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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0905 MDT Sunday, October 6, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 061456Z 04005KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP268 6////
       T01061017 51012 PNO $
METAR KFNL 061356Z 03004KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP262 T00780011
       PNO $
METAR KFNL 061256Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP257
       T00670017 PNO $

METAR KGXY 061456Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP291
       T01111017 51010
METAR KGXY 061356Z AUTO 03005KT 8SM CLR 07/M01 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP287
       T00671011
METAR KGXY 061256Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP282
       T00441017

METAR KLMO 061435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3042 RMK AO2
       T01180012
METAR KLMO 061415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3042 RMK AO2
       T00940023
METAR KLMO 061355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3042 RMK AO2 T00760009

METAR KBDU 061455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 061435Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 061415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3041 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 061435Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 10/01 A3040 RMK AO2
       T01010007
METAR KEIK 061415Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM HZ CLR 09/02 A3040 RMK AO2
       T00910017
METAR KEIK 061355Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM HZ CLR 06/01 A3039 RMK AO2 T00620014

KBJC 061131Z 0612/0712 35005KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 04005KT P6SM SKC
     FM070000 36006KT P6SM FEW220
     FM070300 30007KT P6SM FEW220

KDEN 061501Z 0615/0718 26007KT P6SM SKC
     FM061630 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 09005KT P6SM SKC
     FM062200 13011KT P6SM SKC
     FM070400 20008KT P6SM FEW220
     FM071500 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDEN 061453Z 26007KT 10SM FEW200 12/00 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP253
       T01220000 51012
METAR KDEN 061353Z 21003KT 10SM FEW200 09/00 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP250
       T00940000
METAR KDEN 061253Z 26004KT 10SM FEW220 08/M01 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP237
       T00831006


KBKF 0609/0715 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3023INS
      BECMG 0704/0705 VRB06KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3022INS TX23/0700Z
      TN06/0613Z
METAR KBKF 061458Z 24004KT 10SM FEW200 14/M02 A3040 RMK AO2A SLP244
        T01371019 51010
METAR KBKF 061358Z 18005KT 10SM FEW200 09/M01 A3040 RMK AO2A SLP248
        T00881013
METAR KBKF 061258Z 21003KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3038 RMK AO2A SLP237 T00741008

KAPA 061131Z 0612/0712 28006KT P6SM SKC
     FM061700 04005KT P6SM SKC
     FM070100 11006KT P6SM SKC
     FM070400 19007KT P6SM FEW220
METAR KAPA 061453Z 00000KT 10SM FEW200 13/M02 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP253
        T01331022 51012
METAR KAPA 061353Z 00000KT 10SM FEW200 11/M02 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP256
       T01061017
METAR KAPA 061253Z 26005KT 10SM FEW200 09/M03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP243
       T00941028

METAR KMNH 061455Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 15/M02 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 061435Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 061415Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3048 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 061435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M00 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 061415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 061355Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 07/M00 A3040 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 061435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 061415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 061355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3038 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 061453Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP267
        T01391044 51012
METAR KAKO 061353Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP271
       T01001033
METAR KAKO 061253Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP265
       T00721044

METAR KLIC 061455Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP254
       T01281022 53010
METAR KLIC 061355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP259
       T00611033
METAR KLIC 061255Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP259
       T00171044

METAR KHEQ 061435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 061415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 061355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3038 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 061439Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 061419Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 061359Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A3039 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 061455Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 061435Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 061415Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3040 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 061453Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP272
        T01171017 53022
METAR KITR 061353Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP265
       T00721017
METAR KITR 061253Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP260
       T00391022

Sunrise/Sunset for 10/06/2024
Fort Collins - 07:02:42 MDT / 18:33:39 MDT
Denver       - 07:01:47 MDT / 18:33:43 MDT
Sterling     - 06:55:21 MDT / 18:26:10 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 10/06/24 14:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...270/024
                  14500 FT MSL...263/022
                  14000 FT MSL...265/019
                  13000 FT MSL...242/017
                  12700 FT MSL...229/014
                  12000 FT MSL...238/017
                  11200 FT MSL...232/021
                  11000 FT MSL...224/019
                  10000 FT MSL...225/025
                  10000 FT MSL...227/026
                   9000 FT MSL...230/023
                   8900 FT MSL...230/023
                   8100 FT MSL...235/019
                   8000 FT MSL...232/019
                   7300 FT MSL...227/013
                   7000 FT MSL...225/007
                   6600 FT MSL...278/007
                   6200 FT MSL...300/010
                   6000 FT MSL...320/010
                   5900 FT MSL...331/010

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1132 UTC Sunday, October  6, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Monday/...
Issued at 531 AM MDT Sun Oct 6 2024
Models show weak and variable winds at DIA the rest of this
morning, then weak east and southeasterlies this afternoon into
early evening. Drainage wind patterns are expected by 03-04Z this
evening.  With such a dry airmass in place, there will be no
ceiling issues.


