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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1645 MDT Thursday, September 26, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 262156Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 34/02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP097 T03440017
       PNO $
METAR KFNL 262056Z 12009KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP099 6////
       T03390028 56014 PNO $
METAR KFNL 261956Z 10005KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP103 T03280033
       PNO $

METAR KGXY 262156Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 33/02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T03330017
METAR KGXY 262056Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 33/02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T03330022 56014
METAR KGXY 261956Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 33/05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T03330050

METAR KLMO 262235Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3003 RMK AO2 T03200012
METAR KLMO 262215Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3003 RMK AO2
       T03200009
METAR KLMO 262155Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 34/00 A3003 RMK AO2
       T03400003

METAR KBDU 262235Z AUTO 06008G15KT 032V092 10SM CLR 31/01 A3002 RMK
       AO2
METAR KBDU 262215Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 262155Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 32/00 A3002 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 262235Z AUTO VRB04KT 8SM SCT140 32/M00 A3000 RMK AO2 T03231003
METAR KEIK 262215Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM BKN140 32/M00 A3000 RMK AO2
       T03241005
METAR KEIK 262155Z AUTO 05004KT 8SM BKN140 32/01 A3000 RMK AO2
       T03250005

KBJC 261735Z 2618/2718 07006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM262300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
     FM270200 31006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM271000 35010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM271700 02006KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KBJC 262159Z 17003KT 10SM SCT090 SCT150 33/00 A3006
METAR KBJC 262058Z VRB05KT 10SM SCT090 SCT150 32/M01 A3008
METAR KBJC 261950Z 07009KT 10SM SKC 31/03 A3008

KDEN 262103Z 2621/2724 03006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM270000 09007KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
     FM270300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM270700 26008KT P6SM FEW130 SCT220
     FM271100 33013KT P6SM FEW130 FEW220
     FM271600 34007KT P6SM FEW130 FEW220
     FM272100 06008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDEN 262153Z 04006KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 32/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP086
       T03220022
METAR KDEN 262053Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW110 FEW220 33/02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP086
       T03280022 56012
METAR KDEN 261953Z 09005KT 10SM FEW110 FEW220 32/02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP091
       T03220022


KBKF 262030Z 2620/2723 07009KT 9999 SKC QNH3008INS
      BECMG 2621/2622 17012G18KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3004INS
      BECMG 2705/2706 29006KT 9999 SCT160 QNH3012INS TX33/2622Z
      TN11/2712Z
METAR KBKF 262158Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 SCT220 31/M02 A3004 RMK
        AO2A SLP083 T03091018
METAR KBKF 262058Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT220 32/M02 A3005 RMK
        AO2A SLP083 T03181023 57011
METAR KBKF 261958Z 06008KT 10SM FEW090 32/M02 A3006 RMK AO2A SLP087
        T03161025

KAPA 261735Z 2618/2718 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM261900 05008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM270200 15006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM270600 28007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM271100 34009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
METAR KAPA 262153Z 36009G14KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 32/01 A3008 RMK AO2
       SLP104 T03170011
METAR KAPA 262053Z 01007KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 32/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP105
        T03170006 56013
METAR KAPA 261953Z 07006G15KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 31/01 A3009 RMK AO2
       SLP109 T03060006

METAR KMNH 262235Z AUTO 06012G16KT 10SM OVC110 27/01 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 262215Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM SCT110 25/01 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 262155Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM SCT110 26/01 A3020 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 262235Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 33/08 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 262215Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 33/09 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 262155Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 33/08 A2997 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 262235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 35/03 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 262215Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 35/03 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 262155Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 35/03 A2992 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 262153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T03280017
METAR KAKO 262053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 33/02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP090
        T03280022 56016
METAR KAKO 261953Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T03280028

METAR KLIC 262155Z AUTO 11007KT 010V300 10SM CLR 33/04 A3003 RMK AO2
       SLP100 T03280039
METAR KLIC 262055Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T03280039 56016
METAR KLIC 261955Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP101
       T03280044

METAR KHEQ 262235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/06 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 262215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/06 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 262155Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 33/06 A2992 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 262219Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 32/02 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 262159Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 32/04 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 262139Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A2996 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 262235Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 33/05 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 262215Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 262155Z AUTO 16009KT 110V170 10SM CLR 33/04 A2993 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 262153Z AUTO 15008G18KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T03170072
SPECI KITR 262140Z AUTO 15009KT 9SM FEW001 32/07 A2998 RMK AO2
       T03220072
SPECI KITR 262120Z AUTO 17010G17KT 2 1/2SM HZ FEW002 32/07 A2998 RMK AO2
       T03220072

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/26/2024
Fort Collins - 06:52:37 MDT / 18:50:07 MDT
Denver       - 06:52:04 MDT / 18:49:48 MDT
Sterling     - 06:45:12 MDT / 18:42:42 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/26/24 22:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...307/022
                  13000 FT MSL...318/021
                  12600 FT MSL...320/012
                  12000 FT MSL...327/021
                  11200 FT MSL...343/011
                  11000 FT MSL...332/016
                  10000 FT MSL...010/011
                  10000 FT MSL...006/010
                   9000 FT MSL...016/010
                   8900 FT MSL...014/010
                   8100 FT MSL...021/008
                   8000 FT MSL...024/008
                   7300 FT MSL...035/007
                   7000 FT MSL...036/008
                   6600 FT MSL...033/007
                   6200 FT MSL...069/010
                   6000 FT MSL...059/009
                   5900 FT MSL...078/009

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2040 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Friday/...
Issued at 1159 AM MDT Thu Sep 26 2024
VFR conditions expected through the TAF period. Light and VRB
winds this morning are expected to transition to an ENE/E
component through the afternoon. A weak cold front is expected to
slide south across the TAF sites early Friday morning that will
shift winds to the N before sunrise, and enhance the northerly winds
for a few hours in the morning. Northerly gusts to 20kts will be
possible.


