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Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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972 NZUS99 KBOU 262049 SYNBOU Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado 1445 MDT Thursday, September 26, 2024 * * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * * METAR KFNL 261956Z 10005KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP103 T03280033 PNO $ METAR KFNL 261856Z 15008KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP109 T03170067 PNO $ METAR KFNL 261756Z 16007KT 8SM CLR 28/08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP120 6//// T02830083 10283 20111 56003 PNO $ METAR KGXY 261956Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 33/05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP122 T03330050 METAR KGXY 261856Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 31/07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP127 T03110072 METAR KGXY 261756Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP134 T02890089 10289 20089 58004 METAR KLMO 262035Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 33/01 A3003 RMK AO2 T03300005 METAR KLMO 262015Z AUTO 11004KT 7SM CLR 32/01 A3003 RMK AO2 T03220008 METAR KLMO 261955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 35/01 A3004 RMK AO2 T03450013 METAR KBDU 262035Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 32/00 A3003 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 262015Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3003 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 261955Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 33/02 A3003 RMK AO2 METAR KEIK 262035Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM BKN130 32/M00 A3001 RMK AO2 T03171001 METAR KEIK 262015Z AUTO 33004KT 7SM SCT130 32/M00 A3001 RMK AO2 T03211000 METAR KEIK 261955Z AUTO VRB03KT 8SM CLR 32/00 A3002 RMK AO2 T03210002 KBJC 261735Z 2618/2718 07006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220 FM262300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220 FM270200 31006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220 FM271000 35010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220 FM271700 02006KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KBJC 261950Z 07009KT 10SM SKC 31/03 A3008 METAR KBJC 261851Z 07008KT 50SM SKC 32/03 A3009 METAR KBJC 261759Z 10009KT 10SM SKC 31/02 A3010 KDEN 261735Z 2618/2724 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM262000 04009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220 FM270000 09011KT P6SM FEW130 BKN220 FM270300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220 FM270700 26008KT P6SM FEW130 SCT220 FM271100 32013KT P6SM FEW130 FEW220 FM271600 34007KT P6SM FEW130 FEW220 FM272100 06008KT P6SM FEW250 METAR KDEN 261953Z 09005KT 10SM FEW110 FEW220 32/02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP091 T03220022 METAR KDEN 261853Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW110 32/03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP093 T03170028 METAR KDEN 261753Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW120 31/04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP099 T03060039 10311 20150 50001 KBKF 262030Z 2620/2723 07009KT 9999 SKC QNH3008INS BECMG 2621/2622 17012G18KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3004INS BECMG 2705/2706 29006KT 9999 SCT160 QNH3012INS TX33/2622Z TN11/2712Z METAR KBKF 261958Z 06008KT 10SM FEW090 32/M02 A3006 RMK AO2A SLP087 T03161025 METAR KBKF 261858Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 31/M01 A3007 RMK AO2A SLP090 T03071009 METAR KBKF 261758Z 35008KT 10SM FEW090 31/M01 A3009 RMK AO2A SLP093 T03081008 10308 20146 58000 KAPA 261735Z 2618/2718 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM261900 05008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220 FM270200 15006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220 FM270600 28007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220 FM271100 34009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220 METAR KAPA 261953Z 07006G15KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 31/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP109 T03060006 METAR KAPA 261853Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW100 30/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP114 T03000011 METAR KAPA 261753Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW100 29/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02940017 10294 20128 58001 METAR KMNH 262035Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3020 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 262015Z AUTO 05007G15KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3020 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 261955Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 27/00 A3021 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 262035Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 32/10 A2998 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 262015Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A2999 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 261955Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 31/10 A2999 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 262035Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A2993 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 262015Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 34/04 A2993 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 261955Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A2994 RMK AO2 METAR KAKO 261953Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP096 T03280028 METAR KAKO 261853Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP105 T03110044 METAR KAKO 261753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 30/06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP111 T03000061 10300 20128 50000 METAR KLIC 261955Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP101 T03280044 METAR KLIC 261855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP114 T03110050 METAR KLIC 261755Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 30/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP115 T03000056 10300 20033 58002 METAR KHEQ 262035Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A2995 