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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1505 MDT Tuesday, September 24, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 242056Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP146 6////
       T02500033 57014 PNO $
METAR KFNL 241956Z 25008KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP152 T02390028
       PNO $
METAR KFNL 241856Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02330028
        PNO $

METAR KGXY 242056Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T02610050 56018
METAR KGXY 241956Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP165
       T02500044
METAR KGXY 241856Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP172
        T02390044

METAR KLMO 242055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3014 RMK AO2 T02600015
METAR KLMO 242035Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3015 RMK AO2
       T02620017
METAR KLMO 242015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3015 RMK AO2
       T02530014

METAR KBDU 242055Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 242035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 242015Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3015 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 242055Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM CLR 24/02 A3012 RMK AO2 T02420023
METAR KEIK 242035Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 23/02 A3012 RMK AO2
       T02310015
METAR KEIK 242015Z AUTO 04006KT 9SM CLR 23/02 A3013 RMK AO2
       T02330023

KBJC 241734Z 2418/2518 06006KT P6SM FEW090
     FM242000 03007KT P6SM FEW100
     FM250100 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM250400 31005KT P6SM SKC
     FM251300 22006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM251700 15009KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KBJC 242049Z 02004KT 50SM FEW120 24/01 A3017
METAR KBJC 241955Z 01004KT 10SM FEW150 23/01 A3018
METAR KBJC 241858Z 06004KT 10SM FEW150 22/01 A3019

KDEN 242102Z 2421/2524 02008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM250200 10007KT P6SM SKC
     FM250500 22008KT P6SM SKC
     FM251700 14009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDEN 242053Z 04007KT 10SM FEW110 FEW220 24/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T02390028 58011
METAR KDEN 241953Z 04012KT 10SM FEW120 FEW220 23/03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T02330028
METAR KDEN 241853Z 13004KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 22/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T02170028


KBKF 241700Z 2417/2523 VRB06KT 9999 FEW070 SCT080 QNH2994INS
      BECMG 2420/2421 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2985INS TX23/2421Z
      TN11/2513Z
METAR KBKF 242058Z 04008KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 24/02 A3015 RMK AO2A
        SLP145 T02390015 57009
METAR KBKF 241958Z 36010G15KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 23/01 A3016 RMK AO2A
        SLP148 T02320009
METAR KBKF 241858Z 03008KT 10SM FEW160 SCT220 22/01 A3017 RMK AO2A
        SLP152 T02230013

KAPA 241734Z 2418/2518 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 BKN220
     FM241900 02008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM250200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM250600 19007KT P6SM SKC
     FM251700 15009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KAPA 242053Z 03008KT 10SM FEW100 FEW220 23/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T02330022 56010
METAR KAPA 241953Z 03008KT 010V080 10SM FEW120 FEW220 22/02 A3017 RMK
       AO2 SLP164 T02220017
METAR KAPA 241853Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 21/02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP169
       T02110022

METAR KMNH 242055Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 242035Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 242015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A3025 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 242055Z AUTO 20006G11KT 10SM OVC085 24/07 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 242035Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM OVC085 23/07 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 242015Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM OVC080 23/07 A3010 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 242055Z AUTO 35010G14KT 10SM BKN090 25/05 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 242035Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM OVC090 25/05 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 242015Z AUTO 36008G20KT 10SM BKN090 24/05 A3006 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 242053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM OVC090 22/04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T02220044 56009
METAR KAKO 241953Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM OVC075 22/05 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T02170050
METAR KAKO 241853Z AUTO 10SM SCT075 22/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T02220039

METAR KLIC 242055Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T02440028 56012
METAR KLIC 241955Z AUTO 33012G20KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T02390022
METAR KLIC 241855Z AUTO 36012G19KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T02330022

METAR KHEQ 242055Z AUTO 32013G17KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 242035Z AUTO 01013G22KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 242015Z AUTO 35006G18KT 10SM SCT075 25/05 A3007 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 242059Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM BKN090 23/03 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 242039Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM OVC090 22/03 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 242019Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM OVC090 22/03 A3009 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 242055Z AUTO 36011G15KT 310V020 10SM OVC075 23/05 A3006
        RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 242035Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM BKN075 25/05 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 242015Z AUTO 33006G14KT 10SM SCT075 SCT100 25/05 A3007 RMK
       AO2

METAR KITR 242053Z AUTO 35016G26KT 10SM FEW080 24/06 A3008 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 33026/2051 SLP137 T02440056 56011
METAR KITR 241953Z AUTO 34014G23KT 8SM SCT085 24/05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T02440050
METAR KITR 241853Z AUTO 36009G17KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T02330050

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/24/2024
Fort Collins - 06:50:38 MDT / 18:53:29 MDT
Denver       - 06:50:10 MDT / 18:53:05 MDT
Sterling     - 06:43:13 MDT / 18:46:03 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/24/24 20:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...333/034
                  14500 FT MSL...330/035
                  14000 FT MSL...322/037
                  13000 FT MSL...314/034
                  12600 FT MSL...312/034
                  12000 FT MSL...314/031
                  11100 FT MSL...317/029
                  11000 FT MSL...321/026
                  10000 FT MSL...336/020
                  10000 FT MSL...333/019
                   9000 FT MSL...348/017
                   8900 FT MSL...348/017
                   8100 FT MSL...353/015
                   8000 FT MSL...353/015
                   7300 FT MSL...354/015
                   7000 FT MSL...352/013
                   6600 FT MSL...358/014
                   6200 FT MSL...352/015
                   6000 FT MSL...351/012
                   5900 FT MSL...355/013

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2030 UTC Tuesday, September 24, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 1136 AM MDT Tue Sep 24 2024
VFR conditions through the TAF period. Light winds are
transitioning to NNE and are expected to remain there through the
afternoon. Drainage winds are expected overnight and should
transition to SSE by late morning Wednesday.


