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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1225 MDT Sunday, September 22, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 221756Z 19012KT 10SM BKN014 OVC080 12/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP226
       6//// T01220078 10122 20083 58008 PNO $
SPECI KFNL 221721Z 19014KT 10SM BKN014 OVC080 12/08 A3029 RMK AO2 PNO
       $
SPECI KFNL 221714Z 19013KT 10SM SCT014 OVC080 12/08 A3029 RMK AO2 PNO
       $

SPECI KGXY 221806Z AUTO 18013G17KT 10SM FEW015 SCT020 OVC075 13/10 A3027
       RMK AO2
METAR KGXY 221756Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM SCT013 BKN020 OVC075 12/10 A3028
       RMK AO2 SLP246 60007 T01220100 10122 20083 58007
SPECI KGXY 221725Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM BKN011 OVC075 11/09 A3030 RMK
       AO2

METAR KLMO 221815Z AUTO 18004KT 7SM BKN020 BKN025 14/08 A3028 RMK AO2
       T01370076
METAR KLMO 221755Z AUTO 14005KT 5SM HZ SCT018 SCT085 13/08 A3029 RMK AO2
       60025 T01330081 10133 20096
METAR KLMO 221735Z AUTO 15004KT 7SM SCT015 SCT020 BKN095 13/08 A3031 RMK
       AO2 T01250084

METAR KBDU 221815Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM BKN020 BKN026 12/10 A3027 RMK
       AO2
METAR KBDU 221755Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM SCT019 BKN026 BKN090 11/11 A3028
        RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 221735Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM SCT016 BKN022 OVC120 10/10 A3029
       RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 221815Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW025 OVC034 13/07 A3026 RMK AO2
       T01290067
METAR KEIK 221755Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM OVC027 12/07 A3027 RMK AO2 CIG
        022V032 T01230066
METAR KEIK 221735Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT023 BKN029 OVC065 12/07 A3028
       RMK AO2 T01240069

KBJC 221720Z 2218/2318 13006KT P6SM SCT010 BKN028
      TEMPO 2218/2220 BKN010
     FM222000 13007KT P6SM SCT018 BKN040
     FM222200 13007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN200
     FM230200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200
     FM230600 24005KT P6SM SKC
     FM231500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KBJC 221752Z 18007KT 10SM BKN013 12/08 A3030
METAR KBJC 221645Z 18007KT 10SM BR BKN007 OVC011 10/08 A3032
METAR KBJC 221547Z 12005KT 5SM -RA BKN004 OVC009 08/07 A3033

KDEN 221720Z 2218/2324 15007KT P6SM VCSH SCT012 BKN045
     FM222000 14008KT P6SM FEW020 BKN050
     FM222200 14009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200
     FM230400 19008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM231300 24007KT P6SM SKC
     FM231700 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM232000 03007KT P6SM FEW100
SPECI KDEN 221807Z 20007KT 10SM BKN025 BKN070 BKN110 12/07 A3028 RMK AO2
       T01170067
METAR KDEN 221753Z 17008KT 10SM FEW017 SCT070 BKN100 11/07 A3029 RMK AO2
       SLP223 60018 T01110067 10117 20072 58008
METAR KDEN 221653Z 15005KT 10SM SCT011 BKN050 BKN085 09/07 A3031 RMK AO2
       SLP232 T00940067


KBKF 221700Z 2217/2323 VRB06KT 9999 BKN020 QNH3009INS
     BECMG 2300/2301 VRB06KT 9999 FEW020 QNH2994INS TX25/2322Z
     TN07/2313Z
SPECI KBKF 221810Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM SCT025 BKN100 12/05 A3027 RMK
        AO2 SLP214 $
METAR KBKF 221758Z 12006KT 10SM BKN024 BKN039 OVC080 11/05 A3028 RMK
        AO2A SLP222 60007 T01120046 10113 20067 58006
METAR KBKF 221658Z 15003KT 10SM FEW015 OVC070 10/06 A3030 RMK AO2A
        SLP229 T00960056

KAPA 221720Z 2218/2318 15007KT P6SM FEW015 BKN045
     FM222100 14009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200
     FM230400 18007KT P6SM FEW200
     FM231300 24007KT P6SM SKC
     FM231600 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KAPA 221753Z 00000KT 10SM SCT020 BKN030 OVC036 10/06 A3030 RMK AO2
       SLP242 60004 T01000056 10100 20067 58005
METAR KAPA 221653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW015 BKN040 OVC080 08/05 A3031 RMK AO2
       SLP248 T00830050
METAR KAPA 221553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW012 OVC040 08/05 A3032 RMK AO2 RAE07
       SLP249 P0000 T00780050

METAR KMNH 221815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC011 05/03 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 221755Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR OVC009 05/03 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 221735Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM OVC011 05/03 A3035 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 221815Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM -RA FEW009 SCT050 BKN060 09/09
       A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR KFMM 221755Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM -RA FEW008 FEW012 SCT055 09/09
        A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 221735Z AUTO 22010KT 7SM -RA CLR 09/09 A3028 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 221815Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM SCT011 SCT017 SCT060 11/08 A3026
       RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 221755Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM SCT011 SCT060 SCT120 11/08 A3026
       RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 221735Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM SCT009 10/08 A3027 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 221753Z AUTO 24004KT 6SM -RA BR OVC065 08/06 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP241 P0007 60038 T00830061 10089 20078 58006
METAR KAKO 221653Z AUTO 27006KT 6SM -RA BR OVC060 08/06 A3029 RMK AO2
       SLP246 P0006 T00830061
METAR KAKO 221553Z AUTO 25004KT 9SM -RA FEW047 BKN055 OVC070 08/06 A3030
       RMK AO2 SLP246 P0002 T00830061