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

METAR K4BM 061455Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 061435Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 061415Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3072 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 061455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP247
        T01331026 52012
METAR KAFF 061355Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP267
        T00601031
METAR KAFF 061255Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP254
        T00371038

KCOS 061127Z 0612/0712 01009KT P6SM SKC
     FM061500 12006KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 16015KT P6SM SKC
     FM070300 13005KT P6SM FEW100
     FM070500 02006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCOS 061454Z 15010KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP256 T01391017
        53015
METAR KCOS 061354Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP251 T01171017
METAR KCOS 061254Z 07004KT 10SM FEW120 08/M03 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP251
        T00781028

METAR KABH 061455Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP258
        T01571048 52013
METAR KABH 061355Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP257
        T01151027
METAR KABH 061255Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP269
        T00631031

METAR KFLY 061435Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3049 RMK AO2
       T01351024
METAR KFLY 061415Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A3048 RMK AO2
       T01271024
METAR KFLY 061355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3048 RMK AO2 T01061019

KFCS 0613/0719 22009KT 9999 SKC QNH3043INS
     BECMG 0616/0617 16012KT 9999 SKC QNH3040INS
     BECMG 0620/0621 16015G25KT 9999 SKC 510009 QNH3034INS
     BECMG 0623/0624 16009KT 9999 SKC QNH3034INS
     BECMG 0717/0718 16012KT 9999 SKC QNH3029INS TX23/0623Z
     TN10/0613Z
METAR KFCS 061455Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP271
        T01371023 52017 $
METAR KFCS 061355Z AUTO 34005KT 6SM HZ CLR 11/M01 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP267
        T01081007 $
METAR KFCS 061255Z AUTO 33005KT 4SM HZ CLR 09/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP259
        T00931026 $

KPUB 061127Z 0612/0712 29005KT P6SM SKC
     FM061500 15006KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 12012KT P6SM SKC
     FM070300 09006KT P6SM SKC
     FM070600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 061453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP261 T01221006
        51024 $
METAR KPUB 061353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP261
       T00891006 $
METAR KPUB 061253Z 10005KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP248
       T00721028 $

METAR KVTP 061455Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 061435Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 061415Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3074 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 061454Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP261
        T01390000 51019
METAR KTAD 061354Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP264
        T00780000
METAR KTAD 061254Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP244
        T00671011

METAR KLHX 061453Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP262
        T01441017 51021
METAR KLHX 061353Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP257
       T01001011
METAR KLHX 061253Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP244
       T00941011

METAR KLAA 061453Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP261
        T01331006 51023
METAR KLAA 061353Z AUTO 28003KT 9SM CLR 09/00 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP256
       T00940000
METAR KLAA 061253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP246
        T00831011

METAR KSPD 061456Z AUTO 03015G21KT 15/M03 A3038 RMK AO1 SLP241 T01501028
       51023
METAR KSPD 061356Z AUTO 35014KT 12/M02 A3037 RMK AO1 SLP244
       T01221017
METAR KSPD 061256Z AUTO 35013KT 10/M02 A3034 RMK AO1 SLP229
       T01001017

Sunrise/Sunset for 10/06/2024
Burlington - 06:50:47 MDT / 18:23:12 MDT
Pueblo     - 06:59:34 MDT / 18:33:12 MDT
Lamar      - 06:51:27 MDT / 18:25:17 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 10/06/24 14:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...187/014
                  13000 FT MSL...237/012
                  11000 FT MSL...170/005
                  10000 FT MSL...168/010
                   9700 FT MSL...146/009
                   9000 FT MSL...125/008
                   8600 FT MSL...203/005
                   8000 FT MSL...253/007
                   7800 FT MSL...254/008
                   7000 FT MSL...240/005
                   7000 FT MSL...233/005
                   6400 FT MSL...134/009
                   6000 FT MSL...112/016
                   5900 FT MSL...114/016
                   5700 FT MSL...115/013

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0927 UTC Sunday, October  6, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1032 PM MDT Sat Oct 5 2024
VFR conditions are expected at KALS, KCOS, and KPUB through 24
hours. Winds should lighten overnight, turning to diurnal
patterns later in the morning now that the front has passed.
Some gustier winds will be possible at KCOS and KPUB this
afternoon, but nothing more than about 15 knots is expected.