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

METAR K4BM 262235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M05 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 262215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT085 19/M05 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 262155Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM SCT085 21/M05 A3056 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 262155Z AUTO 07010G16KT 10SM SCT120 31/M01 A3011 RMK AO2
        SLP099 T03051011
METAR KAFF 262055Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM SCT120 32/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP095
        T03181011 57014
METAR KAFF 261955Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 31/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP099
        T03071020

KCOS 261736Z 2618/2718 02007KT P6SM SKC
     FM261900 08011KT P6SM FEW100
     FM270200 03008KT P6SM SCT100
     FM271100 34020G29KT P6SM OVC250
     FM271700 34015KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KCOS 262154Z 09011G14KT 070V140 10SM FEW090 32/02 A3009 RMK AO2
       SLP097 T03170017
METAR KCOS 262054Z 20003KT 10SM FEW090 31/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T03110028 56017
METAR KCOS 261954Z 11009KT 10SM FEW085 31/02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP105 T03110017

METAR KABH 262155Z AUTO 07009G14KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP109
        T03180010
METAR KABH 262055Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 33/M00 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP106
        T03261005 57015
METAR KABH 261955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/M00 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP113
        T03171001

METAR KFLY 262235Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3017 RMK AO2
       T02810015
METAR KFLY 262215Z AUTO 06009G19KT 10SM SCT120 28/01 A3017 RMK AO2
       T02840014
METAR KFLY 262155Z AUTO 06011G17KT 10SM BKN120 30/02 A3017 RMK AO2
       T02950022

KFCS 262100Z 2621/2803 17009KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3006INS
      BECMG 2705/2706 33009KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3014INS
      BECMG 2710/2711 01015G25KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3015INS
      BECMG 2717/2718 01010G18KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3017INS
      BECMG 2721/2722 07009KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3017INS TX29/2721Z
      TN13/2712Z
METAR KFCS 262155Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 32/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP108
        T03191011 $
METAR KFCS 262055Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 32/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP107
        T03211009 57017 $
METAR KFCS 261955Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 31/M00 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP111
        T03141004 $

KPUB 261736Z 2618/2718 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM261900 09010KT P6SM SKC
     FM270500 03007KT P6SM FEW110
     FM270800 34008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
     FM271300 33018G25KT P6SM OVC250
     FM271600 34015KT P6SM OVC250
METAR KPUB 262053Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 36/02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP078
       T03560022 56025
METAR KPUB 261953Z 14005KT 10SM CLR 35/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP085
       T03500039

METAR KVTP 262235Z AUTO 26009G14KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 262215Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 19/00 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 262155Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3056 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 262154Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP086
       T03170011
METAR KTAD 262054Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 32/02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP088
        T03220017 56022
METAR KTAD 261954Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP096
        T03170033

METAR KLHX 262153Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 34/05 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP071
       T03390050 $
METAR KLHX 262053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 33/06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP083
       T03330056 56023 $
METAR KLHX 261953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T03170061 $

METAR KLAA 262053Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 33/08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP086
        T03330078 56026
METAR KLAA 261953Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 33/09 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T03280089

METAR KSPD 262056Z AUTO 13006KT A2998 RMK AO1 SLPNO 57018 $
METAR KSPD 261956Z AUTO VRB03KT A3000 RMK AO1 SLPNO $

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/26/2024
Burlington - 06:41:16 MDT / 18:39:06 MDT
Pueblo     - 06:50:31 MDT / 18:48:38 MDT
Lamar      - 06:42:29 MDT / 18:40:38 MDT

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1948 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1143 AM MDT Thu Sep 26 2024
VFR conditions expected through the TAF period. E to ENE winds
are expected at COS and PUB through the afternoon and evening, N
at ALS. A weak cold front will slide south across the TAF sites
near sunrise Friday morning, which is expected to shift winds
to the north and bring gusts to near 30kts for a few hours,
first at COS, followed by PUB, starting around 11/12Z. Winds
should remain light at ALS.


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

METAR KCAG 262153Z AUTO A3014 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KCAG 262053Z AUTO A3015 RMK AO2 SLPNO 56011 PWINO $
METAR KCAG 261953Z AUTO A3015 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $

METAR KHDN 262156Z AUTO 27015G19KT 10SM CLR 28/M02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T02831022 PNO $
METAR KHDN 262056Z AUTO 28019G22KT 10SM FEW120 28/M03 A3018 RMK AO2
       SLP137 6//// T02781028 58014 PNO $
METAR KHDN 261956Z AUTO 31009G17KT 10SM BKN120 27/M03 A3020 RMK AO2
       SLP143 T02721033 PNO $

METAR KSBS 262235Z AUTO 26007G15KT 10SM SCT120 27/M03 A3018 RMK AO1
       T02711030
METAR KSBS 262216Z AUTO 26012G16KT 10SM BKN120 28/M02 A3018 RMK AO1
       T02791025
METAR KSBS 262155Z AUTO 26008G14KT 10SM BKN120 28/M02 A3018 RMK AO1
       T02811025

