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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
2245 MDT Sunday, September 22, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 230356Z 15006KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP186 T01000072
       PNO $
METAR KFNL 230256Z 14007KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP181 6////
       T01170078 53001 PNO $
METAR KFNL 230156Z 12009KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP176 T01330072
        PNO $

METAR KGXY 230356Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP207
       T00940072 TSNO
METAR KGXY 230256Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP205
       T01000078 53004
METAR KGXY 230156Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP197
        T01170083

METAR KLMO 230435Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 10/08 A3014 RMK AO2
       T01000077
METAR KLMO 230415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3015 RMK AO2
       T01060080
METAR KLMO 230355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3015 RMK AO2
       T01100080

METAR KBDU 230435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 230415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 230355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3013 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 230435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3011 RMK AO2
       T00950069
METAR KEIK 230415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3012 RMK AO2
       T01080074
METAR KEIK 230355Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3012 RMK AO2 T01140075

KBJC 222345Z 2300/2324 13006KT P6SM FEW130 BKN220
     FM230200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW220
     FM230600 26004KT P6SM SKC
     FM231400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM232000 08006KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KBJC 230435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 230415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3014 RMK AO2

KDEN 230221Z 2302/2406 14008KT P6SM FEW130
     FM230400 19008KT P6SM FEW220
     FM231000 24007KT P6SM SKC
     FM231700 34005KT P6SM SKC
     FM232000 05007KT P6SM SCT100
     FM240200 18007KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KDEN 230353Z 15008KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP176
       T00890061
METAR KDEN 230253Z 14010KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP178 T01000061
       53002
METAR KDEN 230153Z 11007KT 10SM FEW220 11/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T01110067


KBKF 230100Z 2301/2407 VRB06KT 9999 FEW040 FEW090 QNH3000INS
     BECMG 2400/2401 VRB06KT 9999 FEW140 QNH2979INS TX25/2321Z
     TN07/2310Z
METAR KBKF 230358Z 18007KT 10SM FEW220 09/06 A3013 RMK AO2A SLP173
        T00940059
METAR KBKF 230258Z 12008KT 10SM FEW220 10/06 A3013 RMK AO2A SLP173
        T00990059 53002
METAR KBKF 230158Z 12006KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 11/06 A3012 RMK AO2A
        SLP170 T01120061

KAPA 222338Z 2300/2324 11005KT P6SM FEW040 SCT130 BKN220
     FM230300 18007KT P6SM FEW220
     FM231100 24007KT P6SM SKC
     FM231700 34007KT P6SM SKC
     FM232000 06007KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KAPA 230353Z 19005KT 10SM FEW220 09/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T00890056
METAR KAPA 230253Z 13004KT 10SM FEW060 SCT220 12/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP189
       T01170056 53001
METAR KAPA 230153Z 00000KT 10SM FEW060 SCT220 14/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T01390044

METAR KMNH 230435Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 230415Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 05/05 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 230355Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3022 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 230435Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 08/08 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 230415Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 09/09 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 230355Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 09/09 A3014 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 230435Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 230415Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 230355Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3012 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 230353Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T00780056 TSNO
METAR KAKO 230253Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T00830061 56007
METAR KAKO 230153Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP193
       T00890067

METAR KLIC 230355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP200
       T00440022 TSNO
METAR KLIC 230255Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T00610033 53001
METAR KLIC 230155Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP190
        T00720039

METAR KHEQ 230435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 230415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 230355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3014 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 230419Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 230359Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 230339Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3014 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 230435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 230415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 230355Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3014 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 230353Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM OVC065 10/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T01000067 TSNO
METAR KITR 230253Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM OVC065 11/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP193
       T01060072 56004
METAR KITR 230153Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM FEW038 OVC065 11/07 A3016 RMK AO2
       SLP195 T01060067

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) 09/23/24 04:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...331/038
                  15000 FT MSL...340/041
                  14500 FT MSL...342/048
                  14000 FT MSL...342/044
                  13000 FT MSL...338/046
                  12600 FT MSL...340/046
                  12000 FT MSL...346/041
                  11200 FT MSL...351/038
                  11000 FT MSL...351/036
                  10000 FT MSL...352/032
                  10000 FT MSL...353/032
                   9000 FT MSL...350/026
                   8900 FT MSL...350/026
                   8100 FT MSL...341/021
                   8000 FT MSL...341/021
                   7300 FT MSL...325/016
                   7000 FT MSL...312/013
                   6600 FT MSL...313/010
                   6200 FT MSL...228/014
                   6000 FT MSL...220/015
                   5900 FT MSL...218/015

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0133 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Tuesday/...
Issued at 722 PM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
VFR through Monday with light winds. Patchy fog is likely in the
valleys north of Denver, but the chance of fog at KDEN/KAPA is
very low and there is less than a 20% chance of impacts at KBJC.


