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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1505 MDT Monday, September 23, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 232056Z 16008KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP098 6////
       T02780011 56022 PNO $
METAR KFNL 231956Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02720022
       PNO $
METAR KFNL 231856Z 17007KT 6SM HZ CLR 26/06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T02610056 PNO $

METAR KGXY 232056Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T02720033 56027
METAR KGXY 231956Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T02670067
METAR KGXY 231856Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T02330094

METAR KLMO 232055Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A2998 RMK AO2 T02861005
METAR KLMO 232035Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A2999 RMK AO2
       T02851004
METAR KLMO 232015Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3000 RMK AO2
       T02811007

METAR KBDU 232055Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 27/00 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 232035Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 27/00 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 232015Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 27/00 A2998 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 232055Z AUTO 14004KT 9SM CLR 27/00 A2996 RMK AO2
       T02650003
METAR KEIK 232035Z AUTO 08005KT 9SM CLR 26/00 A2997 RMK AO2
       T02630001
METAR KEIK 232015Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A2998 RMK AO2
       T02630006

KBJC 231722Z 2318/2418 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120 FEW220
     FM240100 33011KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
     FM241100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
METAR KBJC 232047Z 10008KT 10SM FEW150 27/M02 A3002
METAR KBJC 231945Z 12006KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A3004
METAR KBJC 231847Z 12006KT 10SM FEW150 25/M02 A3007

KDEN 232104Z 2321/2424 02009KT P6SM FEW110
     FM240100 17005KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
     FM240400 36011KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
     FM241000 22006KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
     FM241700 36009KT P6SM SCT220=
METAR KDEN 232053Z COR 27006KT 10SM FEW110 FEW200 26/M01 A3000 RMK
        AO2 SLP095 T02611011 56019
METAR KDEN 232053Z 10SM FEW110 FEW200 26/M01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T02611011 56019
METAR KDEN 231953Z 03009G15KT 10SM FEW110 FEW200 26/M01 A3002 RMK AO2
       SLP103 T02611011


KBKF 231700Z 2317/2423 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2991INS
      BECMG 2415/2416 VRB06KT 9999 SCT060 BKN080 QNH3000INS
      TX24/2321Z TN10/2412Z
METAR KBKF 232058Z 01005KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 25/M04 A3000 RMK AO2A
        SLP096 T02501044 57020
METAR KBKF 231958Z 35007KT 310V040 10SM FEW090 FEW220 25/M04 A3003
        RMK AO2A SLP107 T02501044
METAR KBKF 231858Z 04008KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 24/M04 A3005 RMK AO2A
        SLP118 T02421041

KAPA 231722Z 2318/2418 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM232000 06007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW220
     FM240100 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
     FM240500 36010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
     FM241000 23006KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
METAR KAPA 232053Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW080 FEW140 FEW220 24/M01 A3003 RMK
       AO2 SLP119 T02391011 58019
METAR KAPA 231953Z 05006KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 FEW220 24/M02 A3005 RMK
       AO2 SLP127 T02391017
METAR KAPA 231853Z 00000KT 10SM FEW110 FEW220 23/M01 A3008 RMK AO2
        SLP136 T02331011

METAR KMNH 232055Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 20/M03 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 232035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 232015Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3015 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 232055Z AUTO 17007G12KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A2994 RMK AO2
       P0001
METAR KFMM 232035Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 232015Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A2996 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 232055Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 232035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 232015Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A2992 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 232053Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T02560028 58019
METAR KAKO 231953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T02440033
METAR KAKO 231853Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP125
        T02280044

METAR KLIC 232055Z AUTO 36015G20KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T02610011 58014
METAR KLIC 231955Z AUTO 36019G24KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T02610006
METAR KLIC 231855Z AUTO 01016G24KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T02500006

METAR KHEQ 232055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 232035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 232015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A2993 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 232039Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 232019Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 231959Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A2996 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 232055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 232035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 232015Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A2994 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 232053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02560039
       58023
METAR KITR 231953Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T02440050
METAR KITR 231853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP129 T02220050

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/23/2024
Fort Collins - 06:49:39 MDT / 18:55:09 MDT
Denver       - 06:49:14 MDT / 18:54:43 MDT
Sterling     - 06:42:14 MDT / 18:47:45 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/23/24 20:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16800 FT MSL...314/023
                  16000 FT MSL...298/023
                  15000 FT MSL...291/025
                  14500 FT MSL...290/025
                  14000 FT MSL...293/024
                  13000 FT MSL...298/022
                  12700 FT MSL...298/021
                  12000 FT MSL...303/017
                  11200 FT MSL...309/015
                  11000 FT MSL...313/015
                  10000 FT MSL...326/015
                  10000 FT MSL...326/012
                   9000 FT MSL...336/011
                   8900 FT MSL...336/011
                   8100 FT MSL...337/010
                   8000 FT MSL...334/010
                   7300 FT MSL...341/010
                   7000 FT MSL...339/010
                   6600 FT MSL...344/010
                   6200 FT MSL...346/010
                   6000 FT MSL...327/011
                   5900 FT MSL...328/010

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2008 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Tuesday/...
Issued at 1126 AM MDT Mon Sep 23 2024
VFR to prevail through tonight and Tuesday. Mid and high clouds to
increase after 00Z Tuesday as an upper level system passes
northeast of Colorado. Winds will generally be on the weak side
(less than 15 knots) through Tuesday. A cold front will bring a
wind shift to the north late this evening 03-05Z. Winds then
settle a southerly drainage direction towards 12Z Tuesday. North
of 8-15 knots winds return by 18Z Tuesday.