RMK AO2 METAR KHEQ 262015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A2995 RMK AO2 METAR KHEQ 261955Z AUTO 17004G14KT 10SM CLR 32/08 A2996 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 262019Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/04 A2997 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 261959Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 32/05 A2997 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 261939Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A2998 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 262035Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A2995 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 262015Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A2995 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 261955Z AUTO 15010G15KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A2996 RMK AO2 METAR KITR 261953Z AUTO 14010G18KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP103 T03220072 METAR KITR 261853Z AUTO 17010G18KT 10SM CLR 31/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP110 T03110067 METAR KITR 261753Z AUTO 16014KT 10SM CLR 31/07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP116 T03060067 10306 20117 56002 Sunrise/Sunset for 09/26/2024 Fort Collins - 06:52:37 MDT / 18:50:07 MDT Denver - 06:52:04 MDT / 18:49:48 MDT Sterling - 06:45:12 MDT / 18:42:42 MDT Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/26/24 20:35 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 17000 FT MSL...256/019 16700 FT MSL...257/017 16000 FT MSL...260/014 15000 FT MSL...272/014 14500 FT MSL...276/013 14000 FT MSL...284/011 13000 FT MSL...308/009 12600 FT MSL...306/009 12000 FT MSL...329/009 11200 FT MSL...333/009 11000 FT MSL...343/009 10000 FT MSL...359/010 10000 FT MSL...357/009 9000 FT MSL...006/010 8900 FT MSL...009/010 8100 FT MSL...011/008 8000 FT MSL...008/008 7300 FT MSL...017/008 7000 FT MSL...013/008 6600 FT MSL...020/008 6200 FT MSL...056/009 6000 FT MSL...055/008 5900 FT MSL...063/009 Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion Issued at 2040 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Friday/... Issued at 1159 AM MDT Thu Sep 26 2024 VFR conditions expected through the TAF period. Light and VRB winds this morning are expected to transition to an ENE/E component through the afternoon. A weak cold front is expected to slide south across the TAF sites early Friday morning that will shift winds to the N before sunrise, and enhance the northerly winds for a few hours in the morning. Northerly gusts to 20kts will be possible. * * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * * METAR K4BM 262035Z AUTO 29006KT 200V330 10SM CLR 20/M05 A3056 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 262015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A3057 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 261955Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 19/M05 A3057 RMK AO2 METAR KAFF 261955Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 31/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP099 T03071020 METAR KAFF 261855Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 30/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP109 T03021013 METAR KAFF 261755Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 29/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02891013 10294 20118 50000 KCOS 261736Z 2618/2718 02007KT P6SM SKC FM261900 08011KT P6SM FEW100 FM270200 03008KT P6SM SCT100 FM271100 34020G29KT P6SM OVC250 FM271700 34015KT P6SM BKN250 METAR KCOS 261954Z 11009KT 10SM FEW085 31/02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP105 T03110017 METAR KCOS 261854Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW085 31/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP111 T03110028 METAR KCOS 261754Z 32007KT 10SM FEW080 31/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP112 T03060033 10306 20111 58004 METAR KABH 261955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/M00 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP113 T03171001 METAR KABH 261855Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP115 T03120005 METAR KABH 261755Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP122 T03100013 10314 20083 58002 METAR KFLY 262035Z AUTO 09012G16KT 080V150 10SM CLR 30/02 A3017 RMK AO2 T03010017 METAR KFLY 262015Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A3018 RMK AO2 T03000017 METAR KFLY 261955Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A3018 RMK AO2 T03000018 KFCS 261730Z 2617/2719 16009KT 9999 SKC QNH3011INS BECMG 2705/2706 33009KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3015INS BECMG 2711/2712 01015G25KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3013INS BECMG 2718/2719 01010G18KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3019INS TX32/2621Z TN16/2712Z METAR KFCS 261955Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 31/M00 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP111 T03141004 $ METAR KFCS 261855Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP121 T03090003 $ METAR KFCS 261755Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02980021 10299 20105 58003 KPUB 261736Z 2618/2718 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM261900 09010KT P6SM SKC FM270500 03007KT P6SM FEW110 FM270800 34008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200 FM271300 33018G25KT P6SM OVC250 FM271600 34015KT P6SM OVC250 METAR KPUB 261953Z 14005KT 10SM CLR 35/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP085 T03500039 METAR KPUB 261853Z 02005KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP096 T03330044 METAR KPUB 261753Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP109 T03060061 10306 20083 58009 METAR KVTP 262035Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3057 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 262015Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A3058 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 261955Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3058 RMK AO2 METAR KTAD 261954Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP096 T03170033 METAR KTAD 261854Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 30/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP111 T03000033 METAR KTAD 