFR and fair weather conditions will persist at all terminals to

the mid afternoon hours. Then during the late afternoon a lines 

of thunderstorms have a high chance of forming in the western 

panhandles. These will move in a E to SE direction and will have a

high chance of impacting all terminals during the late afternoon

through evening. These thunderstorms may degrade conditions to 

MVFR with a low chance of becoming IFR or less. The is a moderate 

chance that ANY hail will occur and a low chance that severe hail 

of 1 in or greater will occur. Winds will be gusty with the 

passage of these thunderstorms with a low chance of 50+ kt gusts.

Post passage of the thunderstorms conditions have a high chance or

returning to VFR with a low chance of continued light rain

showers. Another round of thunderstorms with a low chance of

severe thunderstorms is expected for Saturday afternoon to evening.





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



KFMN 311735Z 3118/0118 15006KT P6SM SKC

     FM312100 28010G17KT P6SM FEW250

     FM010000 31008KT P6SM SCT250

     FM010300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250

METAR KFMN 311953Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 30/M10 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP113

       T03001100

METAR KFMN 311853Z 20004KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP116

       T02891072

METAR KFMN 311753Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/M05 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP124

       T02721050 10272 20078 56008



METAR KSKX 311956Z AUTO 25014G23KT 10SM SCT110 26/M02 A3016 RMK AO2

       WSHFT 1915 SLP133 T02611022

SPECI KSKX 311935Z AUTO 23010KT 210V290 10SM FEW100 25/M03 A3016 RMK AO2

       WSHFT 1915

METAR KSKX 311856Z AUTO 23017G20KT 10SM SCT100 25/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG

       DSNT N SLP136 T02501022



KLVS 311735Z 3118/0118 18012G21KT P6SM VCSH SCT120

      TEMPO 3119/3122 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB

     FM010000 15013KT P6SM BKN100

     FM010500 10011KT P6SM SCT120

     FM010900 09006KT P6SM SCT010

     FM011500 18009KT P6SM FEW070

SPECI KLVS 312021Z AUTO 10SM -RA FEW055 BKN075 BKN095 20/00 A3018 RMK

       AO2 PK WND 16037/1957 LTG DSNT NW P0000 T02000000

SPECI KLVS 312003Z AUTO 12009G37KT 10SM VCTS -RA SCT070 OVC090 19/M02

       A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND 16037/1957 LTG DSNT NW P0000

       T01891017

METAR KLVS 311953Z AUTO 19015G23KT 10SM -RA FEW065 SCT080 OVC100 19/01

       A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW RAB37 SLP134 P0000 T01940011



METAR KRTN 311953Z AUTO 16011G16KT 10SM FEW090 26/03 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG

       DSNT S-NW SLP098 T02560028

METAR KRTN 311853Z AUTO 20013G18KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP105

       T02610033

METAR KRTN 311753Z AUTO 17009G18KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP117

       T02390044 10244 20078 57014



METAR KCAO 311955Z AUTO 11008G17KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND

       15026/1940 SLP130 T02440100 $

METAR KCAO 311855Z AUTO 14008G17KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP136

       T02330100

METAR KCAO 311755Z AUTO 12012G18KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP141

       T02280100 10228 20100 58003



Albuquerque Aviation Discussion

Issued at 1750 UTC Friday, May 31, 2024



.AVIATION...

(18Z TAFS)

Issued at 1137 AM MDT Fri May 31 2024

Isold to sct tstms expected to initiate along and east of the

central mts this aftn. Ely cell motions will bring activity into

the ern plains through the evening hours, moving into TX aft

01/02Z. Some storms may become strong to severe. Convective

outflow will give rise to gusty ely canyon winds at KABQ aft 

01/06Z, where gusts up to 25 kts will be possible. Moisture

pushing back into NM will result in the potential for MVFR/IFR 

cigs in and around KTCC and KROW overnight. 



