Regional Weather Synopsis
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO

Home |  Current Version |  Previous Version |  Graphics & Text |  Print | Product List |  Glossary On
Versions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
134
NZUS99 KBOU 221628
SYNBOU

Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1025 MDT Sunday, September 22, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 221556Z 18014KT 10SM BKN005 BKN015 OVC023 09/08 A3030 RMK AO2
       RAE21 SLP235 T00940083 PNO $
SPECI KFNL 221529Z 17012KT 10SM SCT005 SCT013 OVC021 08/08 A3030 RMK AO2
       RAE21 PNO $
METAR KFNL 221456Z 18008KT 6SM -RA BR BKN005 BKN012 09/09 A3030 RMK AO2
       SLP229 6//// T00940089 51006 PNO $

METAR KGXY 221556Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM -RA OVC007 09/08 A3031 RMK AO2 CIG
       005V010 SLP259 P0000 T00890083
SPECI KGXY 221518Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM -RA BKN007 OVC075 08/08 A3030 RMK
       AO2 CIG 004V009 P0000
SPECI KGXY 221511Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM -RA SCT007 OVC075 08/08 A3030 RMK
       AO2 P0000

METAR KLMO 221615Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM -RA SCT008 BKN047 OVC050 11/09
       A3033 RMK AO2 T01050086
METAR KLMO 221555Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM -RA SCT029 SCT033 OVC048 10/09
       A3033 RMK AO2 P0003 T01030085
METAR KLMO 221535Z AUTO 16006KT 7SM -RA SCT008 BKN029 OVC050 10/09 A3032
       RMK AO2 P0003 T01010085

METAR KBDU 221615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT013 SCT027 OVC060 08/08 A3031
       RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 221555Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM -DZ SCT036 SCT048 OVC060 08/08
       A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 221535Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM -RA SCT007 SCT026 OVC036 08/08 A3031
       RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 221615Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM FEW013 OVC043 10/08 A3030 RMK AO2
       T01000080
METAR KEIK 221555Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM OVC044 09/08 A3030 RMK AO2
       T00930082
METAR KEIK 221535Z AUTO 13007KT 7SM -RA FEW009 BKN045 OVC060 09/08 A3031
       RMK AO2 P0002 T00890078

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 221547Z 12005KT 5SM -RA BKN004 OVC009 08/07 A3033
METAR KBJC 221445Z 17004KT 5SM -RA BKN003 OVC009 08/07 A3032
METAR KBJC 221352Z 13003KT 5SM -RA BKN004 OVC009 08/07 A3031

KDEN 221503Z 2215/2318 15007KT P6SM -RA SCT008 OVC035
     FM221800 14009KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040
     FM222200 17009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200
     FM230400 19008KT P6SM SCT200
     FM231200 25007KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KDEN 221553Z 14006KT 10SM SCT012 BKN055 OVC080 08/06 A3032 RMK AO2
       RAE49 SLP238 P0000 T00830061
METAR KDEN 221453Z 15005KT 10SM -RA FEW010 OVC040 08/06 A3032 RMK AO2
       RAE32B52 SLP235 P0001 60018 T00780056 52013
METAR KDEN 221353Z 15006KT 10SM -RA FEW010 BKN038 OVC050 08/06 A3030 RMK
       AO2 SLP229 P0006 T00780056


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 221558Z 15004KT 10SM SCT012 BKN028 OVC050 08/06 A3030 RMK
        AO2A SLP229 T00840059
METAR KBKF 221458Z 10003KT 10SM FEW012 OVC035 08/05 A3030 RMK AO2A
        RAE51 SLP229 P0001 60007 T00750050 52011
SPECI KBKF 221451Z 10003KT 10SM FEW012 OVC035 08/05 A3030 RMK AO2A
       SLP229

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 221553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW012 OVC040 08/05 A3032 RMK AO2 RAE07
       SLP249 P0000 T00780050
METAR KAPA 221453Z 09004KT 10SM -RA FEW015 OVC045 07/05 A3031 RMK AO2
       SLP246 P0001 60004 T00720050 51012
METAR KAPA 221353Z 09005KT 10SM -RA FEW008 OVC045 07/05 A3031 RMK AO2
       SLP243 P0002 T00670050