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

METAR K4BM 242055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 242035Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 15/M02 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 242015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M02 A3053 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 242055Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 24/M00 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP143
        T02391004 57009
METAR KAFF 241955Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T02321010
METAR KAFF 241855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP150
        T02231018

KCOS 242038Z 2421/2518 19008KT P6SM FEW300
     FM250300 19004KT P6SM SKC
     FM250600 36004KT P6SM SKC
     FM251500 16005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 242054Z 23005KT 10SM FEW120 FEW250 24/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP142
        T02440022 58011
METAR KCOS 241954Z 23009G14KT 10SM FEW120 FEW250 23/02 A3018 RMK AO2
        SLP144 T02330017
METAR KCOS 241854Z 17010G15KT 10SM FEW120 BKN250 23/01 A3020 RMK AO2
        SLP154 T02280011

METAR KABH 242055Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 25/M00 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T02511002 57009
METAR KABH 241955Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP151
        T02441007
METAR KABH 241855Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP158
        T02401011

METAR KFLY 242055Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3022 RMK AO2 T02270010
METAR KFLY 242035Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3023 RMK AO2
       T02270011
METAR KFLY 242015Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3023 RMK AO2
       T02260010

KFCS 242100Z 2421/2603 05009KT 9999 FEW200 QNH3013INS
      BECMG 2501/2502 33009KT 9999 FEW200 QNH3015INS
      BECMG 2516/2517 16009KT 9999 FEW200 QNH3013INS TX26/2422Z
      TN09/2512Z
METAR KFCS 242055Z 09004KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3013 RMK SLP148 T02451007
        57012
METAR KFCS 241959Z 20006KT 10SM FEW200 24/00 A3014 RMK SLP152 T02380001
METAR KFCS 241855Z 16007KT 10SM BKN200 23/00 A3017 RMK AO2A SLP162
        T02300001

KPUB 241735Z 2418/2518 10007KT P6SM SKC
     FM250300 33004KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KPUB 242053Z 14005KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP132 6////
       T02610017 57015
SPECI KPUB 241959Z 14010G15KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3010 RMK AO2 T02610022
METAR KPUB 241953Z AUTO 14009G15KT 090V160 10SM CLR 26/02 A3010 RMK AO2
       SLP136 T02610022

METAR KVTP 242055Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 242035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 242015Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3053 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 242054Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP138
        T02390017 58016
METAR KTAD 241954Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T02390022
METAR KTAD 241854Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP158
       T02220022

METAR KLHX 242053Z AUTO 35007G15KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T02780022 56017 $
METAR KLHX 241953Z AUTO 36008G16KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP130
        T02720028 $
METAR KLHX 241853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T02610028 $

METAR KLAA 242053Z AUTO 03014G17KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T02720044 58008
METAR KLAA 241953Z AUTO 03012G19KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T02670039
METAR KLAA 241853Z AUTO 04011G19KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T02670044

METAR KSPD 242056Z AUTO 35017G23KT A3006 RMK AO1 PK WND 36026/2002 SLPNO
       56004 $
METAR KSPD 241956Z AUTO 36019G25KT 23/05 A3007 RMK AO1 SLP146 T02280050
       $
METAR KSPD 241856Z AUTO 35017G25KT 23/06 A3008 RMK AO1 PK WND 36027/1819
       SLP145 T02280056 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/24/2024
Burlington - 06:39:24 MDT / 18:42:20 MDT
Pueblo     - 06:48:45 MDT / 18:51:46 MDT
Lamar      - 06:40:44 MDT / 18:43:46 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 09/24/24 20:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...344/036
                  15000 FT MSL...330/034
                  14300 FT MSL...324/033
                  14000 FT MSL...323/031
                  13000 FT MSL...315/019
                  12400 FT MSL...315/011
                  12000 FT MSL...309/021
                  11000 FT MSL...356/009
                  10900 FT MSL...358/009
                  10000 FT MSL...006/009
                   9700 FT MSL...005/011
                   9000 FT MSL...013/009
                   8600 FT MSL...011/010
                   8000 FT MSL...010/008
                   7800 FT MSL...014/008
                   7000 FT MSL...013/007
                   7000 FT MSL...013/008
                   6300 FT MSL...040/007
                   6000 FT MSL...017/005
                   5900 FT MSL...030/006
                   5700 FT MSL...034/006

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2042 UTC Tuesday, September 24, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1206 PM MDT Tue Sep 24 2024
VFR conditions are expected at all 3 TAF sites, KCOS,KPUB, AND
KALS, for the next 24 hrs. Upper level clouds are expected to
clear out by the end of today. Winds will be diurnally
driven. However, do anticipate COS winds will maintain a
northeasterly component until late afternoon. Do have COS
becoming light southerly early this evening, but could easily
see a period of light and variable winds during that time period
before they turn northerly once again.


