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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1125 MDT Sunday, September 22, 2024


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

SPECI KFNL 221721Z 19014KT 10SM BKN014 OVC080 12/08 A3029 RMK AO2 PNO
       $
SPECI KFNL 221714Z 19013KT 10SM SCT014 OVC080 12/08 A3029 RMK AO2 PNO
       $
METAR KFNL 221656Z 21011KT 10SM BKN005 BKN012 11/08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP236
       T01060078 PNO $

METAR KGXY 221656Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM BKN009 OVC075 10/09 A3030 RMK AO2
       RAE23 CIG 007V012 SLP259 P0000 T01000089
SPECI KGXY 221645Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM BKN007 OVC080 09/09 A3031 RMK AO2
       RAE23 P0000
SPECI KGXY 221631Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM SCT007 OVC080 09/09 A3031 RMK AO2
       RAE23 P0000

METAR KLMO 221715Z AUTO 16006KT 7SM SCT010 SCT015 BKN070 12/09 A3031 RMK
       AO2 T01160087
METAR KLMO 221655Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM -RA BKN010 BKN022 OVC070 11/09
       A3032 RMK AO2 P0001 T01110089
METAR KLMO 221635Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM -RA SCT007 BKN010 OVC047 11/09
       A3032 RMK AO2 P0001 T01080087

METAR KBDU 221715Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM -DZ SCT013 BKN022 OVC027 09/09
       A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 221655Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM -RA BKN013 OVC021 08/08 A3030 RMK
       AO2
METAR KBDU 221635Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM -RA BKN013 BKN022 OVC035 08/08
       A3030 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 221715Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM BKN021 BKN028 OVC065 12/07 A3029
       RMK AO2 CIG 019V025 T01220070
METAR KEIK 221655Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT017 OVC065 12/07 A3030 RMK AO2
       T01190075
METAR KEIK 221635Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM SCT015 BKN043 OVC060 11/07 A3030
       RMK AO2 T01100075

KBJC 221720Z 2218/2318 13006KT P6SM SCT010 BKN028
      TEMPO 2218/2220 BKN010
     FM222000 13007KT P6SM SCT018 BKN040
     FM222200 13007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN200
     FM230200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200
     FM230600 24005KT P6SM SKC
     FM231500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KBJC 221645Z 18007KT 10SM BR BKN007 OVC011 10/08 A3032
METAR KBJC 221547Z 12005KT 5SM -RA BKN004 OVC009 08/07 A3033
METAR KBJC 221445Z 17004KT 5SM -RA BKN003 OVC009 08/07 A3032

KDEN 221720Z 2218/2324 15007KT P6SM VCSH SCT012 BKN045
     FM222000 14008KT P6SM FEW020 BKN050
     FM222200 14009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200
     FM230400 19008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM231300 24007KT P6SM SKC
     FM231700 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM232000 03007KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KDEN 221653Z 15005KT 10SM SCT011 BKN050 BKN085 09/07 A3031 RMK AO2
       SLP232 T00940067
METAR KDEN 221553Z 14006KT 10SM SCT012 BKN055 OVC080 08/06 A3032 RMK AO2
       RAE49 SLP238 P0000 T00830061
METAR KDEN 221453Z 15005KT 10SM -RA FEW010 OVC040 08/06 A3032 RMK AO2
       RAE32B52 SLP235 P0001 60018 T00780056 52013


KBKF 221700Z 2217/2323 VRB06KT 9999 BKN020 QNH3009INS
     BECMG 2300/2301 VRB06KT 9999 FEW020 QNH2994INS TX25/2322Z
     TN07/2313Z
METAR KBKF 221658Z 15003KT 10SM FEW015 OVC070 10/06 A3030 RMK AO2A
        SLP229 T00960056
METAR KBKF 221558Z 15004KT 10SM SCT012 BKN028 OVC050 08/06 A3030 RMK
        AO2A SLP229 T00840059
METAR KBKF 221458Z 10003KT 10SM FEW012 OVC035 08/05 A3030 RMK AO2A
        RAE51 SLP229 P0001 60007 T00750050 52011

KAPA 221720Z 2218/2318 15007KT P6SM FEW015 BKN045
     FM222100 14009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200
     FM230400 18007KT P6SM FEW200
     FM231300 24007KT P6SM SKC
     FM231600 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KAPA 221653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW015 BKN040 OVC080 08/05 A3031 RMK AO2
       SLP248 T00830050
METAR KAPA 221553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW012 OVC040 08/05 A3032 RMK AO2 RAE07
       SLP249 P0000 T00780050
METAR KAPA 221453Z 09004KT 10SM -RA FEW015 OVC045 07/05 A3031 RMK AO2
       SLP246 P0001 60004 T00720050 51012

METAR KMNH 221715Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM OVC011 05/03 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 221655Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM OVC011 05/03 A3035 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       SE
METAR KMNH 221635Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM BKN009 OVC016 05/04 A3035 RMK
       AO2

METAR KFMM 221715Z AUTO 22008KT 3SM -RA BR FEW006 SCT010 08/08 A3029 RMK
       AO2
METAR KFMM 221655Z AUTO 23006KT 3SM -RA BR SCT005 BKN008 BKN013 09/09
       A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
METAR KFMM 221635Z AUTO 20005KT 3SM -RA BR FEW005 08/08 A3030 RMK
       AO2

METAR KSTK 221715Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM SCT110 10/08 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 221655Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM BKN095 10/08 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 221635Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM SCT095 BKN120 10/09 A3027 RMK
       AO2