METAR KC07 262235Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 262215Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM SCT080 17/M02 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 262158Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM SCT080 17/M02 A3051 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 262235Z AUTO 27006G14KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3031 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 262215Z AUTO 24011G21KT 10SM SCT110 24/M03 A3031 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 262155Z AUTO 28007G11KT 10SM SCT110 22/M03 A3031 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 262153Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM FEW120 27/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T02721017
METAR KEEO 262053Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T02831011 56015
METAR KEEO 261953Z AUTO 24010G15KT 10SM FEW120 28/M01 A3017 RMK AO2
       SLP135 T02781011

METAR K20V 262235Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM OVC120 27/M01 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 262215Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM OVC120 27/M01 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 262155Z AUTO 23007G14KT 10SM OVC120 28/M01 A3025 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 262235Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 262215Z AUTO 29005G10KT 10SM CLR A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 262155Z AUTO 26010KT 220V290 10SM CLR A3031 RMK AO2

METAR K0CO 262235Z AUTO 31019G26KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 262215Z AUTO 30015G22KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 262155Z AUTO 31016G25KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3064 RMK AO2

METAR KC99 262210Z AUTO 29013G22KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 262150Z AUTO 30013G23KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 262132Z AUTO 30015G23KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3050 RMK AO2

KGJT 261722Z 2618/2718 15008KT P6SM SCT110
     FM262000 30008KT P6SM FEW140
     FM270230 02007KT P6SM FEW200
     FM271100 09008KT P6SM SKC
     FM271500 14007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 262153Z 31010G15KT 10SM CLR 33/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP101
       T03330011
METAR KGJT 262053Z 30009KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP107 T03170028
       58018
METAR KGJT 261953Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 30/04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T03000039

KRIL 261722Z 2618/2718 27005KT P6SM SCT120
     FM261900 29007KT P6SM FEW120
     FM262000 27012G21KT P6SM FEW140
     FM262100 26011KT P6SM FEW140
     FM270200 15005KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KRIL 262153Z AUTO 26016KT 10SM CLR 31/M01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T03111006
METAR KRIL 262053Z AUTO 26016G20KT 10SM CLR 32/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T03171006 58024
METAR KRIL 261953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T02720033

METAR K5SM 262235Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 262215Z AUTO 10SM SCT080 17/M02 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 262155Z AUTO 10SM BKN080 17/M02 A3055 RMK AO2

KEGE 261722Z 2618/2718 25005KT P6SM SCT110
     FM261900 26009KT P6SM FEW110
     FM262100 25013G21KT P6SM FEW120
     FM270100 25008KT P6SM FEW130
     FM270400 14005KT P6SM FEW130
METAR KEGE 262156Z 22012KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T02831006 PNO $
METAR KEGE 262056Z 22011G22KT 10SM FEW120 28/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP125
       6//// T02781006 56022 PNO $
METAR KEGE 261956Z 26009KT 10SM CLR 28/00 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02780000
       PNO $

KASE 261917Z 2619/2718 33012G22KT P6SM SCT100
     FM270000 33006KT P6SM FEW120
     FM270300 20007KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KASE 262153Z 34010G14KT 10SM FEW110 24/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T02440006
METAR KASE 262053Z 02007G17KT 340V040 10SM CLR 24/01 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP131 T02440006 58010
METAR KASE 261953Z 35012G20KT 10SM FEW100 24/01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T02440006

METAR KCCU 262235Z AUTO 32004G15KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 262215Z AUTO 31010G17KT 10SM SCT065 16/M03 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 262155Z AUTO 29010G20KT 10SM BKN065 16/M03 A3063 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 262153Z AUTO 33010G17KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T02171028
METAR KLXV 262053Z AUTO VRB05G16KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T02171028 58011
METAR KLXV 261953Z AUTO 33009G17KT 10SM FEW085 21/M02 A3047 RMK AO2
       SLP146 T02111022

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/26/2024
Rangely           - 07:07:23 MDT / 19:05:01 MDT
Grand Junction    - 07:06:21 MDT / 19:04:15 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:59:37 MDT / 18:57:08 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/26/24 22:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...224/014
                  17000 FT MSL...230/017
                  12500 FT MSL...298/009
                  12000 FT MSL...260/006
                  11700 FT MSL...262/006
                  11000 FT MSL...294/010
                  11000 FT MSL...286/008
                  10400 FT MSL...308/006
                  10200 FT MSL...293/008
                  10100 FT MSL...313/008

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2037 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1122 AM MDT Thu Sep 26 2024
Moisture transported in a core of stronger winds aloft has led
to at least some clouds across the area today...but aoa 9kft
agl...and pose no threat of precipitation at area TAF sites. A
few late afternoon winds gusts approaching 25 mph will be
possible but with sunset light terrain driven winds should
return. VFR prevails the next 24 hours.


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


KMTJ 261722Z 2618/2718 32007KT P6SM FEW120
     FM270200 26004KT P6SM SKC
     FM270400 14007KT P6SM SKC
     FM271400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC

METAR KGUC 262156Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM SCT100 25/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T02500011
METAR KGUC 262056Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM SCT100 25/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T02500017 56023
METAR KGUC 261956Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM FEW100 24/02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP177
       T02440022

METAR K7BM 262235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 23/M01 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 262215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 23/M02 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 262155Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM SCT090 22/M04 A3042 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 262235Z AUTO 10SM SCT120 25/M03 A3025 RMK AO2 T02491028
METAR KAEJ 262215Z AUTO 10SM SCT110 26/M03 A3025 RMK AO2 T02641026
METAR KAEJ 262155Z AUTO 10SM BKN110 26/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 T02631020