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

METAR K4BM 232055Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 232035Z AUTO 18005G15KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 232015Z AUTO 17008KT 150V210 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3042 RMK
       AO2

METAR KAFF 232055Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP115
        T02381035 57017
METAR KAFF 231955Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T02291035
METAR KAFF 231855Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T02221033

KCOS 231740Z 2318/2418 03007KT P6SM FEW200
     FM232000 16008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM240200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
     FM240400 36007KT P6SM SCT200
     FM241000 35013G23KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KCOS 232054Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 FEW200 24/M02 A3007 RMK AO2
       SLP118 T02441017 56016
METAR KCOS 231954Z 30007KT 10SM FEW120 FEW200 25/M01 A3009 RMK AO2
        SLP123 T02501006
METAR KCOS 231854Z 34005KT 10SM FEW120 FEW200 24/M01 A3011 RMK AO2
        SLP132 T02391011

METAR KABH 232055Z AUTO 01003G15KT 10SM CLR 25/M05 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP143
        T02461047 57015
METAR KABH 231955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP150
        T02431040
METAR KABH 231855Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T02481011

METAR KFLY 232055Z AUTO 06006G15KT 350V070 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3013 RMK
        AO2 T02311022
METAR KFLY 232035Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3013 RMK AO2
       T02301023
METAR KFLY 232015Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3014 RMK AO2
       T02271027

METAR KFCS 232055Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 24/M00 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP134
        T02401004 57018
METAR KFCS 231955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP141
        T02351008
METAR KFCS 231855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T02290000

KPUB 231740Z 2318/2418 23007KT P6SM SKC
     FM232000 11007KT P6SM FEW200
     FM240200 07005KT P6SM FEW200
     FM240500 34006KT P6SM SCT200
     FM241100 35012G22KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KPUB 232053Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02670006
       56020
METAR KPUB 231953Z 21009KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T02610011
METAR KPUB 231853Z 30004KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T02610017

METAR KVTP 232055Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 232035Z AUTO 25008G14KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 232015Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3045 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 232054Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP118
       6//// T02441006 58016 PNO $
METAR KTAD 231954Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP131
        T02390011 PNO $
METAR KTAD 231854Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02390011
        PNO $

METAR KLHX 232053Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T02610050 58025 $
METAR KLHX 231953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T02390083 $
METAR KLHX 231853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T02220083 $

METAR KLAA 232053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T02390061 58027
METAR KLAA 231953Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T02280078
METAR KLAA 231853Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T02110083

METAR KSPD 232056Z AUTO VRB04KT 24/07 A2998 RMK AO1 SLP109 T02440072
       56022 $
METAR KSPD 231956Z AUTO 21/08 A3001 RMK AO1 SLP120 T02110078 $
METAR KSPD 231856Z AUTO VRB04KT 21/08 A3003 RMK AO1 SLP131 T02060078

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/23/2024
Burlington - 06:38:28 MDT / 18:43:58 MDT
Pueblo     - 06:47:52 MDT / 18:53:21 MDT
Lamar      - 06:39:52 MDT / 18:45:20 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 09/23/24 20:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...325/021
                  16500 FT MSL...320/020
                  16000 FT MSL...318/018
                  15000 FT MSL...317/017
                  14300 FT MSL...320/016
                  14000 FT MSL...322/016
                  13000 FT MSL...320/017
                  12400 FT MSL...335/015
                  12000 FT MSL...344/014
                  11000 FT MSL...349/014
                  10900 FT MSL...349/013
                  10000 FT MSL...348/012
                   9700 FT MSL...354/012
                   9000 FT MSL...354/011
                   8600 FT MSL...357/010
                   8000 FT MSL...352/010
                   7800 FT MSL...355/009
                   7000 FT MSL...008/008
                   7000 FT MSL...355/009
                   6300 FT MSL...350/008
                   6000 FT MSL...347/008
                   5900 FT MSL...344/008
                   5700 FT MSL...344/007

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2031 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1145 AM MDT Mon Sep 23 2024
VFR conditions and dry weather are expected across the TAF sites
this forecast period. A few showers and even an isolated
thunderstorm are possible across the southwest mountains,
however, they will remain over the higher terrain this
afternoon. Winds will be diurnally driven this afternoon into
the evening time frame, but do expect a wind shift to the north
for COS and PUB late this evening as a trough/boundary moves
south across the plains. By early Tuesday morning, flow aloft
increases and given this trend, anticipate northerly gusts to
be in place Tuesday morning through the end of the forecast
period. Should see a diminishing trend closer to 18z, but will
let later forecasts address the duration of the strongest gusts
during the end of the forecast period or the middle part of
Tuesday.