261754Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02890050 10294 20106 58003 METAR KLHX 261953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP092 T03170061 $ METAR KLHX 261853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 30/07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP104 T03000072 $ METAR KLHX 261753Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02780078 10278 20094 58009 $ METAR KLAA 261953Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 33/09 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP093 T03280089 METAR KLAA 261853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02940094 METAR KLAA 261753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02720083 10272 20067 58008 METAR KSPD 261956Z AUTO VRB03KT A3000 RMK AO1 SLPNO $ METAR KSPD 261856Z AUTO 16003KT A3002 RMK AO1 SLPNO $ METAR KSPD 261756Z AUTO VRB04KT A3004 RMK AO1 SLPNO 58003 $ Sunrise/Sunset for 09/26/2024 Burlington - 06:41:16 MDT / 18:39:06 MDT Pueblo - 06:50:31 MDT / 18:48:38 MDT Lamar - 06:42:29 MDT / 18:40:38 MDT Pueblo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1948 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1143 AM MDT Thu Sep 26 2024 VFR conditions expected through the TAF period. E to ENE winds are expected at COS and PUB through the afternoon and evening, N at ALS. A weak cold front will slide south across the TAF sites near sunrise Friday morning, which is expected to shift winds to the north and bring gusts to near 30kts for a few hours, first at COS, followed by PUB, starting around 11/12Z. Winds should remain light at ALS. * * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KCAG 261953Z AUTO A3015 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $ METAR KCAG 261853Z AUTO A3018 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $ METAR KCAG 261753Z AUTO A3019 RMK AO2 SLPNO 58003 PWINO $ METAR KHDN 261956Z AUTO 31009G17KT 10SM BKN120 27/M03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02721033 PNO $ METAR KHDN 261856Z AUTO 27012G17KT 10SM BKN120 27/M02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02671017 PNO $ METAR KHDN 261756Z AUTO 31006G15KT 9SM CLR 26/01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP153 6//// T02560006 10256 20089 58001 PNO $ METAR KSBS 262035Z AUTO 26008G18KT 10SM SCT120 27/M02 A3020 RMK AO1 T02691023 METAR KSBS 262015Z AUTO 27008G17KT 10SM BKN120 27/M02 A3020 RMK AO1 T02661023 METAR KSBS 261955Z AUTO 26011G17KT 190V270 10SM SCT120 27/M02 A3020 RMK AO1 T02651018 METAR KC07 262035Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM SCT080 17/M02 A3051 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 262019Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM SCT080 17/M02 A3051 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 261955Z AUTO 29007G16KT 250V340 10SM SCT080 17/M01 A3051 RMK AO2 METAR K33V 262035Z AUTO 25013G17KT 10SM SCT110 23/M03 A3031 RMK AO1 METAR K33V 262015Z AUTO 24010G15KT 10SM SCT110 24/M03 A3032 RMK AO1 METAR K33V 261955Z AUTO 27012G15KT 10SM SCT100 23/M03 A3032 RMK AO1 METAR KEEO 261953Z AUTO 24010G15KT 10SM FEW120 28/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02781011 METAR KEEO 261853Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM FEW120 27/M03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02721028 METAR KEEO 261753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02500028 10250 20044 58003 METAR K20V 262035Z AUTO 27009KT 254V324 10SM BKN110 27/00 A3025 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 262015Z AUTO 29007G15KT 254V314 10SM BKN110 27/00 A3026 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 261955Z AUTO 23008G23KT 214V274 10SM OVC110 27/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 METAR KGNB 262035Z AUTO 26010G15KT 10SM SCT100 A3032 RMK AO2 METAR KGNB 262015Z AUTO 29011G15KT 10SM BKN100 A3032 RMK AO2 METAR KGNB 261955Z AUTO 24007G18KT 10SM SCT100 A3032 RMK AO2 METAR K0CO 262035Z AUTO 29011G25KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3065 RMK AO2 METAR K0CO 262015Z AUTO 29019G26KT 10SM SCT060 12/M04 A3064 RMK AO2 METAR K0CO 261955Z AUTO 10SM SCT060 12/M04 A3064 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 262011Z AUTO 30014G23KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3050 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 261950Z AUTO 30012G26KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3051 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 261930Z AUTO 29014G22KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3052 RMK AO2 KGJT 261722Z 2618/2718 15008KT P6SM SCT110 FM262000 30008KT P6SM FEW140 FM270230 02007KT P6SM FEW200 FM271100 09008KT P6SM SKC FM271500 14007KT P6SM SKC METAR KGJT 261953Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 30/04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP113 T03000039 METAR KGJT 261853Z VRB03KT 9SM CLR 28/04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP124 T02830039 SPECI KGJT 261800Z 14004KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3012 RMK AO2 T02670033 KRIL 261722Z 2618/2718 27005KT P6SM SCT120 FM261900 29007KT P6SM FEW120 FM262000 27012G21KT P6SM FEW140 FM262100 26011KT P6SM FEW140 FM270200 15005KT P6SM FEW150 METAR KRIL 261953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02720033 METAR KRIL 261853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02560039 METAR KRIL 261753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP160 T02280039 10233 20083 58007 METAR K5SM 262035Z AUTO 10SM SCT080 17/M03 A3055 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 262015Z AUTO 10SM SCT075 16/M02 A3055 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 261955Z AUTO 10SM BKN075 16/M02 A3056 RMK AO2 KEGE 261722Z 2618/2718 25005KT P6SM SCT110 FM261900 26009KT P6SM FEW110 FM262100 25013G21KT P6SM FEW120 FM270100 25008KT P6SM FEW130 FM270400 14005KT P6SM FEW130 METAR KEGE 261956Z 26009KT 10SM CLR 28/00 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02780000 PNO $ METAR KEGE 261856Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02440028 PNO $ METAR KEGE 261756Z 14003KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP148 6//// T02110033 10217 20056 58013 PNO $ KASE 261917Z 2619/2718 33012G22KT P6SM SCT100 FM270000 33006KT P6SM FEW120 FM270300 20007KT P6SM FEW150 METAR KASE 261953Z 35012G20KT 10SM FEW100 