METAR KANK 262235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M00 A3020 RMK AO2
       T02781002
METAR KANK 262215Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 28/M00 A3019 RMK AO2
       T02781001
METAR KANK 262155Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 28/M00 A3020 RMK AO2
       T02761005

METAR KMYP 262235Z AUTO 29012G18KT 10SM CLR 15/M02 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 262215Z AUTO 29014G20KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 262155Z AUTO 29017G22KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3070 RMK AO2


KTEX 261722Z 2618/2718 31003KT P6SM SCT090
     FM261930 28009KT P6SM SCT110
     FM270200 36002KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 262235Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 262215Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM SCT100 22/M07 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 262155Z AUTO 28009G15KT 10SM SCT100 23/M07 A3040 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 262235Z AUTO 34004G11KT 10SM SCT110 26/00 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 262215Z AUTO 10SM SCT110 25/00 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 262155Z AUTO 29006G15KT 10SM SCT100 26/00 A3029 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 262153Z AUTO 25010G17KT 10SM CLR 29/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T02941006
METAR KCEZ 262053Z AUTO 29017G21KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T02940000 58015
METAR KCEZ 261953Z AUTO 28016G25KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T02890000

KDRO 261722Z 2618/2718 09006KT P6SM SKC
     FM261900 24008KT P6SM FEW140
     FM262100 28010G18KT P6SM FEW150
     FM270300 29005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 262153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T02830006
METAR KDRO 262053Z AUTO 25004G19KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T02830011 58021
METAR KDRO 261953Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T02780022

METAR KPSO 262235Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM VCTS CLR 26/00 A3027 RMK AO2
       T02611002
METAR KPSO 262215Z AUTO 21004G08KT 10SM CLR 26/00 A3027 RMK AO2
       T02601002
METAR KPSO 262155Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 26/00 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        N T02601001

METAR KCPW 262235Z AUTO 24011G15KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 262215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 262155Z AUTO 23009G17KT 190V250 10SM CLR 15/01 A3063 RMK
       AO2

KALS 261736Z 2618/2718 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM262000 34007KT P6SM FEW090
     FM270100 VRB05KT P6SM FEW090 SCT220
     FM271200 30005KT P6SM SCT250
     FM271500 02004KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KALS 262152Z AUTO 02007KT 360V080 10SM CLR 27/02 A3023 RMK AO2
       SLP150 T02720017
METAR KALS 262052Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T02720022 56022
METAR KALS 261952Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP161
        T02610017

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/26/2024
Vail    - 06:57:39 MDT / 18:55:24 MDT
Durango - 07:03:23 MDT / 19:01:45 MDT
Alamosa - 06:55:26 MDT / 18:53:44 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/26/24 22:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...224/014
                  17000 FT MSL...230/017
                  12500 FT MSL...298/009
                  12000 FT MSL...260/006
                  11700 FT MSL...262/006
                  11000 FT MSL...294/010
                  11000 FT MSL...286/008
                  10400 FT MSL...308/006
                  10200 FT MSL...293/008
                  10100 FT MSL...313/008

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2037 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1122 AM MDT Thu Sep 26 2024
Moisture transported in a core of stronger winds aloft has led
to at least some clouds across the area today...but aoa 9kft
agl...and pose no threat of precipitation at area TAF sites. A
few late afternoon winds gusts approaching 25 mph will be
possible but with sunset light terrain driven winds should
return. VFR prevails the next 24 hours.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 261720Z 2618/2718 04009KT P6SM FEW120
     FM270300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC

METAR KRQE 262153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 29/02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T02940017
METAR KRQE 262053Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM BKN110 28/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T02830017 58019
METAR KRQE 261953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN100 29/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T02890017

Flagstaff (KFSX) 09/26/24 22:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  19000 FT MSL...213/019
                  18600 FT MSL...157/005
                  18000 FT MSL...184/004
                  17000 FT MSL...188/003
                  16400 FT MSL...219/003
                  12000 FT MSL...202/009
                  11800 FT MSL...209/004
                  11000 FT MSL...327/009
                  10700 FT MSL...315/006
                  10000 FT MSL...294/005
                   9900 FT MSL...275/004
                   9100 FT MSL...271/006
                   9000 FT MSL...266/007
                   8500 FT MSL...269/006
                   8000 FT MSL...247/010
                   7800 FT MSL...236/010
                   7400 FT MSL...237/009
                   7400 FT MSL...268/006

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2058 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024

.AVIATION...Thursday 26/18Z through Friday 27/18Z...Mainly VFR
conditions persist through the period with some FEW-SCT fair
weather cumulus clouds in the afternoon. Scattered haze/smoke is
possible near KFLG/KSEZ this evening, however this depends on
local fire activity. Expect light southerly winds, 5-15 kts,
through 01Z, becoming variable thereafter.
OUTLOOK...Friday 27/18Z through Sunday 29/18Z...Plan on mostly VFR
conditions with FEW-SCT cloud cover above 10,000 feet AGL. Periods
of smoke/haze will be possible depending on local fire activity.
Easterly winds, 5-15 kts, are likely on Friday, followed by light
southerly winds for the weekend.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 262102Z 2621/2724 35010KT P6SM SKC
     FM270300 16006KT P6SM SKC
     FM271700 33007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 262154Z 35008KT 10SM FEW120 31/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T03111011
METAR KSLC 262054Z 33013KT 10SM FEW140 32/00 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T03170000 58007
METAR KSLC 261954Z 34008KT 10SM FEW130 32/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP110
        T03171006 $