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

METAR KCAG 061453Z AUTO A3046 RMK AO2 SLPNO 52008 PWINO $
METAR KCAG 061353Z AUTO A3045 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KCAG 061253Z AUTO A3044 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $

METAR KHDN 061456Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP279
       T00831039 51008
METAR KHDN 061356Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP280
       T00561044
METAR KHDN 061256Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP268
       T00501044

METAR KSBS 061435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3048 RMK AO1
       T00301038
METAR KSBS 061415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3047 RMK AO1
       T00241040
METAR KSBS 061355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3048 RMK AO1 T00101045

METAR KC07 061455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 061435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 061415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3064 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 061455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3053 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 061435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3053 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 061415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3053 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 061453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP281
        T00671028 52011
METAR KEEO 061353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP280
       T00171039
METAR KEEO 061253Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP261
       T00221039

METAR K20V 061435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 061415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 061355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3056 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 061455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3057 RMK AO2
       T00461051
METAR KGNB 061435Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 03/M05 A3057 RMK AO2
       T00341052
METAR KGNB 061415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3057 RMK AO2
       T00171052

METAR K0CO 061435Z AUTO 27011G16KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 061415Z AUTO 27009G16KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 061355Z AUTO 24007G15KT 161V271 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3075 RMK
        AO2

METAR KC99 061430Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 061412Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 061350Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3066 RMK AO2

KGJT 061128Z 0612/0712 10006KT 6SM HZ SKC
     FM061800 00000KT 6SM HZ SKC
     FM062000 25008KT 6SM HZ SKC
     FM070900 11005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 061453Z 11005KT 9SM CLR 15/M03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP229 T01501028
        51017
METAR KGJT 061353Z 08005KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP225
       T01281039
METAR KGJT 061253Z 10008KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP210
       T01331039

KRIL 061128Z 0612/0712 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 27005KT P6SM SKC
     FM070300 15003KT P6SM SKC
     FM070600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 061453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP262
        T00891011 53013
METAR KRIL 061353Z AUTO 12004KT 9SM CLR 07/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP259
       T00671044
METAR KRIL 061253Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP247
       T00501050

METAR K5SM 061435Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 061415Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3068 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 061355Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3068 RMK AO2

KEGE 061128Z 0612/0712 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 27003KT P6SM SKC
     FM070300 10003KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 061456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3053 RMK AO2 SLP222 6////
       T00561050 51011 PNO $
METAR KEGE 061356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP220
       T00221056 PNO $
METAR KEGE 061256Z 10004KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP215
       T00171056 PNO $

KASE 061128Z 0612/0712 20004KT P6SM SKC
     FM061600 35010KT P6SM SKC
     FM070200 25005KT P6SM SKC
     FM070800 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 061453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP256 T00831033
        51006
METAR KASE 061353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP267
       T00281044
METAR KASE 061253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP252
       T00111050

METAR KCCU 061455Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 061435Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 061415Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3074 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 061453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3066 RMK AO2 SLP270
        T00611056 51007
METAR KLXV 061353Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3065 RMK AO2 SLP286
       T10111078
METAR KLXV 061253Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3064 RMK AO2 SLP265
       T10061078

Sunrise/Sunset for 10/06/2024
Rangely           - 07:17:16 MDT / 18:48:46 MDT
Grand Junction    - 07:15:46 MDT / 18:48:27 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 07:09:40 MDT / 18:40:42 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 10/06/24 14:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13300 FT MSL...233/007
                  13000 FT MSL...283/007
                  12500 FT MSL...240/005
                  12000 FT MSL...228/005
                  11700 FT MSL...225/005
                  11100 FT MSL...223/005
                  11000 FT MSL...227/007
                  10400 FT MSL...134/006
                  10200 FT MSL...257/003
                  10100 FT MSL...176/002

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1132 UTC Sunday, October  6, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 529 AM MDT Sun Oct 6 2024
Clear skies and light winds expected today with a few occasional
gusts this afternoon. Smoke from a fire in northern Utah will
bring some haze to the area today and may drop visibilities,
especially at KVEL, but for now will mention haze and amend as
necessary if vis drops below 6 miles.