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

METAR K4BM 230435Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 230415Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 230355Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A3044 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 230355Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP209
        T00420027
METAR KAFF 230255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP203
        T00740047 53003
METAR KAFF 230155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP190
        T00850056

KCOS 222341Z 2300/2324 16008KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030
      TEMPO 2300/2301 BKN020
     FM230200 12006KT P6SM FEW100
     FM230600 03007KT P6SM SKC
     FM231800 16006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 230354Z 17004KT 10SM FEW020 08/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP209 T00830056
METAR KCOS 230254Z 15004KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP208 T00890061
       53001
METAR KCOS 230154Z 21006KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP201 T00890061

METAR KABH 230355Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP222
        T00590045
METAR KABH 230255Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP222
        T00640049 53003
METAR KABH 230155Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP212
        T00850063

METAR KFLY 230435Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A3023 RMK AO2
       T00490040
METAR KFLY 230415Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 05/05 A3023 RMK AO2
       T00530045
METAR KFLY 230355Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 05/05 A3023 RMK AO2
       T00540045

METAR KFCS 230355Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP223
        T00920065
METAR KFCS 230255Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP218
        T00850054 53002
METAR KFCS 230155Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP211
        T01040064

KPUB 222341Z 2300/2324 08006KT P6SM SCT100
     FM230600 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
      TEMPO 2311/2314 5SM BR
METAR KPUB 230353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T01000067
METAR KPUB 230253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP186 T01110072
       53003
METAR KPUB 230153Z 13004KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T01280067

METAR KVTP 230435Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 230415Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 230355Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3045 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 230354Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM FEW080 07/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP199
        T00670056 TSNO PNO $
METAR KTAD 230254Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP194
       6//// T00890056 55003 PNO $
METAR KTAD 230154Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP189
        T00780061 PNO $

METAR KLHX 230353Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP192
       T01000067 TSNO
METAR KLHX 230253Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM BKN045 11/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP188
       T01110072 53003
METAR KLHX 230153Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP179
        T01390067

METAR KLAA 230353Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T01000078 TSNO
METAR KLAA 230253Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T01060078 53002
METAR KLAA 230153Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T01110078

METAR KSPD 230356Z AUTO 05003KT M11/ A3017 RMK AO1 SLP254 T1111 $
METAR KSPD 230256Z AUTO 09004KT 07/07 A3017 RMK AO1 SLP214 T00670067
       53006 $
METAR KSPD 230156Z AUTO 06004KT M01/ A3015 RMK AO1 SLP219 T1011 $

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) 09/23/24 04:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...000/041
                  16000 FT MSL...003/046
                  15000 FT MSL...003/044
                  14200 FT MSL...358/046
                  14000 FT MSL...001/045
                  13000 FT MSL...360/044
                  12300 FT MSL...360/043
                  12000 FT MSL...359/043
                  11000 FT MSL...358/040
                  10900 FT MSL...358/040
                  10000 FT MSL...350/033
                   9600 FT MSL...350/033
                   9000 FT MSL...341/029
                   8600 FT MSL...335/026
                   8000 FT MSL...330/021
                   7700 FT MSL...330/020
                   7000 FT MSL...349/016
                   7000 FT MSL...339/017
                   6300 FT MSL...008/014
                   6000 FT MSL...040/012
                   5900 FT MSL...099/007
                   5700 FT MSL...101/009

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2346 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 542 PM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
The main concern for this forecast will be fog potential,
especially for the San Luis Valley.
For KCOS, VFR expected next 24 hours with light winds.
For KPUB, VFR likely next 24 hours with light winds. The only
concern is there is an outside chance of some br around sunrise
tomorrow morning.
For KALS, they have recieved a lot of precip over the last 24
hours and this low level moisture is trapped in the valley. It
is expected to clear out later this evening per guidance, and
this SHOULD allow for fog, possibly dense, to form in the valley
floor. If fog does develop, it should clear out by mid to late
morning.


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

METAR KCAG 230353Z AUTO A3016 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO TSNO $
METAR KCAG 230253Z AUTO A3015 RMK AO2 SLPNO 53011 PWINO $
METAR KCAG 230153Z AUTO A3013 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $

METAR KHDN 230356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T01220017 TSNO PNO $
METAR KHDN 230256Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM FEW090 14/02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP173
       6//// T01390022 53009 PNO $
METAR KHDN 230156Z AUTO 24004KT 9SM CLR 15/05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP164
        T01500050 PNO $

METAR KSBS 230435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3019 RMK AO1
       T01090048
METAR KSBS 230415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3019 RMK AO1
       T01020048
METAR KSBS 230355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 10/05 A3019 RMK AO1
       T01030052

METAR KC07 230435Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 230415Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 230355Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A3040 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 230435Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3027 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 230415Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3027 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 230355Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3027 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 230353Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T00830050 TSNO
METAR KEEO 230253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP168
       T01170061 53012
METAR KEEO 230153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T01560056

METAR K20V 230435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 BKN085 09/03 A3024 RMK
       AO2
METAR K20V 230415Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM SCT080 OVC085 09/03 A3024 RMK
       AO2
METAR K20V 230355Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM BKN090 09/03 A3024 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 230435Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 06/M19 A3027 RMK AO2
       T00561192
METAR KGNB 230415Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 08/M21 A3027 RMK AO2
       T00761213
METAR KGNB 230355Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 08/M21 A3027 RMK AO2
       T00761207