24/01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02440006 METAR KASE 261853Z 33012G22KT 10SM SCT100 24/M01 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP140 T02441006 METAR KASE 261753Z 02013G19KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP141 T02390006 10239 20067 56006 METAR KCCU 262035Z AUTO 26008G20KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3063 RMK AO2 METAR KCCU 262015Z AUTO 30007G17KT 260V320 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3063 RMK AO2 METAR KCCU 261955Z AUTO 27016G22KT 10SM SCT060 16/M02 A3063 RMK AO2 METAR KLXV 261953Z AUTO 33009G17KT 10SM FEW085 21/M02 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02111022 METAR KLXV 261853Z AUTO 34009G20KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02061017 METAR KLXV 261753Z AUTO 34009G22KT 10SM SCT080 20/M02 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02001017 10200 20017 58001 Sunrise/Sunset for 09/26/2024 Rangely - 07:07:23 MDT / 19:05:01 MDT Grand Junction - 07:06:21 MDT / 19:04:15 MDT Steamboat Springs - 06:59:37 MDT / 18:57:08 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/26/24 20:37 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 19000 FT MSL...273/024 18000 FT MSL...287/017 13000 FT MSL...272/010 12500 FT MSL...300/008 12000 FT MSL...272/010 11700 FT MSL...302/007 11000 FT MSL...305/012 11000 FT MSL...285/010 10400 FT MSL...354/004 10200 FT MSL...297/014 10100 FT MSL...342/006 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 2037 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1122 AM MDT Thu Sep 26 2024 Moisture transported in a core of stronger winds aloft has led to at least some clouds across the area today...but aoa 9kft agl...and pose no threat of precipitation at area TAF sites. A few late afternoon winds gusts approaching 25 mph will be possible but with sunset light terrain driven winds should return. VFR prevails the next 24 hours. * * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * * KMTJ 261722Z 2618/2718 32007KT P6SM FEW120 FM270200 26004KT P6SM SKC FM270400 14007KT P6SM SKC FM271400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC METAR KGUC 261956Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM FEW100 24/02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP177 T02440022 METAR KGUC 261856Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW090 22/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP195 T02170039 METAR KGUC 261756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP208 T01830039 10183 20011 58013 METAR K7BM 262035Z AUTO 25007G15KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3042 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 262015Z AUTO 24012G17KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3043 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 261955Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3043 RMK AO2 METAR KAEJ 262035Z AUTO 26/M03 RMK AO2 T02611029 PWINO METAR KAEJ 262010Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 T02551030 METAR KAEJ 261955Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 T02551029 METAR KANK 262035Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3021 RMK AO2 T02700009 METAR KANK 262015Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 27/00 A3022 RMK AO2 T02690004 METAR KANK 261955Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3023 RMK AO2 T02670016 METAR KMYP 262035Z AUTO 27016G24KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3071 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 262015Z AUTO 28015G24KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3072 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 261955Z AUTO 28018G23KT 250V310 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3072 RMK AO2 KTEX 261722Z 2618/2718 31003KT P6SM SCT090 FM261930 28009KT P6SM SCT110 FM270200 36002KT P6SM SKC METAR KTEX 262035Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM BKN100 22/M08 A3040 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 262015Z AUTO 28012G16KT 10SM BKN100 22/M07 A3042 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 261955Z AUTO 28012KT 10SM BKN100 22/M07 A3042 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 262035Z AUTO 33006G14KT 10SM BKN095 26/01 A3030 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 262015Z AUTO 10SM SCT095 26/03 A3030 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 261955Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3031 RMK AO2 METAR KCEZ 261953Z AUTO 28016G25KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02890000 METAR KCEZ 261853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02830028 METAR KCEZ 261753Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02670033 10267 20067 50001 KDRO 261722Z 2618/2718 09006KT P6SM SKC FM261900 24008KT P6SM FEW140 FM262100 28010G18KT P6SM FEW150 FM270300 29005KT P6SM SKC METAR KDRO 261953Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02780022 METAR KDRO 261853Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02610022 METAR KDRO 261753Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP169 T02440028 10250 20067 58002 METAR KPSO 262035Z AUTO 25009G15KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3028 RMK AO2 T02580013 METAR KPSO 262015Z AUTO 17007KT 140V210 10SM VCTS CLR 26/00 A3029 RMK AO2 T02550004 METAR KPSO 261955Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 25/00 A3030 RMK AO2 T02510000 METAR KCPW 262035Z AUTO 21012G15KT 210V270 10SM CLR 15/01 A3064 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 262015Z AUTO 23008G18KT 210V280 10SM CLR 15/01 A3064 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 261955Z AUTO 25008KT 230V300 10SM CLR 13/01 A3065 RMK AO2 KALS 261736Z 2618/2718 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM262000 34007KT P6SM FEW090 FM270100 VRB05KT P6SM FEW090 SCT220 FM271200 30005KT P6SM SCT250 FM271500 02004KT P6SM BKN250 METAR KALS 261952Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP161 T02610017 METAR KALS 261852Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP172 T02440039 METAR KALS 261752Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP187 T02170044 10217 20022 58007 Sunrise/Sunset for 09/26/2024 Vail - 06:57:39 MDT / 18:55:24 MDT Durango - 07:03:23 MDT / 19:01:45 MDT Alamosa - 06:55:26 MDT / 18:53:44 