METAR KLIC 221755Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN016 OVC021 09/04 A3029 RMK AO2
       SLP228 T00890044 10094 20078 58002
METAR KLIC 221655Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM SCT013 OVC021 08/05 A3031 RMK AO2
       SLP231 T00830050
SPECI KLIC 221648Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM BKN015 OVC022 08/05 A3031 RMK AO2
       T00830050

METAR KHEQ 221815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM DZ BKN009 OVC015 10/07 A3027 RMK
       AO2
METAR KHEQ 221755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM RA SCT009 BKN016 BKN075 10/07
        A3027 RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KHEQ 221735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN075 10/07 A3027 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 221759Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM -DZ SCT013 SCT050 OVC060 09/06
        A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 221739Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM -DZ SCT050 OVC060 09/06 A3028 RMK
       AO2
METAR K2V6 221719Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM -RA BKN050 OVC060 08/06 A3029 RMK
       AO2

METAR K2V5 221815Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM OVC070 11/07 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 221755Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM OVC070 11/07 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 221735Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM OVC070 11/07 A3028 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 221753Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM BKN021 OVC029 11/07 A3026 RMK AO2
       SLP222 T01110067 10111 20089 58002
SPECI KITR 221737Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM SCT020 BKN028 OVC034 11/07 A3027
       RMK AO2 T01060067
METAR KITR 221653Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM SCT018 BKN032 OVC055 10/07 A3028
       RMK AO2 SLP231 T01000067

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 18:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  19000 FT MSL...069/029
                  18000 FT MSL...084/024
                  17000 FT MSL...071/024
                  16700 FT MSL...036/029
                  16000 FT MSL...027/028
                  15000 FT MSL...031/022
                  14500 FT MSL...034/021
                  14000 FT MSL...035/023
                  13000 FT MSL...054/016
                  12600 FT MSL...065/013
                  12000 FT MSL...050/016
                  11200 FT MSL...057/010
                  11000 FT MSL...088/008
                  10000 FT MSL...085/008
                  10000 FT MSL...072/009
                   9000 FT MSL...084/008
                   8900 FT MSL...125/007
                   8100 FT MSL...144/006
                   8000 FT MSL...145/006
                   7300 FT MSL...186/012

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1725 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Monday/...
Issued at 1125 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Rain has ended, but one last band of rain extends north of the
airports, still trying to back in from the northeast. We think
that band mostly dissipates through ~19-20Z so just VCSH to
start, then dry. Ceilings will be improving through the afternoon.
Light southeast flow has taken care of the MVFR ceilings for the
most part, at least for KDEN and KAPA. We expect a break of the
4000-5000 ft AGL ceilings around 22Z, give or take an hour or two.
Then VFR conditions will prevail with mostly clear skies overnight
through Monday. Patchy fog threat tonight will stay north of the
Denver TAF sites with light drainage winds almost certain (95%) to
prevail.


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

METAR K4BM 221815Z AUTO 16004KT M1/4SM -DZ OVC001 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 221755Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM -DZ OVC001 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 221735Z AUTO 18003KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 A3045 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 221755Z 00000KT 10SM OVC019 09/04 A3029 RMK AO2A SHRAB13E33
        OVC V BKN SLP226 P0000 60001 T00860038 10086 20067 58002
SPECI KAFF 221733Z 32004KT 10SM OVC019 08/04 A3031 RMK AO2A SLP239
SPECI KAFF 221713Z 30005KT 10SM -SHRA OVC017 08/04 A3031 RMK AO2A
       SLP239

KCOS 221722Z 2218/2318 03007KT P6SM VCSH FEW015 BKN025
      TEMPO 2218/2220 BKN015
     FM222100 16008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050
     FM230200 12006KT P6SM FEW100
     FM230600 03007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 221754Z 07004KT 10SM FEW016 BKN023 OVC035 09/04 A3031 RMK
        AO2 SLP240 60001 T00940039 10094 20072 58001
METAR KCOS 221654Z 35006KT 10SM FEW010 BKN027 OVC033 09/04 A3033 RMK AO2
       SLP246 T00890044
METAR KCOS 221554Z 04010KT 10SM FEW010 BKN022 OVC033 08/04 A3033 RMK AO2
       SLP248 VCSH SW T00780044

METAR KABH 221755Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM OVC016 09/05 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP249
        T00930051 10095 20065 55002
METAR KABH 221655Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM BKN017 OVC024 09/06 A3033 RMK
        AO2 LTG DSNT SE SLP256 T00900056
SPECI KABH 221620Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM BKN017 OVC049 09/05 A3033 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT SE CIG 017V049 SLP256

METAR KFLY 221815Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM OVC012 08/03 A3033 RMK AO2
       T00770034
METAR KFLY 221755Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM OVC012 07/03 A3034 RMK AO2
       T00700033 10074 20047
METAR KFLY 221735Z AUTO 04009G16KT 10SM OVC014 07/04 A3034 RMK AO2
       T00740038

METAR KFCS 221755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC020 09/05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP255
        60002 T00930051 10093 20060 58003
SPECI KFCS 221725Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC015 09/05 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP264
SPECI KFCS 221710Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM OVC011 09/05 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP258

KPUB 221722Z 2218/2318 08008KT P6SM VCSH FEW015 BKN025
     FM222100 13007KT P6SM BKN050 BKN100
     FM230000 08006KT P6SM SCT100
     FM230600 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KPUB 221816Z 00000KT 10SM OVC027 12/07 A3028 RMK AO2 T01170067
SPECI KPUB 221803Z 36004KT 10SM SCT023 OVC032 12/07 A3029 RMK AO2
       T01220072
METAR KPUB 221753Z 33006KT 10SM BKN024 OVC032 12/07 A3029 RMK AO2
       RAB19E28 SLP231 P0000 60000 T01170067 10122 20100 58003