METAR KAKO 221653Z AUTO 27006KT 6SM -RA BR OVC060 08/06 A3029 RMK AO2
       SLP246 P0006 T00830061
METAR KAKO 221553Z AUTO 25004KT 9SM -RA FEW047 BKN055 OVC070 08/06 A3030
       RMK AO2 SLP246 P0002 T00830061
METAR KAKO 221453Z AUTO 30003KT 5SM RA BR FEW026 SCT031 OVC045 08/06
       A3030 RMK AO2 SLP239 P0003 60023 T00780061 53011

METAR KLIC 221655Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM SCT013 OVC021 08/05 A3031 RMK AO2
       SLP231 T00830050
SPECI KLIC 221648Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM BKN015 OVC022 08/05 A3031 RMK AO2
       T00830050
SPECI KLIC 221615Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM SCT009 BKN013 OVC018 08/05 A3031
       RMK AO2 T00780050

METAR KHEQ 221715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN075 10/06 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 221655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 10/07 A3029 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       S
METAR KHEQ 221635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3028 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 221719Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM -RA BKN050 OVC060 08/06 A3029
        RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 221659Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM RA OVC050 08/06 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 221639Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM DZ OVC050 08/06 A3029 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 221715Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM OVC070 11/08 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 221655Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM SCT055 SCT070 OVC080 11/07 A3029
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR K2V5 221635Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM SCT014 SCT032 OVC070 11/08 A3029
       RMK AO2

METAR KITR 221653Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM SCT018 BKN032 OVC055 10/07 A3028
       RMK AO2 SLP231 T01000067
METAR KITR 221553Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM SCT018 OVC055 10/07 A3027 RMK AO2
       SLP231 T01000067
SPECI KITR 221534Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM SCT018 OVC055 10/07 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01000067

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/22/2024
Fort Collins - 06:48:40 MDT / 18:56:50 MDT
Denver       - 06:48:17 MDT / 18:56:22 MDT
Sterling     - 06:41:15 MDT / 18:49:26 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/22/24 17:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...038/017
                  25000 FT MSL...021/019
                  24000 FT MSL...020/021
                  22000 FT MSL...001/025
                  20000 FT MSL...025/018
                  19000 FT MSL...038/016
                  18000 FT MSL...043/020
                  17000 FT MSL...036/024
                  16800 FT MSL...049/020
                  16000 FT MSL...025/027
                  15000 FT MSL...040/027
                  14000 FT MSL...064/014
                  13000 FT MSL...076/011
                  12600 FT MSL...075/011
                  12000 FT MSL...062/010
                  11200 FT MSL...064/009
                  11000 FT MSL...069/008
                  10000 FT MSL...098/007
                  10000 FT MSL...086/008
                   9000 FT MSL...097/010
                   8900 FT MSL...093/010
                   8100 FT MSL...112/009
                   8000 FT MSL...108/009
                   7300 FT MSL...164/008
                   7000 FT MSL...190/008

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

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


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

METAR K4BM 221715Z AUTO 16003KT M1/4SM RA OVC001 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 221655Z AUTO 15003KT M1/4SM RA OVC001 A3046 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       NE
METAR K4BM 221635Z AUTO 15003KT M1/4SM -RA OVC001 A3045 RMK AO2

SPECI KAFF 221713Z 30005KT 10SM -SHRA OVC017 08/04 A3031 RMK AO2A
       SLP239
METAR KAFF 221655Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM OVC017 08/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP239
        T00800036
SPECI KAFF 221640Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM OVC015 08/04 A3031 RMK AO2
       SLP239

KCOS 221722Z 2218/2318 03007KT P6SM VCSH FEW015 BKN025
      TEMPO 2218/2220 BKN015
     FM222100 16008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050
     FM230200 12006KT P6SM FEW100
     FM230600 03007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 221654Z 35006KT 10SM FEW010 BKN027 OVC033 09/04 A3033 RMK AO2
       SLP246 T00890044
METAR KCOS 221554Z 04010KT 10SM FEW010 BKN022 OVC033 08/04 A3033 RMK AO2
       SLP248 VCSH SW T00780044
METAR KCOS 221454Z 03011KT 10SM FEW016 BKN021 BKN030 08/04 A3032 RMK
        AO2 SLP245 60001 T00780044 53014

METAR KABH 221655Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM BKN017 OVC024 09/06 A3033 RMK
        AO2 LTG DSNT SE SLP256 T00900056
SPECI KABH 221620Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM BKN017 OVC049 09/05 A3033 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT SE CIG 017V049 SLP256
METAR KABH 221555Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM SCT015 OVC045 08/05 A3032 RMK
        AO2 SLP252 T00840051

METAR KFLY 221715Z AUTO 03007G18KT 10SM OVC014 07/04 A3034 RMK AO2
       T00680039
METAR KFLY 221655Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM OVC014 07/04 A3034 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       SE T00680035
METAR KFLY 221635Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM -DZ OVC014 07/04 A3035 RMK AO2
       T00690037

SPECI KFCS 221710Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM OVC011 09/05 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP258
METAR KFCS 221655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN008 OVC011 09/05 A3031 RMK
        AO2 CIG 005V008 SLP264 T00850052
SPECI KFCS 221640Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN005 OVC009 08/06 A3031 RMK
        AO2 SLP264