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/26/24 20:37 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 19000 FT MSL...273/024 18000 FT MSL...287/017 13000 FT MSL...272/010 12500 FT MSL...300/008 12000 FT MSL...272/010 11700 FT MSL...302/007 11000 FT MSL...305/012 11000 FT MSL...285/010 10400 FT MSL...354/004 10200 FT MSL...297/014 10100 FT MSL...342/006 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 2037 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1122 AM MDT Thu Sep 26 2024 Moisture transported in a core of stronger winds aloft has led to at least some clouds across the area today...but aoa 9kft agl...and pose no threat of precipitation at area TAF sites. A few late afternoon winds gusts approaching 25 mph will be possible but with sunset light terrain driven winds should return. VFR prevails the next 24 hours. * * * * * Arizona * * * * * KPGA 261720Z 2618/2718 04009KT P6SM FEW120 FM270300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC METAR KRQE 261953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN100 29/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02890017 METAR KRQE 261853Z AUTO 12008KT 090V160 10SM SCT100 28/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02830017 METAR KRQE 261753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP134 T02670017 10278 20033 58004 Flagstaff (KFSX) 09/26/24 20:31 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 18600 FT MSL...204/006 18000 FT MSL...217/010 17000 FT MSL...211/006 16400 FT MSL...191/007 16000 FT MSL...195/005 15000 FT MSL...193/011 14600 FT MSL...180/008 14000 FT MSL...181/008 13000 FT MSL...185/009 13000 FT MSL...181/008 12000 FT MSL...234/005 11800 FT MSL...190/009 11000 FT MSL...288/012 10700 FT MSL...218/010 10000 FT MSL...242/007 9900 FT MSL...235/008 9200 FT MSL...234/008 9000 FT MSL...223/008 8500 FT MSL...237/007 8000 FT MSL...234/011 7800 FT MSL...233/011 7400 FT MSL...254/011 7300 FT MSL...246/008 Flagstaff Aviation Discussion Issued at 1734 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024 .AVIATION...Thursday 26/18Z through Friday 27/18Z...Mainly VFR conditions persist through the period with some FEW-SCT fair weather cumulus clouds in the afternoon. Scattered haze/smoke is possible near KFLG/KSEZ this evening, however this depends on local fire activity. Expect light southerly winds, 5-15 kts, through 01Z, becoming variable thereafter. OUTLOOK...Friday 27/18Z through Sunday 29/18Z...Plan on mostly VFR conditions with FEW-SCT cloud cover above 10,000 feet AGL. Periods of smoke/haze will be possible depending on local fire activity. Easterly winds, 5-15 kts, are likely on Friday, followed by light southerly winds for the weekend. * * * * * Utah * * * * * KSLC 261720Z 2618/2724 32007KT P6SM SKC FM270300 16006KT P6SM SKC FM271700 33007KT P6SM SKC METAR KSLC 261954Z 34008KT 10SM FEW130 32/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP110 T03171006 $ METAR KSLC 261854Z 33008KT 10SM FEW130 31/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP112 T03111011 $ METAR KSLC 261754Z 26007KT 10SM FEW140 30/00 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP116 T03000000 10300 20206 51013 $ KVEL 261722Z 2618/2718 14004KT P6SM FEW120 FM262000 23008KT P6SM FEW140 FM270200 30008KT P6SM FEW150 FM270400 31005KT P6SM SKC METAR KVEL 261953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP141 T02670006 METAR KVEL 261853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02500006 METAR KVEL 261753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP161 T02220006 10228 20089 50006 KCNY 261722Z 2618/2718 12005KT P6SM SCT120 FM261930 27007KT P6SM FEW150 FM270100 31006KT P6SM FEW200 FM270600 30003KT P6SM SKC METAR KCNY 261953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP116 T03110017 METAR KCNY 261853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02940017 METAR KCNY 261753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP134 T02780017 10278 20144 50006 Salt Lake City (KMTX) 09/26/24 20:35 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 22000 FT MSL...330/002 20000 FT MSL...331/003 19000 FT MSL...307/003 18000 FT MSL...315/005 16000 FT MSL...266/014 15500 FT MSL...257/010 15000 FT MSL...275/005 14000 FT MSL...264/020 13600 FT MSL...267/016 13000 FT MSL...280/024 12100 FT MSL...257/017 12000 FT MSL...257/019 11000 FT MSL...247/022 10900 FT MSL...246/021 10000 FT MSL...252/022 9800 FT MSL...251/022 9000 FT MSL...255/020 9000 FT MSL...255/021 8200 FT MSL...258/018 8000 FT MSL...260/018 7500 FT MSL...265/015 7000 FT MSL...270/016 6900 FT MSL...272/016 6800 FT MSL...274/011 6600 FT MSL...274/014 Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion Issued at 0952 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024 .AVIATION...KSLC...Southerly drainage winds will shift to a west to northwest flow behind a weak cold front around 17Z today, becoming more northwest by 19Z. .REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Mainly clear skies will be the rule across most of Utah and southwest Wyoming today with mainly terrain driven, diurnal winds. * * * * * Wyoming * * * * * KEVW 262001Z 2620/2718 25015G28KT P6SM FEW110 FM270100 25010KT P6SM SKC FM270300 13005KT P6SM SKC= METAR KEVW 261953Z AUTO 27019G32KT 10SM CLR 26/M05 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND 26035/1859 SLP139 T02561050 METAR KEVW 261853Z AUTO 25020G31KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND 26031/1849 SLP136 T02611044 METAR KEVW 261753Z AUTO 22014G28KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND 23028/1748 SLP139 T02441033 10244 20117 51009 KRKS 261720Z 2618/2718 27018G28KT P6SM SKC FM270100 28010KT P6SM SKC FM270600 24006KT P6SM SKC FM271200 28007KT P6SM SKC METAR KRKS 261954Z AUTO 24019G25KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND 26028/1927 SLP130 T02721039 METAR KRKS 261854Z AUTO 28011G19KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02611039 METAR KRKS 261754Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02441028 10244 20111 51008 KRWL 261728Z 2618/2718 25020G30KT P6SM SKC FM262100 27015G25KT P6SM FEW200 FM262300 28010G20KT P6SM FEW150 FM270100 29010KT P6SM FEW200 FM270400 VRB06KT P6SM SKC METAR KRWL 261953Z AUTO 27018G26KT 10SM FEW120 28/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND 26026/1953 SLP115 T02831044 METAR KRWL 261853Z AUTO 23011G22KT 