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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0845 MDT Sunday, September 22, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 221356Z 13007KT 6SM -RA BR BKN005 OVC055 09/08 A3030 RMK AO2
       CIG 004V008 SLP231 T00890083 PNO $
SPECI KFNL 221352Z 14007KT 10SM -RA BKN005 BKN009 OVC055 09/08 A3030 RMK
       AO2 PNO $
SPECI KFNL 221344Z AUTO 14006KT 7SM -RA SCT005 BKN009 OVC055 09/08 A3030
       RMK AO2 CIG 006V014 PNO $

SPECI KGXY 221431Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM -RA BKN005 BKN009 OVC016 09/09
       A3030 RMK AO2 CIG 004V008 P0002
SPECI KGXY 221415Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM -RA FEW005 BKN015 OVC050 09/09
       A3030 RMK AO2 P0002
METAR KGXY 221356Z AUTO 16006KT 6SM RA BR FEW007 SCT029 OVC050 09/08
       A3030 RMK AO2 SLP250 P0003 T00890083

METAR KLMO 221435Z AUTO 16003KT 7SM RA SCT019 BKN024 OVC039 10/08 A3032
        RMK AO2 P0005 T00970081
METAR KLMO 221415Z AUTO 15004KT 7SM -RA SCT005 BKN013 OVC039 10/08 A3032
       RMK AO2 P0002 T01000083
METAR KLMO 221355Z AUTO 15003KT 4SM RA BKN005 BKN013 OVC019 10/09 A3031
       RMK AO2 P0009 T01000085

METAR KBDU 221435Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM RA BKN026 OVC031 07/07 A3030 RMK
       AO2
METAR KBDU 221415Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM RA SCT009 BKN024 OVC034 07/07 A3030
       RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 221355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA SCT014 BKN034 OVC042 08/08
        A3030 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 221435Z AUTO 13004KT 6SM -RA BR FEW008 BKN036 OVC050 08/08
        A3030 RMK AO2 P0004 T00830080
METAR KEIK 221415Z AUTO 14004KT 5SM -RA BR OVC036 08/08 A3030 RMK AO2
       P0003 T00820078
METAR KEIK 221355Z AUTO 14005KT 5SM -RA BR OVC036 08/08 A3029 RMK AO2
       P0001 T00830081

KBJC 221308Z 2213/2312 10005KT 5SM -RA BR BKN004 OVC009
     FM221600 VRB05KT 6SM -RA BR SCT006 OVC010
     FM221900 13007KT P6SM SCT015 BKN035
     FM230100 VRB06KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KBJC 221352Z 13003KT 5SM -RA BKN004 OVC009 08/07 A3031
METAR KBJC 221245Z 09003KT 5SM -RA BKN004 OVC009 08/07 A3030
METAR KBJC 221145Z 05007KT 10SM BKN004 OVC009 08/08 A3028

KDEN 221306Z 2213/2318 12008KT 6SM -RA BR SCT006 OVC035
      TEMPO 2213/2215 SCT006 OVC026
     FM221600 09007KT P6SM -RA SCT008 OVC035
     FM221800 14009KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040
     FM222200 17009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200
     FM230400 19008KT P6SM SCT200
     FM231200 25007KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KDEN 221353Z 15006KT 10SM -RA FEW010 BKN038 OVC050 08/06 A3030 RMK
       AO2 SLP229 P0006 T00780056
SPECI KDEN 221308Z 13009KT 8SM -RA FEW008 SCT028 OVC040 07/06 A3029 RMK
       AO2 P0002 T00720056
METAR KDEN 221253Z 12010KT 6SM -RA BR SCT008 BKN029 OVC040 08/06 A3028
       RMK AO2 SLP224 P0011 T00780061


KBKF 220900Z 2209/2315 09009KT 9000 -RA BKN020 QNH3018INS
     BECMG 2219/2220 VRB06KT 9999 NSW SCT040 QNH3025INS
     BECMG 2222/2223 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3020INS TX16/2223Z
     TN08/2308Z
METAR KBKF 221358Z 10004KT 7SM -RA FEW010 SCT041 OVC050 07/06 A3029
        RMK AO2A SLP225 P0002 T00710060
METAR KBKF 221258Z 09005KT 7SM -RA FEW026 SCT037 OVC049 07/06 A3028
        RMK AO2A SLP222 P0004 T00730055
METAR KBKF 221158Z 09006KT 10SM -RA FEW005 OVC046 07/06 A3026 RMK AO2A
        SLP211 P0004 60037 70040 T00740062 10091 20073 53004

KAPA 221140Z 2212/2312 06007KT P6SM -RA SCT010 BKN030 OVC050
      TEMPO 2213/2214 5SM -RA BR SCT007 OVC012
     FM221900 12007KT P6SM SCT015 BKN035
     FM230300 19007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200
     FM231100 22009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200
METAR KAPA 221353Z 09005KT 10SM -RA FEW008 OVC045 07/05 A3031 RMK AO2
       SLP243 P0002 T00670050
SPECI KAPA 221310Z 08005KT 10SM -RA FEW008 OVC035 07/05 A3029 RMK AO2
       P0001 T00670050
METAR KAPA 221253Z 08006KT 10SM -RA FEW010 SCT034 OVC045 07/05 A3029 RMK
       AO2 SLP236 P0001 T00670050

METAR KMNH 221435Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM BKN003 OVC009 04/03 A3034 RMK
       AO2
METAR KMNH 221415Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM OVC005 03/03 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 221355Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM BKN005 OVC016 03/03 A3033 RMK
        AO2

METAR KFMM 221435Z AUTO 21005KT 3SM -RA BR BKN004 BKN036 BKN045 08/08
        A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 221415Z AUTO 19006KT 3SM -RA BR FEW044 FEW050 08/08 A3029 RMK
       AO2
METAR KFMM 221355Z AUTO 20005KT 3SM -RA BR FEW011 SCT027 BKN043 08/08
       A3029 RMK AO2 P0001

METAR KSTK 221435Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM OVC090 11/10 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 221415Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM OVC080 10/08 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 221355Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM OVC080 10/09 A3026 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 221353Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM -RA OVC032 08/07 A3029 RMK AO2
       SLP231 P0003 T00830067
METAR KAKO 221253Z AUTO 01003KT 6SM -RA OVC032 08/05 A3027 RMK AO2
       SLP225 P0017 T00830050
METAR KAKO 221153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC055 09/05 A3026 RMK AO2
       RAE35B51 SLP219 P0001 60009 70037 T00890050 10100 20078
       51009