KPUB 221722Z 2218/2318 08008KT P6SM VCSH FEW015 BKN025
     FM222100 13007KT P6SM BKN050 BKN100
     FM230000 08006KT P6SM SCT100
     FM230600 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 221653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW018 OVC027 11/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP237
       T01110072
METAR KPUB 221553Z 10006KT 10SM BKN026 OVC044 11/07 A3030 RMK AO2 RAE19
       SLP235 P0000 T01060067
SPECI KPUB 221541Z 12007KT 10SM BKN027 OVC046 11/07 A3030 RMK AO2 RAE19
       P0000 T01060072

METAR KVTP 221715Z AUTO 09005KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 00/00 A3049 RMK
       AO2
METAR KVTP 221655Z AUTO 09007KT M1/4SM UP OVC001 00/00 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 221635Z AUTO 09006KT M1/4SM SN OVC001 01/00 A3049 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 221654Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM OVC012 09/07 A3031 RMK AO2 RAE04
       SLP233 T00890067 PNO $
SPECI KTAD 221634Z AUTO 05006KT 6SM BR FEW006 OVC012 08/07 A3032 RMK AO2
       RAE04 T00830067 PNO $
SPECI KTAD 221607Z AUTO 04008KT 3SM BR BKN006 OVC012 08/07 A3031 RMK AO2
       RAE04 CIG 004V009 T00780067 PNO $

METAR KLHX 221653Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM FEW031 OVC055 14/06 A3027 RMK AO2
       SLP221 T01390061
METAR KLHX 221553Z AUTO 04014KT 10SM SCT055 BKN095 12/07 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP224 T01170067
METAR KLHX 221453Z AUTO 03014KT 10SM OVC060 11/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP216
        T01110072 51018

METAR KLAA 221653Z AUTO 02013G20KT 10SM FEW032 BKN110 15/06 A3024 RMK
       AO2 SLP215 T01500061
SPECI KLAA 221643Z AUTO 03015G22KT 10SM SCT030 BKN060 BKN110 15/06 A3025
       RMK AO2 T01500061
SPECI KLAA 221612Z AUTO 02011G20KT 10SM BKN027 OVC110 14/07 A3025 RMK
       AO2 T01440072

METAR KSPD 221656Z AUTO 01016KT 01/ A3023 RMK AO1 SLP236 T0011 $
METAR KSPD 221556Z AUTO 01017KT M05/ A3023 RMK AO1 SLP254 T1050 $
METAR KSPD 221456Z AUTO 01018KT M02/M02 A3023 RMK AO1 SLP271 T10171017
       51017 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/22/2024
Burlington - 06:37:33 MDT / 18:45:35 MDT
Pueblo     - 06:46:59 MDT / 18:54:56 MDT
Lamar      - 06:38:59 MDT / 18:46:55 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 09/22/24 17:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...295/013
                  10000 FT MSL...022/009
                   9700 FT MSL...350/015
                   9000 FT MSL...357/013
                   8600 FT MSL...328/008
                   8000 FT MSL...347/007
                   7700 FT MSL...005/008
                   7100 FT MSL...014/008
                   7000 FT MSL...010/007
                   6300 FT MSL...022/007
                   6000 FT MSL...007/009
                   5900 FT MSL...016/008
                   5700 FT MSL...023/009

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

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


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

METAR KCAG 221653Z AUTO A3022 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KCAG 221553Z AUTO A3023 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KCAG 221453Z AUTO A3023 RMK AO2 SLPNO 52011 PWINO $

METAR KHDN 221656Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP192
       T01500039 PNO $
METAR KHDN 221556Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T01330061 PNO $
METAR KHDN 221456Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM OVC055 11/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP202
       6//// T01060061 53008 PNO $

METAR KSBS 221715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3023 RMK AO1
       T01260060
METAR KSBS 221655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3024 RMK AO1
       T01160051
METAR KSBS 221635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3024 RMK AO1
       T01030048

METAR KC07 221715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT008 06/04 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 221655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT004 05/05 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 221635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN004 05/05 A3040 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 221715Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 09/03 A3031 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 221655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3032 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 221635Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 08/03 A3032 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 221653Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T01280078
METAR KEEO 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN055 10/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T01000072
METAR KEEO 221453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 09/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP195
       T00890072 53013

METAR K20V 221715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 221655Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM SCT027 12/03 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 221635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT027 12/04 A3030 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 221715Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM SCT042 BKN050 10/M16 A3032 RMK AO2
       T00981165
METAR KGNB 221655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT042 SCT100 09/M16 A3033 RMK AO2
       T00871160
METAR KGNB 221635Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM SCT020 SCT044 SCT070 09/M15 A3033
       RMK AO2 T00861155

METAR K0CO 221715Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M01/M02 A3047 RMK AO2
       P0002
METAR K0CO 221655Z AUTO 23004KT 1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M02/M02 A3047 RMK
       AO2
METAR K0CO 221635Z AUTO 26003KT 2 1/2SM BR SCT004 OVC008 M02/M02 A3046
       RMK AO2 VIS 1/2V5

METAR KC99 221711Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM OVC003 M01/M01 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 221650Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM OVC003 M01/M01 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 221630Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM OVC003 M01/M01 A3042 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT SE

KGJT 221720Z 2218/2318 13004KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200
     FM222000 19006KT P6SM FEW070 FEW200
     FM222300 16005KT P6SM FEW150
     FM230200 11008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGJT 221653Z 12004KT 10SM FEW080 17/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP178
       T01720083
METAR KGJT 221553Z 08005KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP177
       T01610089
METAR KGJT 221453Z 12007KT 10SM BKN110 14/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T01440094 53013