METAR KVTP 221815Z AUTO 08006KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 01/01 A3049 RMK
       AO2
METAR KVTP 221755Z AUTO 08004KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 01/01 A3049 RMK
       AO2
METAR KVTP 221735Z AUTO 08007KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 01/00 A3049 RMK
       AO2

METAR KTAD 221754Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM OVC019 10/06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP226
        6//// T01000061 10100 20072 50001 PNO $
SPECI KTAD 221722Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW012 BKN018 OVC028 10/07 A3030
       RMK AO2 T01000067 PNO $
METAR KTAD 221654Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM OVC012 09/07 A3031 RMK AO2 RAE04
       SLP233 T00890067 PNO $

METAR KLHX 221753Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM SCT034 BKN050 OVC055 14/06 A3027
       RMK AO2 SLP220 T01390056 10144 20094 50000
METAR KLHX 221653Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM FEW031 OVC055 14/06 A3027 RMK AO2
       SLP221 T01390061
METAR KLHX 221553Z AUTO 04014KT 10SM SCT055 BKN095 12/07 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP224 T01170067

METAR KLAA 221753Z AUTO 02009G16KT 10SM BKN039 16/06 A3024 RMK AO2
        SLP215 T01610061 10167 20089 58001
METAR KLAA 221653Z AUTO 02013G20KT 10SM FEW032 BKN110 15/06 A3024 RMK
       AO2 SLP215 T01500061
SPECI KLAA 221643Z AUTO 03015G22KT 10SM SCT030 BKN060 BKN110 15/06 A3025
       RMK AO2 T01500061

METAR KSPD 221756Z AUTO 03013KT 07/07 A3023 RMK AO1 SLP210 T00720072
       10094 21067 55001 $
METAR KSPD 221656Z AUTO 01016KT 01/ A3023 RMK AO1 SLP236 T0011 $
METAR KSPD 221556Z AUTO 01017KT M05/ A3023 RMK AO1 SLP254 T1050 $

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 18:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...294/017
                  11000 FT MSL...314/016
                  10900 FT MSL...319/020
                  10000 FT MSL...322/017
                   9700 FT MSL...315/014
                   8600 FT MSL...003/003
                   8000 FT MSL...339/003
                   7800 FT MSL...356/004
                   7000 FT MSL...009/007
                   7000 FT MSL...351/004
                   6300 FT MSL...309/007
                   6000 FT MSL...013/008
                   5900 FT MSL...006/008
                   5700 FT MSL...016/010

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1722 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1116 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
At KALS, VFR cigs will slowly lift through the afternoon, then
scatter out this evening. Low chance of a vcsh until 00z as
well, though any precip will be very light. Given amount of
rainfall the past 24 hrs across the San Luis Valley, fog
formation along the Rio Grande will be possible, and will carry
a period of IFR vis in the taf from 10z-16z.
At KPUB and KCOS, MVFR cigs will gradually improve to VFR after
20z-21z, then scatter out this evening after 00z. Low chance of
a vcsh as well through 21z, though any precip will be very
light.


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

METAR KCAG 221753Z AUTO A3021 RMK AO2 SLPNO 58006 PWINO $
METAR KCAG 221653Z AUTO A3022 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KCAG 221553Z AUTO A3023 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $

METAR KHDN 221756Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP185
       6//// T01670050 10167 20083 58004 PNO $
METAR KHDN 221656Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP192
       T01500039 PNO $
METAR KHDN 221556Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T01330061 PNO $

METAR KSBS 221815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3022 RMK AO1
       T01530048
METAR KSBS 221755Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3023 RMK AO1 T01490050
METAR KSBS 221735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3023 RMK AO1
       T01370050

METAR KC07 221815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT010 BKN014 06/04 A3040 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC07 221755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT010 SCT014 06/04 A3040 RMK
        AO2
METAR KC07 221735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT008 SCT013 07/04 A3040 RMK
       AO2

METAR K33V 221815Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A3031 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 221755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3031 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 221735Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3031 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 221753Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP178
       T01500078 10150 20067 58005
METAR KEEO 221653Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T01280078
METAR KEEO 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN055 10/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T01000072

METAR K20V 221815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 221755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 221735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3029 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 221815Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM SCT028 SCT033 BKN039 11/M21 A3030
       RMK AO2 T01121212
METAR KGNB 221755Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM SCT028 BKN046 12/M21 A3031 RMK
        AO2 T01181215 10121 20046
METAR KGNB 221735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN048 11/M20 A3032 RMK AO2
       T01101196

METAR K0CO 221815Z AUTO 27004KT 1SM BR BKN001 OVC007 M01/M01 A3046 RMK
       AO2 VIS 1/4V5
METAR K0CO 221755Z AUTO 28005KT 1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M01/M01 A3047 RMK AO2
       P0009
METAR K0CO 221735Z AUTO 22004KT M1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M02/M02 A3046 RMK AO2
       P0005

METAR KC99 221811Z AUTO 33003KT 1/2SM OVC003 01/01 A3041 RMK AO2
       P0002
METAR KC99 221750Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM OVC003 00/00 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 221730Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM OVC003 00/00 A3042 RMK AO2

KGJT 221720Z 2218/2318 13004KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200
     FM222000 19006KT P6SM FEW070 FEW200
     FM222300 16005KT P6SM FEW150
     FM230200 11008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGJT 221753Z 14003KT 10SM BKN090 18/08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T01830078 10189 20106 50000
METAR KGJT 221653Z 12004KT 10SM FEW080 17/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP178
       T01720083
METAR KGJT 221553Z 08005KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP177
       T01610089