METAR K0CO 230435Z AUTO 33016G27KT 10SM SCT031 00/M01 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 230415Z AUTO 33013G22KT 10SM SCT031 00/M01 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 230355Z AUTO 32011G21KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3047 RMK AO2

METAR KC99 230430Z AUTO 31016G22KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3037 RMK AO2
       P0001
METAR KC99 230410Z AUTO 31013G26KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3037 RMK AO2
       P0001
METAR KC99 230350Z AUTO 31015G26KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3037 RMK AO2

KGJT 222336Z 2300/2324 16005KT P6SM FEW090 FEW200
     FM230200 11008KT P6SM SKC
     FM232000 29008KT P6SM FEW110
METAR KGJT 230353Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T01720072 TSNO
METAR KGJT 230253Z 09007KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP141 T01780061
       53005
METAR KGJT 230153Z 11003KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T02000061

KRIL 222336Z 2300/2324 VRB04KT P6SM SCT110
     FM230300 11004KT P6SM SKC
     FM232000 29007KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
METAR KRIL 230353Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM FEW110 14/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T01440061 TSNO
METAR KRIL 230253Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM BKN085 16/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP162
       T01560067 53009
METAR KRIL 230153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 18/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T01830072

METAR K5SM 230435Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 230415Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM SCT032 SCT055 04/00 A3045 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 230355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN030 BKN038 OVC055 05/00 A3046
       RMK AO2

KEGE 222336Z 2300/2324 26008KT P6SM FEW070 SCT090
     FM230300 10005KT P6SM SKC
     FM232000 26010KT P6SM FEW070 FEW250
METAR KEGE 230356Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM FEW085 11/05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T01110050 PNO $
METAR KEGE 230256Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM BKN090 13/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP131
       6//// T01280056 53015 PNO $
METAR KEGE 230156Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP124
        T01560056 PNO $

KASE 222336Z 2300/2324 33007KT P6SM BKN050 BKN080
     FM230200 20005KT P6SM FEW060 FEW200
     FM231800 34008KT P6SM FEW070 FEW250
METAR KASE 230353Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP191
       T00670028 TSNO
METAR KASE 230253Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T00720033 53011
METAR KASE 230153Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP181
       T00830044

METAR KCCU 230435Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM SCT013 BKN037 04/00 A3048 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCCU 230415Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM BKN013 BKN037 04/00 A3048 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCCU 230355Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM SCT013 BKN037 05/01 A3048 RMK
       AO2

METAR KLXV 230353Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP201
       T00220000 TSNO
METAR KLXV 230253Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP197
       T00280006 53007
METAR KLXV 230153Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM FEW070 05/02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP181
       T00500017

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) 09/23/24 04:30 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...350/024
                  16000 FT MSL...004/029
                  15600 FT MSL...010/030
                  15000 FT MSL...015/025
                  14400 FT MSL...014/025
                  14000 FT MSL...016/024
                  13400 FT MSL...013/024
                  13000 FT MSL...016/023
                  12500 FT MSL...013/023
                  12000 FT MSL...014/022
                  11700 FT MSL...009/022
                  11000 FT MSL...007/022
                  11000 FT MSL...006/022
                  10400 FT MSL...013/024
                  10200 FT MSL...003/021
                  10100 FT MSL...015/022

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0440 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1036 PM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Broken to overcast clouds continue at this hour over the San
Juans down into KDRO and areas east including KPSO. These clouds
will slowly lift overnight and by daybreak, FEW to SKC will be
predominant across the entire CWA. Some high clouds will move
in during the day with a few clouds popping over the higher
terrain. Even so, no aviation concerns noted. Winds will be
light and variable as VFR conditions remain in place.


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


KMTJ 222336Z 2300/2324 32005KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
     FM230200 14006KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100
     FM232000 33007KT P6SM SKC

METAR KGUC 230356Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP207
       T00890044
METAR KGUC 230256Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP209
       T00940050 53012
METAR KGUC 230156Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM BKN090 12/05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP197
        T01170050

METAR K7BM 230435Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 230415Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 230355Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3035 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 230435Z AUTO 10SM CLR 06/04 A3028 RMK AO2 T00580038
METAR KAEJ 230415Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/04 A3028 RMK AO2 T00680042
METAR KAEJ 230355Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/05 A3028 RMK AO2 T00760047

METAR KANK 230435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 08/06 A3025 RMK AO2
       T00840056 $
METAR KANK 230415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN080 09/05 A3024 RMK AO2
       T00900052 $
METAR KANK 230355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC075 09/06 A3024 RMK AO2
       T00890059 $

METAR KMYP 230435Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 230415Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 230355Z AUTO 28012KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3056 RMK AO2


KTEX 222336Z 2300/2324 28009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080
     FM230300 13004KT P6SM SCT050 SCT080
     FM231900 28008KT P6SM FEW050 FEW200
METAR KTEX 230435Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 230415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 230355Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3035 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 230435Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 230415Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 230355Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3030 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 230353Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM FEW080 OVC090 13/06 A3016 RMK AO2
       SLP164 T01280061 TSNO $
METAR KCEZ 230253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 13/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T01330072 53010 $
METAR KCEZ 230153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T01560056 $