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


KMTJ 061128Z 0612/0712 13005KT P6SM SKC
     FM061700 35005KT P6SM SKC
     FM070300 15012KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 061453Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP249
        T01111017 52009
METAR KMTJ 061353Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP251
       T00611022
METAR KMTJ 061253Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP239
       T00561028

METAR KGUC 061456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP325
       T00331072 51008
METAR KGUC 061356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP321
       T10111061 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 061256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP309
        T10111050 FZRANO

METAR K7BM 061435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 061415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 061355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3062 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 061455Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3056 RMK AO2 T00881047
METAR KAEJ 061435Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3056 RMK AO2 T00711049
METAR KAEJ 061415Z AUTO 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3056 RMK AO2 T00551048

METAR KANK 061455Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 07/M04 A3053 RMK AO2
       T00751043
METAR KANK 061435Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 06/M05 A3053 RMK AO2
       T00641052
METAR KANK 061415Z AUTO 33006KT 8SM CLR 05/M06 A3053 RMK AO2
       T00501055

METAR KMYP 061455Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3084 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 061435Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A3084 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 061415Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3084 RMK AO2


KTEX 061128Z 0612/0712 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM061700 27010KT P6SM SKC
     FM070300 14003KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 061435Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 061415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 061355Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3056 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 061455Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 061435Z AUTO 30013KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 061415Z AUTO 30013G17KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3054 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 061453Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP241
        T01061039 51014 $
METAR KCEZ 061353Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP241
       T00331033 $
METAR KCEZ 061253Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP231
       T00331056 $

KDRO 061128Z 0612/0712 04004KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 23010KT P6SM SKC
     FM070300 03003KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 061453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP237
       T01171039 51008
METAR KDRO 061353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP245
       T00561044
METAR KDRO 061253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP241
       T00391050

METAR KPSO 061435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3047 RMK AO2
       T01061034
METAR KPSO 061415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3047 RMK AO2
       T00911051
METAR KPSO 061355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3046 RMK AO2 T00701047

METAR KCPW 061455Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 061435Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 061415Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3077 RMK AO2

KALS 061127Z 0612/0712 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM062000 16008KT P6SM SCT100
     FM070300 20008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 061452Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP255
        T01111050 51012 $
METAR KALS 061352Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP270
        T00281044 $
METAR KALS 061252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP272
        T10111056 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 10/06/2024
Vail    - 07:07:19 MDT / 18:39:21 MDT
Durango - 07:12:01 MDT / 18:46:44 MDT
Alamosa - 07:04:08 MDT / 18:38:39 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 10/06/24 14:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13300 FT MSL...233/007
                  13000 FT MSL...283/007
                  12500 FT MSL...240/005
                  12000 FT MSL...228/005
                  11700 FT MSL...225/005
                  11100 FT MSL...223/005
                  11000 FT MSL...227/007
                  10400 FT MSL...134/006
                  10200 FT MSL...257/003
                  10100 FT MSL...176/002

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1132 UTC Sunday, October  6, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 529 AM MDT Sun Oct 6 2024
Clear skies and light winds expected today with a few occasional
gusts this afternoon. Smoke from a fire in northern Utah will
bring some haze to the area today and may drop visibilities,
especially at KVEL, but for now will mention haze and amend as
necessary if vis drops below 6 miles.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 061120Z 0612/0712 01006KT P6SM SKC
     FM070100 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 061453Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP197
       T02111011 51015
METAR KPGA 061353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP193
       T01891011
METAR KPGA 061253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP186
       T01781017

METAR KRQE 061453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP217
        T01061061 51008
METAR KRQE 061353Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP231
       T00171072
METAR KRQE 061253Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP222
       T00111078

Flagstaff (KFSX) 10/06/24 14:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...343/020
                  14600 FT MSL...347/021
                  14000 FT MSL...349/019
                  13100 FT MSL...348/016
                  13000 FT MSL...341/015
                  12000 FT MSL...346/014
                  11900 FT MSL...349/015
                  11000 FT MSL...350/019
                  10800 FT MSL...350/016
                  10000 FT MSL...353/014
                  10000 FT MSL...351/012
                   9100 FT MSL...007/012
                   9000 FT MSL...070/016
                   8500 FT MSL...038/007
                   8000 FT MSL...037/013
                   7800 FT MSL...027/012
                   7400 FT MSL...012/016
                   7300 FT MSL...019/022