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

METAR KCAG 232053Z AUTO A3012 RMK AO2 SLPNO 56023 PWINO $
METAR KCAG 231953Z AUTO A3014 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KCAG 231853Z AUTO A3017 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $

METAR KHDN 232056Z AUTO 30010G14KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150
       6//// T02110000 57021 PNO $
METAR KHDN 231956Z AUTO VRB06G18KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T02060000 PNO $
METAR KHDN 231856Z AUTO 27012G15KT 10SM CLR 20/01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T02000006 PNO $

METAR KSBS 232055Z AUTO 25011G18KT 220V280 10SM SCT080 21/00 A3014 RMK
       AO1 T02070001
METAR KSBS 232035Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A3015 RMK AO1
       T01970003
METAR KSBS 232015Z AUTO 24010G18KT 200V270 10SM CLR 20/00 A3016 RMK AO1
       T02010001

METAR KC07 232055Z AUTO 28006G14KT 240V330 10SM SCT044 11/00 A3037 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC07 232035Z AUTO 27007G15KT 240V330 10SM BKN042 12/00 A3037 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC07 232015Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM BKN040 12/00 A3038 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 232055Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM BKN075 18/M01 A3021 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 232035Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM SCT075 19/M01 A3021 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 232015Z AUTO 28007G15KT 250V340 10SM SCT075 18/M01 A3022 RMK
       AO1

METAR KEEO 232053Z AUTO 20009G18KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP140
        T02220000 57019
METAR KEEO 231953Z AUTO 22012G17KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T02220011
METAR KEEO 231853Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T02110017

METAR K20V 232055Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM SCT090 21/00 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 232035Z AUTO 26008KT 234V004 10SM SCT075 20/00 A3018 RMK
       AO2
METAR K20V 232015Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM BKN085 21/01 A3020 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 232055Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 232035Z AUTO 27013G19KT 10SM CLR A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 232015Z AUTO 27010G15KT 10SM CLR 19/M36 A3022 RMK AO2
       T01871358

METAR K0CO 232055Z AUTO 30012G25KT 10SM SCT050 06/M05 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 232035Z AUTO 32010G20KT 231V131 10SM SCT050 06/M05 A3046 RMK
       AO2
METAR K0CO 232015Z AUTO 04008G20KT 191V101 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3047 RMK
       AO2

METAR KC99 232050Z AUTO 29008G22KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 232010Z AUTO 30014G22KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 231950Z AUTO 29010G21KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3037 RMK AO2

KGJT 231735Z 2318/2418 17005KT P6SM FEW110
     FM232030 29007KT P6SM FEW110
     FM240100 30005KT P6SM SKC
     FM241400 12006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 232053Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02610050
        58025
METAR KGJT 231953Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T02440061
METAR KGJT 231853Z 18004KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02280067

KRIL 231735Z 2318/2418 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110
     FM232000 29007KT P6SM FEW090 FEW110
     FM240300 24004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 232053Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP130
       T02500028 58027
METAR KRIL 231953Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T02280050
METAR KRIL 231853Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP159
        T02110056

METAR K5SM 232055Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM SCT041 12/00 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 232035Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM SCT041 11/00 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 232015Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM SCT041 10/M01 A3045 RMK AO2

KEGE 231735Z 2318/2418 25004KT P6SM FEW110
     FM232000 26009KT P6SM FEW070 FEW250
     FM240300 10005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 232056Z 26004KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP114 6////
       T02110022 56025 PNO $
METAR KEGE 231956Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02110017
       PNO $
METAR KEGE 231856Z 31004KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP129 T01830044
       PNO $

KASE 231735Z 2318/2418 34007KT P6SM SCT110
     FM240200 22005KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KASE 232053Z 35008KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T01891011 57015
METAR KASE 231953Z 23006KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T01831022
METAR KASE 231853Z 01005KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP153 T01721011

METAR KCCU 232055Z AUTO 26011G19KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 232035Z AUTO 28015G20KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 232015Z AUTO 28010G20KT 10SM SCT045 12/M02 A3047 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 232053Z AUTO 26010G22KT 10SM FEW070 15/M02 A3033 RMK AO2
       SLP136 T01501022 56014
METAR KLXV 231953Z AUTO 29010G15KT 250V340 10SM BKN060 14/M01 A3035 RMK
       AO2 SLP147 T01441011
METAR KLXV 231853Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM SCT050 14/M01 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP151
        T01391011

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/23/2024
Rangely           - 07:04:30 MDT / 19:10:00 MDT
Grand Junction    - 07:03:36 MDT / 19:09:05 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:56:40 MDT / 19:02:10 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/23/24 20:50 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...315/022
                  15000 FT MSL...358/016
                  14400 FT MSL...331/021
                  14000 FT MSL...337/018
                  13300 FT MSL...329/022
                  13000 FT MSL...324/019
                  12500 FT MSL...321/020
                  12000 FT MSL...312/019
                  11700 FT MSL...314/022
                  11000 FT MSL...311/022
                  11000 FT MSL...313/015
                  10400 FT MSL...308/012
                  10200 FT MSL...288/022
                  10100 FT MSL...307/013

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2056 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1136 AM MDT Mon Sep 23 2024
A few building clouds over the terrain are occurring late this
morning...a few of which may lead to some light showers over the
southern mountains through sunset. However VFR conditions will
prevail under a light wind regime. The biggest challenge will be
forecasting the return of low clouds/ground fog near KGUC again
tonight...confidence low but placed a hint in the forecast for
now.