KDRO 222336Z 2300/2324 VRB05KT P6SM FEW050 BKN100
     FM230200 04003KT P6SM SCT100
     FM232000 25010KT P6SM FEW070 FEW250
METAR KDRO 230353Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM OVC080 13/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP183
       T01280083 TSNO
METAR KDRO 230253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 13/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T01280072 53008
METAR KDRO 230153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT065 OVC110 14/08 A3018 RMK AO2
       SLP179 T01390078

METAR KPSO 230435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC095 11/08 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01060079
METAR KPSO 230415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC095 11/08 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01100076
METAR KPSO 230355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC095 11/08 A3027 RMK AO2 T01110076

METAR KCPW 230435Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM SCT060 01/00 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 230415Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM OVC060 02/00 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 230355Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM OVC060 01/00 A3048 RMK AO2

KALS 222341Z 2300/2324 16006KT P6SM BKN100
     FM230600 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100
     FM231000 VRB03KT 3SM BR SCT003
      TEMPO 2311/2314 1/4SM FG VV001
     FM231600 19005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 230252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW100 09/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP188
        T00940067 53008
METAR KALS 230152Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM OVC100 11/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP179
        T01060067

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) 09/23/24 04:30 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...350/024
                  16000 FT MSL...004/029
                  15600 FT MSL...010/030
                  15000 FT MSL...015/025
                  14400 FT MSL...014/025
                  14000 FT MSL...016/024
                  13400 FT MSL...013/024
                  13000 FT MSL...016/023
                  12500 FT MSL...013/023
                  12000 FT MSL...014/022
                  11700 FT MSL...009/022
                  11000 FT MSL...007/022
                  11000 FT MSL...006/022
                  10400 FT MSL...013/024
                  10200 FT MSL...003/021
                  10100 FT MSL...015/022

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0440 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1036 PM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Broken to overcast clouds continue at this hour over the San
Juans down into KDRO and areas east including KPSO. These clouds
will slowly lift overnight and by daybreak, FEW to SKC will be
predominant across the entire CWA. Some high clouds will move
in during the day with a few clouds popping over the higher
terrain. Even so, no aviation concerns noted. Winds will be
light and variable as VFR conditions remain in place.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 222327Z 2300/2324 03005KT P6SM SCT120
     FM230200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 230353Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T02280028 TSNO
METAR KPGA 230253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T02390056 53005
METAR KPGA 230153Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T02500044

METAR KRQE 230353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T01280028 TSNO
METAR KRQE 230253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP150
       60000 T01500033 53014
METAR KRQE 230153Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM BKN070 18/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T01780022

Flagstaff (KFSX) 09/23/24 04:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...002/029
                  15000 FT MSL...347/025
                  14600 FT MSL...342/024
                  14000 FT MSL...347/025
                  13100 FT MSL...344/025
                  13000 FT MSL...344/024
                  12000 FT MSL...350/023
                  11800 FT MSL...345/023
                  11000 FT MSL...004/023
                  10800 FT MSL...355/023
                  10000 FT MSL...005/024
                  10000 FT MSL...004/024
                   9100 FT MSL...012/023
                   9000 FT MSL...017/024
                   8500 FT MSL...011/024
                   8000 FT MSL...013/023
                   7800 FT MSL...013/023
                   7400 FT MSL...012/021
                   7300 FT MSL...011/022

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0317 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION...Monday 23/00Z through Tuesday 24/00Z...Look for VFR
conditions. North to northeast winds 5-15 kts through 01Z and
again after 18Z Monday.
OUTLOOK...Tuesday 24/00Z through Thursday 26/00Z...VFR conditions
will continue with variable winds generally less than 15 kts.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 230302Z 2303/2406 24004KT P6SM SKC
     FM230400 15006KT P6SM FEW200
     FM231800 33010KT P6SM SCT200
     FM240400 15004KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KSLC 230354Z 14007KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02000061
METAR KSLC 230254Z 25004KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02110056
        53004
METAR KSLC 230154Z 36007KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02110056

KVEL 222336Z 2300/2324 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM231800 17006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 230353Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM BKN110 16/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T01610028 TSNO $
METAR KVEL 230253Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T01610028 53006 $
METAR KVEL 230153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T01670044 $


KCNY 222336Z 2300/2324 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM231900 28007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 230353Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T01720033 TSNO
METAR KCNY 230253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T01720017 53006
METAR KCNY 230153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T02170039


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 09/23/24 04:32 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...355/003
                  20000 FT MSL...301/005
                  19000 FT MSL...020/003
                  18000 FT MSL...006/003
                  17700 FT MSL...043/004
                  16000 FT MSL...048/005
                  15500 FT MSL...023/003
                  15000 FT MSL...331/025
                  14000 FT MSL...320/029
                  13600 FT MSL...318/025
                  13000 FT MSL...322/031
                  12100 FT MSL...319/028
                  12000 FT MSL...318/028
                  11000 FT MSL...321/027
                  10900 FT MSL...320/026
                  10000 FT MSL...332/022
                   9800 FT MSL...332/023
                   9000 FT MSL...346/017
                   9000 FT MSL...345/017
                   8300 FT MSL...347/015
                   8000 FT MSL...341/014
                   7600 FT MSL...340/015
                   7000 FT MSL...332/012
                   6900 FT MSL...333/011
                   6900 FT MSL...338/015
                   6600 FT MSL...336/009