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



DATA BASED ON 311200Z    

VALID 311800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000

FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000

SLC      9900    9900+07 2619+02 2724-14 2625-27 273743 274952 275658

BCE                      2408+06 2417-13 2632-25 273941 274049 263758

LND              2409+07 2625-01 2839-14 2742-27 274444 274354 274459

RKS              2510    2521+00 2731-14 2726-27 273543 265052 275758

GJT              9900+12 2412+04 2824-14 2737-26 264542 264250 274758

FMN              9900+15 2805+06 2621-13 2725-25 273240 273850 274458

ABQ              9900+16 9900+07 2720-12 2820-24 272340 272749 273457

MBW              2612    2624+00 2831-14 2731-27 263843 265352 265758

DEN              2113+09 2418+04 2826-13 2730-26 264641 264851 274558

PUB              2311+11 2516+05 2823-13 2726-25 273141 273550 273859

ALS                      2308+06 2824-13 2826-25 273141 273550 274258

TCC      9900    2017+10 2711+07 3022-11 2922-24 292640 293149 283557

BFF      1216    2117+05 2522+01 2624-14 2730-27 254142 254451 265557

GLD      9900    2211+07 2717+03 2919-12 2820-25 252341 262651 273458

GCK      9900+14 2512+09 2717+03 3124-12 3022-24 271740 281150 303059

GAG      9900+14 9900+09 2312+03 3229-13 3029-24 302040 311450 314056

AMA      9900    3009+12 2910+05 3118-12 3122-24 302540 303450 293956

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DATA BASED ON 311200Z    

VALID 010000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000

FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000

SLC      9900    2905+10 2714+03 2622-13 2818-25 301841 312051 303160

BCE                      2709+09 2216-12 2630-24 273740 284349 284656

LND              9900+10 2612+02 2733-14 2838-27 284042 304852 284661

RKS              2715    2715+03 2728-14 2727-26 283242 303152 283661

GJT              9900+13 2611+05 2428-13 2729-25 274041 274651 265458

FMN              2707+18 2607+09 2425-11 2726-24 273141 273550 273858

ABQ              2005+18 2006+09 2621-10 2818-23 282040 272649 274257

MBW              2718    2719+03 2731-14 2633-27 274243 274552 274758

DEN              1207+12 2607+05 2725-13 2742-25 265542 275050 265558

PUB              1708+14 2411+06 2730-12 2837-24 284641 284850 274058

ALS                      3009+08 2526-12 2726-24 283441 283950 273858

TCC      1813    1914+14 2718+08 3020-10 2921-23 292539 292649 283956

BFF      1407    3015+09 2828+02 2731-14 2731-27 274144 275153 265357

GLD      1312    2108+09 2927+04 2826-11 2832-24 273841 273249 273459

GCK      1212+17 1912+09 2923+05 3029-11 2926-23 292740 282650 283358

GAG      1510+17 2409+09 2922+05 3129-11 3126-23 302939 302748 293557

AMA      1712    1910+11 2815+07 3024-10 2924-23 303339 303048 293657

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DATA BASED ON 311200Z    

VALID 011200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000

FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000

SLC      9900    1906+12 2414+04 2528-14 2527-26 263841 264151 264359

BCE                      2408+06 2329-11 2731-23 273939 274849 276358

LND              2706+07 2715+03 2726-14 2732-26 264042 264752 264861

RKS              2611    2620+03 2836-14 2624-25 253341 254051 264760

GJT              1906+13 2512+06 2721-13 2634-25 273640 274049 275159

FMN              9900+16 2908+08 2426-11 2626-24 273240 293747 284057

ABQ              2908+17 3009+09 2317-12 2616-23 272040 273047 275055

MBW              2815    2622+02 2822-13 2725-25 263342 273952 274761

DEN              2706+11 3018+04 2828-13 2732-25 273142 282650 283757

PUB              2406+12 2912+06 2836-12 2737-25 264342 274250 274756

ALS                      2410+07 2722-12 2733-24 263641 274048 274558

TCC      2018    2420+13 2619+08 2516-11 2525-24 252139 262748 274454

BFF      2022    2210+09 2818+03 2823-14 2830-25 283542 274052 274060

GLD      2110    9900+09 2907+03 3022-13 2838-25 253841 234350 235960

GCK      3006+15 3115+10 2923+03 3038-12 2926-24 253639 244249 236860

GAG      23