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


KMTJ 231735Z 2318/2418 34004KT P6SM FEW110
     FM232030 33007KT P6SM FEW100
     FM240300 14007KT P6SM FEW120
     FM241400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250

METAR KGUC 232056Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP172
       T01890022 56024
METAR KGUC 231956Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T01780033
METAR KGUC 231856Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP197
       T01560044

METAR K7BM 232055Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM OVC065 17/01 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 232035Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM SCT070 16/00 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 232015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3032 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 232055Z AUTO 10SM CLR 20/00 A3018 RMK AO2 T02010002
METAR KAEJ 232035Z AUTO 10SM CLR 20/00 A3019 RMK AO2 T01951003
METAR KAEJ 232015Z AUTO 10SM CLR 20/00 A3020 RMK AO2 T01980000

METAR KANK 232055Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3014 RMK AO2 T02140022
        $
METAR KANK 232035Z AUTO VRB05KT 9SM CLR 21/01 A3015 RMK AO2 T02140012
       $
METAR KANK 232015Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3016 RMK AO2 T02090017
       $

METAR KMYP 232055Z AUTO 28012G18KT 10SM SCT023 SCT030 08/02 A3055 RMK
       AO2
METAR KMYP 232035Z AUTO 27015G21KT 10SM SCT020 SCT025 08/02 A3056 RMK
       AO2
METAR KMYP 232015Z AUTO 27015G18KT 10SM SCT020 07/01 A3056 RMK AO2


KTEX 231735Z 2318/2418 29007KT P6SM SCT060
     FM232100 29006KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 SCT090
     FM240100 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110
METAR KTEX 232055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN080 16/M07 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 232035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN080 15/M06 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 232015Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM SCT080 16/M05 A3034 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 232055Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 232035Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 232015Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3025 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 232053Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM BKN090 24/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T02390033 56022
METAR KCEZ 231953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW085 24/05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T02390050
METAR KCEZ 231853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP144
        T02330050

KDRO 231735Z 2318/2418 26008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM240400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW090
METAR KDRO 232053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T02220028 56021
METAR KDRO 231953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T02170028
METAR KDRO 231853Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP161
        T02060039

METAR KPSO 232055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/01 A3021 RMK AO2
       T01960014
METAR KPSO 232035Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 20/01 A3022 RMK AO2
       T01950012
METAR KPSO 232015Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3023 RMK AO2
       T01920005


KALS 231740Z 2318/2418 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200
     FM232000 21007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM240200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 FEW200
METAR KALS 232052Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP163
        T01940033 56020
METAR KALS 231952Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP172
        T01780033 $
METAR KALS 231852Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP178 T01670044
        $

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/23/2024
Vail    - 06:54:49 MDT / 19:00:18 MDT
Durango - 07:00:52 MDT / 19:06:21 MDT
Alamosa - 06:52:53 MDT / 18:58:21 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/23/24 20:50 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...315/022
                  15000 FT MSL...358/016
                  14400 FT MSL...331/021
                  14000 FT MSL...337/018
                  13300 FT MSL...329/022
                  13000 FT MSL...324/019
                  12500 FT MSL...321/020
                  12000 FT MSL...312/019
                  11700 FT MSL...314/022
                  11000 FT MSL...311/022
                  11000 FT MSL...313/015
                  10400 FT MSL...308/012
                  10200 FT MSL...288/022
                  10100 FT MSL...307/013

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2056 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1136 AM MDT Mon Sep 23 2024
A few building clouds over the terrain are occurring late this
morning...a few of which may lead to some light showers over the
southern mountains through sunset. However VFR conditions will
prevail under a light wind regime. The biggest challenge will be
forecasting the return of low clouds/ground fog near KGUC again
tonight...confidence low but placed a hint in the forecast for
now.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 231727Z 2318/2418 03007KT P6SM SKC
     FM240300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KPGA 232053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T02890039 58021
METAR KPGA 231953Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T02830067
METAR KPGA 231853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP130
       T02610061

METAR KRQE 232053Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM SCT090 24/01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T02440006 58020
METAR KRQE 231953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW090 23/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T02280011
METAR KRQE 231853Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T02280017

Flagstaff (KFSX) 09/23/24 20:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16400 FT MSL...001/011
                  16000 FT MSL...004/013
                  15000 FT MSL...024/011
                  14500 FT MSL...016/011
                  14000 FT MSL...018/007
                  13000 FT MSL...018/007
                  13000 FT MSL...014/007
                  12000 FT MSL...040/010
                  11800 FT MSL...038/011
                  11000 FT MSL...026/011
                  10700 FT MSL...031/012
                  10000 FT MSL...032/013
                  10000 FT MSL...018/010
                   9100 FT MSL...019/011
                   9000 FT MSL...029/014
                   8500 FT MSL...013/011
                   8000 FT MSL...025/011
                   7800 FT MSL...024/012
                   7400 FT MSL...022/008
                   7300 FT MSL...021/010

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2059 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION...Monday 23/18Z through Tuesday 24/18Z...Widespread VFR
conditions with mostly clear skies continues through the period.
Expect north to easterly winds, 5-15 kts, through 01Z becoming
light and variable under 10 kts thereafter. Gustier northeast
winds, 15-25 kts, are anticipated at KSEZ from 03Z-15Z.

OUTLOOK...Tuesday 24/18Z through Thursday 26/18Z...VFR conditions
persist with little to no cloud cover through Thursday. Plan on
easterly winds, 5-15 kts, on Tuesday followed by southerly winds,
10-20 kts, for Wednesday and Thursday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 232050Z 2321/2424 30009KT P6SM BKN250
     FM240400 15004KT P6SM SCT200
     FM241800 33009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 232054Z 26010KT 10SM FEW095 FEW200 BKN250 26/00 A3010 RMK AO2
       SLP150 T02560000 58013
METAR KSLC 231954Z 32009KT 10SM BKN250 26/03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP156 T02560033
METAR KSLC 231854Z 35005KT 10SM FEW075 BKN250 24/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP158
       FU FEW075 FU DSNT NE T02440028