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

METAR KCAG 242053Z AUTO A3021 RMK AO2 SLPNO 57017 PWINO $
METAR KCAG 241953Z AUTO A3023 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KCAG 241853Z AUTO A3025 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $

METAR KHDN 242056Z AUTO VRB03KT 6SM HZ CLR 22/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP182
       6//// T02170017 58013 PNO $
METAR KHDN 241956Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T02060011 PNO $
METAR KHDN 241856Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP197
       T01940006 PNO $

METAR KSBS 242055Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3024 RMK AO1 T02130020
METAR KSBS 242035Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3024 RMK AO1
       T02120018
METAR KSBS 242015Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3024 RMK AO1
       T02110020

METAR KC07 242055Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 242035Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 242015Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3049 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 242055Z AUTO 34011G16KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A3032 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 242035Z AUTO 35011G21KT 10SM CLR 20/01 A3033 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 242015Z AUTO 31009G15KT 290V350 10SM CLR 20/01 A3033 RMK
       AO1

METAR KEEO 242053Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP169
       T02280017 58016
METAR KEEO 241953Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T02170022
METAR KEEO 241853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 20/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T02000011

METAR K20V 242055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 242035Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 242015Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3027 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 242055Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM SCT080 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 242035Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 242015Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 20/M37 A3032 RMK AO2
       T01981370

METAR K0CO 242055Z AUTO 33016G27KT 311V041 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3057 RMK
        AO2
METAR K0CO 242035Z AUTO 35006G21KT 191V031 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3058 RMK
       AO2
METAR K0CO 242015Z AUTO 35009G20KT 311V041 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3058 RMK
       AO2

METAR KC99 242030Z AUTO 31010G18KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 242010Z AUTO 30009G14KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 241950Z AUTO 32010G22KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3047 RMK AO2

KGJT 241737Z 2418/2518 14008KT P6SM SKC
     FM242000 28006KT P6SM SKC
     FM250100 35004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM250800 11008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM251500 15008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGJT 242053Z 30006KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T02831006 57022
METAR KGJT 241953Z 20007KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T02670022
SPECI KGJT 241900Z COR VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A3015 RMK AO2
       T02500022

KRIL 241737Z 2418/2518 28003KT P6SM SKC
     FM250200 20005KT P6SM SKC
     FM250500 12004KT P6SM SKC
     FM251700 30004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 242053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T02560017 58021
METAR KRIL 241953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T02500006
METAR KRIL 241853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP172
       T02280028

METAR K5SM 242055Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 242035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 242015Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3053 RMK AO2

KEGE 241737Z 2418/2518 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
     FM242100 27007KT P6SM FEW100
     FM250200 10005KT P6SM SKC
     FM250600 00000KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 242056Z 21005KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP134 6////
       T02330017 58020 PNO $
METAR KEGE 241956Z 25004KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP141 T02220017
       PNO $
METAR KEGE 241856Z 00000KT 5SM CLR 21/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02110011
        PNO $

KASE 241857Z 2419/2518 35009KT P6SM FEW100
     FM250200 20007KT P6SM SKC
     FM250800 21003KT P6SM SKC
     FM251700 31007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 242053Z 35007KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02060006
       58012
METAR KASE 241953Z 31009KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T02000000
SPECI KASE 241921Z 31009KT 10SM CLR 20/01 A3030 RMK AO2 T02000006

METAR KCCU 242055Z AUTO 31008KT 280V340 10SM CLR 15/00 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 242035Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 242015Z AUTO 30010G15KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3057 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 242053Z AUTO 01009G16KT 350V060 10SM CLR 19/00 A3042 RMK AO2
       SLP143 T01890000 58006
METAR KLXV 241953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T01830000
METAR KLXV 241853Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T01561011

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/24/2024
Rangely           - 07:05:27 MDT / 19:08:20 MDT
Grand Junction    - 07:04:31 MDT / 19:07:28 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:57:38 MDT / 19:00:29 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/24/24 20:51 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17100 FT MSL...025/023
                  17000 FT MSL...023/025
                  16000 FT MSL...027/022
                  15600 FT MSL...025/023
                  15000 FT MSL...020/020
                  14400 FT MSL...018/021
                  14000 FT MSL...023/019
                  13300 FT MSL...022/020
                  13000 FT MSL...022/020
                  12500 FT MSL...015/015
                  12000 FT MSL...026/016
                  11700 FT MSL...344/013
                  11000 FT MSL...354/008
                  11000 FT MSL...345/010
                  10400 FT MSL...026/008
                  10200 FT MSL...035/008
                  10100 FT MSL...025/008

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2035 UTC Tuesday, September 24, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1138 AM MDT Tue Sep 24 2024
Expect VFR conditions and light terrain driven winds through the TAF
Period under mostly clear skies.