KRIL 221720Z 2218/2318 VRB04KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
     FM230100 10006KT P6SM FEW070 FEW200
     FM231200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRIL 221753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT085 16/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP186
       T01610072 10167 20094 58004
METAR KRIL 221653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP192
       T01500067
METAR KRIL 221553Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM OVC080 14/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP195
       T01390072

METAR K5SM 221815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT004 SCT010 BKN049 04/02 A3044
       RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 221755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN006 BKN009 OVC050 03/02 A3044
       RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 221735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN006 OVC011 03/02 A3044 RMK
       AO2

KEGE 221720Z 2218/2318 VRB03KT P6SM SCT070 OVC090
     FM222100 26008KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100
     FM230300 10005KT P6SM FEW060
METAR KEGE 221756Z 00000KT 10SM OVC090 13/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP149 6////
       T01330056 10139 20067 58004 PNO $
METAR KEGE 221656Z 00000KT 10SM SCT070 OVC085 11/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T01060061 PNO $
METAR KEGE 221556Z 00000KT 10SM BKN070 OVC085 09/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T00890067 PNO $

KASE 221823Z 2218/2318 36004KT P6SM OVC080
      TEMPO 2218/2220 OVC050
     FM222300 33007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
     FM230200 20005KT P6SM FEW060 FEW200
METAR KASE 221753Z 35005KT 9SM OVC050 11/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T01060061 10117 20017 58002
METAR KASE 221653Z 00000KT 10SM OVC080 08/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T00830039
METAR KASE 221553Z 00000KT 10SM SCT015 BKN060 06/03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T00610033

METAR KCCU 221815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT008 SCT015 OVC022 04/00 A3046
       RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 221755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN008 OVC014 03/00 A3046 RMK
        AO2
METAR KCCU 221735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT003 BKN010 OVC013 03/00 A3046
       RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 221753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN010 BKN016 OVC021 04/02 A3040
       RMK AO2 CIG 008V012 SLP207 T00440017 10050 20011 50003
METAR KLXV 221653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC007 04/01 A3041 RMK AO2 CIG
       006V010 SLP209 T00390011
METAR KLXV 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC007 03/01 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP214
       T00280011

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 18:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...035/016
                  14000 FT MSL...040/010
                  13000 FT MSL...036/010
                  12500 FT MSL...107/012
                  12000 FT MSL...064/023
                  11700 FT MSL...042/017
                  11000 FT MSL...065/018
                  11000 FT MSL...043/012
                  10400 FT MSL...071/006
                  10200 FT MSL...092/023
                  10100 FT MSL...111/009

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1723 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1120 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Much quieter conditions will prevail today as yesterday`s low
pressure continues to track northeast. Lingering low and mid-
level clouds will contribute to drops below ILS breakpoints at
KASE, KEGE, and KRIL through the afternoon, but should remain
above the cutoff between VFR and MVFR. The same cannot be said
for KTEX, where low clouds, mist, and drizzle has kept the
terminal bouncing between VFR and IFR/LIFR conditions. Clearing
and improving conditions are expected through the afternoon, but
some showers and thunderstorms are also expected to form along
the Divide mountains, bringing VCTS to KTEX, KDRO, and KGUC this
afternoon. Clear skies, light, terrain driven winds, and
prevailing VFR will return tonight.


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


KMTJ 221720Z 2218/2318 VRB03KT P6SM BKN060
     FM222200 12005KT P6SM FEW060 OVC100
     FM230200 14006KT P6SM FEW070

METAR KGUC 221756Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP210
       60000 T01220039 10122 20044 58005
METAR KGUC 221656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP223
       T01000039
METAR KGUC 221556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP227
       T00830039

METAR K7BM 221815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT004 BKN009 OVC018 06/03 A3038
       RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 221755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN004 BKN011 OVC017 06/04 A3038
       RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 221735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT001 BKN016 OVC023 05/04 A3039
       RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 221815Z AUTO 10SM SCT018 SCT030 OVC040 11/05 A3032 RMK AO2
       T01060049
METAR KAEJ 221755Z AUTO 10SM BKN016 BKN022 OVC038 10/05 A3032 RMK AO2
        T00950047 10102 20051
METAR KAEJ 221735Z AUTO 10SM SCT018 BKN032 OVC038 09/04 A3033 RMK AO2
       T00940044

METAR KANK 221815Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM SCT039 BKN130 11/05 A3029 RMK AO2
       T01140046 $
METAR KANK 221755Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3030 RMK AO2 T01110049
       $
METAR KANK 221735Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM FEW014 10/06 A3031 RMK AO2
       T01030057 $

METAR KMYP 221815Z AUTO 11005KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 00/00 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 221755Z AUTO 09007KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 00/00 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 221735Z AUTO 09007KT M1/4SM FZFG OVC002 00/00 A3054 RMK
       AO2


KTEX 221823Z 2218/2318 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 OVC040
      TEMPO 2218/2220 BKN026 OVC030
     FM222000 28005KT P6SM VCTS SCT035 BKN050CB
     FM230200 12004KT P6SM BKN050
     FM230600 13003KT P6SM FEW050 SCT070
METAR KTEX 221815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT030 OVC038 08/03 A3034 RMK
       AO2
METAR KTEX 221755Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM BKN028 OVC036 07/03 A3035 RMK
       AO2
METAR KTEX 221735Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM OVC036 07/03 A3035 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 221815Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM SCT024 BKN048 OVC060 11/05 A3031
       RMK AO2
METAR K04V 221755Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM SCT024 SCT031 OVC060 11/05 A3032
        RMK AO2
METAR K04V 221735Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM SCT021 BKN029 OVC060 11/05 A3032
       RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 221753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT090 17/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP177
       60000 T01720061 10172 20072 58000 $
METAR KCEZ 221653Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM BKN065 OVC085 14/06 A3021 RMK AO2
       SLP186 T01440061 $
METAR KCEZ 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 13/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP183
       T01280067 $