METAR KLIC 221355Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM BKN016 OVC022 08/05 A3029 RMK AO2
       SLP220 T00780050
SPECI KLIC 221336Z AUTO 02011KT 10SM OVC016 08/05 A3028 RMK AO2
       T00780050
SPECI KLIC 221316Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM BKN014 BKN036 OVC055 08/05 A3028
       RMK AO2 T00780050

METAR KHEQ 221435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA SCT008 SCT060 10/07 A3028
        RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KHEQ 221415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 10/07 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 221355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 SCT080 10/08 A3027 RMK
       AO2

METAR K2V6 221419Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM -RA SCT014 BKN048 OVC060 07/06
       A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 221359Z AUTO 31004KT 7SM RA SCT014 BKN050 OVC065 07/05 A3029
        RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 221339Z AUTO 26003KT 7SM -RA SCT010 SCT027 OVC049 07/06 A3028
       RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 221435Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM -RA OVC070 09/08 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 221415Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM -RA SCT060 OVC070 09/08 A3028 RMK
       AO2
METAR K2V5 221355Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM -RA BKN060 OVC070 09/08 A3028
        RMK AO2

SPECI KITR 221413Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM FEW012 BKN027 OVC050 09/08 A3026
       RMK AO2 T00940078
METAR KITR 221353Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM SCT042 OVC050 09/08 A3026 RMK AO2
       SLP223 T00890078
METAR KITR 221253Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM OVC050 09/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP213
       T00890072

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/22/2024
Fort Collins - 06:48:40 MDT / 18:56:50 MDT
Denver       - 06:48:17 MDT / 18:56:22 MDT
Sterling     - 06:41:15 MDT / 18:49:26 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/22/24 14:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...051/018
                  26000 FT MSL...048/021
                  25000 FT MSL...043/020
                  24000 FT MSL...040/021
                  22900 FT MSL...024/017
                  22000 FT MSL...034/016
                  20000 FT MSL...057/011
                  19000 FT MSL...060/008
                  18000 FT MSL...073/009
                  17000 FT MSL...082/015
                  16800 FT MSL...126/018
                  16000 FT MSL...073/019
                  15000 FT MSL...078/015
                  14500 FT MSL...083/013
                  14000 FT MSL...073/011
                  13000 FT MSL...058/009
                  12600 FT MSL...054/008
                  12000 FT MSL...055/007
                  11200 FT MSL...063/007
                  11000 FT MSL...066/007
                  10000 FT MSL...072/009
                  10000 FT MSL...071/008
                   9000 FT MSL...064/007
                   8900 FT MSL...064/007
                   8100 FT MSL...057/006
                   8000 FT MSL...060/006
                   7300 FT MSL...073/007
                   7000 FT MSL...092/006
                   6600 FT MSL...095/007
                   6000 FT MSL...171/008
                   5900 FT MSL...097/008

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1144 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Monday/...
Issued at 544 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
MVFR will continue for KDEN and KBJC as moderate rain showers and
low ceilings drop visibilities. Heavier rainfall continue this
morning until 14-16Z. Rain showers should end between 18-19Z for
all terminals. VFR conditions could return as early as 20Z. Wind
should remain easterly then shifting southeast late this
afternoon. Typical drainage winds will occur overnight.


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

METAR K4BM 221435Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 221415Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 221355Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 A3043 RMK AO2

SPECI KAFF 221356Z 03009KT 10SM OVC011 07/05 A3029 RMK AO2A SLP220
METAR KAFF 221355Z 03010KT 10SM -SHRA OVC011 07/05 A3029 RMK AO2A SHRAB38
        SLP220 P0000 T00690046
SPECI KAFF 221338Z 35005KT 10SM -SHRA BKN014 OVC024 07/05 A3028 RMK AO2A
       SLP216

KCOS 221135Z 2212/2312 03007KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 OVC040
     FM221400 06007KT P6SM VCSH OVC015
     FM221800 13007KT P6SM OVC020
     FM222100 16008KT P6SM SCT030 SCT090
     FM230200 12006KT P6SM FEW100
     FM230600 03007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 221354Z 05009KT 10SM OVC025 07/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP230 T00720044
METAR KCOS 221254Z 04011KT 10SM BKN025 OVC040 08/06 A3028 RMK AO2 RAE48
        SLP216 P0001 T00780056
SPECI KCOS 221217Z 05008KT 10SM -RA BKN025 OVC040 08/06 A3028 RMK AO2
       P0000 T00780056

SPECI KABH 221310Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM OVC029 07/05 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP227
SPECI KABH 221300Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM OVC031 07/05 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP227
METAR KABH 221255Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM BKN029 OVC035 07/05 A3028 RMK
        AO2 CIG 029V035 SLP227 T00710051

METAR KFLY 221435Z AUTO 02010G17KT 10SM BKN008 BKN023 OVC047 06/04 A3034
       RMK AO2 T00560041
METAR KFLY 221415Z AUTO 02010G19KT 10SM SCT008 BKN023 OVC055 05/04 A3033
       RMK AO2 T00520041
METAR KFLY 221355Z AUTO 01009G16KT 10SM OVC008 05/04 A3032 RMK AO2
        T00510041

SPECI KFCS 221427Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM OVC005 07/05 A3029 RMK AO2 DZE1357
        SLP257
SPECI KFCS 221357Z AUTO 04005KT 5SM BR OVC004 08/06 A3029 RMK AO2 DZE57
       SLP246
METAR KFCS 221355Z AUTO 04005KT 5SM -DZ BR OVC004 08/06 A3029 RMK AO2
        DZB10E18RAB18E54DZB54 SLP241 P0001 T00770060

KPUB 221146Z 2212/2312 04008KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 OVC050
     FM221400 08008KT P6SM OVC025
     FM221900 13007KT P6SM SCT030 BKN100
     FM230000 08006KT P6SM FEW110
     FM230600 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KPUB 221441Z 09007KT 10SM BKN029 OVC043 11/07 A3029 RMK AO2
       T01060067
METAR KPUB 221353Z 09007KT 10SM FEW026 OVC044 11/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP215
       T01060067
METAR KPUB 221253Z 09006KT 10SM OVC045 11/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP204
       T01110078

METAR KVTP 221435Z AUTO 10006KT M1/4SM RA OVC001 00/00 A3048 RMK AO2
       P0001
METAR KVTP 221415Z AUTO 10005KT M1/4SM SN OVC001 00/00 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 221355Z AUTO 09006KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 00/00 A3047 RMK AO2
        P0002