METAR KMNH 221615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN007 OVC011 05/03 A3035 RMK
       AO2
METAR KMNH 221555Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM BKN007 OVC010 05/03 A3035 RMK
        AO2
METAR KMNH 221535Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM OVC009 05/03 A3035 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 221615Z AUTO 19007KT 4SM -RA BR FEW006 09/09 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 221555Z AUTO 19008KT 8SM -RA CLR 08/08 A3031 RMK AO2
       P0001
METAR KFMM 221535Z AUTO 19008KT 8SM -RA CLR 08/08 A3030 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 221615Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM SCT050 BKN110 10/10 A3028 RMK
       AO2
METAR KSTK 221555Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM BKN050 09/09 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 221535Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM OVC050 09/09 A3028 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 221553Z AUTO 25004KT 9SM -RA FEW047 BKN055 OVC070 08/06 A3030
       RMK AO2 SLP246 P0002 T00830061
METAR KAKO 221453Z AUTO 30003KT 5SM RA BR FEW026 SCT031 OVC045 08/06
       A3030 RMK AO2 SLP239 P0003 60023 T00780061 53011
METAR KAKO 221353Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM -RA OVC032 08/07 A3029 RMK AO2
       SLP231 P0003 T00830067

SPECI KLIC 221615Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM SCT009 BKN013 OVC018 08/05 A3031
       RMK AO2 T00780050
METAR KLIC 221555Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM OVC018 08/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP231
       T00830044
METAR KLIC 221455Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM BKN017 OVC039 09/04 A3030 RMK AO2
       SLP221 T00890044 53012

METAR KHEQ 221615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 SCT090 10/07 A3029 RMK
       AO2
METAR KHEQ 221555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3029 RMK AO2 P0003
METAR KHEQ 221535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -DZ SCT013 SCT018 10/08 A3029 RMK
       AO2 P0003

METAR K2V6 221559Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM -DZ OVC055 08/06 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 221539Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -DZ OVC055 08/06 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 221519Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM DZ OVC060 08/06 A3029 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 221615Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM BKN070 OVC080 10/08 A3029 RMK
       AO2
METAR K2V5 221555Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM BKN060 OVC080 10/08 A3028 RMK
       AO2
METAR K2V5 221535Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM -RA BKN060 OVC080 10/08 A3029 RMK
       AO2

METAR KITR 221553Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM SCT018 OVC055 10/07 A3027 RMK AO2
       SLP231 T01000067
SPECI KITR 221534Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM SCT018 OVC055 10/07 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01000067
METAR KITR 221453Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM FEW013 BKN025 OVC050 10/07 A3027
       RMK AO2 SLP226 T01000072 51016

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 16:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...003/022
                  25000 FT MSL...036/027
                  24000 FT MSL...024/023
                  22000 FT MSL...358/015
                  20000 FT MSL...029/026
                  19000 FT MSL...034/024
                  18000 FT MSL...032/023
                  17000 FT MSL...027/027
                  16800 FT MSL...072/010
                  16000 FT MSL...052/018
                  15000 FT MSL...062/018
                  14500 FT MSL...087/012
                  14000 FT MSL...066/018
                  13000 FT MSL...057/019
                  12700 FT MSL...067/009
                  12000 FT MSL...057/009
                  11200 FT MSL...080/007
                  11000 FT MSL...079/007
                  10000 FT MSL...094/009
                  10000 FT MSL...106/009
                   9000 FT MSL...104/010
                   8900 FT MSL...104/010
                   8100 FT MSL...103/005
                   8000 FT MSL...097/006
                   7300 FT MSL...119/006
                   7000 FT MSL...106/003
                   6600 FT MSL...172/006

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1546 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 221615Z AUTO 16003KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 221555Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 221535Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 A3045 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 221555Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM OVC013 08/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP239
        T00750041
METAR KAFF 221455Z 36008KT 10SM OVC014 07/04 A3030 RMK AO2A SHRAE1356
        SLP229 60001 T00700043 52013
SPECI KAFF 221356Z 03009KT 10SM OVC011 07/05 A3029 RMK AO2A SLP220

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 221554Z 04010KT 10SM FEW010 BKN022 OVC033 08/04 A3033 RMK AO2
       SLP248 VCSH SW T00780044
METAR KCOS 221454Z 03011KT 10SM FEW016 BKN021 BKN030 08/04 A3032 RMK
        AO2 SLP245 60001 T00780044 53014
METAR KCOS 221354Z 05009KT 10SM OVC025 07/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP230 T00720044

SPECI KABH 221620Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM BKN017 OVC049 09/05 A3033 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT SE CIG 017V049 SLP256
METAR KABH 221555Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM SCT015 OVC045 08/05 A3032 RMK
        AO2 SLP252 T00840051
SPECI KABH 221535Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM FEW011 SCT018 OVC045 08/05 A3032
       RMK AO2 SLP252

METAR KFLY 221615Z AUTO 04008G15KT 10SM SCT014 BKN025 OVC043 07/04
        A3034 RMK AO2 T00660038
METAR KFLY 221555Z AUTO 02010G18KT 10SM SCT010 BKN016 OVC043 06/04 A3034
       RMK AO2 T00600037
METAR KFLY 221535Z AUTO 03012G19KT 10SM OVC008 05/04 A3034 RMK AO2
       T00530038