KDRO 221720Z 2218/2318 VRB03KT P6SM FEW070 OVC100
     FM221900 31005KT P6SM VCTS FEW060CB BKN120
     FM222200 36008KT P6SM VCTS FEW100CB BKN150
     FM230200 02004KT P6SM FEW150 BKN200
     FM230600 05003KT P6SM FEW070
METAR KDRO 221753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT048 OVC065 16/06 A3023 RMK
        AO2 SLP185 T01560061 10156 20044 50001
METAR KDRO 221653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW065 OVC095 14/07 A3024 RMK AO2
       SLP191 T01390072
METAR KDRO 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW055 OVC100 11/08 A3023 RMK AO2
       SLP195 T01060078

METAR KPSO 221815Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM BKN065 BKN080 13/05 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01270048
METAR KPSO 221755Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM SCT022 SCT050 BKN070 13/05 A3028
       RMK AO2 T01250048 10126 20052
METAR KPSO 221735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 BKN095 12/06 A3028 RMK AO2
       T01200061

METAR KCPW 221815Z AUTO 23008KT 1 1/4SM BR BKN003 BKN009 OVC015 00/00
       A3049 RMK AO2 VIS 1/4V5
METAR KCPW 221755Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM SCT003 OVC013 00/00 A3049 RMK
        AO2
METAR KCPW 221735Z AUTO 24005KT 2 1/2SM BR SCT003 SCT006 OVC011 00/00
       A3048 RMK AO2 VIS 3/4V5

KALS 221722Z 2218/2318 02006KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 BKN090
     FM230000 16006KT P6SM BKN100
     FM230600 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100
     FM231000 VRB03KT 3SM BR SCT002
     FM231600 19005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 221752Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM FEW028 SCT050 13/06 A3026 RMK
        AO2 SLP189 T01330056 10139 20067 58002
METAR KALS 221652Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM FEW035 OVC047 11/05 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP201 T01110050
SPECI KALS 221643Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM FEW020 BKN036 OVC047 11/04 A3028
       RMK AO2 T01060044

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 18:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...035/016
                  14000 FT MSL...040/010
                  13000 FT MSL...036/010
                  12500 FT MSL...107/012
                  12000 FT MSL...064/023
                  11700 FT MSL...042/017
                  11000 FT MSL...065/018
                  11000 FT MSL...043/012
                  10400 FT MSL...071/006
                  10200 FT MSL...092/023
                  10100 FT MSL...111/009

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1723 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1120 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Much quieter conditions will prevail today as yesterday`s low
pressure continues to track northeast. Lingering low and mid-
level clouds will contribute to drops below ILS breakpoints at
KASE, KEGE, and KRIL through the afternoon, but should remain
above the cutoff between VFR and MVFR. The same cannot be said
for KTEX, where low clouds, mist, and drizzle has kept the
terminal bouncing between VFR and IFR/LIFR conditions. Clearing
and improving conditions are expected through the afternoon, but
some showers and thunderstorms are also expected to form along
the Divide mountains, bringing VCTS to KTEX, KDRO, and KGUC this
afternoon. Clear skies, light, terrain driven winds, and
prevailing VFR will return tonight.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 221720Z 2218/2318 03005KT P6SM SKC
     FM230100 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 221753Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T02220094 10222 20139 50002
METAR KPGA 221653Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T02060094
METAR KPGA 221553Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T01890089

METAR KRQE 221753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T01890022 10189 20000 58002
METAR KRQE 221653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T01670039
METAR KRQE 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T01280033

Flagstaff (KFSX) 09/22/24 18:10 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...044/012
                  14600 FT MSL...041/018
                  14000 FT MSL...042/021
                  13100 FT MSL...045/020
                  13000 FT MSL...045/019
                  12000 FT MSL...042/016
                  11900 FT MSL...042/015
                  11000 FT MSL...037/017
                  10700 FT MSL...034/014
                  10000 FT MSL...034/014
                  10000 FT MSL...030/013
                   9100 FT MSL...024/014
                   9000 FT MSL...033/015
                   8500 FT MSL...025/012
                   8000 FT MSL...034/016
                   7800 FT MSL...034/016
                   7400 FT MSL...034/015
                   7300 FT MSL...029/013

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 221720Z 2218/2324 32008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW200
     FM230400 15006KT P6SM SCT200
     FM231800 33009KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KSLC 221754Z 29003KT 10SM FEW080 SCT250 22/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP159
        T02220067 10222 20133 58000
METAR KSLC 221654Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW080 SCT250 21/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP165
       T02110072
METAR KSLC 221554Z 11003KT 10SM FEW250 18/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T01830072

KVEL 221720Z 2218/2318 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM222100 21005KT P6SM FEW200
     FM230300 28004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 221753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 20/02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP170 T02000022
       10200 20067 58001 $
METAR KVEL 221653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T01830017 $
METAR KVEL 221553Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T01720028 $


KCNY 221720Z 2218/2318 10008KT P6SM SKC
     FM222100 06006KT P6SM FEW200
     FM231100 12006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCNY 221753Z AUTO 06011KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP161
        T02170078 10217 20111 50002
METAR KCNY 221653Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T01830083
METAR KCNY 221553Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP168
       T01720089