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1044 UTC Sunday, October  6, 2024

.AVIATION...Sunday 06/12Z through Monday 07/12Z...Mainly VFR
conditions expected, with localized MVFR conditions possible in
FU/HZ near area fires. Winds N/NE 5-10 kts, with locally gusty winds
up to 20 kts downwind of the terrain mainly overnight.
OUTLOOK...Monday 07/12Z through Wednesday 09/12Z...Mainly VFR
conditions expected, with localized MVFR conditions possible in
FU/HZ near area fires. Winds E/SE 5-10 kts on Monday, becoming S/SW
on Tuesday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 061454Z 0615/0718 16006KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 31007KT P6SM SKC
     FM070300 15006KT P6SM FEW140
     FM071700 30006KT P6SM SCT140
METAR KSLC 061454Z 15008KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP225 T01610039
        51007
METAR KSLC 061354Z 12007KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP222 T01330039
METAR KSLC 061254Z 17006KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP220 T01390033

KVEL 061128Z 0612/0712 30004KT 6SM HZ SKC
     FM061800 17005KT 6SM HZ SKC
     FM070000 27006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 061453Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 13/00 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP254
       T01280000 51015
METAR KVEL 061353Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 08/M01 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP253
       T00781006
METAR KVEL 061253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP244
       T00781017


KCNY 061128Z 0612/0712 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM061500 12005KT P6SM SKC
     FM061900 30005KT P6SM SKC
     FM070400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 061453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP217
       T01501033 51016
METAR KCNY 061353Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP220
       T01001044
METAR KCNY 061253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP211
       T01001050


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 10/06/24 14:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...344/003
                  19000 FT MSL...009/002
                  17700 FT MSL...032/003
                  16000 FT MSL...044/005
                  12100 FT MSL...288/012
                  12000 FT MSL...292/016
                  11000 FT MSL...306/020
                  10900 FT MSL...285/012
                  10000 FT MSL...295/014
                   9900 FT MSL...294/014
                   9000 FT MSL...284/011
                   9000 FT MSL...287/011
                   8300 FT MSL...278/005
                   8000 FT MSL...244/006
                   6900 FT MSL...131/004
                   6800 FT MSL...027/002
                   6600 FT MSL...102/006

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0954 UTC Sunday, October  6, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF
period.  Light southeast drainage winds will transition to northwest
winds around 18Z, then back to southeast drainage winds around 03Z.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will prevail
through the TAF period, with the exception of over northeast Utah,
where wildfire smoke will reduce visibilities.  Winds will be
generally light and terrain driven, except over northeast Utah and
extreme southwest Wyoming, where a moderate west to northwest flow
aloft will mix down to the surface this afternoon.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 061120Z 0612/0712 16006KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 27014G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM070300 19006KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 061453Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP255
       T01061039 53006
METAR KEVW 061353Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP257
       T00671044
METAR KEVW 061253Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP249
       T00831044

KRKS 061120Z 0612/0712 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 27012G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM070100 25007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 061454Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP258
        T00941044 52006
METAR KRKS 061354Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP258
       T00721033
METAR KRKS 061254Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP257
        T00501039

KRWL 061120Z 0612/0712 24007KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 25012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM070100 25009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 061453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP249
        T00781067 51010 $
METAR KRWL 061353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP251
       T00441067 $
METAR KRWL 061253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP248
       T00281078 $

KLAR 061120Z 0612/0712 18009KT P6SM SKC
     FM062200 25011KT P6SM SKC
     FM070100 20008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 061453Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP238
       T01001044 51011
METAR KLAR 061353Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP246
       T00561061
METAR KLAR 061253Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP234
       T00391067

KCYS 061120Z 0612/0712 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM061500 19010KT P6SM SKC
     FM070300 25008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 061453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP261 T00941039
        51009
METAR KCYS 061353Z 27004KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP263
       T00561033
METAR KCYS 061253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP257
       T00391039

Riverton (KRIW) 10/06/24 14:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8200 FT MSL...154/013
                   8000 FT MSL...197/003
                   7400 FT MSL...343/009
                   7000 FT MSL...066/007
                   6700 FT MSL...356/011
                   6200 FT MSL...020/007
                   6000 FT MSL...334/011