SPECI KTAD 221407Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM BKN020 OVC028 09/07 A3028 RMK AO2
       T00940067 PNO $
METAR KTAD 221354Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM SCT020 OVC030 09/06 A3028 RMK
        AO2 SLP213 T00940061 PNO $
METAR KTAD 221254Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM FEW024 OVC032 09/07 A3026 RMK AO2
       SLP202 T00890072 PNO $

METAR KLHX 221353Z AUTO 03012KT 10SM SCT065 10/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP215
       T01000072
METAR KLHX 221253Z AUTO 03015KT 10SM OVC080 09/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP204
       T00940067
METAR KLHX 221153Z AUTO 03011KT 10SM BKN070 10/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP194
       60001 70019 T01000072 10122 20100 53008

METAR KLAA 221353Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM FEW090 11/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP214
       T01110083
METAR KLAA 221253Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP206
       T00890072
METAR KLAA 221153Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP194
       60000 70013 T00890072 10128 20089 53013

METAR KSPD 221356Z AUTO 36017KT M01/ A3022 RMK AO1 SLP265 T1006 $
METAR KSPD 221256Z AUTO 35011KT 00/ A3020 RMK AO1 SLP252 T0000 $
METAR KSPD 221156Z AUTO 35008KT M02/ A3017 RMK AO1 SLP240 70048 T1017
       10128 21017 53014 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/22/2024
Burlington - 06:37:33 MDT / 18:45:35 MDT
Pueblo     - 06:46:59 MDT / 18:54:56 MDT
Lamar      - 06:38:59 MDT / 18:46:55 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 09/22/24 14:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...299/008
                  13000 FT MSL...288/012
                  12000 FT MSL...345/011
                  10900 FT MSL...306/009
                  10000 FT MSL...310/007
                   9000 FT MSL...313/008
                   8000 FT MSL...041/010
                   7700 FT MSL...033/009
                   7000 FT MSL...039/014
                   7000 FT MSL...050/012
                   6300 FT MSL...055/010
                   6000 FT MSL...039/014
                   5900 FT MSL...038/014
                   5700 FT MSL...042/014

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0954 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 349 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Upper low across south central Colorado will pivot into northeastern
Colorado through the late morning, leading to baggy trough translating
across the Rockies through the afternoon. Movement of this system will
keep moisture within mid level easterly flow in place through the morning,
with flow aloft slowly becoming more north to northwest this afternoon.
This in turn will keep showers ongoing over and near the higher terrain,
with MVFR and IFR cigs in place at COS, PUB and ALS through the late
morning as surface winds become more east to southeast. Cigs gradually
improve into the afternoon with COS likely the last to improve to VFR
conditions after 18Z. VFR conditions persist through the rest of the
taf period, with generally light diurnal wind regimes at the terminals
overnight.


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

METAR KCAG 221353Z AUTO A3022 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KCAG 221253Z AUTO A3020 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KCAG 221153Z AUTO A3019 RMK AO2 SLPNO 51006 PWINO $

METAR KHDN 221356Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP202
       T00940072 PNO $
METAR KHDN 221256Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM BKN080 OVC110 09/07 A3023 RMK AO2
       SLP198 T00890072 PNO $
METAR KHDN 221156Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM OVC085 09/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP194
       6//// 7//// T00940067 10100 20083 53004 PNO $

METAR KSBS 221435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 08/08 A3024 RMK AO1
       T00780078
METAR KSBS 221415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 A3024 RMK AO1
METAR KSBS 221355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 BKN110 A3023 RMK AO1

METAR KC07 221435Z AUTO 11003KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 02/02 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 221415Z AUTO 12003KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 02/02 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 221355Z AUTO 11003KT 1/4SM FG OVC002 01/01 A3037 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 221435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 05/02 A3032 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 221415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 05/02 A3032 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 221355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN080 04/02 A3031 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 221353Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM OVC060 08/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP189
       T00780067
METAR KEEO 221253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 OVC110 07/07 A3020 RMK AO2
       SLP180 T00720067
METAR KEEO 221153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN085 BKN110 07/07 A3019 RMK AO2
       SLP177 70018 T00720067 10083 20072 53002

METAR K20V 221435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 07/04 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 221415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT039 07/05 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 221355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT041 SCT060 BKN070 07/05 A3030
       RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 221435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM DZ SCT041 OVC048 06/M13 A3033 RMK
       AO2 T00561129
METAR KGNB 221415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -DZ SCT043 BKN050 OVC060 05/M12
       A3033 RMK AO2 T00521125
METAR KGNB 221355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM DZ SCT019 BKN027 OVC050 05/M13
       A3032 RMK AO2 T00501128

METAR K0CO 221435Z AUTO 23003KT 7SM BKN022 OVC030 M02/M03 A3044 RMK
       AO2
METAR K0CO 221415Z AUTO 3/4SM BR OVC029 M03/M03 A3044 RMK AO2 VIS
       1/4V5
METAR K0CO 221355Z AUTO 14003KT 2SM BR BKN016 OVC029 M03/M03 A3044 RMK
       AO2 VIS 1/2V5

METAR KC99 221430Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM OVC007 M01/M01 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 221410Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM BKN004 OVC007 M01/M01 A3040 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC99 221351Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM BKN007 BKN013 OVC022 M01/M01 A3040
       RMK AO2

KGJT 221132Z 2212/2312 10009KT P6SM FEW050 OVC080
     FM221500 13008KT P6SM FEW050 SCT090
     FM221800 15005KT P6SM FEW070
     FM230400 10007KT P6SM FEW090
METAR KGJT 221353Z 10010KT 10SM BKN110 12/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T01170089
METAR KGJT 221253Z 08007KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T01110089
METAR KGJT 221153Z 08009KT 10SM SCT085 12/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP156 60006
       70013 T01170094 10133 20117 53003

KRIL 221132Z 2212/2312 VRB03KT P6SM FEW060 OVC100
     FM222100 05005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT110
     FM222300 35007KT P6SM FEW070
     FM230300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
METAR KRIL 221353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN085 09/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T00940078
METAR KRIL 221253Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM OVC100 09/08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP189
       T00940078
METAR KRIL 221153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 10/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP182
       70019 T01000083 10106 20094 53003

METAR K5SM 221435Z AUTO 07003KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 00/00 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 221415Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 00/00 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 221355Z AUTO 06003KT 1/4SM FG OVC001 00/00 A3041 RMK AO2