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


KMTJ 241737Z 2418/2518 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
     FM241900 34006KT P6SM SKC
     FM250200 14007KT P6SM SKC
     FM251400 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
     FM251700 33007KT P6SM FEW250

METAR KGUC 242056Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP184
       T02110022 56022
METAR KGUC 241956Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T02000017
METAR KGUC 241856Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP203
        T01720017

METAR K7BM 242055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/00 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 242035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 242015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A3040 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 242055Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/00 A3025 RMK AO2 T02290003
METAR KAEJ 242035Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/00 A3025 RMK AO2 T02230003
METAR KAEJ 242015Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/00 A3026 RMK AO2 T02101001

METAR KANK 242055Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3020 RMK AO2 T02350009
        $
METAR KANK 242035Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3021 RMK AO2 T02320008
       $
METAR KANK 242015Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3022 RMK AO2 T02300010
       $

METAR KMYP 242055Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 242035Z AUTO 25009G15KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 242015Z AUTO 29014G18KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3065 RMK AO2


KTEX 241737Z 2418/2518 28007KT P6SM SKC
     FM250200 14004KT P6SM SKC
     FM251700 27007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KTEX 242055Z AUTO 25012G16KT 10SM CLR 21/M06 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 242035Z AUTO 25011G14KT 10SM CLR 20/M07 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 242015Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 20/M07 A3038 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 242055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 242035Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 242015Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3030 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 242053Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T02610028 56017
METAR KCEZ 241953Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T02560028
METAR KCEZ 241853Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T02500028

KDRO 241737Z 2418/2518 14004KT P6SM SKC
     FM242100 26007KT P6SM SKC
     FM250300 06004KT P6SM SKC
     FM251300 14004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 242053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T02501011 56018
METAR KDRO 241953Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T02391011
METAR KDRO 241853Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP165
       T02280006

METAR KPSO 242055Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3026 RMK AO2 T02311001
METAR KPSO 242035Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3026 RMK AO2
       T02261001
METAR KPSO 242015Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3027 RMK AO2
       T02210003

METAR KCPW 242055Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 242035Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 242015Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3059 RMK AO2

KALS 241735Z 2418/2518 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
     FM242100 14005KT P6SM FEW200
     FM250200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KALS 242052Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP167
        T02221006 58016
METAR KALS 241952Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP174
        T02111006
METAR KALS 241852Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T02000022

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/24/2024
Vail    - 06:55:45 MDT / 18:58:40 MDT
Durango - 07:01:42 MDT / 19:04:49 MDT
Alamosa - 06:53:44 MDT / 18:56:49 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/24/24 20:51 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17100 FT MSL...025/023
                  17000 FT MSL...023/025
                  16000 FT MSL...027/022
                  15600 FT MSL...025/023
                  15000 FT MSL...020/020
                  14400 FT MSL...018/021
                  14000 FT MSL...023/019
                  13300 FT MSL...022/020
                  13000 FT MSL...022/020
                  12500 FT MSL...015/015
                  12000 FT MSL...026/016
                  11700 FT MSL...344/013
                  11000 FT MSL...354/008
                  11000 FT MSL...345/010
                  10400 FT MSL...026/008
                  10200 FT MSL...035/008
                  10100 FT MSL...025/008

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2035 UTC Tuesday, September 24, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1138 AM MDT Tue Sep 24 2024
Expect VFR conditions and light terrain driven winds through the TAF
Period under mostly clear skies.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 241720Z 2418/2518 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 242053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T03060050 58023
METAR KPGA 241953Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T02890039
METAR KPGA 241853Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T02780039

METAR KRQE 242053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T02561022 58017
METAR KRQE 241953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T02561022
METAR KRQE 241853Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02391011

Flagstaff (KFSX) 09/24/24 20:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18600 FT MSL...097/019
                  18000 FT MSL...094/017
                  17000 FT MSL...077/016
                  16400 FT MSL...068/014
                  16000 FT MSL...068/012
                  15000 FT MSL...053/011
                  14500 FT MSL...058/010
                  14000 FT MSL...064/008
                  13000 FT MSL...051/007
                  13000 FT MSL...045/008
                  12000 FT MSL...062/008
                  11800 FT MSL...054/008
                  11000 FT MSL...065/009
                  10700 FT MSL...059/008
                  10000 FT MSL...055/013
                  10000 FT MSL...054/008
                   9100 FT MSL...046/007
                   9000 FT MSL...050/012
                   8500 FT MSL...043/007
                   8000 FT MSL...042/010
                   7800 FT MSL...043/010
                   7400 FT MSL...045/009
                   7300 FT MSL...071/006

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1854 UTC Tuesday, September 24, 2024

.AVIATION...Tuesday 24/18Z through Wednesday 25/18Z...VFR
conditions with winds E/NE 5-10 kts with occasional gusts 15-20
kts.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 25/18Z through Friday 27/18Z...VFR conditions
with S/SE winds around 10 kts on Wednesday, becoming VRB 5-10 kts
on Thursday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 242046Z 2421/2524 33007KT P6SM SKC
     FM250300 15006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 242054Z 31004KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02670033
        58018
METAR KSLC 241954Z 32005KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02560033
METAR KSLC 241854Z 32005KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T02500028

KVEL 241737Z 2418/2518 15004KT P6SM SKC
     FM242000 24007KT P6SM SKC
     FM250700 03003KT P6SM SKC
     FM251500 14007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 242053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP165
       T02440000 56018
METAR KVEL 241953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T02440000
METAR KVEL 241853Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T02331006


KCNY 241737Z 2418/2518 10007KT P6SM SCT250
     FM242000 30007KT P6SM SKC
     FM250700 05003KT P6SM SKC
     FM251500 14007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 242053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP138
        T02781011 58020
METAR KCNY 241953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP145
       T02720006
METAR KCNY 241853Z AUTO 09007KT 060V120 10SM CLR 27/01 A3012 RMK AO2
       SLP149 T02670011