KVEL 231735Z 2318/2418 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM232200 26007KT P6SM SKC
     FM240300 33005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 232053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T02390017 58022
METAR KVEL 231953Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T02330022
METAR KVEL 231853Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP155
        T02170033


KCNY 231735Z 2318/2418 13004KT P6SM SKC
     FM232000 28007KT P6SM FEW110
     FM240300 27003KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 232053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T02610028 58023
METAR KCNY 231953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T02610044
METAR KCNY 231853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP147
        T02330056


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 09/23/24 20:50 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  20000 FT MSL...351/003
                  17000 FT MSL...006/003
                  16000 FT MSL...025/003
                  15500 FT MSL...341/003
                  15000 FT MSL...299/014
                  14000 FT MSL...311/016
                  13600 FT MSL...315/007
                  13000 FT MSL...313/016
                  12100 FT MSL...316/007
                  12000 FT MSL...317/014
                  11000 FT MSL...285/012
                  10900 FT MSL...298/010
                  10000 FT MSL...323/015
                   9800 FT MSL...327/011
                   9000 FT MSL...314/015
                   9000 FT MSL...320/009
                   8200 FT MSL...315/007
                   8000 FT MSL...319/007
                   7500 FT MSL...298/007
                   7000 FT MSL...286/008
                   6900 FT MSL...332/007
                   6900 FT MSL...286/006
                   6600 FT MSL...332/006

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2043 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will prevail throughout the
period. Northwesterly winds will persist through 03Z before
switching back to the southeast.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Mainly clear skies will be the
rule across most of Utah and southwest Wyoming through tonight.
Northern Utah may see a bit of a northerly gradient through this
evening, otherwise terrain driven winds can be expected through
the TAF period.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 231750Z 2318/2418 29011G20KT P6SM BKN200
     FM240300 17007KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KEVW 232053Z AUTO 26010G19KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP151
        T02111017 57013
METAR KEVW 231953Z AUTO 23012G21KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP158
        T02001011
METAR KEVW 231853Z AUTO 23010G19KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP159
        T01941006

KRKS 231725Z 2318/2418 27014G22KT P6SM SCT200
     FM240200 29009KT P6SM FEW200
     FM240400 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM241700 08007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 232054Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
       26026/2005 SLP138 T02111039 56018
METAR KRKS 231954Z AUTO 26017G27KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 25027/1951 SLP145 T02111022
METAR KRKS 231854Z AUTO 29014G22KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T01941011

KRWL 231728Z 2318/2418 26015G25KT P6SM FEW250
     FM232100 26015G25KT P6SM BKN200
     FM240200 30008KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KRWL 232053Z AUTO 26014G22KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T02171061 56014
METAR KRWL 231953Z AUTO 24012G21KT 10SM CLR 21/M05 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND
       22027/1902 SLP119 T02111050
METAR KRWL 231853Z AUTO 25017KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
       24028/1826 SLP130 T02171039

KLAR 231728Z 2318/2418 30012G22KT P6SM FEW250
     FM240100 31010KT P6SM BKN200
     FM240900 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KLAR 232053Z AUTO 30012G20KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T02281072 58015
METAR KLAR 231953Z AUTO 30015G23KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T02281067
METAR KLAR 231853Z AUTO 32013G22KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP116
        T02221056

KCYS 231728Z 2318/2418 32012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM232300 33010G20KT P6SM BKN200
     FM240100 34008KT P6SM BKN200
     FM241000 30008KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KCYS 232053Z 30011G20KT 10SM CLR 24/M06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T02441061 58018
METAR KCYS 231953Z VRB04G15KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
       34029/1930 SLP111 T02391017
METAR KCYS 231853Z 30010G23KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP116
        T02281022

Riverton (KRIW) 09/23/24 20:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...298/018
                  15000 FT MSL...284/028
                  14600 FT MSL...278/027
                  14000 FT MSL...279/026
                  13000 FT MSL...280/026
                  12700 FT MSL...274/025
                  12000 FT MSL...282/025
                  11200 FT MSL...291/023
                  11000 FT MSL...292/022
                  10000 FT MSL...294/020
                  10000 FT MSL...302/022
                   9000 FT MSL...301/017
                   9000 FT MSL...310/017
                   8100 FT MSL...316/014
                   8000 FT MSL...318/014
                   7300 FT MSL...323/013
                   7000 FT MSL...316/011
                   6700 FT MSL...318/012
                   6200 FT MSL...316/007
                   6000 FT MSL...319/006
                   5900 FT MSL...324/006

Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/23/24 20:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...318/040
                  17300 FT MSL...283/022
                  17000 FT MSL...287/021
                  16000 FT MSL...294/025
                  15100 FT MSL...292/024
                  15000 FT MSL...292/024
                  14000 FT MSL...296/023
                  13200 FT MSL...296/022
                  13000 FT MSL...296/022
                  12000 FT MSL...297/022
                  11700 FT MSL...299/022
                  11000 FT MSL...300/022
                  10500 FT MSL...303/022
                  10000 FT MSL...302/023
                   9500 FT MSL...304/022
                   9000 FT MSL...301/023
                   8600 FT MSL...304/023
                   8000 FT MSL...307/023
                   7900 FT MSL...307/021
                   7400 FT MSL...307/021
                   7000 FT MSL...308/021
                   6700 FT MSL...302/019
                   6600 FT MSL...300/019