Cheyenne (KCYS) 10/06/24 14:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...296/018
                  13200 FT MSL...292/021
                  13000 FT MSL...286/021
                  12000 FT MSL...261/019
                  11700 FT MSL...254/020
                  11000 FT MSL...255/019
                  10500 FT MSL...255/020
                  10000 FT MSL...254/017
                   9500 FT MSL...260/017
                   9000 FT MSL...261/017
                   8600 FT MSL...271/019
                   8000 FT MSL...275/015
                   7900 FT MSL...279/016
                   7400 FT MSL...262/008

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1020 UTC Sunday, October  6, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 416 AM MDT Sun Oct 6 2024
Winds should light to moderate over the next 24 hours, save for
typical mid- afternoon breezes. Patchy smoke from area
wildfires are likely to reduce surface visibility at times,
especially for KLND, KRIW, and the Wind River Basin. Besides
smoke, skies will be cloud-free, with no ceilings expected.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1148 UTC Sunday, October  6, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 546 AM MDT Sun Oct 6 2024
Ridging aloft will move over the terminals today, while another
weather disturbance moves across the area tonight, but with no
precipitation.
Mostly clear skies will prevail. Winds will gust to 22 knots at
Rawlins from 18Z to 01Z.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 061435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3041 RMK AO2
       T01061022
METAR KIBM 061415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3041 RMK AO2
       T00851025
METAR KIBM 061355Z AUTO 30004KT 7SM CLR 05/M03 A3041 RMK AO2
       T00491032

KSNY 061120Z 0612/0712 31008KT P6SM SKC
     FM061700 18009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 061453Z AUTO 32003KT 9SM CLR 11/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP276
       T01061039 51016
METAR KSNY 061353Z AUTO 27003KT 9SM CLR 06/M03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP278
       T00561033
METAR KSNY 061253Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP278
       T00111056

METAR KOGA 061435Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3038 RMK AO2
       T00660006
METAR KOGA 061415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A3037 RMK AO2
       T00470000
METAR KOGA 061355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3037 RMK AO2
       T00331001

METAR KIML 061453Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP285
       T01281006 53019
METAR KIML 061353Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP277
       T00781017
METAR KIML 061253Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP272
       T00561017

KMCK 061120Z 0612/0712 29007KT P6SM SKC
     FM061700 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM070600 16005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 061453Z AUTO 03008KT CLR 16/M02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP268
       T01561017 53015 $
METAR KMCK 061353Z AUTO 21003KT CLR 07/01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP268 T00720006
       $
METAR KMCK 061253Z AUTO 31006KT CLR 06/M01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP263
       T00611011 $

North Platte (KLNX) 10/06/24 14:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...310/042
                   9000 FT MSL...320/030
                   8000 FT MSL...312/018
                   7000 FT MSL...309/021
                   6000 FT MSL...342/023
                   5500 FT MSL...347/026
                   5000 FT MSL...359/029
                   4700 FT MSL...002/029
                   4100 FT MSL...001/028
                   4000 FT MSL...002/016
                   3600 FT MSL...358/014
                   3400 FT MSL...357/014

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1105 UTC Sunday, October  6, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 604 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024
VFR conditions prevail across western and north central Nebraska
through the period. Winds remain light and variable at 10 kts or
less.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 061120Z 0612/0712 33007KT P6SM SKC
     FM061900 11007KT P6SM SKC
     FM070800 18010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 061453Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP266
       T01331006 53021
METAR KGLD 061353Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP262
       T00721011
METAR KGLD 061253Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP257
       T00441017

KGCK 061120Z 0612/0712 05015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM062300 09010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 061454Z 06017G26KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3030 RMK AO2 PK WND
       06027/1443 SLP237 T01721044 51026
METAR KGCK 061354Z 03015G22KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP233
       T01331033
METAR KGCK 061254Z 04012KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP224
       T01111033

METAR KLBL 061456Z AUTO 04020G26KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND
       04026/1449 SLP229 6//// T01720006 51029 PNO $
METAR KLBL 061356Z AUTO 03015KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP223
       T01440006 PNO $
METAR KLBL 061256Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP213
       T01220011 PNO $

METAR KEHA 061435Z AUTO 03018G22KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3035 RMK AO2
       T01441018
METAR KEHA 061415Z AUTO 02017G21KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3034 RMK AO2
       T01371018
METAR KEHA 061355Z AUTO 02013G20KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A3032 RMK AO2
       T01281016