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 09/24/24 20:51 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...283/008
                  20000 FT MSL...296/005
                  19000 FT MSL...105/020
                  18000 FT MSL...058/004
                  17700 FT MSL...052/003
                  17000 FT MSL...073/005
                  16000 FT MSL...092/009
                  15500 FT MSL...095/010
                  15000 FT MSL...101/011
                  14000 FT MSL...111/015
                  13600 FT MSL...109/012
                  13000 FT MSL...110/015
                  12100 FT MSL...108/012
                  12000 FT MSL...111/014
                  11000 FT MSL...098/005
                  10900 FT MSL...090/006
                  10000 FT MSL...086/008
                   9800 FT MSL...079/007
                   9000 FT MSL...052/006
                   9000 FT MSL...053/006
                   8200 FT MSL...034/006
                   8000 FT MSL...032/008
                   7000 FT MSL...264/004
                   6900 FT MSL...262/003
                   6600 FT MSL...235/004

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0824 UTC Tuesday, September 24, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Light southeasterly drainage winds will continue
through the morning hours at SLC, with a switch to the northwest
expected between 1800-1900Z.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Mainly clear skies will be the
rule across most of Utah and southwest Wyoming today. Expect terrain
driven winds for all terminals.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 241720Z 2418/2518 VRB06KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 242053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP161 T02390011
       58013
METAR KEVW 241953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP165
       T02280011
METAR KEVW 241853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T02170011

KRKS 241720Z 2418/2518 25010KT P6SM FEW200
     FM250200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 242054Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T02390011 58013
METAR KRKS 241954Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP179
        T02220011
METAR KRKS 241854Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP183
       T02110011

KRWL 241730Z 2418/2518 27010KT P6SM SKC
     FM250200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 242053Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP162
       T02330011 56012
METAR KRWL 241953Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP172
       T02220011
METAR KRWL 241853Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP181
       T02060011

KLAR 241730Z 2418/2518 34013KT P6SM SKC
     FM242300 36009KT P6SM SKC
     FM250400 18006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 242053Z AUTO 35010G21KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36027/2019 SLP149 T02220011 57005
METAR KLAR 241953Z AUTO 34014G22KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T02110011
METAR KLAR 241853Z AUTO 35009G20KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T02060011

KCYS 241730Z 2418/2518 35010G18KT P6SM SKC
     FM250000 01008KT P6SM SKC
     FM250300 28006KT P6SM SKC
     FM251500 20008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 242053Z 02013G19KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T02220028 58008
METAR KCYS 241953Z 36009G18KT 10SM FEW075 22/02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T02170022
METAR KCYS 241853Z 30014G22KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3019 RMK AO2 PK WND
       33026/1832 SLP152 T02110022

Riverton (KRIW) 09/24/24 20:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...316/015
                  16900 FT MSL...336/020
                  16000 FT MSL...350/023
                  15000 FT MSL...342/020
                  14600 FT MSL...345/021
                  14000 FT MSL...348/021
                  13000 FT MSL...342/019
                  12800 FT MSL...341/017
                  12000 FT MSL...345/018
                  11300 FT MSL...350/015
                  11000 FT MSL...359/014
                  10000 FT MSL...354/007
                  10000 FT MSL...357/006
                   9000 FT MSL...351/005
                   8900 FT MSL...309/006
                   7000 FT MSL...067/004
                   6200 FT MSL...068/005
                   6000 FT MSL...065/005
                   6000 FT MSL...070/005

Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/24/24 20:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...356/036
                  13200 FT MSL...351/028
                  13000 FT MSL...339/027
                  12000 FT MSL...332/020
                  11700 FT MSL...332/020
                  11000 FT MSL...327/018
                  10500 FT MSL...330/020
                  10000 FT MSL...332/020
                   9500 FT MSL...332/020
                   9000 FT MSL...335/020
                   8600 FT MSL...333/020
                   8000 FT MSL...336/019
                   7900 FT MSL...333/020
                   7300 FT MSL...331/019
                   7000 FT MSL...340/017
                   6700 FT MSL...334/017
                   6500 FT MSL...336/017

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1933 UTC Tuesday, September 24, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1034 AM MDT Tue Sep 24 2024
VFR conditions expected for the entirety of the period. Expect
light winds and clear skies through much of the period.
Increasing winds towards the end and into the next TAF cycle for
Wednesday afternoon, beginning at RKS and CPR after 17Z with
daytime heating and mixing to the surface coupled with a
stronger gradient. Otherwise, no other weather elements are
expected at this time.
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 2037 UTC Tuesday, September 24, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1130 AM MDT Tue Sep 24 2024
VFR expected for the forecast period, with clear skies
dominating once the remaining mid-level cloud cover breaks up
by mid afternoon. Occasional NW to N wind gusts to 20 kts this
afternoon, followed by light winds drifting around to southerly
by Wednesday morning.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 242055Z AUTO 35010G16KT 10SM SCT075 25/05 A3011 RMK AO2
       T02510049
METAR KIBM 242035Z AUTO 34011G19KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3011 RMK AO2
       T02530049
METAR KIBM 242015Z AUTO 36013G21KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3011 RMK AO2
       T02530047

KSNY 241730Z 2418/2518 35012G18KT P6SM SCT100
     FM250000 36009KT P6SM SKC
     FM250500 27006KT P6SM SKC
     FM251500 21006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 242053Z AUTO 36016G24KT 10SM FEW085 25/04 A3007 RMK AO2
       SLP136 T02500039 58012
METAR KSNY 241953Z AUTO 36015G28KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
       35028/1949 SLP141 T02390033
METAR KSNY 241853Z AUTO 33015G22KT 10SM SCT100 24/04 A3010 RMK AO2
       SLP146 T02390039