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1914 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1153 AM MDT Mon Sep 23 2024
Patchy high cirrus clouds are moving southward across the
region, but no low or middle atmosphere clouds are expected
over the next 24 hours. A subtle front originating in Montana
will drift southward east of the Continental Divide, causing a
northerly component to the wind this afternoon and evening;
however, no wind gusts over 20 kts are forecast for TAF sites.
KBYG will be more favorably positioned for 25 to 35 kt gusts
this afternoon, which can already be seen. Winds decrease
overnight, and will remain light on Tuesday.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2101 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1132 AM MDT Mon Sep 23 2024
A weak cold front will move across the area late this afternoon and
evening. The front is expected to bring increased mid to upper level
cloud cover to all terminals this evening and overnight. A brief
sprinkle could be possible with the front this evening around
western Nebraska terminals. A shift to more northerly winds is also
expected tonight behind the front. VFR conditions will likely
prevail at all terminals through the TAF period.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 232055Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A2996 RMK AO2
       T02731016
METAR KIBM 232035Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A2996 RMK AO2
       T02741017
METAR KIBM 232015Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A2997 RMK AO2
       T02701020

KSNY 231728Z 2318/2418 33008KT P6SM SKC
     FM240000 03008KT P6SM BKN200
     FM240500 34008KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KSNY 232053Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 28/M02 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP089
       T02781022 58022
METAR KSNY 231953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T02611011
METAR KSNY 231853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/00 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T02560000

METAR KOGA 232055Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A2989 RMK AO2
       T02620086
METAR KOGA 232035Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A2990 RMK AO2
       T02560092
METAR KOGA 232015Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A2991 RMK AO2
       T02540092

METAR KIML 232053Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T02560078 56026
METAR KIML 231953Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T02390072
METAR KIML 231853Z AUTO 16007G16KT 130V200 10SM CLR 23/08 A2996 RMK AO2
       SLP134 T02280083

KMCK 231720Z 2318/2418 19007KT P6SM SKC
     FM240000 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM241200 33008KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KMCK 232053Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T02390083 58029
METAR KMCK 231953Z AUTO 18009G15KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP125
       T02330089
METAR KMCK 231853Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T02170083

North Platte (KLNX) 09/23/24 20:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...288/031
                  15000 FT MSL...296/027
                  14200 FT MSL...309/023
                  14000 FT MSL...314/022
                  13000 FT MSL...322/023
                  12000 FT MSL...326/019
                  12000 FT MSL...326/020
                  11000 FT MSL...339/020
                  10100 FT MSL...344/019
                  10000 FT MSL...343/019
                   9000 FT MSL...335/014
                   8600 FT MSL...327/014
                   8000 FT MSL...301/012
                   7400 FT MSL...293/013
                   7000 FT MSL...275/011
                   6300 FT MSL...273/012
                   6000 FT MSL...262/012
                   5500 FT MSL...265/011
                   5000 FT MSL...254/011
                   4700 FT MSL...259/011
                   4100 FT MSL...250/010
                   4000 FT MSL...246/011
                   3600 FT MSL...235/012
                   3400 FT MSL...232/011

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1856 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1248 PM CDT Mon Sep 23 2024
A cold front will make it`s way across the area tonight. Little
if any precipitation is expected, but there will be a mid-level
overcast cloud deck that crosses the area. Winds will shift to
the north-northwest as the front passes. Gusts around 20 kts are
expected during the day Tuesday.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 231720Z 2318/2418 20007KT P6SM SKC
     FM232200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM240300 22008KT P6SM SCT250
     FM240900 32009KT P6SM BKN250
     FM241400 35010KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KGLD 232053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/ A2993 RMK AO2 SLP108 T0256 58025
       $
METAR KGLD 231953Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 25/ A2996 RMK AO2 SLP116 T0250
       $
METAR KGLD 231853Z AUTO 16007G16KT 10SM CLR 23/ A2998 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T0228 $

KGCK 231720Z 2318/2418 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM241100 36013G23KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KGCK 232054Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW050 22/07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T02170067 58026
METAR KGCK 231954Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T02000067
METAR KGCK 231854Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T01890067

METAR KLBL 232056Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP139
       6//// T02170094 56027 PNO $
METAR KLBL 231956Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN047 21/09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T02110094 PNO $
METAR KLBL 231856Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM FEW047 20/09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP157
       T02000094 PNO $

METAR KEHA 232055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3001 RMK AO2
       T02360083
METAR KEHA 232035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3001 RMK AO2
       T02260081
METAR KEHA 232015Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3002 RMK AO2
       T02300085

Goodland (KGLD) 09/23/24 20:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...319/028
                  16000 FT MSL...324/024
                  15000 FT MSL...326/025
                  14000 FT MSL...329/026
                  13000 FT MSL...335/026
                  12000 FT MSL...338/026
                  11600 FT MSL...338/023
                  11000 FT MSL...337/025
                  10000 FT MSL...334/025
                   9900 FT MSL...334/025
                   9000 FT MSL...329/016
                   8200 FT MSL...308/010
                   8000 FT MSL...300/009
                   7000 FT MSL...282/006
                   6600 FT MSL...270/006
                   6000 FT MSL...255/005
                   5000 FT MSL...220/004
                   4800 FT MSL...211/004
                   4700 FT MSL...218/004
                   4100 FT MSL...199/004
                   4000 FT MSL...202/004