KEGE 221432Z 2215/2312 VRB03KT P6SM SCT008 OVC070
     FM221800 VRB03KT P6SM FEW050 SCT080
     FM222000 28007KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100
     FM230200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW060
METAR KEGE 221356Z 06003KT 10SM SCT008 OVC070 07/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T00720067 PNO $
SPECI KEGE 221354Z 07003KT 10SM SCT008 OVC070 07/07 A3028 RMK AO2 PNO
       $
METAR KEGE 221256Z 11003KT 10SM OVC075 07/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T00720067 PNO $

KASE 221132Z 2212/2312 21004KT P6SM VCFG SCT004
      TEMPO 2212/2215 BKN004
     FM221500 VRB03KT P6SM FEW004 BKN040
     FM221800 36005KT P6SM SCT040 SCT070
     FM230200 20005KT P6SM FEW060 FEW200
METAR KASE 221353Z 21003KT 10SM FEW004 BKN090 02/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T00220022
SPECI KASE 221331Z 21005KT 10SM SCT004 BKN070 02/02 A3027 RMK AO2
       T00220017
SPECI KASE 221315Z 22006KT 3SM BR BKN005 02/02 A3027 RMK AO2
       T00170017

METAR KCCU 221435Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM OVC019 02/M01 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 221415Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM OVC019 02/M01 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 221355Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM OVC019 02/M01 A3043 RMK AO2

SPECI KLXV 221430Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW003 BKN014 OVC038 02/01 A3039
       RMK AO2 T00220006
METAR KLXV 221353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC010 02/00 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP211
       T00220000
METAR KLXV 221253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC010 02/00 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP193
       T00170000

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/22/2024
Rangely           - 07:03:32 MDT / 19:11:39 MDT
Grand Junction    - 07:02:41 MDT / 19:10:42 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:55:41 MDT / 19:03:51 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/22/24 14:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...040/027
                  13000 FT MSL...034/017

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1157 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 556 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Showers were winding down across western Colorado early this
morning. A portion of the Uncompahgre Plateau and the northwest
San Juan Mountains continued to see some light activity
according to radar. Meanwhile, to the north, showers moving
east-southeastward appeared to dissipate once the barrier was
cleared. Some low clouds lingered in the Roaring Fork Valley and
threaten to bring a period of LIFR ceilings through 15Z with
ceilings below ILS breakpoints likely to persist at KASE through
18Z. Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to
redevelop over the higher terrain this afternoon, but aren`t
likely to impact TAF sites and should quickly dissipate in the
early evening. Elsewhere, VFR conditions prevailed, and it`s
unlikely this will change for any of the TAF sites in eastern
Utah and western Colorado throughout the next 24 hours. Winds
will be light, and generally terrain driven.


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


KMTJ 221132Z 2212/2312 13006KT P6SM OVC045
     FM221800 27005KT P6SM FEW050 SCT090
     FM222100 28007KT P6SM FEW060 FEW110
     FM230000 11008KT P6SM FEW070
     FM230300 14005KT P6SM FEW070

METAR KGUC 221356Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM BKN045 OVC065 05/04 A3029 RMK AO2
       RAE11 SLP233 P0000 T00500039
METAR KGUC 221256Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM -RA OVC043 05/04 A3027 RMK AO2
       RAB20 SLP226 P0000 T00500039
METAR KGUC 221156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN037 OVC046 04/04 A3026 RMK AO2
       SLP223 70074 T00440039 10061 20033 51003

METAR K7BM 221435Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM FG BKN002 OVC008 02/02 A3038 RMK
       AO2
METAR K7BM 221415Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 02/02 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 221355Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM BR OVC002 02/01 A3037 RMK AO2 VIS
       1/2V4

METAR KAEJ 221435Z AUTO 10SM OVC027 06/04 A3033 RMK AO2 T00600037
METAR KAEJ 221415Z AUTO 10SM OVC027 06/04 A3033 RMK AO2 T00580040
METAR KAEJ 221355Z AUTO 10SM OVC027 06/04 A3032 RMK AO2 T00560037

METAR KANK 221435Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR SCT007 OVC021 06/06 A3031 RMK AO2
       CIG 017V024 T00580058 $
METAR KANK 221415Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR SCT008 SCT013 OVC022 05/05 A3031
       RMK AO2 T00550055 $
METAR KANK 221355Z AUTO 34005KT 1 3/4SM BR BKN008 OVC019 05/05 A3030 RMK
       AO2 T00540054 $

METAR KMYP 221435Z AUTO OVC002 M01/M01 A3051 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 221415Z AUTO OVC002 M01/M01 A3050 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 221355Z AUTO OVC002 M01/M01 A3050 RMK AO2 PWINO


KTEX 221432Z 2215/2312 11003KT P6SM OVC020
     FM221800 29004KT P6SM VCTS SCT035 BKN050CB
     FM230200 13003KT P6SM BKN050
     FM230600 14004KT P6SM FEW050 SCT070
METAR KTEX 221435Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM -DZ OVC018 05/03 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 221415Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM OVC018 05/03 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 221355Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM OVC020 05/03 A3032 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 221435Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM SCT003 OVC033 07/06 A3032 RMK
       AO2
METAR K04V 221415Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM BKN003 OVC033 07/06 A3032 RMK
       AO2
METAR K04V 221355Z AUTO 10SM BKN003 OVC031 07/06 A3031 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 221353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 09/07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T00940067 $
METAR KCEZ 221253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 OVC100 08/06 A3016 RMK AO2
       RAE41 SLP163 P0000 T00780061 $
METAR KCEZ 221153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC070 08/05 A3016 RMK AO2
       RAB45 SLP162 P0000 60000 T00830050 10083 20050 52005 $

KDRO 221132Z 2212/2312 VRB03KT P6SM FEW060 SCT080
     FM221300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW060 BKN080
     FM222000 27007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN090
     FM222300 31009KT P6SM FEW070 SCT090
     FM230200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW070
METAR KDRO 221353Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM OVC070 07/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP195
       T00670056
METAR KDRO 221253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 05/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T00500039
METAR KDRO 221153Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM SCT090 05/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP177
       70006 T00500039 10094 20044 53001

METAR KPSO 221435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN033 BKN100 BKN120 08/08 A3027
       RMK AO2 T00820077
METAR KPSO 221415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT031 BKN100 08/08 A3027 RMK AO2
       T00770076
METAR KPSO 221355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 07/07 A3026 RMK AO2
       T00720072