KRIL 221720Z 2218/2318 VRB04KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
     FM230100 10006KT P6SM FEW070 FEW200
     FM231200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRIL 221653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP192
       T01500067
METAR KRIL 221553Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM OVC080 14/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP195
       T01390072
METAR KRIL 221453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP198
       T01110072 53012

METAR K5SM 221715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC006 03/02 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 221655Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM BKN004 OVC050 02/02 A3044 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT SE
METAR K5SM 221635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT004 BKN040 OVC055 02/02 A3043
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE

KEGE 221720Z 2218/2318 VRB03KT P6SM SCT070 OVC090
     FM222100 26008KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100
     FM230300 10005KT P6SM FEW060
METAR KEGE 221656Z 00000KT 10SM SCT070 OVC085 11/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T01060061 PNO $
METAR KEGE 221556Z 00000KT 10SM BKN070 OVC085 09/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T00890067 PNO $
METAR KEGE 221456Z 00000KT 10SM FEW008 OVC075 08/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP153
       6//// T00830067 51009 PNO $

KASE 221720Z 2218/2318 36004KT P6SM OVC080
     FM222300 33007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
     FM230200 20005KT P6SM FEW060 FEW200
METAR KASE 221653Z 00000KT 10SM OVC080 08/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T00830039
METAR KASE 221553Z 00000KT 10SM SCT015 BKN060 06/03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T00610033
METAR KASE 221453Z 16004KT 10SM OVC085 04/02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP202
       T00440022 51010

METAR KCCU 221715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC003 03/01 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 221655Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM HZ BKN003 BKN008 OVC015 04/01 A3046
       RMK AO2 P0005
METAR KCCU 221635Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM HZ BKN001 BKN005 OVC017 03/00 A3046
       RMK AO2 VIS 1/4V5 P0005

METAR KLXV 221653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC007 04/01 A3041 RMK AO2 CIG
       006V010 SLP209 T00390011
METAR KLXV 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC007 03/01 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP214
       T00280011
SPECI KLXV 221527Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC008 03/01 A3039 RMK AO2
       T00280006

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/22/2024
Rangely           - 07:03:32 MDT / 19:11:39 MDT
Grand Junction    - 07:02:41 MDT / 19:10:42 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:55:41 MDT / 19:03:51 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/22/24 17:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11700 FT MSL...085/010
                  11000 FT MSL...081/009
                  10400 FT MSL...102/015
                  10300 FT MSL...083/019

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

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


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


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

METAR KGUC 221656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP223
       T01000039
METAR KGUC 221556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP227
       T00830039
METAR KGUC 221456Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM BKN065 06/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP237
       60000 T00560039 53010

METAR K7BM 221715Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM SCT004 OVC012 05/03 A3039 RMK
       AO2
METAR K7BM 221655Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM BKN004 OVC010 04/03 A3038 RMK
       AO2
METAR K7BM 221635Z AUTO 12004KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC004 04/03 A3039 RMK AO2
       VIS 1/2V5

METAR KAEJ 221715Z AUTO 10SM SCT018 OVC036 10/04 A3033 RMK AO2
       T00970041
METAR KAEJ 221655Z AUTO 10SM SCT018 BKN038 OVC085 10/04 A3033 RMK AO2
       T00960041
METAR KAEJ 221635Z AUTO 10SM SCT016 BKN026 OVC085 09/04 A3033 RMK AO2
       T00900043

METAR KANK 221715Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM SCT013 BKN075 10/06 A3031 RMK AO2
       T00980059 $
METAR KANK 221655Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM FEW011 SCT038 OVC075 09/07 A3032
       RMK AO2 T00900065 $
METAR KANK 221635Z AUTO 13008KT 9SM OVC038 08/06 A3032 RMK AO2 T00840064
       $

METAR KMYP 221715Z AUTO M1/4SM FZFG OVC002 00/00 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 221655Z AUTO OVC002 00/M01 A3054 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 221635Z AUTO M1/4SM FZFG OVC002 00/M01 A3054 RMK AO2


KTEX 221720Z 2218/2318 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT004 OVC030
      TEMPO 2218/2220 BKN004 BKN009 OVC030
     FM222000 28005KT P6SM VCTS SCT035 BKN050CB
     FM230200 12004KT P6SM BKN050
     FM230600 13003KT P6SM FEW050 SCT070
METAR KTEX 221715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT004 SCT009 OVC036 07/04 A3035
       RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 221655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN004 BKN009 OVC030 06/04 A3035
       RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 221635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT004 OVC030 06/04 A3035 RMK
       AO2

METAR K04V 221715Z AUTO 10SM SCT020 BKN028 OVC100 11/06 A3032 RMK
       AO2
METAR K04V 221655Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM SCT014 OVC100 11/06 A3032 RMK
       AO2
METAR K04V 221635Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM SCT014 BKN050 OVC100 10/05 A3032
       RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 221653Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM BKN065 OVC085 14/06 A3021 RMK AO2
       SLP186 T01440061 $
METAR KCEZ 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 13/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP183
       T01280067 $
METAR KCEZ 221453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 11/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP182
       60000 T01060061 53011 $

KDRO 221720Z 2218/2318 VRB03KT P6SM FEW070 OVC100
     FM221900 31005KT P6SM VCTS FEW060CB BKN120
     FM222200 36008KT P6SM VCTS FEW100CB BKN150
     FM230200 02004KT P6SM FEW150 BKN200
     FM230600 05003KT P6SM FEW070
METAR KDRO 221653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW065 OVC095 14/07 A3024 RMK AO2
       SLP191 T01390072
METAR KDRO 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW055 OVC100 11/08 A3023 RMK AO2
       SLP195 T01060078
METAR KDRO 221453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM OVC100 08/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T00780067 51013