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2104 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Fairly inactive period expected. A dry cold
frontal boundary will pass on Monday, but do little other than bring
an increase of mid to upper level clouds and reinforce diurnal NW
winds. To that end, anticipate light SE flow to develop this evening
between 03Z-05Z, and return to NW around 17Z-18Z thereafter Monday.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Weather anticipated to remain
fairly quiet at area TAF sites through the upcoming period with VFR
conditions prevailing. A dry cold front will pass through northern
terminals during the day Monday, but do little other than help
enhance NW wind component at most northern terminals and bring an
increase in mid to upper level clouds. Otherwise, mostly anticipate
a diurnally typical pattern to wind directions with magnitudes
generally less than 15 kts through the day.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 222320Z 2300/2324 30010KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200
     FM230400 17007KT P6SM SCT200
     FM231400 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200
     FM231800 28011G20KT P6SM SCT200=
METAR KEVW 230353Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T01330011 TSNO
METAR KEVW 230253Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T01440017 53012
METAR KEVW 230153Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T01500006

KRKS 222320Z 2300/2324 27009KT P6SM SKC
     FM230200 24007KT P6SM SKC
     FM231800 28012G20KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KRKS 230354Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP169
        T01281039 TSNO
METAR KRKS 230254Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T01391039 53004
METAR KRKS 230154Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP164
        T01561039

KRWL 222320Z 2300/2324 26008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM230500 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 230353Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T00941067 TSNO
METAR KRWL 230253Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T01111061 53006
METAR KRWL 230153Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T01331061

KLAR 222320Z 2300/2324 18008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM230300 20008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KLAR 230353Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP158
       T00560017 TSNO
METAR KLAR 230253Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T00890033 53005
METAR KLAR 230153Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T01110033

KCYS 222320Z 2300/2324 19010G20KT P6SM FEW250
     FM230100 20008KT P6SM SKC
     FM230800 24008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 230353Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T00830044 TSNO
METAR KCYS 230253Z 21010KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP172 T00940044
       55000
METAR KCYS 230153Z 19011KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T01000050

Riverton (KRIW) 09/23/24 04:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...330/023
                  15000 FT MSL...325/027
                  14600 FT MSL...327/025
                  14000 FT MSL...323/028
                  13000 FT MSL...324/026
                  12800 FT MSL...324/023
                  12000 FT MSL...320/021
                  11300 FT MSL...318/023
                  11000 FT MSL...315/023
                  10000 FT MSL...314/022
                  10000 FT MSL...314/023
                   9000 FT MSL...307/020
                   9000 FT MSL...307/021
                   8200 FT MSL...307/019
                   8000 FT MSL...308/019
                   7400 FT MSL...321/016
                   7000 FT MSL...307/013
                   6700 FT MSL...332/015
                   6200 FT MSL...306/004
                   6000 FT MSL...323/007
                   6000 FT MSL...327/007

Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/23/24 04:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...307/042
                  13200 FT MSL...352/041
                  13000 FT MSL...322/037
                  12000 FT MSL...317/037
                  11700 FT MSL...317/037
                  11000 FT MSL...322/037
                  10500 FT MSL...324/034
                  10000 FT MSL...327/031
                   9500 FT MSL...329/030
                   9000 FT MSL...328/028
                   8600 FT MSL...325/025
                   8000 FT MSL...299/021
                   7900 FT MSL...304/020
                   7400 FT MSL...279/019
                   7000 FT MSL...226/026
                   6700 FT MSL...216/029
                   6600 FT MSL...214/029

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0346 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 945 PM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
VFR prevails at all terminals through the TAF period. Clouds
will increase from the north for the first few hours of the
period, as a trough and associated cold front approach the
forecast area. SCT-BKN FL150-200 will spread southward across
the forecast area after 06Z and mainly impact areas east of the
Divide. These clouds will scatter out after 00Z Tuesday. A
north wind around 10-15kt follows the front which reaches KCOD
and nears KWRL between 15Z-18Z/Monday. Speeds will be higher at
non- TAF airports KBYG and KGEY. The front pushes into central
Wyoming during the afternoon switching the wind to the north to
northwest. Winds east of the Divide will decrease after 02Z,
with north-northwest winds continuing for KBPI/KPNA and KRKS.
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 0214 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 530 PM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Upper level trough, south of the area, is forecast to slowly move
eastward and weaken over the next 24 hours. Decreasing cloudiness
and relatively light winds are expected.
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: VFR conditions will continue over the next
24 hours with minimal impacts to aviation. The probability of fog
over the Nebraska Panhandle terminals is below 5 percent tonight.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 230435Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3012 RMK AO2
       T00880071
METAR KIBM 230415Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3013 RMK AO2
       T00880072
METAR KIBM 230355Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3013 RMK AO2
       T00850070