KVEL 261722Z 2618/2718 14004KT P6SM FEW120
     FM262000 23008KT P6SM FEW140
     FM270200 30008KT P6SM FEW150
     FM270400 31005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 262153Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T03060000
METAR KVEL 262053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP130
       T02890011 58020
METAR KVEL 261953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T02670006


KCNY 261722Z 2618/2718 12005KT P6SM SCT120
     FM261930 27007KT P6SM FEW150
     FM270100 31006KT P6SM FEW200
     FM270600 30003KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 262153Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 32/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP105
       T03171011
METAR KCNY 262053Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP111
        T03110000 58018
METAR KCNY 261953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP116
        T03110017


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 09/26/24 22:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...332/003
                  20000 FT MSL...306/005
                  18000 FT MSL...036/003
                  16000 FT MSL...294/007
                  15500 FT MSL...290/007
                  15000 FT MSL...238/017
                  14000 FT MSL...265/017
                  13600 FT MSL...266/012
                  13000 FT MSL...275/019
                  12100 FT MSL...276/019
                  12000 FT MSL...276/023
                  11000 FT MSL...269/021
                  10900 FT MSL...265/019
                  10000 FT MSL...264/019
                   9800 FT MSL...262/018
                   9000 FT MSL...266/016
                   9000 FT MSL...266/016
                   8200 FT MSL...271/016
                   8000 FT MSL...273/017
                   7500 FT MSL...276/015
                   7000 FT MSL...279/017
                   6900 FT MSL...281/017
                   6800 FT MSL...283/012
                   6600 FT MSL...289/016

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2110 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Northwesterly winds are forecast to switch to
southeasterly drainage winds around 03Z this evening. Otherwise,
VFR conditions are expected across the region.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Mainly clear skies will be the
rule across most of Utah and southwest Wyoming today with mainly
terrain driven, diurnal winds.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 262001Z 2620/2718 25015G28KT P6SM FEW110
     FM270100 25010KT P6SM SKC
     FM270300 13005KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 262153Z AUTO 27010G19KT 10SM CLR 25/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND
       27027/2137 SLP137 T02501044
METAR KEVW 262053Z AUTO 27010G26KT 10SM CLR 26/M06 A3023 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 27032/1956 SLP137 T02561056 58001
METAR KEVW 261953Z AUTO 27019G32KT 10SM CLR 26/M05 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND
       26035/1859 SLP139 T02561050

KRKS 261720Z 2618/2718 27018G28KT P6SM SKC
     FM270100 28010KT P6SM SKC
     FM270600 24006KT P6SM SKC
     FM271200 28007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 262054Z AUTO 27015G29KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28029/2046 SLP126 T02781039 56009
METAR KRKS 261954Z AUTO 24019G25KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 26028/1927 SLP130 T02721039

KRWL 261728Z 2618/2718 25020G30KT P6SM SKC
     FM262100 27015G25KT P6SM FEW200
     FM262300 28010G20KT P6SM FEW150
     FM270100 29010KT P6SM FEW200
     FM270400 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KRWL 262212Z AUTO 26008G22KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       2152 T02781044
METAR KRWL 262153Z AUTO 25013G20KT 10SM FEW120 28/M04 A3017 RMK AO2
       SLP108 T02831044
METAR KRWL 262053Z AUTO 26015G25KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28026/2010 SLP109 T02831044 57008

KLAR 261728Z 2618/2718 27020G30KT P6SM SKC
     FM262000 30015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM262300 31012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM270000 30010G20KT P6SM FEW200
     FM270300 27006KT P6SM SKC
     FM270700 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 262153Z AUTO 29011G22KT 10SM SCT120 28/M04 A3020 RMK AO2
       SLP111 T02831044
METAR KLAR 262053Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM SCT110 27/M04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T02671039 56007
METAR KLAR 261953Z AUTO 31011G20KT 10SM SCT120 27/M03 A3020 RMK AO2
       SLP111 T02721033

KCYS 261728Z 2618/2718 28018G28KT P6SM SKC
     FM262000 30012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM262300 32012KT P6SM FEW200
     FM270600 31008KT P6SM SKC
     FM270900 33010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 262153Z 24006KT 10SM CLR 30/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T03001033
METAR KCYS 262053Z 28009KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T03111033 58008
METAR KCYS 261953Z 29015G22KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
       27029/1917 SLP105 T03061033

Riverton (KRIW) 09/26/24 22:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16800 FT MSL...233/006
                  14000 FT MSL...285/007
                  12700 FT MSL...265/012
                  12000 FT MSL...298/011
                  11200 FT MSL...268/011
                  11000 FT MSL...289/013
                  10000 FT MSL...285/014
                  10000 FT MSL...293/015
                   9000 FT MSL...294/014
                   9000 FT MSL...290/013
                   8100 FT MSL...295/015
                   8000 FT MSL...293/014
                   7300 FT MSL...296/016
                   7000 FT MSL...295/015
                   6700 FT MSL...296/014
                   6200 FT MSL...299/016
                   6000 FT MSL...297/016
                   5900 FT MSL...296/016

Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/26/24 22:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...309/015
                  13200 FT MSL...300/020
                  13000 FT MSL...309/017
                  12000 FT MSL...312/018
                  11700 FT MSL...308/018
                  11000 FT MSL...310/017
                  10500 FT MSL...306/019
                  10000 FT MSL...310/019
                   9400 FT MSL...307/018
                   9000 FT MSL...310/019
                   8600 FT MSL...308/018
                   8000 FT MSL...309/018
                   7900 FT MSL...307/018
                   7400 FT MSL...308/017
                   7000 FT MSL...314/017
                   6700 FT MSL...315/016
                   6600 FT MSL...309/016