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 09/22/24 18:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...315/003
                  20000 FT MSL...030/003
                  18000 FT MSL...023/003
                  17700 FT MSL...048/004
                  15000 FT MSL...005/003
                  14000 FT MSL...013/003
                  13600 FT MSL...328/005
                  12100 FT MSL...268/002
                  12000 FT MSL...248/027
                  11000 FT MSL...246/006
                  10900 FT MSL...262/010
                  10000 FT MSL...266/008
                   9800 FT MSL...269/008
                   9000 FT MSL...295/006
                   9000 FT MSL...296/006
                   8300 FT MSL...311/005
                   8000 FT MSL...301/006
                   7500 FT MSL...292/005
                   7000 FT MSL...353/002
                   6900 FT MSL...283/003
                   6600 FT MSL...220/002

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 221720Z 2218/2318 07005KT P6SM FEW200
     FM221900 VRB06KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200
     FM222100 30010KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200
     FM230400 17007KT P6SM SCT200=
METAR KEVW 221753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T01671006 10172 20056 58003
METAR KEVW 221653Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T01501006
METAR KEVW 221553Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T01171011

KRKS 221720Z 2218/2318 07005KT P6SM SCT200
     FM222000 27009KT P6SM FEW200
     FM230200 24007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 221754Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP201
       T01391006 10139 20033 58003
METAR KRKS 221654Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T01111011
METAR KRKS 221554Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP209
       T00941011

KRWL 221736Z 2218/2318 26008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM230500 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 221753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T01501006 10150 20017 58011 $
METAR KRWL 221653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP191
       T01281006 $
METAR KRWL 221553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP199
       T01000000 $

KLAR 221736Z 2218/2318 16012G22KT P6SM FEW250
     FM230100 18008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM230300 20008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KLAR 221753Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T01440017 10150 20033 58012
METAR KLAR 221653Z AUTO 17011G18KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T01220028
METAR KLAR 221553Z AUTO 15013KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T01060033

KCYS 221736Z 2218/2318 19010G20KT P6SM BKN020
     FM221900 19010G20KT P6SM SCT020
     FM222100 19010G20KT P6SM FEW250
     FM230000 20008KT P6SM SKC
     FM230800 24008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 221753Z 21015G23KT 10SM OVC016 09/04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP209
        T00940044 10111 20067 56008
SPECI KCYS 221730Z 19017G22KT 10SM BKN016 09/04 A3026 RMK AO2
       T00940044
METAR KCYS 221653Z 20014G24KT 10SM SCT014 11/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP209
       T01060044

Riverton (KRIW) 09/22/24 18:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...310/008
                  14600 FT MSL...310/009
                  14000 FT MSL...307/012
                  13000 FT MSL...292/014
                  12800 FT MSL...291/013
                  12000 FT MSL...304/015
                  11300 FT MSL...313/017
                  11000 FT MSL...306/020
                  10000 FT MSL...283/020
                  10000 FT MSL...289/017
                   9000 FT MSL...310/021
                   9000 FT MSL...267/021
                   8200 FT MSL...260/011
                   8000 FT MSL...257/011
                   7400 FT MSL...210/006
                   7000 FT MSL...180/006
                   6200 FT MSL...065/005
                   6000 FT MSL...075/005
                   6000 FT MSL...069/005

Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/22/24 18:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...348/019
                  13200 FT MSL...352/018
                  13000 FT MSL...343/018
                  12000 FT MSL...314/010
                  11700 FT MSL...317/009
                  11000 FT MSL...274/009
                  10500 FT MSL...247/009
                  10000 FT MSL...241/007
                   9500 FT MSL...205/009
                   9000 FT MSL...213/015
                   8600 FT MSL...211/013
                   8000 FT MSL...207/017
                   7900 FT MSL...223/014
                   7300 FT MSL...216/012
                   7000 FT MSL...230/025
                   6700 FT MSL...228/026

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1718 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1118 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
All terminals to be VFR through midday Monday. Upper-level low to
our southeast departs eastbound tonight as an upstream kicker
shortwave drops into the Northern Rockies. This shortwave swings
into the Northern Plains Monday morning spreading increasing
mid/high clouds into the forecast area beginning late tonight. The
shortwave also nudges a weak cold front into northern Wyoming late
in the forecast period. A north wind around 10-15kts follows the
front which reaches KCOD and nears KWRL between 15Z-18Z/Monday.
However, in general, wind speeds remain at or less than 10kts.
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 1744 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1143 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Gradually clearing clouds are forecast throughout the afternoon
hours. Once low clouds clear out of KCYS, expect VFR conditions for
the remainder of the TAF period. Some gusty winds will be possible
this afternoon across southeast Wyoming terminals, but will ease by
this evening.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 221815Z AUTO 19007G15KT 10SM SCT042 17/05 A3023 RMK AO2
       T01690048
METAR KIBM 221755Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM SCT042 17/05 A3024 RMK AO2
       T01730051 10173 20055
METAR KIBM 221735Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3025 RMK AO2
       T01590033

KSNY 221736Z 2218/2318 19010KT P6SM BKN200
     FM230400 22010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 221753Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP219
       T01330039 10144 20072 58010
METAR KSNY 221653Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP221
       T01440028
METAR KSNY 221553Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP226
       T01280022

METAR KOGA 221815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3024 RMK AO2
       T01350047
METAR KOGA 221755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3025 RMK AO2 T01350041
       10136 20105
METAR KOGA 221735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3026 RMK AO2
       T01350050

METAR KIML 221753Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM OVC090 11/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP239
       60029 T01110083 10111 20094 58004
METAR KIML 221653Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM FEW042 OVC100 11/08 A3026 RMK AO2
       RAE43 SLP242 P0002 T01060083
METAR KIML 221553Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM -RA FEW065 OVC080 11/08 A3027 RMK
       AO2 SLP246 P0009 T01060078