METAR KCPW 221435Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM BR BKN003 OVC007 00/00 A3047 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCPW 221415Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM FZFG SCT002 OVC009 00/00 A3047 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCPW 221355Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM BR SCT002 SCT006 OVC011 00/00
        A3046 RMK AO2

KALS 221410Z 2214/2312 VRB05KT P6SM SCT020 OVC050
     FM221900 03007KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN090
     FM230000 16006KT P6SM BKN100
     FM230600 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 221352Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 08/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP200
       T00780056
METAR KALS 221252Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM OVC038 07/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP200
       T00670056
METAR KALS 221152Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM OVC034 07/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP193
       70035 T00720061 10078 20067 53005

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/22/2024
Vail    - 06:53:52 MDT / 19:01:57 MDT
Durango - 07:00:02 MDT / 19:07:53 MDT
Alamosa - 06:52:02 MDT / 18:59:54 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/22/24 14:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...040/027
                  13000 FT MSL...034/017

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1157 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 556 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Showers were winding down across western Colorado early this
morning. A portion of the Uncompahgre Plateau and the northwest
San Juan Mountains continued to see some light activity
according to radar. Meanwhile, to the north, showers moving
east-southeastward appeared to dissipate once the barrier was
cleared. Some low clouds lingered in the Roaring Fork Valley and
threaten to bring a period of LIFR ceilings through 15Z with
ceilings below ILS breakpoints likely to persist at KASE through
18Z. Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to
redevelop over the higher terrain this afternoon, but aren`t
likely to impact TAF sites and should quickly dissipate in the
early evening. Elsewhere, VFR conditions prevailed, and it`s
unlikely this will change for any of the TAF sites in eastern
Utah and western Colorado throughout the next 24 hours. Winds
will be light, and generally terrain driven.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 221120Z 2212/2312 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 221353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T01500083
METAR KPGA 221253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T01390083
METAR KPGA 221153Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP137
       70003 T01440072 10172 20139 53005

METAR KRQE 221353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T00220006
METAR KRQE 221253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T00061006
METAR KRQE 221153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T00111006 10050 20000 53003

Flagstaff (KFSX) 09/22/24 14:29 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...036/017
                  13000 FT MSL...036/016
                  12000 FT MSL...028/020
                  11000 FT MSL...358/026
                  10000 FT MSL...020/027
                  10000 FT MSL...004/026
                   9100 FT MSL...013/025
                   9000 FT MSL...016/028
                   8500 FT MSL...012/026
                   8000 FT MSL...016/017
                   7800 FT MSL...022/015
                   7400 FT MSL...016/015
                   7400 FT MSL...014/024

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1122 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION...Sunday 22/12Z through Monday 23/12Z...VFR with light
north to northeast winds.
OUTLOOK...Monday 23/12Z through Wednesday 25/12Z...VFR with light
winds.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 221120Z 2212/2318 14004KT P6SM SKC
      TEMPO 2212/2215 VRB04KT
     FM221700 32008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM230400 15006KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KSLC 221354Z 13003KT 10SM FEW250 14/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP160 T01390072
METAR KSLC 221254Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T01330067
METAR KSLC 221154Z 00000KT 10SM FEW130 14/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP147 T01440061
        10183 20139 53007

KVEL 221132Z 2212/2312 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
     FM221800 VRB04KT P6SM FEW090
     FM230200 30004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 221353Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T01110011 $
METAR KVEL 221253Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T00720011 $
METAR KVEL 221153Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP162
       T00780011 10172 20078 53007 $


KCNY 221132Z 2212/2312 VRB04KT P6SM FEW090
METAR KCNY 221353Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T01280089
METAR KCNY 221253Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T01170083
METAR KCNY 221153Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T01330083 10156 20117 53009


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 09/22/24 14:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...012/003
                  20000 FT MSL...036/003
                  19000 FT MSL...037/003
                  18000 FT MSL...025/003
                  17700 FT MSL...045/003
                  15500 FT MSL...315/004
                  15000 FT MSL...285/020
                  14000 FT MSL...298/011
                  13600 FT MSL...315/009
                  13000 FT MSL...318/005
                  12100 FT MSL...331/006
                  12000 FT MSL...302/015
                  11000 FT MSL...346/004
                  10000 FT MSL...298/008
                   9800 FT MSL...322/010
                   9000 FT MSL...306/009
                   9000 FT MSL...305/009
                   8200 FT MSL...302/009
                   8000 FT MSL...301/010
                   7500 FT MSL...303/008
                   7000 FT MSL...014/009
                   6900 FT MSL...019/002
                   6800 FT MSL...048/005
                   6600 FT MSL...082/004

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1004 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Easterly pressure gradient in place early this
morning will result in largely variable winds (with a general,
dominant southerly component)  before typical lake breeze/afternoon
valley circulation forces a wind shift to the NW. Latest guidance
suggests this will occur around 17Z. Downvalley/drainage SSE flow is
expected to develop between 03-04Z this evening. Otherwise, VFR
conditions once again expected through the period.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Upper low will continue to
move east of the area on Sunday. Just enough moisture will linger to
promote the development of terrain-based cumulus with isolated
showers this afternoon. Otherwise, VFR conditions are expected
through the period.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 221120Z 2212/2312 09012KT P6SM SKC
     FM221500 07005KT P6SM SKC
     FM221900 28009KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200
     FM230400 16007KT P6SM SCT200=
METAR KEVW 221353Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T00671017
METAR KEVW 221253Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T00611017
METAR KEVW 221153Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T00611017 10117 20061 53005

KRKS 221120Z 2212/2312 07007KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150
     FM221900 26007KT P6SM SKC
     FM222100 28010G16KT P6SM FEW200
     FM230000 26009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 221354Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP212
        T00561017
METAR KRKS 221254Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP202
        T00501017
METAR KRKS 221154Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP197
        T00441017 10089 20044 53004

KRWL 221138Z 2212/2312 05005KT P6SM SCT150
     FM221900 27009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 221353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP209
       T00501006 $
METAR KRWL 221253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP206
       T00281017 $
METAR KRWL 221153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLPNO
       T00331017 10078 20028 53004 $

KLAR 221138Z 2212/2312 15008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN150
     FM221500 16011KT P6SM SCT200
     FM230000 18008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 221353Z AUTO 15015KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP191
       T00670028
METAR KLAR 221253Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP191
       T00440011
METAR KLAR 221153Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T00330006 10089 20028 56003