METAR KFCS 221555Z AUTO 02003KT 4SM BR OVC004 08/06 A3031 RMK AO2 DZB1459E15
        SLP264 P0001 T00750058
SPECI KFCS 221515Z AUTO 12003KT 3SM BR OVC004 06/04 A3031 RMK AO2
       DZB1459E15 OVC V BKN SLP269
SPECI KFCS 221504Z AUTO 12003KT 5SM -DZ BR BKN004 OVC016 09/07 A3031
        RMK AO2 DZB1459 CIG 004V006 SLP258

KPUB 221446Z 2215/2312 08008KT P6SM VCSH OVC025
     FM221900 13007KT P6SM SCT030 BKN100
     FM230000 08006KT P6SM FEW110
     FM230600 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 221553Z 10006KT 10SM BKN026 OVC044 11/07 A3030 RMK AO2 RAE19
       SLP235 P0000 T01060067
SPECI KPUB 221541Z 12007KT 10SM BKN027 OVC046 11/07 A3030 RMK AO2 RAE19
       P0000 T01060072
METAR KPUB 221453Z 10009KT 10SM -RA SCT029 OVC043 11/07 A3029 RMK AO2
       RAB46 SLP232 P0000 60000 T01060067 51020

METAR KVTP 221615Z AUTO 09007KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 00/00 A3049 RMK
       AO2
METAR KVTP 221555Z AUTO 09006KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 00/00 A3049 RMK AO2
        P0001
METAR KVTP 221535Z AUTO 09005KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 00/00 A3049 RMK AO2
       P0001

SPECI KTAD 221607Z AUTO 04008KT 3SM BR BKN006 OVC012 08/07 A3031 RMK AO2
       RAE04 CIG 004V009 T00780067 PNO $
SPECI KTAD 221602Z AUTO 04007KT 1 3/4SM -RA BR BKN006 OVC012 08/07 A3031
       RMK AO2 CIG 004V010 T00780067 PNO $
METAR KTAD 221554Z AUTO 05006KT 1 1/2SM -RA BR OVC010 07/07 A3031 RMK
       AO2 RAE29B54 CIG 004V012 SLP235 T00720067 PNO $

METAR KLHX 221553Z AUTO 04014KT 10SM SCT055 BKN095 12/07 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP224 T01170067
METAR KLHX 221453Z AUTO 03014KT 10SM OVC060 11/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP216
        T01110072 51018
METAR KLHX 221353Z AUTO 03012KT 10SM SCT065 10/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP215
       T01000072

SPECI KLAA 221612Z AUTO 02011G20KT 10SM BKN027 OVC110 14/07 A3025 RMK
       AO2 T01440072
METAR KLAA 221553Z AUTO 03013KT 10SM FEW025 BKN090 OVC110 14/07 A3025
       RMK AO2 SLP214 T01390072
METAR KLAA 221453Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM OVC090 12/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP216
       T01220078 51017

METAR KSPD 221556Z AUTO 01017KT M05/ A3023 RMK AO1 SLP254 T1050 $
METAR KSPD 221456Z AUTO 01018KT M02/M02 A3023 RMK AO1 SLP271 T10171017
       51017 $
METAR KSPD 221356Z AUTO 36017KT M01/ A3022 RMK AO1 SLP265 T1006 $

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 16:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...293/023
                  12000 FT MSL...330/019
                  11000 FT MSL...318/013
                  10900 FT MSL...318/014
                  10000 FT MSL...324/011
                   9700 FT MSL...325/013
                   9000 FT MSL...005/010
                   8600 FT MSL...012/008
                   8000 FT MSL...025/009
                   7800 FT MSL...032/009
                   7100 FT MSL...039/009
                   7000 FT MSL...036/010
                   6300 FT MSL...046/012
                   6000 FT MSL...022/009
                   5900 FT MSL...022/008
                   5700 FT MSL...028/009

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 221553Z AUTO A3023 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KCAG 221453Z AUTO A3023 RMK AO2 SLPNO 52011 PWINO $
METAR KCAG 221353Z AUTO A3022 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $

METAR KHDN 221556Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T01330061 PNO $
METAR KHDN 221456Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM OVC055 11/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP202
       6//// T01060061 53008 PNO $
METAR KHDN 221356Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP202
       T00940072 PNO $

METAR KSBS 221615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3024 RMK AO1
       T00960053
METAR KSBS 221555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 10/08 A3024 RMK AO1
       T00950077
METAR KSBS 221535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 09/09 A3024 RMK AO1
       T00930088

METAR KC07 221615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC004 04/04 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 221555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN004 03/03 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 221535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT002 BKN055 03/03 A3039 RMK
       AO2