KMCK 221720Z 2218/2318 36008KT P6SM OVC060
     FM222100 VRB04KT P6SM OVC060
     FM230200 25003KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 221753Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM FEW033 SCT080 OVC095 13/09 A3022
       RMK AO2 RAE22 SLP226 P0001 60030 T01330089 10139 20106 56010
       $
METAR KMCK 221653Z AUTO 33010KT 7SM -RA FEW060 BKN070 OVC085 12/11 A3023
       RMK AO2 WSHFT 1602 SLP231 P0023 T01170106 $
SPECI KMCK 221639Z AUTO 33012KT 3SM -RA BR OVC065 11/10 A3023 RMK AO2
       WSHFT 1602 P0023 T01110100 $

North Platte (KLNX) 09/22/24 18:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...161/020
                  10000 FT MSL...342/015
                   9000 FT MSL...341/015
                   8600 FT MSL...343/011
                   8000 FT MSL...352/009
                   7400 FT MSL...347/007
                   7000 FT MSL...355/008
                   6300 FT MSL...360/008
                   6000 FT MSL...000/007
                   5500 FT MSL...351/007
                   5000 FT MSL...357/007
                   4700 FT MSL...351/008
                   4100 FT MSL...352/006
                   4000 FT MSL...347/007
                   3600 FT MSL...344/009
                   3400 FT MSL...350/009

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1738 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1233 PM CDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Skies will gradually clear this evening at the KLBF and KVTN
terminals. In the meantime, expect broken ceilings around 15000
FT AGL at the KLBF terminal and 20000 FT AGL at the KVTN
terminal through mid evening. Winds will be light and variable
at under 10 KTS this afternoon into Monday morning.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 221720Z 2218/2318 01010KT P6SM BKN035
     FM230000 VRB06KT P6SM SCT060
     FM230900 22006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 221753Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM SCT025 BKN031 OVC048 14/ A3024 RMK
       AO2 SLP217 60000 T0144 10144 20100 58005 $
SPECI KGLD 221749Z AUTO 02012KT 10SM BKN027 BKN031 OVC048 14/ A3024 RMK
       AO2 $
SPECI KGLD 221741Z AUTO 02012G17KT 10SM SCT025 BKN031 OVC040 13/ A3024
       RMK AO2 T0133 $

KGCK 221730Z 2218/2318 01017G26KT P6SM BKN022
     FM222000 01013G22KT P6SM BKN035
     FM230000 01011KT P6SM BKN050
     FM230300 34006KT P6SM SCT200
SPECI KGCK 221806Z 03017KT 10SM FEW022 SCT029 OVC038 15/08 A3017 RMK AO2
       PK WND 01026/1756 T01500083
METAR KGCK 221754Z 02018G26KT 10SM FEW022 BKN028 OVC038 14/09 A3017 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 03028/1722 SLP201 T01440089 10150 20122 50001
METAR KGCK 221654Z 01019KT 10SM BKN018 OVC025 13/09 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01028/1600 SLP205 T01330089

METAR KLBL 221756Z AUTO 02021KT 10SM OVC022 16/10 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
       02026/1738 SLP197 6//// T01610100 10167 20128 50004 PNO $
METAR KLBL 221656Z AUTO 01020KT 10SM OVC022 14/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP205
       T01440094 PNO $
METAR KLBL 221556Z AUTO 01018G22KT 10SM OVC022 15/11 A3016 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 01028/1458 SLP197 T01500106 PNO $

METAR KEHA 221815Z AUTO 01015KT 10SM OVC022 14/09 A3022 RMK AO2
       T01440089
METAR KEHA 221755Z AUTO 02017KT 10SM OVC022 14/09 A3023 RMK AO2
       T01400089 10149 20116
METAR KEHA 221735Z AUTO 02016KT 10SM OVC022 14/09 A3024 RMK AO2
       T01400086

Goodland (KGLD) 09/22/24 18:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...221/031
                  19000 FT MSL...196/029
                   8000 FT MSL...040/016
                   7000 FT MSL...035/016
                   6200 FT MSL...017/013
                   6000 FT MSL...014/013
                   5400 FT MSL...008/013
                   5000 FT MSL...014/013
                   4700 FT MSL...015/014
                   4300 FT MSL...008/014
                   4000 FT MSL...360/014
                   4000 FT MSL...009/013

Dodge City (KDDC) 09/22/24 18:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...249/011
                  10000 FT MSL...278/006
                   9700 FT MSL...285/006
                   9000 FT MSL...312/006
                   8200 FT MSL...352/011
                   8000 FT MSL...356/015
                   7000 FT MSL...005/020
                   7000 FT MSL...005/020
                   6000 FT MSL...003/020
                   6000 FT MSL...002/019
                   5100 FT MSL...006/020
                   5000 FT MSL...009/021
                   4400 FT MSL...013/022
                   4000 FT MSL...010/023
                   3600 FT MSL...012/021
                   3200 FT MSL...012/021
                   3000 FT MSL...009/022
                   3000 FT MSL...009/022

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1732 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1127 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
For KGLD & KMCK... VFR conditions are expected through the
period, though GLD may see some 2500-3000ft ceilings for the
first hour or two of the period. Winds are forecast to remain
from the north until around sunset, when winds will then shift
to out of the southwest at 5 kts or less. There is a low chance
for fog as temps lower to near dewpoints overnight, but the
westerly component of the winds should hinder fog development.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1655 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1149 AM CDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Weak surface high pressure will build across the high plains
this evening and tonight. This will result in decreasing winds
and drier air, with increasing CIGS to VFR between 21 and 02z.
North winds at 15 kts will weaken to below 10 kts this evening
as the pressure gradient weakens.