KCYS 221138Z 2212/2312 19005KT P6SM BKN020
     FM221700 19012G20KT P6SM SCT020 BKN200
     FM222300 21009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 221353Z 19007KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP218
       T00670033
METAR KCYS 221253Z 20006KT 10SM FEW012 OVC031 07/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP213
       T00670039
SPECI KCYS 221236Z 19009KT 10SM FEW027 OVC033 07/03 A3028 RMK AO2
       T00670033

Riverton (KRIW) 09/22/24 14:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...115/002
                  15000 FT MSL...347/008
                  14600 FT MSL...336/008
                  14000 FT MSL...332/009
                  13000 FT MSL...328/013
                  12700 FT MSL...325/014
                  12000 FT MSL...314/015
                  11200 FT MSL...306/015
                  11000 FT MSL...301/015
                  10000 FT MSL...278/014
                  10000 FT MSL...285/014
                   9000 FT MSL...270/017
                   9000 FT MSL...263/015
                   8200 FT MSL...228/008
                   8000 FT MSL...216/008
                   7400 FT MSL...242/010
                   7000 FT MSL...273/010
                   6700 FT MSL...291/010

Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/22/24 14:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  23000 FT MSL...050/019
                  21000 FT MSL...045/018
                  20000 FT MSL...046/020
                  19000 FT MSL...074/020
                  16000 FT MSL...068/018
                   9000 FT MSL...239/031
                   8000 FT MSL...256/012
                   7000 FT MSL...225/014

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0952 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 352 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
VFR conditions will be in place through the TAF period. High
clouds from the upper low over the Four Corners will remain in
place over the southern half of the forecast area through about
16Z. A cold front will be pushing south from MT Sunday night
but any impacts will hold off until after 12Z Monday. Winds
will be light (11kt or less) through the period as well,
starting easterly initially.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence
forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1210 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 606 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Mostly VFR conditions across area terminals with mid-to-low
level clouds associated with the system down in CO this morning.
Currently, KCYS is reporting MVFR ceilings with southerly
upslope flow that will remain through mid-morning. Latest HREF
guidances suggests there could be a quick break in low clouds,
but overall should remain before clearing around 16-17z. Skies
will continue to clear throughout the afternoon into this
evening.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 221435Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3028 RMK AO2
       T01250028
METAR KIBM 221415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3028 RMK AO2
       T01130028
METAR KIBM 221355Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 10/03 A3028 RMK AO2
       T00960034

KSNY 221138Z 2212/2312 31005KT P6SM BKN150
     FM221600 18008KT P6SM BKN150
     FM230000 20007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 221353Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP231
       T00890017
METAR KSNY 221253Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM OVC080 08/02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP228
       T00780017
METAR KSNY 221153Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP219
       T00830017 10122 20083 51013

METAR KOGA 221435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01220064
METAR KOGA 221415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01200057
METAR KOGA 221355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01140062

SPECI KIML 221436Z AUTO 01005KT 3SM -RA BR BKN044 OVC070 09/07 A3026 RMK
       AO2 P0015 T00940072
SPECI KIML 221416Z AUTO 00000KT 1 3/4SM RA BR OVC046 10/08 A3027 RMK AO2
       P0006 T01000078
METAR KIML 221353Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM -RA BKN060 OVC080 11/07 A3026 RMK
       AO2 RAB1256E19B52 SLP240 P0001 T01060072

KMCK 221120Z 2212/2312 01010KT P6SM -SHRA OVC080
      TEMPO 2215/2218 5SM -SHRA BR BKN040
     FM221900 VRB06KT P6SM SCT060
     FM230300 24006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 221353Z AUTO 33008KT 9SM -RA OVC095 12/09 A3022 RMK AO2 RAB12
       SLP226 P0000 T01170089 $
METAR KMCK 221253Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM FEW050 SCT070 OVC090 13/06 A3021
       RMK AO2 SLP220 T01330061 $
METAR KMCK 221153Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM OVC085 14/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP205
       60000 T01390061 10172 20133 53013 $

North Platte (KLNX) 09/22/24 14:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...179/015
                  25000 FT MSL...176/019
                  24000 FT MSL...176/016
                   9000 FT MSL...359/017
                   8000 FT MSL...009/022
                   7000 FT MSL...016/020
                   6000 FT MSL...023/017
                   5500 FT MSL...031/017
                   5000 FT MSL...029/017
                   4700 FT MSL...036/015
                   4100 FT MSL...018/014
                   4000 FT MSL...008/018
                   3600 FT MSL...012/008
                   3400 FT MSL...345/013

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1138 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 625 AM CDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Over the next 24 hours VFR conditions will prevail. Winds will
be out of the north this morning and early afternoon around 5 to
10 kts. Winds will then shift to the south, southeast around 5
to 10 kts in the late afternoon and evening.
.LBF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 221120Z 2212/2312 36013KT P6SM VCSH OVC050
      TEMPO 2212/2213 5SM -SHRA BR BKN025
     FM221500 01011KT P6SM VCSH OVC025
     FM221900 02010KT P6SM OVC035
     FM222200 VRB06KT P6SM BKN040
METAR KGLD 221353Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM OVC060 10/ A3024 RMK AO2 SLP224
       T0100 $
METAR KGLD 221253Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM OVC055 10/ A3021 RMK AO2 RAE07
       SLP212 P0000 T0100 $
METAR KGLD 221153Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM -RA SCT049 BKN060 OVC080 10/ A3019
       RMK AO2 SLP200 P0012 60020 70020 T0100 10156 20100 53009
       $

KGCK 221120Z 2212/2312 01016G24KT P6SM VCSH OVC035
     FM221800 01017G26KT P6SM BKN027
     FM222200 02014KT P6SM BKN045
     FM230400 35005KT P6SM BKN090
METAR KGCK 221354Z 36016G24KT 10SM OVC028 12/10 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T01220100
SPECI KGCK 221342Z 35011KT 10SM BKN029 OVC055 12/10 A3013 RMK AO2
       T01220100
METAR KGCK 221254Z 04014KT 10SM OVC050 13/08 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
       04027/1223 SLP178 T01330083

METAR KLBL 221356Z AUTO 35013KT 10SM OVC041 14/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T01390106 PNO $
METAR KLBL 221256Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM OVC050 13/10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP177
       T01330100 PNO $
METAR KLBL 221156Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM OVC043 13/10 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP172
       6//// 7//// T01280100 10172 20128 53010 PNO $