METAR K33V 221615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3032 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 221555Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3032 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 221535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3032 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN055 10/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T01000072
METAR KEEO 221453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 09/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP195
       T00890072 53013
METAR KEEO 221353Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM OVC060 08/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP189
       T00780067

METAR K20V 221615Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 221555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT045 11/04 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 221535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT045 10/04 A3030 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 221615Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM SCT012 BKN020 BKN055 08/M14 A3033
       RMK AO2 T00751143
METAR KGNB 221555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -DZ SCT012 OVC020 07/M13 A3033 RMK
       AO2 T00671134
METAR KGNB 221535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -DZ BKN012 BKN031 OVC043 07/M13
       A3033 RMK AO2 T00661132

METAR K0CO 221615Z AUTO 23007KT 1/4SM -SN OVC002 M02/M02 A3046 RMK
       AO2
METAR K0CO 221555Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM -SN OVC002 M02/M03 A3046 RMK
       AO2
METAR K0CO 221535Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM -SN OVC002 M02/M03 A3045 RMK
       AO2

METAR KC99 221610Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BKN003 BKN006 OVC029 M01/M01 A3042
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
METAR KC99 221550Z AUTO 34004KT 1/4SM OVC003 M01/M01 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 221530Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM OVC003 M01/M01 A3041 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 221553Z 08005KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP177
       T01610089
METAR KGJT 221453Z 12007KT 10SM BKN110 14/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T01440094 53013
METAR KGJT 221353Z 10010KT 10SM BKN110 12/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T01170089

KRIL 221132Z 2212/2312 VRB03KT P6SM FEW060 OVC100
     FM222100 05005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT110
     FM222300 35007KT P6SM FEW070
     FM230300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
METAR KRIL 221553Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM OVC080 14/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP195
       T01390072
METAR KRIL 221453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP198
       T01110072 53012
METAR KRIL 221353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN085 09/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T00940078

METAR K5SM 221615Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM BR SCT001 OVC042 02/02 A3043 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 221555Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM FG BKN001 OVC044 01/01 A3043 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 221535Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG OVC001 01/01 A3042 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 221556Z 00000KT 10SM BKN070 OVC085 09/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T00890067 PNO $
METAR KEGE 221456Z 00000KT 10SM FEW008 OVC075 08/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP153
       6//// T00830067 51009 PNO $
METAR KEGE 221356Z 06003KT 10SM SCT008 OVC070 07/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP152
       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 221553Z 00000KT 10SM SCT015 BKN060 06/03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T00610033
METAR KASE 221453Z 16004KT 10SM OVC085 04/02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP202
       T00440022 51010
METAR KASE 221353Z 21003KT 10SM FEW004 BKN090 02/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T00220022

METAR KCCU 221615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN017 BKN026 OVC033 03/00 A3045
       RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 221555Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM BKN017 OVC030 03/00 A3044 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCCU 221535Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM BKN017 OVC023 02/M01 A3044 RMK
       AO2

METAR KLXV 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC007 03/01 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP214
       T00280011
SPECI KLXV 221527Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC008 03/01 A3039 RMK AO2
       T00280006
SPECI KLXV 221509Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT005 OVC012 03/01 A3039 RMK AO2
       T00280006

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 16:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...035/020
                  13000 FT MSL...042/018
                  12500 FT MSL...042/013
                  12000 FT MSL...063/018
                  11700 FT MSL...047/012
                  11000 FT MSL...068/020
                  11000 FT MSL...070/015
                  10400 FT MSL...091/013

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 221556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP227
       T00830039
METAR KGUC 221456Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM BKN065 06/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP237
       60000 T00560039 53010
METAR KGUC 221356Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM BKN045 OVC065 05/04 A3029 RMK AO2
       RAE11 SLP233 P0000 T00500039

METAR K7BM 221615Z AUTO 13004KT 1/4SM FG OVC002 04/03 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 221555Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BR OVC002 04/03 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 221535Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BR BKN002 OVC007 03/02 A3038 RMK
       AO2

METAR KAEJ 221615Z AUTO 10SM SCT016 BKN065 OVC085 08/04 A3033 RMK AO2
       T00820038
METAR KAEJ 221555Z AUTO 10SM SCT014 SCT027 OVC033 07/04 A3033 RMK AO2
       T00720036
METAR KAEJ 221535Z AUTO 10SM SCT013 OVC027 07/04 A3033 RMK AO2
       T00680036

METAR KANK 221615Z AUTO 13005KT 7SM FEW007 OVC036 07/06 A3032 RMK AO2
        T00720058 $
METAR KANK 221555Z AUTO 09004KT 8SM SCT007 OVC030 07/06 A3032 RMK AO2
       T00690059 $
METAR KANK 221535Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM BR FEW007 OVC029 07/07 A3032 RMK AO2
       T00690066 $