METAR KPSO 221715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT055 BKN070 BKN095 12/06 A3028
       RMK AO2 T01180062
METAR KPSO 221655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT055 BKN070 BKN090 11/06 A3028
       RMK AO2 T01130057
METAR KPSO 221635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT055 BKN090 BKN120 11/06 A3028
       RMK AO2 T01100062

METAR KCPW 221715Z AUTO 25005KT 1 1/2SM BR BKN003 OVC009 00/00 A3048 RMK
       AO2 VIS 1/2V5
METAR KCPW 221655Z AUTO 24003KT 7SM BKN003 OVC011 00/00 A3049 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCPW 221635Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR BKN001 BKN007 OVC011 00/00 A3049
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E

KALS 221722Z 2218/2318 02006KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 BKN090
     FM230000 16006KT P6SM BKN100
     FM230600 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100
     FM231000 VRB03KT 3SM BR SCT002
     FM231600 19005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 221652Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM FEW035 OVC047 11/05 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP201 T01110050
SPECI KALS 221643Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM FEW020 BKN036 OVC047 11/04 A3028
       RMK AO2 T01060044
SPECI KALS 221623Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT021 BKN027 OVC046 10/06 A3028
       RMK AO2 T01000056

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/22/2024
Vail    - 06:53:52 MDT / 19:01:57 MDT
Durango - 07:00:02 MDT / 19:07:53 MDT
Alamosa - 06:52:02 MDT / 18:59:54 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/22/24 17:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11700 FT MSL...085/010
                  11000 FT MSL...081/009
                  10400 FT MSL...102/015
                  10300 FT MSL...083/019

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

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


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 221720Z 2218/2318 03005KT P6SM SKC
     FM230100 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 221653Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T02060094
METAR KPGA 221553Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T01890089
METAR KPGA 221453Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T01720089 53014

METAR KRQE 221653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T01670039
METAR KRQE 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T01280033
METAR KRQE 221453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T00780022 51010

Flagstaff (KFSX) 09/22/24 17:07 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...043/006
                  14500 FT MSL...026/019
                  14000 FT MSL...033/023
                  13000 FT MSL...037/020
                  13000 FT MSL...039/019
                  12000 FT MSL...040/020
                  11800 FT MSL...040/017
                  11000 FT MSL...037/020
                  10700 FT MSL...034/020
                  10000 FT MSL...038/017
                  10000 FT MSL...023/016
                   9100 FT MSL...014/015
                   9000 FT MSL...032/014
                   8500 FT MSL...015/012
                   8000 FT MSL...032/014
                   7800 FT MSL...036/015
                   7400 FT MSL...027/015
                   7300 FT MSL...013/012

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1553 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION...Sunday 22/18Z through Monday 23/18Z...Look for VFR
conditions with north to northeast winds at 5-15 kts.
OUTLOOK...Monday 23/18Z through Wednesday 25/18Z...VFR conditions
will continue with light and variable winds generally less than
15 kts.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 221720Z 2218/2324 32008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW200
     FM230400 15006KT P6SM SCT200
     FM231800 33009KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KSLC 221654Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW080 SCT250 21/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP165
       T02110072
METAR KSLC 221554Z 11003KT 10SM FEW250 18/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T01830072
METAR KSLC 221454Z 00000KT 10SM FEW250 17/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP163 T01670072
        53012

KVEL 221720Z 2218/2318 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM222100 21005KT P6SM FEW200
     FM230300 28004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 221653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T01830017 $
METAR KVEL 221553Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T01720028 $
METAR KVEL 221453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T01500017 53014 $


KCNY 221720Z 2218/2318 10008KT P6SM SKC
     FM222100 06006KT P6SM FEW200
     FM231100 12006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCNY 221653Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T01830083
METAR KCNY 221553Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP168
       T01720089
METAR KCNY 221453Z AUTO 08014KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP158
       T01560089 51012


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 09/22/24 17:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...355/003
                  20000 FT MSL...344/002
                  19000 FT MSL...295/004
                  18000 FT MSL...274/037
                  17000 FT MSL...299/003
                  16000 FT MSL...283/019
                  14000 FT MSL...274/040
                  13600 FT MSL...278/028
                  13000 FT MSL...287/005
                  12000 FT MSL...285/010
                  11000 FT MSL...248/012
                  10900 FT MSL...260/018
                  10000 FT MSL...264/022
                   9800 FT MSL...273/008
                   9000 FT MSL...304/006
                   9000 FT MSL...312/005
                   8200 FT MSL...301/006
                   8000 FT MSL...292/006
                   7500 FT MSL...283/005
                   6900 FT MSL...141/003
                   6600 FT MSL...073/005

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1004 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Easterly pressure gradient in place early this
morning will result in largely variable winds (with a general,
dominant southerly component)  before typical lake breeze/afternoon
valley circulation forces a wind shift to the NW. Latest guidance
suggests this will occur around 17Z. Downvalley/drainage SSE flow is
expected to develop between 03-04Z this evening. Otherwise, VFR
conditions once again expected through the period.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Upper low will continue to
move east of the area on Sunday. Just enough moisture will linger to
promote the development of terrain-based cumulus with isolated
showers this afternoon. Otherwise, VFR conditions are expected
through the period.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 221720Z 2218/2318 07005KT P6SM FEW200
     FM221900 VRB06KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200
     FM222100 30010KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200
     FM230400 17007KT P6SM SCT200=
METAR KEVW 221653Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T01501006
METAR KEVW 221553Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T01171011
METAR KEVW 221453Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T00941011 52007