190V260 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02721039 METAR KRWL 261753Z AUTO 25012G21KT 10SM FEW120 27/M03 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND 22028/1657 SLP125 T02671033 10267 20122 51009 KLAR 261728Z 2618/2718 27020G30KT P6SM SKC FM262000 30015G25KT P6SM SKC FM262300 31012G22KT P6SM SKC FM270000 30010G20KT P6SM FEW200 FM270300 27006KT P6SM SKC FM270700 VRB05KT P6SM SKC METAR KLAR 261953Z AUTO 31011G20KT 10SM SCT120 27/M03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02721033 METAR KLAR 261853Z AUTO 29013G21KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND 27031/1802 SLP113 T02671033 METAR KLAR 261753Z AUTO 26012G22KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND 27028/1702 SLP114 T02721033 10272 20089 58001 KCYS 261728Z 2618/2718 28018G28KT P6SM SKC FM262000 30012G22KT P6SM SKC FM262300 32012KT P6SM FEW200 FM270600 31008KT P6SM SKC FM270900 33010KT P6SM SKC METAR KCYS 261953Z 29015G22KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND 27029/1917 SLP105 T03061033 METAR KCYS 261853Z 27022G30KT 10SM CLR 30/M03 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND 27032/1839 SLP109 T03001033 METAR KCYS 261753Z 26017G27KT 10SM CLR 30/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND 27038/1705 SLP106 T03001011 10300 20094 53004 Riverton (KRIW) 09/26/24 20:39 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 18000 FT MSL...259/002 14600 FT MSL...251/011 14000 FT MSL...270/020 13000 FT MSL...275/019 12700 FT MSL...286/019 12000 FT MSL...284/022 11200 FT MSL...288/023 11000 FT MSL...284/021 10000 FT MSL...284/019 10000 FT MSL...284/021 9000 FT MSL...286/018 9000 FT MSL...283/019 8100 FT MSL...285/017 8000 FT MSL...291/018 7300 FT MSL...286/017 7000 FT MSL...292/013 6700 FT MSL...286/016 6200 FT MSL...299/011 6000 FT MSL...297/012 5900 FT MSL...298/011 Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/26/24 20:41 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 16000 FT MSL...280/021 15100 FT MSL...273/021 15000 FT MSL...277/022 14000 FT MSL...276/020 13200 FT MSL...281/021 13000 FT MSL...286/021 12000 FT MSL...286/021 11700 FT MSL...283/021 11000 FT MSL...288/022 10500 FT MSL...287/022 10000 FT MSL...289/020 9500 FT MSL...291/021 9000 FT MSL...290/021 8600 FT MSL...294/020 8000 FT MSL...293/020 7900 FT MSL...296/019 7400 FT MSL...292/019 7000 FT MSL...284/018 6700 FT MSL...298/019 6600 FT MSL...284/018 Riverton Aviation Discussion Issued at 1905 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1046 AM MDT Thu Sep 26 2024 Prevailing VFR/SKC conditions continue through the TAF period. Wind will increase this afternoon as a trough slides east through MT. Most terminals will have wind gusts ranging from 15-25 knots this afternoon. A weak cold front will push south this evening, resulting in a wind shift to more northerly at KCPR through the overnight hours. Wind will decrease shortly after sunset at most terminals and remain light through Friday as high pressure redevelops in the area. Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts. Cheyenne Aviation Discussion Issued at 1737 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1135 AM MDT Thu Sep 26 2024 VFR expected for all terminals through the forecast period. Breezy to gusty winds of 25-35 knots are anticipated for most terminals this afternoon, before dissipating after 0Z this evening. The NE Panhandle terminals will experience another short round of elevated winds between 6Z and 12Z where winds up to 25 knots are expected. For further details, please look at individual TAFs. * * * * * Nebraska * * * * * METAR KIBM 262035Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 34/00 A3000 RMK AO2 T03440002 METAR KIBM 262015Z AUTO 34009G18KT 300V020 10SM CLR 34/00 A3000 RMK AO2 T03410001 METAR KIBM 261955Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 35/01 A3000 RMK AO2 T03530008 KSNY 261728Z 2618/2718 20012KT P6SM SKC FM262100 17012G20KT P6SM SKC FM270000 15008KT P6SM FEW200 FM270500 24010KT P6SM FEW200 FM270800 34012G20KT P6SM FEW200 FM271300 01015KT P6SM SKC METAR KSNY 261953Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP089 T03440028 METAR KSNY 261853Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP096 T03280044 METAR KSNY 261753Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 30/05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP107 T03000050 10300 20089 50001 METAR KOGA 262035Z AUTO 18013G20KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A2991 RMK AO2 T03370087 METAR KOGA 262015Z AUTO 15011G18KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A2992 RMK AO2 T03350087 METAR KOGA 261955Z AUTO 19011G17KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A2993 RMK AO2 T03400088 METAR KIML 261953Z AUTO 16011G21KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 14027/1915 SLP110 T03330072 METAR KIML 261853Z AUTO 16014G21KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP116 T03220089 METAR KIML 261753Z AUTO 19012G20KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP122 T03060083 10306 20078 58006 KMCK 261720Z 2618/2718 17013KT P6SM SKC FM270200 17008KT P6SM SKC FM271100 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM271500 36011KT P6SM SKC METAR KMCK 261953Z AUTO 16013KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND 13026/1939 SLP115 T03170094 METAR KMCK 261853Z AUTO 16014G19KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP122 T03110094 METAR KMCK 261753Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02940106 10294 20100 58010 North Platte (KLNX) 09/26/24 20:40 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...303/022 14200 FT MSL...304/023 14000 FT MSL...303/024 13000 FT MSL...307/023 12000 FT MSL...305/023 12000 FT MSL...305/023 11000 FT MSL...296/023 10100 FT MSL...294/020 10000 FT MSL...292/019 9000 FT MSL...280/019 8600 FT MSL...277/019 8000 FT MSL...258/018 7400 FT MSL...238/016 7000 FT MSL...215/019 6300 FT MSL...204/021 6000 FT MSL...204/021 5500 FT MSL...197/021 5000 FT MSL...195/021 4700 FT MSL...194/021 4100 FT MSL...191/021 4000 FT MSL...188/022 3600 FT MSL...181/022 3400 FT MSL...180/022 North Platte Aviation Discussion Issued at 1852 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1226 PM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024 VFR conditions are expected through the period. Gusty