METAR KMYP 221615Z AUTO OVC002 M01/M01 A3054 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 221555Z AUTO OVC002 M01/M01 A3053 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 221535Z AUTO 1/4SM FZFG OVC002 M01/M01 A3053 RMK AO2


KTEX 221432Z 2215/2312 11003KT P6SM OVC020
     FM221800 29004KT P6SM VCTS SCT035 BKN050CB
     FM230200 13003KT P6SM BKN050
     FM230600 14004KT P6SM FEW050 SCT070
METAR KTEX 221615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT022 OVC028 06/03 A3034 RMK
        AO2
METAR KTEX 221555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC022 05/03 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 221535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN022 OVC028 05/03 A3033 RMK
       AO2

METAR K04V 221615Z AUTO 10SM SCT016 BKN037 OVC065 10/05 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 221555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT010 BKN037 OVC055 10/06 A3033
        RMK AO2
METAR K04V 221535Z AUTO 10SM BKN039 OVC055 08/06 A3033 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 13/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP183
       T01280067 $
METAR KCEZ 221453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 11/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP182
       60000 T01060061 53011 $
METAR KCEZ 221353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 09/07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T00940067 $

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 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW055 OVC100 11/08 A3023 RMK AO2
       SLP195 T01060078
METAR KDRO 221453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM OVC100 08/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T00780067 51013
METAR KDRO 221353Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM OVC070 07/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP195
       T00670056

METAR KPSO 221615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 BKN090 11/07 A3027 RMK
        AO2 T01060067
METAR KPSO 221555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 10/07 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01020070
METAR KPSO 221535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 OVC090 10/07 A3027 RMK AO2
       T00960069

METAR KCPW 221615Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM BR OVC001 00/00 A3048 RMK AO2 VIS
        1/2V2 LTG DSNT E
METAR KCPW 221555Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC003 00/00 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 221535Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR BKN003 BKN010 OVC020 00/00 A3047
       RMK AO2

KALS 221410Z 2214/2312 VRB05KT P6SM SCT020 OVC050
     FM221900 03007KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN090
     FM230000 16006KT P6SM BKN100
     FM230600 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KALS 221608Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW017 BKN037 OVC046 10/06 A3028
       RMK AO2 T01000056
METAR KALS 221552Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM SCT017 BKN023 OVC046 10/06 A3028
       RMK AO2 SLP204 T01000061
SPECI KALS 221541Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM SCT017 BKN028 OVC046 10/06 A3028
       RMK AO2 T01000061

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 16:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...035/020
                  13000 FT MSL...042/018
                  12500 FT MSL...042/013
                  12000 FT MSL...063/018
                  11700 FT MSL...047/012
                  11000 FT MSL...068/020
                  11000 FT MSL...070/015
                  10400 FT MSL...091/013

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 221553Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T01890089
METAR KPGA 221453Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T01720089 53014
METAR KPGA 221353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T01500083

METAR KRQE 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T01280033
METAR KRQE 221453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T00780022 51010
METAR KRQE 221353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T00220006

Flagstaff (KFSX) 09/22/24 16:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...358/013
                  14600 FT MSL...013/019
                  14000 FT MSL...013/016
                  13000 FT MSL...027/020
                  13000 FT MSL...029/018
                  12000 FT MSL...039/020
                  11800 FT MSL...045/016
                  11000 FT MSL...038/022
                  10700 FT MSL...037/017
                  10000 FT MSL...033/020
                  10000 FT MSL...033/020
                   9200 FT MSL...026/017
                   9000 FT MSL...032/017
                   8500 FT MSL...023/016
                   8000 FT MSL...026/014
                   7800 FT MSL...032/012
                   7400 FT MSL...033/012
                   7300 FT MSL...009/016

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1553 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION...Sunday 22/18Z through Monday 23/18Z...Look for VFR
conditions with north to northeast winds at 5-15 kts.
OUTLOOK...Monday 23/18Z through Wednesday 25/18Z...VFR conditions
will continue with light and variable winds generally less than
15 kts.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 221451Z 2215/2318 23004KT P6SM SKC
      TEMPO 2215/2217 VRB04KT
     FM221700 32008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM230400 15006KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KSLC 221554Z 11003KT 10SM FEW250 18/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T01830072
METAR KSLC 221454Z 00000KT 10SM FEW250 17/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP163 T01670072
        53012
METAR KSLC 221354Z 13003KT 10SM FEW250 14/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP160 T01390072

KVEL 221132Z 2212/2312 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
     FM221800 VRB04KT P6SM FEW090
     FM230200 30004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 221553Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T01720028 $
METAR KVEL 221453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T01500017 53014 $
METAR KVEL 221353Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T01110011 $