KRKS 221720Z 2218/2318 07005KT P6SM SCT200
     FM222000 27009KT P6SM FEW200
     FM230200 24007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 221654Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T01111011
METAR KRKS 221554Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP209
       T00941011
METAR KRKS 221454Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP208
        T00831017 51006

KRWL 221138Z 2212/2312 05005KT P6SM SCT150
     FM221900 27009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 221653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP191
       T01281006 $
METAR KRWL 221553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP199
       T01000000 $
METAR KRWL 221453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T00721006 51007 $

KLAR 221138Z 2212/2312 15008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN150
     FM221500 16011KT P6SM SCT200
     FM230000 18008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 221653Z AUTO 17011G18KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T01220028
METAR KLAR 221553Z AUTO 15013KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T01060033
METAR KLAR 221453Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T00720028 51008

KCYS 221138Z 2212/2312 19005KT P6SM BKN020
     FM221700 19012G20KT P6SM SCT020 BKN200
     FM222300 21009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 221653Z 20014G24KT 10SM SCT014 11/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP209
       T01060044
METAR KCYS 221553Z 22014KT 10SM FEW018 11/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP207
       T01110044
METAR KCYS 221453Z 21006KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP216 T00780039
       51005

Riverton (KRIW) 09/22/24 17:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...320/006
                  14600 FT MSL...333/008
                  14000 FT MSL...323/010
                  13000 FT MSL...299/011
                  12800 FT MSL...298/011
                  12000 FT MSL...307/015
                  11300 FT MSL...311/016
                  11000 FT MSL...303/018
                  10000 FT MSL...272/020
                  10000 FT MSL...280/019
                   9000 FT MSL...257/024
                   8900 FT MSL...255/024
                   8200 FT MSL...247/018
                   8000 FT MSL...247/017
                   7400 FT MSL...224/011
                   7000 FT MSL...181/005
                   6200 FT MSL...059/005
                   6000 FT MSL...042/005
                   5900 FT MSL...067/006

Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/22/24 17:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13200 FT MSL...018/013
                  13000 FT MSL...008/013
                  10000 FT MSL...259/014
                   9000 FT MSL...233/015
                   8600 FT MSL...224/013
                   8000 FT MSL...211/014
                   7900 FT MSL...220/010
                   7400 FT MSL...228/012

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

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

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1210 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 606 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Mostly VFR conditions across area terminals with mid-to-low
level clouds associated with the system down in CO this morning.
Currently, KCYS is reporting MVFR ceilings with southerly
upslope flow that will remain through mid-morning. Latest HREF
guidances suggests there could be a quick break in low clouds,
but overall should remain before clearing around 16-17z. Skies
will continue to clear throughout the afternoon into this
evening.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 221715Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM SCT039 16/05 A3026 RMK AO2
       T01630045
METAR KIBM 221655Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM SCT039 15/05 A3026 RMK AO2
       T01520046
METAR KIBM 221635Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01520038

KSNY 221138Z 2212/2312 31005KT P6SM BKN150
     FM221600 18008KT P6SM BKN150
     FM230000 20007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 221653Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP221
       T01440028
METAR KSNY 221553Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP226
       T01280022
METAR KSNY 221453Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP230
       T01220017 51009

METAR KOGA 221715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3026 RMK AO2
       T01330048
METAR KOGA 221655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01320047
METAR KOGA 221635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3027 RMK AO2
       T01310051

METAR KIML 221653Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM FEW042 OVC100 11/08 A3026 RMK AO2
       RAE43 SLP242 P0002 T01060083
METAR KIML 221553Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM -RA FEW065 OVC080 11/08 A3027 RMK
       AO2 SLP246 P0009 T01060078
SPECI KIML 221540Z AUTO 31005KT 5SM -RA BR FEW065 OVC080 10/08 A3027 RMK
       AO2 P0009 T01000078

KMCK 221720Z 2218/2318 36008KT P6SM OVC060
     FM222100 VRB04KT P6SM OVC060
     FM230200 25003KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 221653Z AUTO 33010KT 7SM -RA FEW060 BKN070 OVC085 12/11 A3023
       RMK AO2 WSHFT 1602 SLP231 P0023 T01170106 $
SPECI KMCK 221639Z AUTO 33012KT 3SM -RA BR OVC065 11/10 A3023 RMK AO2
       WSHFT 1602 P0023 T01110100 $
SPECI KMCK 221622Z AUTO 31011KT 1SM +RA BR BKN055 OVC070 11/10 A3023 RMK
       AO2 WSHFT 1602 P0020 T01060100 $

North Platte (KLNX) 09/22/24 17:22 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...084/008
                  11000 FT MSL...357/012
                   9000 FT MSL...353/015
                   8600 FT MSL...352/012
                   8000 FT MSL...359/015
                   7400 FT MSL...006/011
                   7000 FT MSL...013/010
                   6300 FT MSL...025/009
                   6000 FT MSL...005/008
                   5500 FT MSL...008/008
                   5000 FT MSL...008/009
                   4700 FT MSL...006/008
                   4100 FT MSL...002/008
                   4000 FT MSL...359/010
                   3600 FT MSL...005/009
                   3400 FT MSL...359/008