winds will be the main aviation concern with peak speeds across north central Nebraska, including the VTN terminal, where speeds may approach 30 knots. Tonight a frontal boundary will clear from northwest to southeast with a wind shift expected. Gusts may remain high behind the front along with LLWS concerns through daybreak Friday. Outside of a small window for high level clouds in the early morning, clear skies will prevail. * * * * * Kansas * * * * * KGLD 261858Z 2619/2718 17015G24KT P6SM SKC FM270100 18011KT P6SM SKC FM271100 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM271500 36015KT P6SM SKC METAR KGLD 261953Z AUTO 16012G23KT 10SM CLR 32/ A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND 16026/1907 SLP103 T0322 $ METAR KGLD 261853Z AUTO 15013G25KT 10SM CLR 32/ A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 17026/1834 SLP111 T0317 $ METAR KGLD 261753Z AUTO 17017G26KT 10SM CLR 31/ A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND 17026/1751 SLP120 T0306 10306 20128 58004 $ KGCK 261720Z 2618/2718 16009KT P6SM SKC METAR KGCK 261954Z 14016G21KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02890078 METAR KGCK 261854Z 15013G24KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02890089 METAR KGCK 261754Z 16010G19KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02720094 10272 20100 58008 METAR KLBL 261956Z AUTO 16016G19KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP121 T03060111 PNO $ METAR KLBL 261856Z AUTO 17015G18KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP131 T03060117 PNO $ METAR KLBL 261756Z AUTO 15012G18KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP139 6//// T02890111 10294 20117 58008 PNO $ METAR KEHA 262035Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A2999 RMK AO2 T03180090 METAR KEHA 262015Z AUTO 17009G17KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A3000 RMK AO2 T03150086 METAR KEHA 261955Z AUTO 16011G14KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A3000 RMK AO2 T03120088 Goodland (KGLD) 09/26/24 20:35 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 20000 FT MSL...277/030 19000 FT MSL...288/025 18000 FT MSL...287/019 17000 FT MSL...299/019 16000 FT MSL...308/016 15000 FT MSL...312/015 14000 FT MSL...317/016 13000 FT MSL...316/016 12000 FT MSL...317/017 11500 FT MSL...317/017 11000 FT MSL...314/016 10000 FT MSL...318/014 9900 FT MSL...318/014 9000 FT MSL...287/006 8200 FT MSL...198/009 8000 FT MSL...191/011 7000 FT MSL...176/014 6500 FT MSL...174/016 6000 FT MSL...170/016 5000 FT MSL...166/016 4700 FT MSL...166/015 4600 FT MSL...164/017 4000 FT MSL...167/016 4000 FT MSL...169/016 Dodge City (KDDC) 09/26/24 20:33 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...353/008 14000 FT MSL...002/006 13900 FT MSL...359/006 13000 FT MSL...341/016 12000 FT MSL...350/016 11600 FT MSL...356/013 11000 FT MSL...345/014 10000 FT MSL...331/016 9700 FT MSL...330/016 9000 FT MSL...325/015 8200 FT MSL...325/011 8000 FT MSL...325/013 6000 FT MSL...164/010 6000 FT MSL...166/010 5100 FT MSL...166/011 5000 FT MSL...160/013 4300 FT MSL...170/012 4000 FT MSL...156/013 3700 FT MSL...164/012 3200 FT MSL...149/014 3000 FT MSL...150/013 3000 FT MSL...150/013 Goodland Aviation Discussion Issued at 1936 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 942 AM MDT Thu Sep 26 2024 VFR conditions will rule through the TAF period. Expect S winds at 12-16 knots this afternoon (gusting up to 25 knots at the GLD terminal) -- decreasing to 7-11 knots at or around sunset this evening. Winds may become variable early Friday morning (~09-12Z).. as an inverted surface trough in Colorado shifts eastward over northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. Winds will shift to the north and increase to 10-15 knots near the end of the TAF period (~15Z Friday).. as the aforementioned surface trough shifts east of the terminals. Dodge City Aviation Discussion Issued at 2004 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1214 PM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024 South to southeast winds at 10 to 15 knots this Thursday afternoon will decrease to less than 10 knots between 00z and 03z Friday. BUFR soundings and short-term ensembles are in good agreement, indicating limited moisture across western Kansas. As a result, VFR conditions are expected over the next 24 hours. * * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * * KGUY 261720Z 2618/2718 17009KT P6SM SKC FM270100 14006KT P6SM SKC FM271200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250= METAR KGUY 261953Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP098 T03060117 METAR KGUY 261853Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP109 T03000122 METAR KGUY 261753Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02890122 10289 20106 58007 KDHT 261720Z 2618/2718 20010KT P6SM SKC FM262200 16007KT P6SM SKC FM270800 VRB06KT P6SM SKC METAR KDHT 261953Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP110 T03110083 METAR KDHT 261853Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 30/10 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP121 T03000100 METAR KDHT 261753Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP129 T02830106 10283 20094 58009 Amarillo (KAMA) 09/26/24 20:35 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...356/015 14900 FT MSL...354/014 14000 FT MSL...351/018 13000 FT MSL...359/015 12600 FT MSL...357/016 12000 FT MSL...001/016 11000 FT MSL...332/019 10800 FT MSL...328/020 10000 FT MSL...323/020 9300 FT MSL...311/012 9000 FT MSL...313/015 8000 FT MSL...218/008 8000 FT MSL...212/008 7000 FT MSL...208/009 7000 FT MSL...208/009 6200 FT MSL...201/009 6000 FT MSL...198/009 5400 FT MSL...196/009 5000 FT MSL...193/009 4800 FT MSL...190/009 4300 FT MSL...195/010 4000 FT MSL...183/010 4000 FT MSL...189/009 Amarillo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1902 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024 .