KCNY 221132Z 2212/2312 VRB04KT P6SM FEW090
METAR KCNY 221553Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP168
       T01720089
METAR KCNY 221453Z AUTO 08014KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP158
       T01560089 51012
METAR KCNY 221353Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T01280089


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 09/22/24 16:11 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...294/007
                  19000 FT MSL...329/003
                  18000 FT MSL...027/003
                  16000 FT MSL...310/006
                  14000 FT MSL...353/003
                  13600 FT MSL...068/007
                  12100 FT MSL...316/002
                  12000 FT MSL...257/021
                  11000 FT MSL...273/010
                  10900 FT MSL...256/006
                  10000 FT MSL...274/011
                   9900 FT MSL...299/006
                   9000 FT MSL...298/007
                   9000 FT MSL...293/008
                   8300 FT MSL...292/007
                   8000 FT MSL...285/008
                   7600 FT MSL...294/006
                   6900 FT MSL...097/004
                   6600 FT MSL...077/006

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 221553Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T01171011
METAR KEVW 221453Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T00941011 52007
METAR KEVW 221353Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T00671017

KRKS 221120Z 2212/2312 07007KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150
     FM221900 26007KT P6SM SKC
     FM222100 28010G16KT P6SM FEW200
     FM230000 26009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 221554Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP209
       T00941011
METAR KRKS 221454Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP208
        T00831017 51006
METAR KRKS 221354Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP212
        T00561017

KRWL 221138Z 2212/2312 05005KT P6SM SCT150
     FM221900 27009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 221553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP199
       T01000000 $
METAR KRWL 221453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T00721006 51007 $
METAR KRWL 221353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP209
       T00501006 $

KLAR 221138Z 2212/2312 15008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN150
     FM221500 16011KT P6SM SCT200
     FM230000 18008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 221553Z AUTO 15013KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T01060033
METAR KLAR 221453Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T00720028 51008
METAR KLAR 221353Z AUTO 15015KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP191
       T00670028

KCYS 221138Z 2212/2312 19005KT P6SM BKN020
     FM221700 19012G20KT P6SM SCT020 BKN200
     FM222300 21009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 221553Z 22014KT 10SM FEW018 11/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP207
       T01110044
METAR KCYS 221453Z 21006KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP216 T00780039
       51005
METAR KCYS 221353Z 19007KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP218
       T00670033

Riverton (KRIW) 09/22/24 16:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...347/007
                  14600 FT MSL...343/009
                  14000 FT MSL...337/009
                  13000 FT MSL...316/009
                  12800 FT MSL...314/010
                  12000 FT MSL...314/013
                  11300 FT MSL...309/015
                  11000 FT MSL...305/015
                  10100 FT MSL...278/016
                  10000 FT MSL...276/017
                   9000 FT MSL...256/020
                   9000 FT MSL...255/021
                   8200 FT MSL...250/016
                   8000 FT MSL...248/016
                   7300 FT MSL...222/007
                   6700 FT MSL...244/004
                   6200 FT MSL...092/005
                   6000 FT MSL...060/004
                   5900 FT MSL...070/005

Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/22/24 16:22 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...221/011
                   8600 FT MSL...230/014
                   8000 FT MSL...217/017
                   7900 FT MSL...228/014
                   7000 FT MSL...218/010

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 221615Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01470031
METAR KIBM 221555Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3028 RMK AO2
       T01370028
METAR KIBM 221535Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3028 RMK AO2
       T01320028

KSNY 221138Z 2212/2312 31005KT P6SM BKN150
     FM221600 18008KT P6SM BKN150
     FM230000 20007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 221553Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP226
       T01280022
METAR KSNY 221453Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP230
       T01220017 51009
METAR KSNY 221353Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP231
       T00890017

METAR KOGA 221615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01310052
METAR KOGA 221555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01290054
METAR KOGA 221535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3028 RMK AO2
       T01270054

METAR KIML 221553Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM -RA FEW065 OVC080 11/08 A3027 RMK
       AO2 SLP246 P0009 T01060078
SPECI KIML 221540Z AUTO 31005KT 5SM -RA BR FEW065 OVC080 10/08 A3027 RMK
       AO2 P0009 T01000078
SPECI KIML 221531Z AUTO 29005KT 2 1/2SM -RA OVC070 10/07 A3027 RMK AO2
       P0009 T01000072