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1138 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 625 AM CDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Over the next 24 hours VFR conditions will prevail. Winds will
be out of the north this morning and early afternoon around 5 to
10 kts. Winds will then shift to the south, southeast around 5
to 10 kts in the late afternoon and evening.
.LBF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 221720Z 2218/2318 01010KT P6SM BKN035
     FM230000 VRB06KT P6SM SCT060
     FM230900 22006KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KGLD 221713Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM SCT023 BKN028 OVC055 13/ A3025 RMK
       AO2 T0128 $
METAR KGLD 221653Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM FEW021 SCT035 OVC055 13/ A3025 RMK
       AO2 SLP229 T0128 $
SPECI KGLD 221636Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM FEW019 BKN035 OVC055 13/ A3025 RMK
       AO2 T0128 $

KGCK 221120Z 2212/2312 01016G24KT P6SM VCSH OVC035
     FM221800 01017G26KT P6SM BKN027
     FM222200 02014KT P6SM BKN045
     FM230400 35005KT P6SM BKN090
METAR KGCK 221654Z 01019KT 10SM BKN018 OVC025 13/09 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01028/1600 SLP205 T01330089
METAR KGCK 221554Z 36021G27KT 10SM BKN017 BKN021 OVC028 12/09 A3017 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 01029/1519 SLP203 T01220094
METAR KGCK 221454Z 01021G29KT 10SM OVC028 13/09 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND
       02030/1439 SLP200 T01280094 51029

METAR KLBL 221656Z AUTO 01020KT 10SM OVC022 14/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP205
       T01440094 PNO $
METAR KLBL 221556Z AUTO 01018G22KT 10SM OVC022 15/11 A3016 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 01028/1458 SLP197 T01500106 PNO $
SPECI KLBL 221519Z AUTO 01022G26KT 10SM BKN026 15/10 A3015 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 01028/1458 PNO $

METAR KEHA 221715Z AUTO 01014G21KT 10SM OVC022 14/08 A3024 RMK AO2
       T01400085
METAR KEHA 221655Z AUTO 01015G21KT 10SM BKN022 OVC070 14/09 A3024 RMK
       AO2 T01390088
METAR KEHA 221635Z AUTO 01016KT 10SM BKN020 BKN025 OVC070 14/09 A3023
       RMK AO2 T01440085

Goodland (KGLD) 09/22/24 17:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8000 FT MSL...049/021
                   7000 FT MSL...031/018
                   6100 FT MSL...023/016
                   6000 FT MSL...025/012
                   5400 FT MSL...021/013
                   5000 FT MSL...012/013
                   4700 FT MSL...009/023
                   4300 FT MSL...018/012
                   4000 FT MSL...009/012
                   4000 FT MSL...008/013

Dodge City (KDDC) 09/22/24 17:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11600 FT MSL...271/009
                  11000 FT MSL...240/009
                  10000 FT MSL...290/007
                   9700 FT MSL...290/008
                   9000 FT MSL...285/007
                   8200 FT MSL...338/008
                   8000 FT MSL...354/009
                   7000 FT MSL...010/013
                   7000 FT MSL...013/015
                   6000 FT MSL...011/019
                   6000 FT MSL...011/019
                   5100 FT MSL...009/018
                   5000 FT MSL...009/020
                   4400 FT MSL...007/020
                   4000 FT MSL...007/024
                   3700 FT MSL...005/022
                   3200 FT MSL...008/023
                   3000 FT MSL...008/020
                   3000 FT MSL...008/020

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1121 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 513 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Showers moving through the region will lightly impact flight
categories at both KGLD and KMCK. KGLD will likely only see the
showers over the site until about 13Z. After 13Z, vicinity
showers are expected and ceilings will start lowering, down to
around 2,500-3,000 feet around 15Z. By the afternoon, showers
will be gone, ceilings will have recovered, and by 22Z, light
variable winds are expected for the rest of the period.
For KMCK, the showers are approaching the airport currently and
will persist until about noon local. After that, winds will be
light for the remainder of the period. Ceilings are not
expected to lower below 3,500 feet for KMCK. However, at both
sites, heavier pockets of rain can temporarily lower
visibilities down to around 3-5 SM.

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

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


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

KGUY 221629Z 2216/2312 01020G30KT P6SM BKN026 OVC050
     FM221730 01020G30KT P6SM OVC035
     FM222200 03014KT P6SM SCT100
     FM230300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200=
METAR KGUY 221653Z AUTO 02019G26KT 10SM BKN024 OVC060 16/10 A3015 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 36031/1621 SLP182 T01560100
SPECI KGUY 221602Z AUTO 01024G30KT 10SM BKN026 OVC050 16/10 A3015 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 01030/1602 T01560100
METAR KGUY 221553Z AUTO 01019G27KT 10SM SCT024 BKN047 OVC055 16/11 A3015
       RMK AO2 PK WND 01027/1544 SLP180 T01610106

KDHT 221457Z 2215/2312 01015G27KT P6SM OVC040
     FM230000 03012KT P6SM BKN100
     FM230400 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KDHT 221653Z AUTO 01020G30KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36030/1650 SLP190 T01670078
METAR KDHT 221553Z AUTO 01022G29KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36032/1534 SLP188 T01560078
METAR KDHT 221453Z AUTO 01020G27KT 10SM OVC039 14/08 A3019 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 01027/1450 SLP190 T01390078 53017