METAR KEHA 221435Z AUTO 35018G22KT 10SM BKN037 OVC044 12/08 A3022 RMK
       AO2 T01250083
METAR KEHA 221415Z AUTO 01017G21KT 10SM OVC043 12/08 A3021 RMK AO2
       T01240080
METAR KEHA 221355Z AUTO 36015G20KT 10SM OVC041 12/08 A3021 RMK AO2
       T01230084

Goodland (KGLD) 09/22/24 14:43 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...192/019
                   8000 FT MSL...044/027
                   7000 FT MSL...038/025
                   6200 FT MSL...009/022
                   6000 FT MSL...010/023
                   5400 FT MSL...004/026
                   5000 FT MSL...010/018
                   4700 FT MSL...360/021
                   4300 FT MSL...358/017
                   4000 FT MSL...355/016
                   4000 FT MSL...359/016

Dodge City (KDDC) 09/22/24 14:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...256/010
                  11600 FT MSL...253/012
                  11000 FT MSL...269/007
                  10000 FT MSL...255/006
                   9700 FT MSL...241/004
                   9000 FT MSL...291/005
                   8200 FT MSL...280/004
                   8000 FT MSL...273/005
                   7000 FT MSL...351/007
                   7000 FT MSL...351/007
                   6000 FT MSL...005/013
                   6000 FT MSL...010/012
                   5100 FT MSL...017/022
                   5000 FT MSL...017/025
                   4400 FT MSL...014/027
                   4000 FT MSL...013/031
                   3700 FT MSL...010/028
                   3200 FT MSL...006/026
                   3000 FT MSL...005/023
                   3000 FT MSL...005/023

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1121 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 513 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Showers moving through the region will lightly impact flight
categories at both KGLD and KMCK. KGLD will likely only see the
showers over the site until about 13Z. After 13Z, vicinity
showers are expected and ceilings will start lowering, down to
around 2,500-3,000 feet around 15Z. By the afternoon, showers
will be gone, ceilings will have recovered, and by 22Z, light
variable winds are expected for the rest of the period.
For KMCK, the showers are approaching the airport currently and
will persist until about noon local. After that, winds will be
light for the remainder of the period. Ceilings are not
expected to lower below 3,500 feet for KMCK. However, at both
sites, heavier pockets of rain can temporarily lower
visibilities down to around 3-5 SM.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0939 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 437 AM CDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Rain exiting from west to east this morning with ceilings
averaging between 2000 and 3000 ft this morning in the wake of
lower IFR/MVFR ceilings rain. Anticipate improvement to VFR
category ceilings later in the morning. As high pressure builds
into the area from the west, winds will be northerly and light.


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

KGUY 221247Z 2213/2312 01015KT P6SM FEW029 OVC050
     FM221700 01020G30KT P6SM OVC035
     FM222200 03014KT P6SM SCT100
     FM230300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200=
METAR KGUY 221353Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM BKN041 OVC050 13/11 A3013 RMK AO2
       SLP175 T01330106
METAR KGUY 221253Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM OVC035 13/10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T01280100
METAR KGUY 221153Z AUTO 01015KT 10SM FEW029 OVC048 13/10 A3008 RMK AO2
       SLP159 60027 70050 T01280100 10167 20122 53008

KDHT 221247Z 2213/2312 01016KT P6SM OVC030
     FM221800 01015G25KT P6SM BKN050
     FM230000 03012KT P6SM BKN100
     FM230400 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KDHT 221353Z AUTO 36018G23KT 10SM OVC034 12/09 A3017 RMK AO2
       SLP187 T01220089
METAR KDHT 221253Z AUTO 01016KT 10SM OVC032 12/09 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01027/1239 SLP177 T01220089
SPECI KDHT 221216Z AUTO 01016KT 10SM OVC031 12/09 A3014 RMK AO2
       T01220089

Amarillo (KAMA) 09/22/24 14:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...228/093
                  19000 FT MSL...265/038
                  18000 FT MSL...214/044
                  17000 FT MSL...249/044
                  16000 FT MSL...236/040
                  15000 FT MSL...233/031
                  14000 FT MSL...225/035
                  13000 FT MSL...218/034
                  12000 FT MSL...243/013
                  11000 FT MSL...225/024
                  10000 FT MSL...206/024
                   7000 FT MSL...015/018
                   6200 FT MSL...012/032
                   6000 FT MSL...010/034
                   5500 FT MSL...008/036
                   5000 FT MSL...007/030
                   4800 FT MSL...008/033

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1124 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 619 AM CDT Sun Sep 22 2024
IFR to MVFR ceilings are forecast at the beginning of this TAF
cycle. The low clouds will gradually start to clear out and lift
around 18z and a return to VFR conditions is forecast near 00z at
all sites. Winds will be gusty out of the north behind a cold
front with gusts upwards of 30 kts. Occasional showers may move
near KAMA before 18z with brief visibility reductions if a shower
moves directly over the terminal.
Muscha


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

KFMN 221120Z 2212/2312 08005KT P6SM FEW080
     FM221900 29008KT P6SM FEW070
     FM230200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT070
     FM230900 08006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 221353Z 10006KT 10SM OVC080 09/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T00940044
METAR KFMN 221253Z 09004KT 10SM BKN110 07/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T00720039
METAR KFMN 221153Z 04004KT 10SM BKN100 07/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP177
       T00670033 10111 20061 53005

METAR KSKX 221356Z AUTO 10SM BKN033 BKN041 OVC055 07/07 A3027 RMK AO2
       SLP221 T00720067 PNO $
METAR KSKX 221256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT036 BKN045 OVC055 07/06 A3024
       RMK AO2 SLP216 T00670061 PNO $
METAR KSKX 221156Z AUTO 10SM OVC038 07/06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP200 6////
       7//// T00670061 10078 20050 53006 PNO $

KLVS 221120Z 2212/2312 04010KT P6SM OVC015
     FM221700 05008KT P6SM BKN028
     FM221900 08008KT P6SM BKN040
     FM230000 12008KT P6SM SCT045
     FM230900 19007KT P6SM SCT025 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KLVS 221353Z AUTO 05006KT 08/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP181 T00830067
       $
METAR KLVS 221253Z AUTO 07/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP177 T00720056 $
METAR KLVS 221153Z AUTO 04005KT 07/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP172 70035
       T00670056 10083 20067 53006 $

SPECI KRTN 221440Z AUTO 02011G19KT 10SM BKN022 BKN065 11/06 A3025 RMK
       AO2 T01060056
METAR KRTN 221353Z AUTO 03011KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T00940050
SPECI KRTN 221302Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM FEW019 FEW025 BKN043 08/05 A3022
       RMK AO2 T00830050