Dodge City (KDDC) 09/23/24 20:47 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...360/005
                  13800 FT MSL...002/005
                  13000 FT MSL...352/017
                  12000 FT MSL...353/022
                  11600 FT MSL...358/021
                  11000 FT MSL...353/020
                  10000 FT MSL...354/018
                   9700 FT MSL...352/017
                   9000 FT MSL...349/018
                   8200 FT MSL...326/008
                   8000 FT MSL...305/007
                   7000 FT MSL...299/009
                   7000 FT MSL...299/009
                   6000 FT MSL...301/009
                   6000 FT MSL...300/009
                   5100 FT MSL...305/008
                   5000 FT MSL...306/007
                   4400 FT MSL...310/007
                   4000 FT MSL...310/007
                   3700 FT MSL...305/008
                   3200 FT MSL...308/007
                   3000 FT MSL...314/007
                   3000 FT MSL...314/007

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2037 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1019 AM MDT Mon Sep 23 2024
Both terminals expected to see VFR conditions through the
forecast period. Winds for KGLD, southwest around 10kts through
09z Tuesday. There could be a period of light/variable from 22z
Mon-03z Tue. From 09z onward, north-northwest around 10kts.
Winds for KMCK, south 5-10kts through 00z Tuesday, then
light/variable. By 12z, becoming northwest around 10kts. There
is a low(15%) chances for showers/sprinkles to fall over the
terminals, especially KMCK. Do not expect impacts from these at
this time.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1943 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1221 PM CDT Mon Sep 23 2024
BUFR soundings and short term ensembles are in good agreement,
indicating a period of ceilings between 6000 and 12000 ft AGL
ahead of an upper level trough crossing Kansas late tonight into
early Tuesday. Although precipitation is not expected, some
scattered sprinkles or very light showers cant be completely
ruled out, though the chance is low (<20%), so no precipitation
will be included in the 18z TAFs. Along with increasing clouds
late tonight, a surface boundary will cross southwest Kansas
between 09z and 18z Tuesday. Light winds today and early tonight
will shift to the north at 10 to 20 knots as the surface
boundary passes.


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

KGUY 231720Z 2318/2418 VRB06KT P6SM FEW050
     FM241600 36008KT P6SM SCT230=
METAR KGUY 232053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T02330100 57027
METAR KGUY 231953Z AUTO 20007KT 140V270 10SM CLR 22/11 A2998 RMK AO2
       SLP125 T02220106
METAR KGUY 231853Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM FEW044 21/11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T02110106

KDHT 231720Z 2318/2418 23012KT P6SM SKC
     FM232100 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM241500 31007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM241700 36012KT P6SM FEW230
METAR KDHT 232053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T02440072 58022
METAR KDHT 231953Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T02390083
METAR KDHT 231853Z AUTO 26010G15KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T02280094

Amarillo (KAMA) 09/23/24 21:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...313/027
                  14900 FT MSL...312/028
                  14000 FT MSL...311/031
                  13000 FT MSL...301/034
                  12600 FT MSL...300/034
                  12000 FT MSL...297/034
                  11000 FT MSL...300/029
                  10800 FT MSL...302/029
                  10000 FT MSL...303/027
                   9300 FT MSL...303/023
                   9000 FT MSL...303/022
                   8000 FT MSL...292/017
                   8000 FT MSL...290/017
                   7000 FT MSL...273/013
                   7000 FT MSL...272/013
                   6200 FT MSL...265/012
                   6000 FT MSL...260/013
                   5400 FT MSL...258/012
                   5000 FT MSL...254/013
                   4800 FT MSL...257/012
                   4200 FT MSL...245/012
                   4000 FT MSL...243/011
                   4000 FT MSL...245/012

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1911 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1152 AM CDT Mon Sep 23 2024
VFR conditions are anticipated through this forecast period. Winds
will be mostly light and variable through today and most of
tonight. Winds will then turn northwesterly trending toward
northerly by the end of the period.


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

KFMN 231720Z 2318/2418 28008KT P6SM SKC
     FM240300 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 232053Z 10SM CLR 25/02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02500022 58022
METAR KFMN 231953Z 24006KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T02440028
METAR KFMN 231853Z 29008KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T02280033

METAR KSKX 232056Z AUTO 31004KT 4SM HZ CLR 19/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP175
       6//// T01940028 56018 PNO $
SPECI KSKX 232028Z AUTO VRB05KT 5SM HZ CLR 19/03 A3021 RMK AO2 PNO $
SPECI KSKX 232018Z AUTO VRB03KT 2SM HZ CLR 18/03 A3021 RMK AO2 VIS 1/4V5
       LTG DSNT W AND NW PNO $

KLVS 231720Z 2318/2418 27007KT P6SM SKC
     FM232100 20010KT P6SM SCT080
     FM240400 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLVS 232053Z AUTO 00000KT 21/02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP124 T02110022
       58018 $
METAR KLVS 231953Z AUTO 15007KT 21/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02110028
       $
METAR KLVS 231853Z AUTO 15006KT 21/02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP140 T02060017
        $

METAR KRTN 232053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T02441022 58018 $
METAR KRTN 231953Z AUTO 03010G14KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T02441011 $
METAR KRTN 231853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP126
        T02331017 $

METAR KCAO 232055Z AUTO 34009G16KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T02500039 56019 $
METAR KCAO 231955Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T02500033 $
METAR KCAO 231855Z AUTO 36012G16KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T02390050 $