Amarillo (KAMA) 09/22/24 17:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  35000 FT MSL...236/065
                  30000 FT MSL...230/063
                  28000 FT MSL...251/061
                  25000 FT MSL...237/047
                  24000 FT MSL...240/070
                  20000 FT MSL...228/045
                  18000 FT MSL...240/035
                  17500 FT MSL...225/039
                  17000 FT MSL...226/043
                  16000 FT MSL...226/038
                  15000 FT MSL...226/036
                  14900 FT MSL...224/035
                  14000 FT MSL...224/030
                  13000 FT MSL...221/024
                  12600 FT MSL...223/023
                  12000 FT MSL...227/022
                  11000 FT MSL...244/015
                  10800 FT MSL...222/011
                  10000 FT MSL...194/021
                   9300 FT MSL...348/007
                   9000 FT MSL...335/002
                   8000 FT MSL...040/016
                   8000 FT MSL...032/020
                   7000 FT MSL...028/026
                   7000 FT MSL...035/027
                   6200 FT MSL...018/030
                   6000 FT MSL...018/030
                   5400 FT MSL...015/028
                   5000 FT MSL...017/026
                   4700 FT MSL...014/027
                   4300 FT MSL...023/028
                   4000 FT MSL...022/027
                   4000 FT MSL...021/026

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1124 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 619 AM CDT Sun Sep 22 2024
IFR to MVFR ceilings are forecast at the beginning of this TAF
cycle. The low clouds will gradually start to clear out and lift
around 18z and a return to VFR conditions is forecast near 00z at
all sites. Winds will be gusty out of the north behind a cold
front with gusts upwards of 30 kts. Occasional showers may move
near KAMA before 18z with brief visibility reductions if a shower
moves directly over the terminal.
Muscha


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

KFMN 221120Z 2212/2312 08005KT P6SM FEW080
     FM221900 29008KT P6SM FEW070
     FM230200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT070
     FM230900 08006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 221653Z 11004KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP186
       T01670050
METAR KFMN 221553Z VRB04KT 10SM BKN085 13/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP188
       T01330056
METAR KFMN 221453Z 11006KT 10SM BKN075 OVC110 11/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP191
       T01060050 53012

METAR KSKX 221656Z AUTO VRB05KT 7SM OVC060 13/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP220
       T01280072 PNO $
METAR KSKX 221556Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM FEW009 BKN060 11/07 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP223 T01060067 PNO $
SPECI KSKX 221523Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW007 OVC060 09/07 A3028 RMK AO2
       PNO $

KLVS 221120Z 2212/2312 04010KT P6SM OVC015
     FM221700 05008KT P6SM BKN028
     FM221900 08008KT P6SM BKN040
     FM230000 12008KT P6SM SCT045
     FM230900 19007KT P6SM SCT025 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KLVS 221653Z AUTO 08005KT 11/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP187 T01110067
       $
METAR KLVS 221553Z AUTO 02006KT 11/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP185 T01060067
       $
METAR KLVS 221453Z AUTO 05009KT 09/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP183 T00940072
       51013 $

SPECI KRTN 221722Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM OVC024 13/06 A3027 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       1702 T01280061
METAR KRTN 221653Z AUTO 03011KT 10SM BKN025 OVC075 13/06 A3026 RMK AO2
       SLP196 T01280061
METAR KRTN 221553Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM FEW023 OVC070 11/06 A3026 RMK AO2
       SLP200 T01110056

METAR KCAO 221655Z AUTO 02017KT 10SM BKN025 14/07 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND
       03029/1637 SLP202 T01390072 $
SPECI KCAO 221647Z AUTO 01017G26KT 10SM BKN025 14/08 A3023 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 03029/1637 T01390078 $
METAR KCAO 221555Z AUTO 02018G25KT 10SM SCT024 13/07 A3023 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 01029/1505 SLP201 T01280072 $

Albuquerque (KABX) 09/22/24 17:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...281/009
                  17200 FT MSL...274/019
                  15000 FT MSL...295/009
                  14800 FT MSL...291/011
                  14000 FT MSL...291/014
                  13000 FT MSL...293/009
                  12900 FT MSL...291/011
                  12000 FT MSL...342/006
                  11400 FT MSL...051/004
                  11000 FT MSL...057/008
                  10000 FT MSL...067/009
                   9000 FT MSL...084/009
                   7700 FT MSL...077/008
                   6500 FT MSL...131/005
                   6300 FT MSL...123/005

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1117 UTC Sunday, September 22, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 511 AM MDT Sun Sep 22 2024
Unsettled weather, mostly in the form of low ceilings, will linger
into the late morning and early afternoon across the eastern half
of New Mexico as a cold front has overtaken the plains and will
eventually work westward into the Rio Grande valley and
Continental Divide areas of New Mexico. This will keep scattered
to broken low stratus clouds and drizzle over much of the eastern
half of New Mexico with ceilings commonly dropping below 3000 ft
(MVFR status) and localized areas of ceilings less than 1000 ft
(IFR status). Ceilings will rise through the late morning and
early afternoon, but may not fully erode away until very late in
the afternoon. Low clouds could then redevelop along the east
slopes of the central mountain chain (near KRTN, KLVS, KCQC, and
KSRR) this evening. Dry and VFR conditions with no limits to
ceilings/visibility are forecast for the western half of New
Mexico today and tonight. A few isolated thunderstorms will be
possible in the northern mountains near KE33 this afternoon with
lightning, brief downpours and gusty winds.

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

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