Goodland (KGLD) 10/06/24 14:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...274/018
                  13000 FT MSL...282/023
                  12600 FT MSL...285/023
                  12000 FT MSL...300/023
                  11000 FT MSL...316/021
                  10700 FT MSL...320/021
                  10000 FT MSL...336/020
                   9200 FT MSL...355/013
                   9000 FT MSL...341/014
                   6200 FT MSL...037/017
                   6000 FT MSL...052/013
                   5400 FT MSL...033/018
                   5000 FT MSL...035/019
                   4700 FT MSL...021/020
                   4300 FT MSL...031/013
                   4000 FT MSL...020/015
                   4000 FT MSL...013/013

Dodge City (KDDC) 10/06/24 14:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...291/016
                  14000 FT MSL...287/016
                  13900 FT MSL...287/016
                  13000 FT MSL...285/014
                  12000 FT MSL...320/016
                  11500 FT MSL...333/012
                  11000 FT MSL...337/017
                  10000 FT MSL...357/021
                   9700 FT MSL...034/011
                   9000 FT MSL...020/017
                   8200 FT MSL...037/016
                   8000 FT MSL...039/018
                   7000 FT MSL...038/026
                   7000 FT MSL...039/027
                   6000 FT MSL...052/032
                   6000 FT MSL...051/033
                   5100 FT MSL...058/040
                   5000 FT MSL...059/041
                   4400 FT MSL...057/040
                   4000 FT MSL...057/039
                   3600 FT MSL...054/034
                   3200 FT MSL...048/024
                   3000 FT MSL...047/022
                   3000 FT MSL...047/022

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1122 UTC Sunday, October  6, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 515 AM MDT Sun Oct 6 2024
Both KGLD and KMCK terminals will continue to see VFR
conditions through the forecast period. Winds for KGLD,
will become northeast around 10kts this morning then veer
southeast to southerly by the end of the period. Winds for
KMCK will be light and variable through 00Z this evening before
becoming southeasterly to southerly at ~5 kts for the remainder
of the period.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1000 UTC Sunday, October  6, 2024

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 500 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024
VFR expected through TAF pd. NE winds 15-20 kt with gusts around 25
kt will prevail in the wake of a front through much of the day. Winds
will eventually weaken and become light by dusk as high pressure
builds over the terminals.


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

KGUY 061133Z 0612/0712 36011KT P6SM SKC
     FM061400 02017G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM062100 06012KT P6SM SKC
     FM070300 10005KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 061453Z AUTO 03018G24KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP214
       T01670011 51028 $
METAR KGUY 061353Z AUTO 01014KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP206
       T01390006 $
METAR KGUY 061253Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T01110017 $

KDHT 061133Z 0612/0712 36020G30KT P6SM SKC
     FM062000 05014KT P6SM SKC
     FM070500 08005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 061453Z AUTO 01020G31KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 36032/1411 SLP230 60000 T01561011 51029
METAR KDHT 061353Z AUTO 36020G29KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3030 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36029/1348 RAB30E50 SLP220 P0000 T01441011
METAR KDHT 061253Z AUTO 36017G26KT 9SM CLR 14/01 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01031/1200 SLP203 T01390006

Amarillo (KAMA) 10/06/24 14:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...033/018
                  16000 FT MSL...030/017
                  15000 FT MSL...029/014
                  14000 FT MSL...021/011
                  13000 FT MSL...355/007
                  12000 FT MSL...028/006
                  11600 FT MSL...054/007
                  11000 FT MSL...088/010
                  10000 FT MSL...092/012
                   9900 FT MSL...093/012
                   9000 FT MSL...086/009
                   8200 FT MSL...067/006
                   8000 FT MSL...054/004
                   7000 FT MSL...333/010
                   6500 FT MSL...335/011
                   6000 FT MSL...352/012
                   5000 FT MSL...341/015
                   4700 FT MSL...347/019
                   4700 FT MSL...333/018
                   4000 FT MSL...336/020
                   4000 FT MSL...333/020

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1142 UTC Sunday, October  6, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 637 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024
Mainly a wind forecast this cycle with a cold front moving through
the area causing a wind shift to the north. Will see some
moderately gusty NNE winds (15-20 G22-32kt) behind the front with
strongest winds occurring in the next 3-4 hours. Winds will weaken
and work back around to the south this evening and overnight. Dry
conditions will lead to VFR conditions through the period.