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1905 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1046 AM MDT Thu Sep 26 2024
Prevailing VFR/SKC conditions continue through the TAF period. Wind
will increase this afternoon as a trough slides east through MT.
Most terminals will have wind gusts ranging from 15-25 knots this
afternoon. A weak cold front will push south this evening, resulting
in a wind shift to more northerly at KCPR through the overnight
hours. Wind will decrease shortly after sunset at most terminals and
remain light through Friday as high pressure redevelops in the area.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2053 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1135 AM MDT Thu Sep 26 2024
VFR expected for all terminals through the forecast period.
Breezy to gusty winds of 25-35 knots are anticipated for most
terminals this afternoon, before dissipating after 0Z this
evening. The NE Panhandle terminals will experience another
short round of elevated winds between 6Z and 12Z where winds up
to 25 knots are expected. For further details, please look at
individual TAFs.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 262235Z AUTO 34012G16KT 10SM CLR 34/00 A3000 RMK AO2
       T03420001
METAR KIBM 262215Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 34/00 A3000 RMK AO2
       T03430001
METAR KIBM 262155Z AUTO 31014G18KT 250V310 10SM CLR 35/00 A2999 RMK AO2
       T03481001

KSNY 261728Z 2618/2718 20012KT P6SM SKC
     FM262100 17012G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM270000 15008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM270500 24010KT P6SM FEW200
     FM270800 34012G20KT P6SM FEW200
     FM271300 01015KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 262153Z AUTO 34006G18KT 10SM CLR 36/M02 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP078
       T03561017
METAR KSNY 262053Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 35/01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP082
       T03500011 56020
METAR KSNY 261953Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP089
       T03440028

METAR KOGA 262235Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 34/08 A2990 RMK AO2
       T03390078
METAR KOGA 262215Z AUTO 15012G18KT 10SM CLR 34/08 A2990 RMK AO2
       T03390080
METAR KOGA 262155Z AUTO 18013G16KT 10SM CLR 34/08 A2990 RMK AO2
       T03440080

METAR KIML 262153Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T03330072
METAR KIML 262053Z AUTO 17011G21KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP098
       T03330067 58019
METAR KIML 261953Z AUTO 16011G21KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND
       14027/1915 SLP110 T03330072

KMCK 261720Z 2618/2718 17013KT P6SM SKC
     FM270200 17008KT P6SM SKC
     FM271100 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM271500 36011KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 262153Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T03170089
METAR KMCK 262053Z AUTO 16011G19KT 10SM CLR 32/08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T03170083 56019
METAR KMCK 261953Z AUTO 16013KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND
       13026/1939 SLP115 T03170094

North Platte (KLNX) 09/26/24 22:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...301/022
                  14200 FT MSL...304/021
                  14000 FT MSL...306/021
                  13000 FT MSL...314/025
                  12000 FT MSL...311/022
                  12000 FT MSL...311/022
                  11000 FT MSL...308/023
                  10100 FT MSL...308/023
                  10000 FT MSL...307/024
                   9000 FT MSL...298/024
                   8600 FT MSL...294/022
                   8000 FT MSL...279/019
                   7400 FT MSL...257/017
                   7000 FT MSL...232/018
                   6300 FT MSL...216/018
                   6000 FT MSL...201/018
                   5500 FT MSL...199/019
                   5000 FT MSL...193/020
                   4700 FT MSL...191/019
                   4100 FT MSL...185/020
                   4000 FT MSL...186/021
                   3600 FT MSL...185/021
                   3400 FT MSL...184/020

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1852 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1226 PM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024
VFR conditions are expected through the period.
Gusty winds will be the main aviation concern with peak speeds
across north central Nebraska, including the VTN terminal, where
speeds may approach 30 knots. Tonight a frontal boundary will
clear from northwest to southeast with a wind shift expected.
Gusts may remain high behind the front along with LLWS concerns
through daybreak Friday. Outside of a small window for high
level clouds in the early morning, clear skies will prevail.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 261858Z 2619/2718 17015G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM270100 18011KT P6SM SKC
     FM271100 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM271500 36015KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 262153Z AUTO 16013G17KT 10SM CLR 32/08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP098
       T03170078
METAR KGLD 262053Z AUTO 17015G24KT 10SM CLR 33/ A2995 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T0328 56016 $
METAR KGLD 261953Z AUTO 16012G23KT 10SM CLR 32/ A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
       16026/1907 SLP103 T0322 $

KGCK 261720Z 2618/2718 16009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 262154Z 16013G21KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T02940078
METAR KGCK 262054Z 15014G22KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17028/1955 SLP112 T02940083 58019
METAR KGCK 261954Z 14016G21KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T02890078

METAR KLBL 262156Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T03060106 PNO $
METAR KLBL 262056Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP115
       6//// T03110106 57022 PNO $
METAR KLBL 261956Z AUTO 16016G19KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T03060111 PNO $

METAR KEHA 262235Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A2997 RMK AO2
       T03120093
METAR KEHA 262215Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A2997 RMK AO2
       T03160092
METAR KEHA 262155Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A2997 RMK AO2
       T03170087