Albuquerque (KABX) 09/23/24 20:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...313/004
                  17100 FT MSL...308/012
                  17000 FT MSL...310/013
                  16000 FT MSL...305/013
                  15000 FT MSL...304/015
                  14800 FT MSL...304/015
                  14000 FT MSL...308/018
                  13000 FT MSL...303/017
                  13000 FT MSL...304/016
                  12000 FT MSL...310/012
                  11500 FT MSL...304/011
                  11000 FT MSL...293/013
                  10300 FT MSL...301/015
                   9200 FT MSL...324/015
                   8400 FT MSL...332/011
                   8000 FT MSL...333/010
                   7700 FT MSL...327/012
                   7000 FT MSL...329/011
                   7000 FT MSL...333/011
                   6500 FT MSL...346/010
                   6300 FT MSL...351/010

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1717 UTC Monday, September 23, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1102 AM MDT Mon Sep 23 2024
VFR with light prevailing winds nearly all areas today. A few
stray light showers over the northern mountains could produce a
stray wind gust this afternoon. Some patchy fog and low clouds
will also be possible in the east- central and southeastern
plains late tonight into Tuesday morning.

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

DATA BASED ON 231200Z
VALID 231800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2907+09 3212+03 3216-10 0130-21 035936 038746 038457
BCE                      3508+04 3315-10 3519-21 351639 011847 012755
LND              3205+10 3014+03 2927-12 3435-22 017037 520547 028958
RKS              2916    3015+03 2922-12 3429-22 015838 029847 027756
GJT              2705+10 3005+03 3212-11 3317-23 342439 321949 332655
FMN              3005+09 9900+03 3210-10 3114-23 332140 332746 294654
ABQ              9900+11 2710+03 3112-10 3118-24 303239 284143 294652
MBW              2816    3016+03 2824-12 2929-24 302541 333049 354355
DEN              3315+11 3412+03 2813-11 2819-25 331940 341949 311756
PUB              3510+11 3417+03 3411-11 3214-24 301942 331950 312053
ALS                      3305+03 9900-10 3208-24 301342 332048 312852
TCC      2509    3108+11 3009+03 2821-10 2724-23 263939 264547 265951
BFF      3309    3108+10 3118+03 2825-11 2935-25 281940 282049 282558
GLD      2307    3415+09 3517+04 3418-11 3318-25 292042 291850 262352
GCK      2408+10 2911+05 3316+02 3521-10 3124-23 282041 272549 253650
GAG      3008+11 2717+06 2724+00 2723-09 2725-23 263440 254047 246151
AMA      2710    2820+08 2925+02 2828-09 2731-23 264240 265147 256451
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DATA BASED ON 231200Z
VALID 240000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3210+11 3211+04 3525-07 0141-18 035434 035645 046957
BCE                      3511+06 3516-10 0327-20 054936 057646 056057
LND              3209+10 3015+04 3430-09 3654-19 016434 016846 026956
RKS              2917    2918+04 3425-10 0145-19 025734 026346 027058
GJT              2906+13 3209+05 3317-11 3621-22 035437 037746 036958
FMN              3009+13 3407+05 3311-10 3218-22 302438 302848 342154
ABQ              9900+13 3008+05 3012-09 3215-22 293636 284747 285554
MBW              2916    2917+03 3129-12 3440-21 016936 018647 017758
DEN              3105+13 3114+05 2925-12 3125-24 364338 016448 015456
PUB              9900+13 3109+05 3019-11 2921-24 312440 303049 332855
ALS                      2805+05 3110-11 3018-23 312439 303149 322655
TCC      9900    2709+12 3115+05 3215-10 3215-23 292838 284543 275053
BFF      3406    3207+10 3014+02 3030-14 3034-24 345339 367348 366855
GLD      2006    3219+11 3323+04 3024-11 3032-25 312640 313249 302855
GCK      2208+13 3419+09 3421+05 3322-11 3429-25 313341 323148 293852
GAG      2207+12 3118+08 3321+04 3223-10 3025-23 272941 264447 275349
AMA      2408    3016+10 3321+04 3313-10 3114-23 273239 275143 265451
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DATA BASED ON 231200Z
VALID 241200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    0207+10 3609+06 0314-05 3620-17 022434 042845 043855
BCE                      9900+07 0314-04 0619-16 053635 074146 064955
LND              3311+08 3314+04 0133-06 0233-18 363534 025145 015155
RKS              3307    3315+04 0230-05 0128-18 013834 035245 025255
GJT              0608+11 3207+04 0119-06 0130-18 024235 045246 046456
FMN              3407+12 3408+05 3621-07 0327-18 044936 046047 057256
ABQ              3007+12 3110+05 3415-08 0122-20 044737 044946 054755
MBW              3311    3321+01 0139-07 0148-19 025636 027045 027155
DEN              3511+08 3218+03 3429-09 0152-19 015836 037546 028256
PUB              3614+12 3415+04 3426-10 3634-21 015837 037448 028655
ALS                      0112+05 3422-09 0130-20 035437 047547 037855
TCC      2517    2512+13 2506+05 2913-10 3223-22 013439 013348 362754
BFF      3614    3520+06 3331-01 3543-09 3664-20 027536 029046 018855
GLD      0312    3312+11 3317+02 3234-13 3540-23 367339 018349 019254
GCK      2614+19 3013+11 2916+02 3134-13 3139-23 354340 354850 364754
GAG      3108+17 3516+11 3521+04 2825-12 2836-25 303241 313450 313453
AMA      2709    3105+11 3611+04 2717-11 2929-23 322939 323149 312953
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