METAR KOGA 242055Z AUTO 35010G17KT 10SM BKN080 27/07 A3003 RMK AO2
       T02710068
METAR KOGA 242035Z AUTO 34009G17KT 10SM OVC090 26/06 A3003 RMK AO2
       T02580057
METAR KOGA 242015Z AUTO 01009G17KT 10SM BKN080 25/06 A3003 RMK AO2
       T02530055

METAR KIML 242053Z AUTO 36011G17KT 10SM BKN090 24/06 A3003 RMK AO2
       SLP147 T02440056 58006
METAR KIML 241953Z AUTO 35014G20KT 10SM BKN080 25/06 A3004 RMK AO2
       SLP149 T02500056
METAR KIML 241853Z AUTO 36012G18KT 10SM SCT080 26/06 A3004 RMK AO2
       SLP149 T02610056

KMCK 241720Z 2418/2518 35012G20KT P6SM BKN250
     FM250000 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 242053Z AUTO 01013G21KT 10SM SCT090 27/05 A2998 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 36027/2019 SLP134 T02670050 58006
METAR KMCK 241953Z AUTO 34013G20KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND
       34026/1933 SLP137 T02610056
METAR KMCK 241853Z AUTO 34016G21KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
       33028/1807 SLP139 T02610056

North Platte (KLNX) 09/24/24 20:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...337/025
                  12000 FT MSL...334/030
                  11000 FT MSL...339/023
                  10100 FT MSL...336/020
                  10000 FT MSL...336/021
                   9000 FT MSL...341/021
                   8600 FT MSL...340/020
                   8000 FT MSL...341/020
                   7400 FT MSL...341/021
                   7000 FT MSL...342/021
                   6300 FT MSL...343/020
                   6000 FT MSL...343/021
                   5500 FT MSL...343/020
                   5000 FT MSL...344/020
                   4700 FT MSL...344/019
                   4100 FT MSL...346/019
                   4000 FT MSL...346/018
                   3600 FT MSL...347/019
                   3400 FT MSL...347/018

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2021 UTC Tuesday, September 24, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1235 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024
VFR conditions across are expected to prevail across central and
western Nebraska through Wednesday. Satellite imagery is starting
to show development of some high based cumulus aided by diurnal
heating, though do not expect a CIG. Any scattered clouds will
diminish this evening with clear skies through the end of the
valid period.
Northerly winds will be a bit gusty this afternoon 20 to 25kt.
Winds diminish to light and variable this evening and remain as
such through the end of the valid period.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 241720Z 2418/2518 35013G20KT P6SM BKN250
     FM242300 01010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM250200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 242053Z AUTO 36015G22KT 10SM SCT085 27/ A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01030/2031 SLP130 T0267 56009 $
METAR KGLD 241953Z AUTO 35009G22KT 10SM FEW080 26/ A3005 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T0256 $
METAR KGLD 241853Z AUTO 35010G24KT 10SM CLR 26/ A3006 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T0256 $

KGCK 241720Z 2418/2518 36022G28KT P6SM SKC
     FM250000 01010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM250800 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 242054Z 04014G23KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
       05030/1955 SLP131 T02560033 53001
METAR KGCK 241954Z 04015KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
       04029/1909 SLP129 T02500061
METAR KGCK 241854Z 03019G29KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
       02031/1758 SLP130 T02390072

METAR KLBL 242056Z AUTO 02021KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
       02027/2028 SLP133 6//// T02500094 52005 PNO $
METAR KLBL 241956Z AUTO 36017G23KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01029/1929 SLP125 T02610094 PNO $
METAR KLBL 241856Z AUTO 36019G28KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36029/1832 SLP128 T02610094 PNO $

METAR KEHA 242055Z AUTO 01015G23KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3005 RMK AO2
       T02600060
METAR KEHA 242035Z AUTO 01015G24KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3005 RMK AO2
       T02620064
METAR KEHA 242015Z AUTO 02018G26KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3005 RMK AO2
       T02620070

Goodland (KGLD) 09/24/24 20:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...334/043
                  13000 FT MSL...336/042
                  12600 FT MSL...338/039
                  12000 FT MSL...330/032
                  11000 FT MSL...336/023
                  10700 FT MSL...339/023
                  10000 FT MSL...341/022
                   9200 FT MSL...339/022
                   9000 FT MSL...341/021
                   8100 FT MSL...341/022
                   8000 FT MSL...341/022
                   7000 FT MSL...342/022
                   7000 FT MSL...342/022
                   6200 FT MSL...342/021
                   6000 FT MSL...344/022
                   5400 FT MSL...342/021
                   5000 FT MSL...342/021
                   4700 FT MSL...343/020
                   4300 FT MSL...344/019
                   4000 FT MSL...347/019
                   4000 FT MSL...348/019