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1209 PM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024 VFR conditions with clear skies and 5-15 kt winds are forecast throughout the period at all sites. Harrel * * * * * New Mexico * * * * * KFMN 261720Z 2618/2718 10006KT P6SM SKC FM262000 29010KT P6SM SKC FM270200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC METAR KFMN 261953Z 27016G22KT 10SM CLR 31/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP144 T03111017 METAR KFMN 261853Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02830011 METAR KFMN 261753Z 11005KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02610017 10261 20111 58000 METAR KSKX 261956Z AUTO 10SM 27/02 RMK AO2 SLPNO T02670022 PNO $ METAR KSKX 261856Z AUTO 10SM 26/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02560028 PNO $ METAR KSKX 261756Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM 24/04 RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// T02440039 10244 20056 PNO $ KLVS 261720Z 2618/2718 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM262000 19010KT P6SM SKC FM270300 02006KT P6SM SKC FM271500 04013KT P6SM SCT120 METAR KLVS 261953Z AUTO 28/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP114 T02780033 $ METAR KLVS 261853Z AUTO VRB05KT 27/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP128 T02720039 $ METAR KLVS 261753Z AUTO 27/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02670039 10267 20083 58002 $ METAR KRTN 261953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 31/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP109 T03110017 METAR KRTN 261853Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP117 T03060022 METAR KRTN 261753Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02830050 10283 20061 58006 METAR KCAO 261955Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP110 T02940083 $ METAR KCAO 261855Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP116 T02940078 $ METAR KCAO 261755Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02830083 10289 20122 58004 $ Albuquerque (KABX) 09/26/24 20:36 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 18000 FT MSL...023/003 17100 FT MSL...277/011 17000 FT MSL...285/016 16000 FT MSL...285/017 15000 FT MSL...303/016 14800 FT MSL...309/015 14000 FT MSL...315/015 13000 FT MSL...339/012 13000 FT MSL...339/012 12000 FT MSL...339/014 11400 FT MSL...339/013 11000 FT MSL...341/014 10300 FT MSL...338/013 10000 FT MSL...338/014 9300 FT MSL...333/012 9000 FT MSL...338/014 8400 FT MSL...323/012 8000 FT MSL...323/011 7700 FT MSL...327/009 7000 FT MSL...319/009 7000 FT MSL...316/010 6500 FT MSL...348/007 6300 FT MSL...351/006 Albuquerque Aviation Discussion Issued at 1717 UTC Thursday, September 26, 2024 .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1115 AM MDT Thu Sep 26 2024 VFR prevails with light prevailing winds. A modest backdoor frontal boundary will swing through eastern NM Friday morning bringing a northeasterly wind shift. Scattered virga showers will be present over the northern mountains and adjacent valley areas just beyond the end of the TAF period Friday afternoon. * * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * * DATA BASED ON 261200Z VALID 261800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 2315+15 2421+07 2324-09 2433-20 243838 272141 272649 BCE 2313+08 2419-06 2426-19 244935 246144 245549 LND 2605+16 2620+08 2433-11 2435-20 234437 234746 253849 RKS 2715 2722+08 2224-11 2529-20 234737 234746 253849 GJT 2409+17 2511+09 2422-08 2437-18 234234 244945 255851 FMN 2815+17 2712+08 2325-05 2423-16 232733 253242 274651 ABQ 3209+16 3408+08 2415-04 2116-17 211433 281541 302851 MBW 2719 2817+09 2121-08 2335-18 234836 235346 244953 DEN 3116+18 2906+10 2323-05 2428-17 232935 243744 264953 PUB 3010+19 3008+11 2617-04 2420-17 232834 242943 284152 ALS 3110+10 2521-04 2420-17 222634 242642 284051 TCC 2513 2807+16 3106+11 3212-03 9900-16 990033 240843 342852 BFF 2714 2817+18 2719+11 2417-07 2329-18 233535 243945 254354 GLD 1816 2706+17 3010+11 2607-04 2611-16 261934 242644 282853 GCK 1814+19 3105+15 3211+10 3510-04 3317-16 311233 291244 302354 GAG 9900+16 3409+12 3412+10 3409-04 3418-16 012233 361843 342354 AMA 2107 2905+13 3309+11 3611-03 3512-16 011033 350843 331454 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 261200Z VALID 270000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 3006+16 2409+07 2718-08 2822-21 281934 312039 292748 BCE 9900+10 2717-05 2621-19 255634 266340 266349 LND 3505+16 2805+09 2620-11 2633-22 263036 292641 293549 RKS 2713 2713+09 2422-10 2634-20 252937 292541 292948 GJT 2905+17 2605+09 2715-07 2628-19 244635 265542 264549 FMN 3108+18 3209+10 2714-04 2626-16 253533 265042 275550 ABQ 3408+19 3511+10 2613-04 2517-16 271833 282941 293751 MBW 2909 3009+10 2614-11 2625-20 254937 254845 283248 DEN 3405+19 3209+11 2823-08 2731-18 254235 254945 275350 PUB 0305+20 0207+11 2823-05 2622-17 263334 264043 274951 ALS 9900+11 2515-05 2718-17 263334 274343 275551 TCC 1807 3006+18 3414+11 3216-03 2817-16 271633 301941 323351 BFF 3513 3511+19 3309+10 2618-10 2530-19 254235 254646 273850 GLD 1716 3411+17 3513+11 3017-05 2618-17 262835 273344 284152 GCK 1915+19 3510+16 3520+10 3216-04 3119-16 292234 292844 313652 GAG 1706+17 3612+14 3624+10 3421-03 3427-16 321933 312643 343852 AMA 1711 3011+15 3520+11 3420-03 3316-16 301233 302043 343551 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 261200Z VALID 271200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 9900+15 9900+07 0119-06 0215-18 041033 330542 272051 BCE 2105+09 2811-05 2825-19 285132 285640 284450 LND 2306+15 2513+08 3413-07 0311-20 012234 011344 311852 RKS 9900 9900+08 3407-08 0419-19 042335 361542 312550 GJT 0406+16 9900+08 3107-07 2922-20 311632 301940 321850 FMN 3408+18 9900+09 3011-05 2923-19 295533 306541 305350 ABQ 3413+18 3110+09 3011-04 2923-17 303833 305341 304650 MBW 1419 9900+08 2608-11 0114-20 033036 012142 332350 DEN 0414+16 0211+09 3509-11 2914-21 331636 332540 352749 PUB 0309+18 0509+09 3412-11 3019-20 302936 323040 343349 ALS 1007+10 0106-08 3119-20 294836 304441 323050 TCC 3107 0105+17 0112+09 3014-06 3122-18 303534 315843 305650 BFF 0827 1114+16 9900+08 3217-12 2916-21 361636 352040 352049 GLD 0417 0416+16 0117+09 3522-10 3113-19 281738 311643 352849 GCK 3409+20 0218+15 0222+09 3608-07 3018-18 292836 302746 322850 GAG 3410+18 0122+13 0223+09 3616-06 3323-17 313335 313946 314051 AMA 3011 0114+15 0218+09 3315-05 3124-17 303334 314844 315551 --------------------------------------------------------------------- This product is updated automatically at approximately 10, 30 and 50 minutes after each hour, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 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