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

KGUY 221807Z 2218/2318 02019G26KT P6SM BKN024 OVC060
     FM221930 01015G25KT P6SM BKN045
     FM230000 02009KT P6SM SCT250
     FM230200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 221753Z AUTO 02020G26KT 10SM BKN024 OVC055 16/11 A3015 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 02027/1701 SLP181 T01610106 10167 20128 50002
METAR KGUY 221653Z AUTO 02019G26KT 10SM BKN024 OVC060 16/10 A3015 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 36031/1621 SLP182 T01560100
SPECI KGUY 221602Z AUTO 01024G30KT 10SM BKN026 OVC050 16/10 A3015 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 01030/1602 T01560100

KDHT 221730Z 2218/2318 01020G30KT P6SM SKC
     FM230100 03011KT P6SM FEW250
     FM230400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 221753Z AUTO 01018G28KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3019 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 01030/1727 SLP187 T01780083 10178 20122 50001
METAR KDHT 221653Z AUTO 01020G30KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36030/1650 SLP190 T01670078
METAR KDHT 221553Z AUTO 01022G29KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36032/1534 SLP188 T01560078

Amarillo (KAMA) 09/22/24 18:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  40000 FT MSL...243/076
                  30000 FT MSL...245/074
                  28000 FT MSL...244/067
                  26000 FT MSL...218/052
                  25000 FT MSL...238/057
                  24000 FT MSL...255/058
                  22000 FT MSL...257/055
                  20000 FT MSL...224/032
                  19000 FT MSL...226/031
                  18000 FT MSL...240/033
                  17000 FT MSL...236/038
                  16000 FT MSL...229/037
                  15000 FT MSL...222/037
                  14900 FT MSL...224/037
                  14000 FT MSL...223/034
                  13000 FT MSL...228/026
                  12600 FT MSL...225/025
                  12000 FT MSL...231/021
                  11000 FT MSL...247/013
                  10000 FT MSL...218/016
                   8000 FT MSL...010/029
                   8000 FT MSL...018/020
                   7100 FT MSL...020/027
                   7000 FT MSL...022/027
                   6200 FT MSL...017/028
                   6000 FT MSL...016/028
                   5400 FT MSL...013/026
                   5000 FT MSL...014/027
                   4700 FT MSL...015/026
                   4300 FT MSL...015/027
                   4000 FT MSL...017/028
                   4000 FT MSL...011/026

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1734 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1231 PM CDT Sun Sep 22 2024
MVFR ceilings persist at KAMA and KGUY and should continue to
persist through at least the next couple of hours. There is quite
a bit of uncertainty as to how long the MVFR ceilings persist,
thus amendments will likely be needed through this afternoon.
Otherwise, breezy to gusty northerly winds are anticipated through
the afternoon becoming light and variable tonight through tomorrow
morning.


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

KFMN 221734Z 2218/2318 08005KT P6SM FEW080
     FM221900 29008KT P6SM FEW070
     FM230100 32007KT P6SM SCT070
     FM230900 08006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 221753Z VRB03KT 10SM OVC085 18/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T01830044 10189 20067 58003
METAR KFMN 221653Z 11004KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP186
       T01670050
METAR KFMN 221553Z VRB04KT 10SM BKN085 13/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP188
       T01330056

METAR KSKX 221756Z AUTO 26005KT 8SM BKN065 14/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP214
       6//// T01440061 10150 20061 58002 PNO $
METAR KSKX 221656Z AUTO VRB05KT 7SM OVC060 13/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP220
       T01280072 PNO $
METAR KSKX 221556Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM FEW009 BKN060 11/07 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP223 T01060067 PNO $

KLVS 221734Z 2218/2318 05006KT P6SM BKN028
     FM221900 08008KT P6SM BKN040
     FM230000 12008KT P6SM SCT045
     FM230900 19007KT P6SM SCT025 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KLVS 221753Z AUTO 07010KT 13/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP183 T01330072
       10139 20067 50003 $
METAR KLVS 221653Z AUTO 08005KT 11/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP187 T01110067
       $
METAR KLVS 221553Z AUTO 02006KT 11/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP185 T01060067
       $

METAR KRTN 221753Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM OVC025 13/06 A3027 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       1702 SLP197 T01280061 10139 20083 51005
SPECI KRTN 221722Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM OVC024 13/06 A3027 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       1702 T01280061
METAR KRTN 221653Z AUTO 03011KT 10SM BKN025 OVC075 13/06 A3026 RMK AO2
       SLP196 T01280061

METAR KCAO 221755Z AUTO 01015KT 10SM BKN030 15/07 A3023 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 01026/1706 SLP199 T01500072 10150 20094 50004 $
METAR KCAO 221655Z AUTO 02017KT 10SM BKN025 14/07 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND
       03029/1637 SLP202 T01390072 $
SPECI KCAO 221647Z AUTO 01017G26KT 10SM BKN025 14/08 A3023 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 03029/1637 T01390078 $

Albuquerque (KABX) 09/22/24 18:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...277/023
                  17200 FT MSL...287/019
                  17000 FT MSL...277/026
                  16000 FT MSL...287/020
                  15000 FT MSL...297/011
                  14800 FT MSL...295/012
                  14000 FT MSL...291/011
                  13000 FT MSL...286/006
                  12900 FT MSL...297/006
                  12000 FT MSL...297/005
                  11000 FT MSL...073/008
                  10300 FT MSL...068/021
                  10000 FT MSL...069/017
                   8400 FT MSL...317/004
                   8000 FT MSL...255/007
                   6500 FT MSL...119/004
                   6300 FT MSL...118/005

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1740 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1135 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
VFR conditons along with mainly light winds will prevail at all
terminals during the next 24 hours. Patchy low clouds along the
east slopes of the central mountain chain and adjacent highlands
could redevelop this evening, gradually diminishing in coverage
after midnight.

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

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