Dodge City (KDDC) 09/24/24 21:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...322/027
                  13800 FT MSL...318/029
                  13000 FT MSL...316/034
                  12000 FT MSL...321/034
                  11500 FT MSL...324/034
                  11000 FT MSL...324/035
                  10000 FT MSL...330/035
                   9700 FT MSL...332/035
                   9000 FT MSL...340/032
                   8200 FT MSL...351/028
                   8000 FT MSL...353/027
                   7000 FT MSL...006/023
                   7000 FT MSL...005/024
                   6000 FT MSL...013/021
                   6000 FT MSL...013/020
                   5100 FT MSL...021/018
                   5000 FT MSL...020/019
                   4400 FT MSL...024/017
                   4000 FT MSL...026/017
                   3700 FT MSL...026/016
                   3200 FT MSL...029/016
                   3000 FT MSL...035/015
                   3000 FT MSL...035/015

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1938 UTC Tuesday, September 24, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1140 AM MDT Tue Sep 24 2024
VFR conditions are anticipated to rule through the TAF period
at both terminals.. with ceilings confined above 10,000 ft AGL.
Breezy (15-25 knot) north winds will prevail this afternoon.
Winds will rapidly weaken an hour or two prior to sunset this
evening.. becoming light/variable. Winds will remain light/
variable through the duration of the 18Z TAF period.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2004 UTC Tuesday, September 24, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1213 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024
Widespread ceilings at or above 12000 ft AGL can be expected
over the next few hours as an upper level trough crosses western
Kansas. Gusty north winds of 15 to 20 knots during the
afternoon will decrease to less than 10 knots after 00z
Wednesday as surface high pressure begins to build into western
Kansas.


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

KGUY 241720Z 2418/2518 36016G26KT P6SM SKC
     FM242200 02010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM250100 03005KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 242053Z AUTO 01015G24KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
       02029/2001 SLP113 T02780078 56000
METAR KGUY 241953Z AUTO 02015G26KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
       02031/1916 SLP113 T02780083
METAR KGUY 241853Z AUTO 01019G28KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01028/1844 SLP111 T02780094

KDHT 241720Z 2418/2518 36015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM250000 04010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM250300 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 242053Z AUTO 01019G27KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
       02027/2016 SLP124 T02830050 56006
METAR KDHT 241953Z AUTO 04018G28KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36028/1942 SLP127 T02780061
METAR KDHT 241853Z AUTO 02018G28KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
       35034/1805 SLP127 T02720056

Amarillo (KAMA) 09/24/24 21:03 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...306/017
                  15000 FT MSL...323/020
                  14900 FT MSL...324/019
                  14000 FT MSL...332/020
                  13000 FT MSL...333/020
                  12600 FT MSL...333/021
                  12000 FT MSL...317/018
                  11000 FT MSL...294/014
                  10800 FT MSL...301/014
                  10000 FT MSL...307/017
                   9200 FT MSL...325/015
                   9000 FT MSL...332/015
                   8000 FT MSL...352/016
                   8000 FT MSL...356/016
                   7000 FT MSL...006/018
                   7000 FT MSL...006/018
                   6200 FT MSL...008/018
                   6000 FT MSL...008/019
                   5400 FT MSL...008/018
                   5000 FT MSL...007/017
                   4800 FT MSL...010/018
                   4300 FT MSL...011/020
                   4000 FT MSL...012/019
                   4000 FT MSL...009/019

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1830 UTC Tuesday, September 24, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1207 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024
VFR conditions are expected through this forecast period. A cold
front has passed through KGUY and KDHT resulting in breezy
northerly winds. The cold front is currently projected to move
through KAMA around 1845z, give or take around 15 minutes. Winds
will weaken from the north to south later today, culminating in
light and variable winds tonight through tomorrow morning.


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

KFMN 241720Z 2418/2518 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250
     FM241900 27007KT P6SM SKC
     FM250200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 242053Z 22004KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T02721017 56021
METAR KFMN 241953Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP158
       T02671011
METAR KFMN 241853Z 21005KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T02440011

METAR KSKX 242056Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP183
       6//// T02331006 56014 PNO $
METAR KSKX 241956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP192
       T02281006 PNO $
METAR KSKX 241856Z AUTO VRB05KT 6SM HZ CLR 22/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP193
       T02170011 PNO $

KLVS 241720Z 2418/2518 03007KT P6SM SCT250
     FM242200 11010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM250600 35006KT P6SM SKC
     FM251500 20006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLVS 242053Z AUTO 07009KT 24/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02390022
       56009 $
METAR KLVS 241953Z AUTO 07007KT 24/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02390022
       $
METAR KLVS 241853Z AUTO 10007KT 23/03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02330028
       $

METAR KRTN 242053Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T02560011 56010 $
METAR KRTN 241953Z AUTO 03008G17KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T02440006 $
METAR KRTN 241853Z AUTO 05008G19KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02440011 $

METAR KCAO 242055Z AUTO 02014KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP136
        T02560044 56004 $
METAR KCAO 241955Z AUTO 01018G24KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3010 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 04028/1858 SLP139 T02500044 $
METAR KCAO 241855Z AUTO 03020G26KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3011 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 02028/1804 SLP139 T02500044 $