KSNY 222320Z 2300/2324 19010KT P6SM BKN200
     FM230400 22010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 230353Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T00780033 TSNO
METAR KSNY 230253Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP183
       T00780039 53001
METAR KSNY 230153Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T01060050

METAR KOGA 230435Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3012 RMK AO2
       T00780061
METAR KOGA 230415Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3012 RMK AO2
       T00740059
METAR KOGA 230355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3012 RMK AO2
       T00870064

METAR KIML 230353Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP204
       T00780050 TSNO
METAR KIML 230253Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP205
       T00890056 56006
METAR KIML 230153Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP203
       T01000061

KMCK 222320Z 2300/2324 VRB06KT P6SM BKN080
     FM231700 20007KT P6SM SKC
     FM232300 17007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 230353Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM OVC100 13/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP198
       T01280094 TSNO $
METAR KMCK 230253Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM OVC100 13/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP199
       T01280094 55004 $
METAR KMCK 230153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 13/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP197
       T01330089 $

North Platte (KLNX) 09/23/24 04:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...331/025
                  12000 FT MSL...335/027
                  11000 FT MSL...327/024
                  10200 FT MSL...323/024
                  10000 FT MSL...327/024
                   9000 FT MSL...324/025
                   8600 FT MSL...323/025
                   8000 FT MSL...321/024
                   7400 FT MSL...322/024
                   7000 FT MSL...319/023
                   6300 FT MSL...320/022
                   6000 FT MSL...316/017
                   5500 FT MSL...256/011
                   5000 FT MSL...222/017
                   4700 FT MSL...226/019
                   4100 FT MSL...222/019
                   4000 FT MSL...214/021
                   3600 FT MSL...216/021
                   3400 FT MSL...220/018

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2315 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 612 PM CDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Very dry air will move into wrn/ncntl Nebraska tonight with
clear or mostly clear skies widespread by morning and throughout
the day Monday. The risk of MVFR or lower flight conditions
overnight and Monday will remain very low.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 222320Z 2300/2324 VRB06KT P6SM BKN060
     FM231300 22007KT P6SM SKC
     FM232100 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 230353Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM OVC060 12/ A3013 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T0122 TSNO $
METAR KGLD 230253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 13/ A3015 RMK AO2 SLP193
       T0128 56002 $
METAR KGLD 230153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW037 OVC050 13/ A3015 RMK AO2
       SLP195 T0128 $

KGCK 222355Z 2300/2324 03009KT P6SM SCT070
     FM230300 36006KT P6SM SKC
     FM231200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM231800 21007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 230354Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T01000061 TSNO
METAR KGCK 230254Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP192
       T01110056 53006
METAR KGCK 230154Z 02007KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T01220056

METAR KLBL 230356Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP200
       T01000083 TSNO PNO $
METAR KLBL 230256Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP199
       6//// T01110083 53012 PNO $
METAR KLBL 230156Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T01170083 PNO $

METAR KEHA 230435Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3019 RMK AO2
       T01040074
METAR KEHA 230415Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3018 RMK AO2
       T01070075
METAR KEHA 230355Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3018 RMK AO2
       T01070075

Goodland (KGLD) 09/23/24 04:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  20000 FT MSL...344/006
                  19000 FT MSL...355/008
                  17000 FT MSL...047/015
                  16000 FT MSL...001/042
                  15000 FT MSL...005/037
                  14000 FT MSL...001/039
                  13000 FT MSL...003/034
                  12000 FT MSL...007/033
                  11600 FT MSL...013/025
                  11000 FT MSL...009/030
                  10000 FT MSL...014/027
                   9900 FT MSL...014/026
                   9000 FT MSL...011/025
                   8200 FT MSL...004/025
                   8000 FT MSL...005/024
                   7000 FT MSL...348/019
                   6500 FT MSL...348/019
                   6000 FT MSL...349/018
                   5000 FT MSL...002/021
                   4700 FT MSL...002/020
                   4600 FT MSL...005/021
                   4000 FT MSL...010/020
                   4000 FT MSL...003/019

Dodge City (KDDC) 09/23/24 04:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...017/002
                  13900 FT MSL...335/001
                  12000 FT MSL...347/028
                  11600 FT MSL...356/006
                  11000 FT MSL...344/023
                  10000 FT MSL...341/022
                   9700 FT MSL...339/012
                   9000 FT MSL...340/021
                   8300 FT MSL...329/018
                   8000 FT MSL...342/019
                   7000 FT MSL...358/025
                   7000 FT MSL...358/025
                   6000 FT MSL...001/028
                   5900 FT MSL...003/030
                   5100 FT MSL...001/032
                   5000 FT MSL...000/032
                   4400 FT MSL...003/031
                   4000 FT MSL...006/030
                   3700 FT MSL...008/030
                   3200 FT MSL...014/031
                   3000 FT MSL...013/029
                   3000 FT MSL...013/029

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0335 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 935 PM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
KGLD...VFR conditions are expected through the period. A light
and variable wind at taf issuance will continue through 13z.
From 14z-04z, winds establish a southwesterly direction at
speeds up to 10kts, backing to the southeast at similar speeds.
After 05z, winds become light and variable.
KMCK...VFR conditions are expected through the period. A light
and variable wind at taf issuance will establish a southerly
component at speeds under 10kts from 18z-23z. After 00z, winds
back to the southeast at speeds around 6kts.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0424 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1123 PM CDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Increasingly clearing sky overnight into Monday with light
variable winds overnight, turning more out of the south area-
wide during the daytime. VFR category is of high confidence.