METAR KCAO 221355Z AUTO 01014G23KT 10SM BKN037 BKN065 10/07 A3021 RMK
       AO2 SLP199 T01000067 $
METAR KCAO 221255Z AUTO 01016KT 10SM OVC034 09/07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP193
       T00940072 $
METAR KCAO 221155Z AUTO 36014KT 10SM OVC032 10/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP182
       60011 70093 T01000083 10128 20100 53012 $

Albuquerque (KABX) 09/22/24 14:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...009/003
                  16000 FT MSL...315/004
                  12000 FT MSL...293/008
                  11400 FT MSL...293/008
                  11000 FT MSL...292/004
                  10300 FT MSL...294/009
                  10000 FT MSL...021/014
                   9200 FT MSL...032/006
                   8400 FT MSL...065/008
                   8000 FT MSL...050/012
                   7700 FT MSL...050/010
                   7000 FT MSL...042/016
                   7000 FT MSL...041/017
                   6500 FT MSL...022/012
                   6300 FT MSL...018/010

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1117 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 511 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Unsettled weather, mostly in the form of low ceilings, will linger
into the late morning and early afternoon across the eastern half
of New Mexico as a cold front has overtaken the plains and will
eventually work westward into the Rio Grande valley and
Continental Divide areas of New Mexico. This will keep scattered
to broken low stratus clouds and drizzle over much of the eastern
half of New Mexico with ceilings commonly dropping below 3000 ft
(MVFR status) and localized areas of ceilings less than 1000 ft
(IFR status). Ceilings will rise through the late morning and
early afternoon, but may not fully erode away until very late in
the afternoon. Low clouds could then redevelop along the east
slopes of the central mountain chain (near KRTN, KLVS, KCQC, and
KSRR) this evening. Dry and VFR conditions with no limits to
ceilings/visibility are forecast for the western half of New
Mexico today and tonight. A few isolated thunderstorms will be
possible in the northern mountains near KE33 this afternoon with
lightning, brief downpours and gusty winds.

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

DATA BASED ON 221200Z
VALID 221800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+10 9900+03 0609-11 0411-24 341640 322451 321455
BCE                      0605+02 3206-12 3408-23 341440 311449 292251
LND              2805+09 3108+03 0805-11 9900-25 330841 331152 011757
RKS              9900    3408+02 0610-11 0613-25 031041 340651 281255
GJT              9900+07 0510+01 0314-12 0115-23 020640 990051 261751
FMN              9900+07 3305+01 3209-10 2809-22 271840 262847 263950
ABQ              9900+07 3305+01 2524-08 2531-21 244739 256044 256549
MBW              1605    9900+02 0616-11 0617-25 320641 280852 301554
DEN              3206+01 3607-01 0619-12 0519-22 361640 351452 292149
PUB              3307+02 2911-02 2417-11 2812-24 311241 254146 265150
ALS                      2505+00 2712-10 2817-23 263239 254247 254750
TCC      0317    0109+06 2225+04 2341-08 2444-21 246236 247243 247052
BFF      1809    9900+03 3308+01 0417-11 0519-24 060541 990052 301253
GLD      0318    0609+04 2609-01 2218-12 2323-25 244640 245945 245350
GCK      0217+07 9900+06 2415+02 2434-09 2449-22 246338 247744 247652
GAG      0805+14 2611+09 2419+05 2441-09 2453-20 247036 247344 247352
AMA      0317    2507+09 2218+05 2440-08 2449-20 236836 247244 247853
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DATA BASED ON 221200Z
VALID 230000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3005+11 9900+04 0207-10 3607-24 351541 012049 012954
BCE                      3205+05 3510-11 3508-23 011439 351450 301952
LND              9900+12 2807+05 2506-10 2908-24 031440 062349 032357
RKS              2908    3009+04 9900-11 0407-24 360841 350951 361555
GJT              3606+11 0109+04 0306-11 3109-23 270841 291051 281752
FMN              9900+10 9900+03 3205-11 2809-23 271040 271847 263349
ABQ              9900+10 9900+02 2718-09 2527-22 254938 245246 255350
MBW              9900    3108+03 3609-11 0109-24 350741 311051 301355
DEN              3511+07 0217+02 0427-11 3415-22 320940 331450 282250
PUB              9900+04 3116+01 3118-10 3111-21 321540 292148 253450
ALS                      2707+02 3015-11 2910-22 281040 262448 253550
TCC      0613    0209+07 2418+03 2534-07 2438-21 245737 247443 247152
BFF      1911    2609+05 3410+03 0215-11 0217-24 321241 300951 291354
GLD      0306    0205+03 2807+01 3014-12 2616-24 261940 262546 245049
GCK      0514+06 3209+06 2519+02 2537-10 2454-22 246139 237044 247251
GAG      3610+11 2208+08 2616+03 2453-08 2351-20 225434 236144 247355
AMA      0223    2605+09 2222+04 2436-07 2441-20 246535 247143 247453
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DATA BASED ON 221200Z
VALID 231200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3005+10 3109+03 3015-11 3323-23 312539 312749 363455
BCE                      3510+04 3414-10 3322-23 353137 332847 293755
LND              3107+09 2810+03 2721-12 2823-24 282640 283050 302757
RKS              2914    2816+02 2814-11 2815-24 332139 322249 312558
GJT              9900+10 3207+03 3207-12 3113-24 321641 352648 343054
FMN              9900+09 3210+02 3414-11 3414-24 311441 302350 313551
ABQ              2606+10 2813+03 2821-11 2728-23 273940 274947 275650
MBW              2917    3014+03 2715-11 2518-25 321041 021249 341858
DEN              3512+10 3417+03 9900-11 9900-24 281941 281651 292155
PUB              3410+09 3520+02 0410-11 3108-23 301541 282151 272452
ALS                      3106+02 3309-12 3005-23 301041 281751 282652
TCC      2706    3110+08 3013+02 2628-09 2631-22 264239 266246 255451
BFF      2207    3312+09 3213+04 3111-11 3122-25 310841 051150 021357
GLD      9900    3606+05 3516+03 0121-10 3216-23 291541 281750 272152
GCK      3506+08 2909+06 3007+01 2914-10 2814-22 271041 252747 244050
GAG      3210+10 2817+07 2617+02 2534-09 2441-22 245538 246345 245553
AMA      3311    2812+07 2913+02 2633-09 2536-22 255237 256345 255352
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