Goodland (KGLD) 09/26/24 22:30 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  19000 FT MSL...301/023
                  18000 FT MSL...298/022
                  17000 FT MSL...303/021
                  16000 FT MSL...304/020
                  15000 FT MSL...309/018
                  14000 FT MSL...317/016
                  13000 FT MSL...326/016
                  12000 FT MSL...336/016
                  11600 FT MSL...341/016
                  11000 FT MSL...347/018
                  10000 FT MSL...343/015
                   9900 FT MSL...342/015
                   9000 FT MSL...304/007
                   8200 FT MSL...219/007
                   8000 FT MSL...205/008
                   7000 FT MSL...180/013
                   6500 FT MSL...173/013
                   6000 FT MSL...171/014
                   5000 FT MSL...169/014
                   4700 FT MSL...165/014
                   4600 FT MSL...167/015
                   4000 FT MSL...165/015
                   4000 FT MSL...164/014

Dodge City (KDDC) 09/26/24 22:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...009/004
                  13900 FT MSL...018/003
                  13000 FT MSL...342/019
                  12000 FT MSL...349/018
                  11600 FT MSL...354/015
                  11000 FT MSL...352/015
                  10000 FT MSL...353/018
                   9700 FT MSL...356/018
                   9000 FT MSL...356/017
                   8200 FT MSL...012/011
                   8000 FT MSL...014/011
                   7000 FT MSL...207/003
                   7000 FT MSL...207/003
                   6000 FT MSL...183/008
                   6000 FT MSL...167/007
                   5100 FT MSL...166/009
                   5000 FT MSL...174/009
                   4300 FT MSL...162/009
                   4000 FT MSL...161/011
                   3600 FT MSL...153/011
                   3200 FT MSL...143/012
                   3000 FT MSL...151/012
                   3000 FT MSL...151/012

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2220 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 415 PM MDT Thu Sep 26 2024
KGLD...VFR conditions will occur through the period. A southeast
wind around 10kts at taf issuance will veer to the northwest
through tonight at speeds under 10kts. On Friday, northwest
winds under 10kts in the morning veer to the north and northeast
at speeds up to 11kts and potentially with some gusts.
KMCK...VFR conditions will occur through the period. A southeast
wind around 10kts at taf issuance will become light and variable
from 05z-19z. After 20z, a northeast wind is expected with
speeds up to 10kts.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2004 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1214 PM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024
South to southeast winds at 10 to 15 knots this Thursday
afternoon will decrease to less than 10 knots between 00z and
03z Friday. BUFR soundings and short-term ensembles are in good
agreement, indicating limited moisture across western Kansas. As
a result, VFR conditions are expected over the next 24 hours.


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

KGUY 261720Z 2618/2718 17009KT P6SM SKC
     FM270100 14006KT P6SM SKC
     FM271200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 262153Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T03110106
METAR KGUY 262053Z AUTO 17010G17KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T03110122 56023
METAR KGUY 261953Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP098
       T03060117

KDHT 261720Z 2618/2718 20010KT P6SM SKC
     FM262200 16007KT P6SM SKC
     FM270800 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 262153Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T03110078
METAR KDHT 262053Z AUTO 17009G16KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP105
       T03110078 58020
METAR KDHT 261953Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T03110083

Amarillo (KAMA) 09/26/24 22:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...346/023
                  15000 FT MSL...344/018
                  15000 FT MSL...344/018
                  14000 FT MSL...359/023
                  13000 FT MSL...356/019
                  12700 FT MSL...353/022
                  12000 FT MSL...352/020
                  11000 FT MSL...347/019
                  10800 FT MSL...345/020
                  10000 FT MSL...336/018
                   9300 FT MSL...321/012
                   9000 FT MSL...327/017
                   8000 FT MSL...241/006
                   8000 FT MSL...321/017
                   7000 FT MSL...196/009
                   7000 FT MSL...196/009
                   6200 FT MSL...196/010
                   6000 FT MSL...197/010
                   5400 FT MSL...195/010
                   5000 FT MSL...173/010
                   4800 FT MSL...188/010
                   4300 FT MSL...179/010

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1902 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1209 PM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024
VFR conditions with clear skies and 5-15 kt winds are forecast
throughout the period at all sites.
Harrel


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

KFMN 261720Z 2618/2718 10006KT P6SM SKC
     FM262000 29010KT P6SM SKC
     FM270200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 262153Z 28009G19KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T03111033
METAR KFMN 262053Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 32/M02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T03171022 58021
METAR KFMN 261953Z 27016G22KT 10SM CLR 31/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T03111017

METAR KSKX 262156Z AUTO 10SM FEW001 28/03 RMK AO2 SLPNO T02780028 PNO
       $
METAR KSKX 262056Z AUTO 10SM 28/03 RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// T02780028 PNO
       $
METAR KSKX 261956Z AUTO 10SM 27/02 RMK AO2 SLPNO T02670022 PNO $

KLVS 261720Z 2618/2718 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM262000 19010KT P6SM SKC
     FM270300 02006KT P6SM SKC
     FM271500 04013KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KLVS 262153Z AUTO VRB05KT 28/03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02830033
       $
METAR KLVS 262053Z AUTO VRB06KT 29/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP105 T02940033
       58019 $
METAR KLVS 261953Z AUTO 28/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP114 T02780033 $

METAR KRTN 262153Z AUTO 14009G15KT 10SM CLR 32/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T03171017
METAR KRTN 262053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/00 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T03170000 58020
METAR KRTN 261953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 31/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T03110017

METAR KCAO 262155Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 30/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP100
        T03000072 $
METAR KCAO 262055Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T02940072 58016 $
METAR KCAO 261955Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T02940083 $