KMCK 221120Z 2212/2312 01010KT P6SM -SHRA OVC080
      TEMPO 2215/2218 5SM -SHRA BR BKN040
     FM221900 VRB06KT P6SM SCT060
     FM230300 24006KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KMCK 221622Z AUTO 31011KT 1SM +RA BR BKN055 OVC070 11/10 A3023 RMK
       AO2 WSHFT 1602 P0020 T01060100 $
SPECI KMCK 221600Z AUTO 04013KT 1 1/4SM +RA BR SCT055 OVC070 11/09 A3022
       RMK AO2 P0004 T01060094 $
METAR KMCK 221553Z AUTO 04014KT 2SM +RA BR BKN065 OVC080 11/09 A3021 RMK
       AO2 RAB21 SLP222 P0006 T01110094 $

North Platte (KLNX) 09/22/24 16:23 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...172/009
                  25000 FT MSL...159/019
                  11000 FT MSL...343/015
                  10000 FT MSL...344/017
                   9000 FT MSL...355/018
                   8000 FT MSL...012/017
                   7400 FT MSL...017/013
                   7000 FT MSL...017/013
                   6300 FT MSL...021/009
                   6000 FT MSL...019/010
                   5500 FT MSL...014/009
                   5000 FT MSL...002/008
                   4700 FT MSL...015/008
                   4100 FT MSL...006/008
                   4000 FT MSL...006/008
                   3600 FT MSL...025/008
                   3400 FT MSL...026/009

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 221553Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM SCT020 BKN025 OVC030 12/ A3025 RMK
       AO2 SLP227 T0122 $
SPECI KGLD 221537Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM FEW021 BKN027 OVC110 12/ A3025 RMK
       AO2 T0122 $
METAR KGLD 221453Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM SCT055 BKN075 11/ A3023 RMK AO2
       SLP223 60000 T0111 50013 $

KGCK 221120Z 2212/2312 01016G24KT P6SM VCSH OVC035
     FM221800 01017G26KT P6SM BKN027
     FM222200 02014KT P6SM BKN045
     FM230400 35005KT P6SM BKN090
METAR KGCK 221554Z 36021G27KT 10SM BKN017 BKN021 OVC028 12/09 A3017 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 01029/1519 SLP203 T01220094
METAR KGCK 221454Z 01021G29KT 10SM OVC028 13/09 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND
       02030/1439 SLP200 T01280094 51029
METAR KGCK 221354Z 36016G24KT 10SM OVC028 12/10 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T01220100

METAR KLBL 221556Z AUTO 01018G22KT 10SM OVC022 15/11 A3016 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 01028/1458 SLP197 T01500106 PNO $
SPECI KLBL 221519Z AUTO 01022G26KT 10SM BKN026 15/10 A3015 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 01028/1458 PNO $
METAR KLBL 221456Z AUTO 02019G24KT 10SM SCT022 14/10 A3015 RMK AO2
       SLP193 6//// T01440100 51020 PNO $

METAR KEHA 221615Z AUTO 02018G25KT 10SM SCT018 BKN070 14/08 A3022 RMK
       AO2 T01390084
METAR KEHA 221555Z AUTO 36019G24KT 10SM SCT018 SCT033 OVC070 13/08 A3022
       RMK AO2 T01320084
METAR KEHA 221535Z AUTO 36020G25KT 10SM OVC037 13/08 A3021 RMK AO2
       T01340083

Goodland (KGLD) 09/22/24 16:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8000 FT MSL...046/023
                   7000 FT MSL...034/018
                   6200 FT MSL...024/017
                   6000 FT MSL...025/013
                   5400 FT MSL...003/016
                   5000 FT MSL...014/014
                   4300 FT MSL...010/015
                   4000 FT MSL...344/009

Dodge City (KDDC) 09/22/24 16:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...274/010
                  12000 FT MSL...249/008
                  11500 FT MSL...262/007
                  11000 FT MSL...283/005
                  10000 FT MSL...293/006
                   9000 FT MSL...278/006
                   8200 FT MSL...307/004
                   7000 FT MSL...005/012
                   7000 FT MSL...001/014
                   6000 FT MSL...010/018
                   6000 FT MSL...003/019
                   5100 FT MSL...007/020
                   5000 FT MSL...009/022
                   4400 FT MSL...006/024
                   4000 FT MSL...004/025
                   3700 FT MSL...000/026
                   3200 FT MSL...360/024
                   3000 FT MSL...357/024
                   3000 FT MSL...357/024

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 221608Z 2216/2312 01024G30KT P6SM BKN026 OVC050
     FM221700 01020G30KT P6SM OVC035
     FM222200 03014KT P6SM SCT100
     FM230300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200=
SPECI KGUY 221602Z AUTO 01024G30KT 10SM BKN026 OVC050 16/10 A3015 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 01030/1602 T01560100
METAR KGUY 221553Z AUTO 01019G27KT 10SM SCT024 BKN047 OVC055 16/11 A3015
       RMK AO2 PK WND 01027/1544 SLP180 T01610106
METAR KGUY 221453Z AUTO 01015G25KT 10SM SCT047 OVC055 14/10 A3015 RMK
       AO2 SLP181 T01440100 51021