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

KGUY 222320Z 2300/2324 02015KT P6SM OVC040
     FM230200 01011KT P6SM SCT150
     FM230800 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 230353Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM -RA CLR 10/08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP182
       P0000 T01000083 TSNO
METAR KGUY 230253Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM -RA FEW043 11/09 A3013 RMK AO2
       SLP183 P0000 60000 T01060089 53012
METAR KGUY 230153Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM -RA CLR 11/09 A3011 RMK AO2 RAB27
       SLP176 P0000 T01110089

KDHT 222320Z 2300/2324 03017G27KT P6SM FEW100
     FM230100 02009KT P6SM FEW250
     FM230600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 230353Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T01110072 TSNO
METAR KDHT 230253Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP183
       T01220072 53009
METAR KDHT 230153Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP181
       T01330072

Amarillo (KAMA) 09/23/24 04:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...355/038
                  13000 FT MSL...355/038
                  12600 FT MSL...360/039
                  12000 FT MSL...357/037
                  11000 FT MSL...354/034
                  10700 FT MSL...352/033
                  10000 FT MSL...341/023
                   9300 FT MSL...359/024
                   9000 FT MSL...001/023
                   8000 FT MSL...010/025
                   8000 FT MSL...011/024
                   7000 FT MSL...019/034
                   7000 FT MSL...019/034
                   6200 FT MSL...017/039
                   6000 FT MSL...018/039
                   5400 FT MSL...019/038
                   5000 FT MSL...021/036
                   4700 FT MSL...020/035
                   4300 FT MSL...023/031
                   4000 FT MSL...019/026
                   4000 FT MSL...018/024

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2333 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 620 PM CDT Sun Sep 22 2024
MVFR conditions linger at AMA for a few more hours this evening.
Ceilings are forecast to lift by 02Z or slightly sooner. Windy
surface winds are also expected to continue at all sites till the
02Z to 03Z timeframe. From there, light and variable winds will
overtake all sites alongside clearing skies.
Rangel


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

KFMN 222324Z 2300/2324 30008KT P6SM BKN090
     FM230200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT090
     FM230800 08006KT P6SM SKC
     FM231900 29009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 230353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP169
       T01390022 TSNO
METAR KFMN 230253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP164 T01720022
       53007
METAR KFMN 230153Z 24004KT 10SM OVC100 19/02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP157
       T01940022

METAR KSKX 230356Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM FEW065 OVC095 13/08 A3024 RMK AO2
       SLP201 T01280078 TSNO PNO $
METAR KSKX 230256Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM SCT070 OVC095 13/07 A3024 RMK AO2
       SLP203 6//// T01330067 53008 PNO $
METAR KSKX 230156Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM FEW070 OVC090 14/06 A3022 RMK
        AO2 SLP196 T01440061 PNO $

KLVS 222324Z 2300/2324 12008KT P6SM BKN040
     FM230500 19007KT P6SM SCT025
     FM230900 19007KT P6SM SKC
     FM231900 19010KT P6SM SCT080 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KLVS 230353Z AUTO 17004KT 11/08 A3026 RMK AO2 RAB18E28 SLP180
       P0000 T01060078 TSNO $
METAR KLVS 230253Z AUTO 16006KT 12/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP175 60000
       T01170078 53009 $
METAR KLVS 230153Z AUTO 16006KT 12/08 A3023 RMK AO2 RAB24E50 SLP173
       P0000 T01170083 $

SPECI KRTN 230425Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM BKN029 BKN100 09/07 A3021 RMK AO2
       T00940072 TSNO
METAR KRTN 230353Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM FEW031 09/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T00940067 TSNO
METAR KRTN 230253Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM FEW039 OVC100 11/07 A3019 RMK AO2
       SLP172 T01110072 53006

METAR KCAO 230355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP197
        T00830067 TSNO $
METAR KCAO 230255Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T00890067 53006 $
METAR KCAO 230155Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP191
        T01000072 $

Albuquerque (KABX) 09/23/24 04:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...004/003
                  17200 FT MSL...018/004
                  16000 FT MSL...334/026
                  15000 FT MSL...332/028
                  14800 FT MSL...318/031
                  14000 FT MSL...333/031
                  13000 FT MSL...341/028
                  12900 FT MSL...341/029
                  12000 FT MSL...350/025
                  11400 FT MSL...350/024
                  11000 FT MSL...350/023
                  10300 FT MSL...348/022
                  10000 FT MSL...346/021
                   9200 FT MSL...347/018
                   9000 FT MSL...340/017
                   8400 FT MSL...344/014
                   8000 FT MSL...339/012
                   7600 FT MSL...000/011
                   7000 FT MSL...022/012
                   7000 FT MSL...021/012
                   6500 FT MSL...129/007

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2334 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 524 PM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
VFR conditions prevail early this evening, though SCT-BKN low
clouds persist across much of northern and central NM. Cigs may
lower along the east slopes of the Central Mountain Chain this
evening to MVFR, but low clouds should gradually dissipate after
midnight as surface winds veer around to the west. Patchy fog is
likely across the Moreno Valley, including KAXX, overnight. Also
can`t rule it out elsewhere near the east slopes of the Central
Mountain Chain for a brief time.