Albuquerque (KABX) 09/24/24 20:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  19000 FT MSL...026/021
                  18000 FT MSL...028/021
                  17100 FT MSL...030/022
                  17000 FT MSL...030/022
                  16000 FT MSL...027/015
                  15000 FT MSL...359/016
                  14800 FT MSL...356/011
                  14000 FT MSL...341/011
                  13000 FT MSL...323/011
                  13000 FT MSL...332/012
                  12000 FT MSL...335/009
                  11500 FT MSL...320/010
                  11000 FT MSL...344/014
                  10300 FT MSL...321/012
                  10000 FT MSL...337/012
                   9200 FT MSL...324/012
                   9000 FT MSL...339/010
                   8400 FT MSL...329/011
                   8000 FT MSL...338/010
                   7600 FT MSL...321/011
                   7000 FT MSL...324/009
                   7000 FT MSL...325/009
                   6500 FT MSL...338/008
                   6300 FT MSL...345/008

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2033 UTC Tuesday, September 24, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1113 AM MDT Tue Sep 24 2024
VFR prevails as a weak frontal boundary brings an easterly to
northeasterly wind shift through eastern NM. A weak east canyon
wind looks likely at KABQ gusting above 20kts tonight. Weaker
directional wind shifts will be present across the eastern plains,
staying below 10kts south of U.S. Hwy 60.

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

DATA BASED ON 241200Z
VALID 241800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+12 0908+08 0609-05 0709-16 080733 091244 063055
BCE                      1806+07 1013-03 0719-17 071634 102645 083655
LND              9900+12 0115+07 0222-05 0121-17 362234 023445 024855
RKS              9900    0412+07 0128-04 3625-17 021634 032745 034355
GJT              9900+12 9900+06 0119-05 0125-17 042034 053145 044555
FMN              9900+13 0606+06 0218-05 0421-17 042935 063646 055355
ABQ              3408+13 3010+05 0320-05 0424-17 053835 074346 055355
MBW              3210    3319+03 3628-06 0234-17 363634 015045 026256
DEN              3309+10 3421+03 3634-05 3638-18 014135 024945 026456
PUB              3408+11 3011+04 3531-07 0138-18 014636 035645 036857
ALS                      9900+06 3627-05 0228-18 033535 054646 046356
TCC      3109    3108+13 3508+05 3521-07 0229-18 034536 055147 035456
BFF      3313    3318+06 3428+00 3645-06 0149-18 365035 016245 017256
GLD      3615    3528+06 3431+00 3544-08 3658-19 016635 027745 018557
GCK      3632+16 3126+11 2930+03 3235-11 3552-20 366837 027846 018857
GAG      2721+20 2718+12 2818+04 3135-11 3439-21 365637 366048 017356
AMA      2614    2613+13 2411+05 3123-09 3528-19 024437 025347 027357
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DATA BASED ON 241200Z
VALID 250000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    1306+15 1611+09 1307-04 1508-16 170633 141444 122655
BCE                      9900+09 1113-03 1214-16 121234 122644 123153
LND              1907+16 3006+09 3511-05 3409-16 341733 011444 022056
RKS              9900    0609+09 0411-05 0309-16 351333 041844 072456
GJT              0206+15 0409+08 0314-04 0317-16 351233 062345 073356
FMN              3005+16 0508+09 0313-04 0514-17 051234 062645 073555
ABQ              9900+16 0207+08 0418-04 0519-17 052535 073045 064356
MBW              3106    3509+05 3619-05 0124-16 363234 024345 024656
DEN              3608+12 3219+07 3622-05 0224-17 013534 024545 025056
PUB              9900+13 3514+06 3624-04 0323-17 013635 023945 035156
ALS                      3606+08 0216-04 0219-17 013034 033145 044355
TCC      0615    0511+13 3612+06 0125-05 0229-18 023535 033845 045056
BFF      3409    3211+10 3423+04 3629-05 3637-17 364435 015845 016255
GLD      3516    3417+08 3436+02 0144-05 0155-18 016035 016246 016755
GCK      0117+16 3521+07 3437+03 3547-06 0273-19 016035 016546 017055
GAG      0123+16 3327+11 3026+04 3439-07 3656-20 016935 366046 016655
AMA      0320    3308+13 3213+05 3531-06 0139-18 014535 014946 025556
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DATA BASED ON 241200Z
VALID 251200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1806    1913+15 2017+08 2016-04 2123-17 183334 183845 193755
BCE                      1817+08 1814-04 1920-17 153034 173145 192454
LND              2111+16 2113+11 2314-05 2418-17 211933 212144 211756
RKS              1711    1714+11 2108-05 2217-17 191734 191944 202055
GJT              1910+15 2111+09 2107-05 1712-16 141334 142244 161555
FMN              1709+15 1708+08 1906-04 1706-17 091734 122944 080554
ABQ              1709+14 9900+07 1211-03 0911-17 072234 102644 041254
MBW              9900    9900+09 3107-05 2912-16 301333 340944 081355
DEN              9900+13 3308+08 3510-05 3509-17 021634 032444 063255
PUB              2907+12 3309+07 3410-04 3510-17 042634 043545 053055
ALS                      2906+08 3005-04 9900-17 062234 072844 051654
TCC      0709    3507+12 0114+05 3612-04 0225-17 043135 064544 032554
BFF      2107    3307+11 3408+08 3417-05 3417-17 342634 363044 033455
GLD      9900    3615+08 3517+06 3525-05 3627-17 014334 025045 035855
GCK      0111+14 3624+07 3626+06 3629-05 3636-18 024935 026245 025654
GAG      0114+13 0127+07 3631+06 3531-05 0143-19 025436 037045 025853
AMA      0215    3624+10 3620+05 3631-05 0136-18 024435 045845 023653
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