KDHT 221457Z 2215/2312 01015G27KT P6SM OVC040
     FM230000 03012KT P6SM BKN100
     FM230400 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KDHT 221553Z AUTO 01022G29KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36032/1534 SLP188 T01560078
METAR KDHT 221453Z AUTO 01020G27KT 10SM OVC039 14/08 A3019 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 01027/1450 SLP190 T01390078 53017
METAR KDHT 221353Z AUTO 36018G23KT 10SM OVC034 12/09 A3017 RMK AO2
       SLP187 T01220089

Amarillo (KAMA) 09/22/24 16:22 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...232/053
                  26000 FT MSL...231/050
                  24000 FT MSL...224/041
                  22000 FT MSL...212/043
                  20000 FT MSL...226/037
                  19000 FT MSL...256/034
                  18000 FT MSL...214/032
                  17000 FT MSL...251/044
                  16000 FT MSL...233/039
                  15000 FT MSL...228/036
                  14900 FT MSL...228/034
                  14000 FT MSL...225/029
                  13000 FT MSL...223/026
                  12600 FT MSL...229/026
                  12000 FT MSL...228/023
                  11000 FT MSL...243/015
                  10000 FT MSL...278/020
                   8000 FT MSL...022/022
                   8000 FT MSL...025/032
                   7000 FT MSL...019/028
                   7000 FT MSL...019/028
                   6200 FT MSL...023/030
                   6000 FT MSL...019/031
                   5400 FT MSL...017/030
                   5000 FT MSL...015/027
                   4700 FT MSL...015/028
                   4300 FT MSL...016/026
                   4000 FT MSL...016/025
                   4000 FT MSL...013/026

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 221553Z VRB04KT 10SM BKN085 13/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP188
       T01330056
METAR KFMN 221453Z 11006KT 10SM BKN075 OVC110 11/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP191
       T01060050 53012
METAR KFMN 221353Z 10006KT 10SM OVC080 09/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T00940044

METAR KSKX 221556Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM FEW009 BKN060 11/07 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP223 T01060067 PNO $
SPECI KSKX 221523Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW007 OVC060 09/07 A3028 RMK AO2
       PNO $
METAR KSKX 221456Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM FEW031 OVC060 08/08 A3027 RMK AO2
       SLP227 6//// T00830078 51010 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 221553Z AUTO 02006KT 11/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP185 T01060067
       $
METAR KLVS 221453Z AUTO 05009KT 09/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP183 T00940072
       51013 $
METAR KLVS 221353Z AUTO 05006KT 08/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP181 T00830067
       $

METAR KRTN 221553Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM FEW023 OVC070 11/06 A3026 RMK AO2
       SLP200 T01110056
SPECI KRTN 221505Z AUTO 03013KT 10SM SCT022 OVC065 11/05 A3025 RMK AO2
       T01060050
METAR KRTN 221453Z AUTO 02011KT 10SM BKN022 OVC060 11/05 A3025 RMK AO2
       SLP196 T01060050 51013

METAR KCAO 221555Z AUTO 02018G25KT 10SM SCT024 13/07 A3023 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 01029/1505 SLP201 T01280072 $
METAR KCAO 221455Z AUTO 01020KT 10SM BKN065 12/06 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36028/1432 SLP197 T01170061 51011 $
METAR KCAO 221355Z AUTO 01014G23KT 10SM BKN037 BKN065 10/07 A3021 RMK
       AO2 SLP199 T01000067 $

Albuquerque (KABX) 09/22/24 16:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...030/004
                  15000 FT MSL...273/024
                  13000 FT MSL...284/011
                  13000 FT MSL...287/013
                  12000 FT MSL...335/006
                  11400 FT MSL...325/008
                   8400 FT MSL...085/007
                   8000 FT MSL...075/008
                   7700 FT MSL...040/008
                   7000 FT MSL...059/012
                   7000 FT MSL...062/013
                   6500 FT MSL...096/006
                   6300 FT MSL...081/005

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
---------------------------------------------------------------------

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
---------------------------------------------------------------------

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
---------------------------------------------------------------------

This product is updated automatically at approximately 10, 30 and 50
minutes after each hour, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  It may
become unavailable at times due to system outages without prior notice.
Users are advised to check the time at the top of the product to ensure
that it is current.  Furthermore, content and format of the product are
subject to change without prior notice.

Comments and suggestions are welcome and should be directed to one of
the addresses or phone numbers shown at the bottom of this page.  In
order to expedite a response to comments or suggestions, be sure to
mention your interest in the hot-air balloon forecast.