Albuquerque (KABX) 09/26/24 22:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...046/006
                  17100 FT MSL...277/015
                  17000 FT MSL...273/025
                  16000 FT MSL...299/010
                  15000 FT MSL...297/013
                  14800 FT MSL...299/014
                  14000 FT MSL...328/017
                  13000 FT MSL...321/015
                  13000 FT MSL...335/014
                  12000 FT MSL...331/011
                  11500 FT MSL...335/013
                  11000 FT MSL...332/012
                  10300 FT MSL...334/012
                  10000 FT MSL...331/012
                   9200 FT MSL...317/013
                   9000 FT MSL...338/012
                   8400 FT MSL...313/011
                   8000 FT MSL...328/010
                   7700 FT MSL...318/010
                   7000 FT MSL...307/010
                   7000 FT MSL...310/010
                   6500 FT MSL...325/006
                   6300 FT MSL...320/005

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2117 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1115 AM MDT Thu Sep 26 2024
VFR prevails with light prevailing winds. A modest backdoor
frontal boundary will swing through eastern NM Friday morning
bringing a northeasterly wind shift. Scattered virga showers will
be present over the northern mountains and adjacent valley areas
just beyond the end of the TAF period Friday afternoon.

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

DATA BASED ON 261200Z
VALID 261800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2315+15 2421+07 2324-09 2433-20 243838 272141 272649
BCE                      2313+08 2419-06 2426-19 244935 246144 245549
LND              2605+16 2620+08 2433-11 2435-20 234437 234746 253849
RKS              2715    2722+08 2224-11 2529-20 234737 234746 253849
GJT              2409+17 2511+09 2422-08 2437-18 234234 244945 255851
FMN              2815+17 2712+08 2325-05 2423-16 232733 253242 274651
ABQ              3209+16 3408+08 2415-04 2116-17 211433 281541 302851
MBW              2719    2817+09 2121-08 2335-18 234836 235346 244953
DEN              3116+18 2906+10 2323-05 2428-17 232935 243744 264953
PUB              3010+19 3008+11 2617-04 2420-17 232834 242943 284152
ALS                      3110+10 2521-04 2420-17 222634 242642 284051
TCC      2513    2807+16 3106+11 3212-03 9900-16 990033 240843 342852
BFF      2714    2817+18 2719+11 2417-07 2329-18 233535 243945 254354
GLD      1816    2706+17 3010+11 2607-04 2611-16 261934 242644 282853
GCK      1814+19 3105+15 3211+10 3510-04 3317-16 311233 291244 302354
GAG      9900+16 3409+12 3412+10 3409-04 3418-16 012233 361843 342354
AMA      2107    2905+13 3309+11 3611-03 3512-16 011033 350843 331454
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DATA BASED ON 261200Z
VALID 270000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3006+16 2409+07 2718-08 2822-21 281934 312039 292748
BCE                      9900+10 2717-05 2621-19 255634 266340 266349
LND              3505+16 2805+09 2620-11 2633-22 263036 292641 293549
RKS              2713    2713+09 2422-10 2634-20 252937 292541 292948
GJT              2905+17 2605+09 2715-07 2628-19 244635 265542 264549
FMN              3108+18 3209+10 2714-04 2626-16 253533 265042 275550
ABQ              3408+19 3511+10 2613-04 2517-16 271833 282941 293751
MBW              2909    3009+10 2614-11 2625-20 254937 254845 283248
DEN              3405+19 3209+11 2823-08 2731-18 254235 254945 275350
PUB              0305+20 0207+11 2823-05 2622-17 263334 264043 274951
ALS                      9900+11 2515-05 2718-17 263334 274343 275551
TCC      1807    3006+18 3414+11 3216-03 2817-16 271633 301941 323351
BFF      3513    3511+19 3309+10 2618-10 2530-19 254235 254646 273850
GLD      1716    3411+17 3513+11 3017-05 2618-17 262835 273344 284152
GCK      1915+19 3510+16 3520+10 3216-04 3119-16 292234 292844 313652
GAG      1706+17 3612+14 3624+10 3421-03 3427-16 321933 312643 343852
AMA      1711    3011+15 3520+11 3420-03 3316-16 301233 302043 343551
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DATA BASED ON 261200Z
VALID 271200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+15 9900+07 0119-06 0215-18 041033 330542 272051
BCE                      2105+09 2811-05 2825-19 285132 285640 284450
LND              2306+15 2513+08 3413-07 0311-20 012234 011344 311852
RKS              9900    9900+08 3407-08 0419-19 042335 361542 312550
GJT              0406+16 9900+08 3107-07 2922-20 311632 301940 321850
FMN              3408+18 9900+09 3011-05 2923-19 295533 306541 305350
ABQ              3413+18 3110+09 3011-04 2923-17 303833 305341 304650
MBW              1419    9900+08 2608-11 0114-20 033036 012142 332350
DEN              0414+16 0211+09 3509-11 2914-21 331636 332540 352749
PUB              0309+18 0509+09 3412-11 3019-20 302936 323040 343349
ALS                      1007+10 0106-08 3119-20 294836 304441 323050
TCC      3107    0105+17 0112+09 3014-06 3122-18 303534 315843 305650
BFF      0827    1114+16 9900+08 3217-12 2916-21 361636 352040 352049
GLD      0417    0416+16 0117+09 3522-10 3113-19 281738 311643 352849
GCK      3409+20 0218+15 0222+09 3608-07 3018-18 292836 302746 322850
GAG      3410+18 0122+13 0223+09 3616-06 3323-17 313335 313946 314051
AMA      3011    0114+15 0218+09 3315-05 3124-17 303334 314844 315551
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