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

DATA BASED ON 230000Z
VALID 230600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+11 2807+04 3210-11 3310-24 012638 362247 342757
BCE                      3308+05 0113-11 3511-23 312140 322749 332751
LND              3213+11 2909+04 2617-11 2617-24 310539 320749 312258
RKS              2917    2914+04 2107-10 2208-25 351041 041648 352355
GJT              9900+10 3610+04 0907-12 9900-24 291041 310950 292251
FMN              3206+10 3108+03 3113-11 3006-23 310740 271249 273149
ABQ              2306+11 2813+04 2713-10 2820-22 273039 264046 275148
MBW              2918    3117+04 3206-11 3214-25 071041 071750 021554
DEN              3206+09 3418+04 0316-11 0211-24 301741 281951 262751
PUB              2912+06 3522+02 0325-10 3409-23 281340 261449 253351
ALS                      3306+02 0105-11 3505-23 280840 261349 253149
TCC      0511    3207+07 3209+03 2522-09 2436-22 245338 236845 246051
BFF      2119    3213+09 3314+04 3515-11 3311-25 070941 040850 290554
GLD      9900    1205+03 0405+00 0215-11 3512-22 301639 282050 254551
GCK      3605+07 9900+04 2607+00 2625-09 2634-21 254538 246446 246651
GAG      3405+12 2013+09 2215+02 2536-08 2547-20 236835 237145 237052
AMA      0312    9900+08 2815+02 2534-08 2441-21 236035 236745 246551
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DATA BASED ON 230000Z
VALID 231200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3205+10 3208+03 3114-11 3321-22 332739 312649 353155
BCE                      3613+04 3412-10 3221-24 363337 333346 302554
LND              3409+10 3009+03 2823-12 2924-24 292840 283250 313556
RKS              3014    2916+03 2813-11 2915-24 322539 312649 302658
GJT              9900+10 3509+03 3105-12 2907-24 321641 352948 352954
FMN              9900+09 3211+02 3314-11 3314-24 990041 281949 302549
ABQ              2406+09 2712+04 2817-11 2726-23 273640 275346 275649
MBW              3113    3114+04 2716-11 2924-25 350840 341748 321957
DEN              3416+10 3417+03 0110-11 3315-25 301742 301750 321552
PUB              3413+10 3522+02 0315-11 3315-24 301841 292150 281951
ALS                      3411+02 0612-11 3606-24 291141 282249 281951
TCC      9900    2911+08 3115+03 2724-10 2726-22 264039 265745 255550
BFF      2207    3415+10 3215+04 3115-11 3314-25 011041 041349 351556
GLD      2607    1008+05 0409+02 0225-11 3412-23 291840 261950 262651
GCK      3311+08 2805+04 2608+01 2715-09 2617-22 261340 252647 244149
GAG      3311+10 2616+07 2614+02 2431-09 2441-21 235638 246545 246050
AMA      3412    2710+07 3113+02 2630-09 2542-21 255338 256244 255051
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DATA BASED ON 230000Z
VALID 240000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3309+11 3312+05 3521-08 0335-18 034536 056047 037856
BCE                      3510+06 3414-09 0222-20 055437 057447 055955
LND              3211+11 3116+04 3428-09 3649-20 026436 037747 027656
RKS              2916    3017+04 3325-10 0142-20 025536 047848 027355
GJT              3106+13 3410+05 3315-11 3523-22 034737 048248 035956
FMN              2908+13 3308+05 3308-10 3314-22 302438 293149 312554
ABQ              9900+13 3010+05 3114-09 3117-22 284036 294747 285254
MBW              3016    3018+04 3128-12 3340-22 027138 029747 028358
DEN              9900+13 3312+05 2925-12 3025-24 343839 363950 364055
PUB              9900+13 3607+05 3020-11 3018-24 332339 312948 313056
ALS                      3308+06 3209-11 3016-24 312638 303148 313155
TCC      9900    3010+12 3314+05 3315-10 3219-23 293139 295244 284753
BFF      3613    3206+11 3013+02 3035-13 3139-24 333740 354850 355554
GLD      9900    3417+10 3422+05 3122-11 3226-25 332441 332949 292755
GCK      9900+12 3415+09 3523+05 3422-11 3221-25 292841 292749 303051
GAG      2908+11 3219+07 3221+04 3325-10 2921-23 282540 273449 273649
AMA      2606    3115+09 3222+05 3318-10 3119-23 283039 284945 295052
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