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

KFMN 061139Z 0612/0712 09007KT P6SM SKC
     FM061900 26009KT P6SM SKC
     FM070300 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM070700 08008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 061453Z 09007KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP241 T01221061
        51014
METAR KFMN 061353Z 07005KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP239
       T00831072
METAR KFMN 061253Z 09007KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP227
       T00831061

METAR KSKX 061456Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3047 RMK AO2 SLPNO
       6//// T01441028
METAR KSKX 061356Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM A3046 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO
SPECI KSKX 061328Z AUTO 10SM FEW001 06/M06 RMK AO2 $

KLVS 061139Z 0612/0712 04011KT P6SM SKC
     FM061900 13011KT P6SM FEW130
      TEMPO 0620/0624 14013G23KT
     FM070000 17011KT P6SM FEW130
METAR KLVS 061453Z AUTO 01011G17KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP214
        T01610000 51026
METAR KLVS 061353Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP218
       T01001022
METAR KLVS 061253Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP207
       T00891039

METAR KRTN 061453Z AUTO 34012KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP221
        T01891022 51022
METAR KRTN 061353Z AUTO 34013KT 10SM CLR 15/M02 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP219
       T01501022
METAR KRTN 061253Z AUTO 35016KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP210
       T01391017

METAR KCAO 061455Z AUTO 01026G38KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3036 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36041/1437 SLP230 T01501044 52021
METAR KCAO 061355Z AUTO 36029G37KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A3034 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01037/1355 SLP226 T01331022
METAR KCAO 061255Z AUTO 36021G33KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3031 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36033/1252 SLP213 T01280006

Albuquerque (KABX) 10/06/24 14:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...074/010
                  15000 FT MSL...075/014
                  14800 FT MSL...064/005
                  14000 FT MSL...070/017
                  13000 FT MSL...035/004
                  12000 FT MSL...064/006
                  11000 FT MSL...063/013
                  10300 FT MSL...074/016
                  10000 FT MSL...067/018
                   9200 FT MSL...070/020
                   9000 FT MSL...062/018
                   8400 FT MSL...057/019
                   8000 FT MSL...048/020
                   7600 FT MSL...046/020
                   7000 FT MSL...019/019
                   7000 FT MSL...042/019
                   6500 FT MSL...015/019
                   6300 FT MSL...016/018

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1155 UTC Sunday, October  6, 2024

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 541 AM MDT Sun Oct 6 2024
A gusty backdoor cold front will continue to progress
southwestward through eastern areas this morning. Models bring the
front into the central valley with a gusty gap wind front Santa
Fe southward during late morning, then prolong it until early
evening. With this TAF package, we went above guidance on the
east wind speed at KABQ because models have been notoriously under
forecasting gap wind speeds there for months now, and especially
this fall. Also, fairly significant temperature and pressure
gradients are forecast to set up across the central mountain chain
with a 1020 mb surface high sliding southward over the Great
Plains and an unseasonably strong high pressure system aloft over
AZ. High temperatures across northeast and east central parts of
the forecast area will cool closer to 1991-2020 averages today,
but readings around 9-13 degrees above the averages west of the
central mountain chain will result in another afternoon of
unusually high density altitude there for this time of year.

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

DATA BASED ON 061200Z
VALID 061800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2607+12 3113+04 2823-11 2322-21 222935 233942 244051
BCE                      0307+06 2922-11 2318-21 222734 233341 243050
LND              9900+11 2506+05 2415-10 2424-22 263036 264045 264951
RKS              2818    2818+04 2315-10 2328-21 252635 253844 264551
GJT              9900+12 9900+06 2317-08 2219-21 261834 262942 272552
FMN              9900+15 1909+09 1909-08 1709-19 301333 291641 291352
ABQ              1112+15 1312+09 1012-10 0821-19 341433 342140 311751
MBW              2610    2713+05 2616-10 2623-21 263336 283544 284752
DEN              2113+12 2318+06 2613-09 2716-20 282436 302442 303552
PUB              1513+11 2113+07 2608-09 3110-19 291136 311642 322652
ALS                      1809+08 2305-09 9900-19 291035 331741 321952
TCC      0514    1505+16 1705+08 1012-11 0727-20 051433 350941 331651
BFF      1611    2310+08 2714+04 3025-10 2925-21 283437 283645 304752
GLD      1308    3206+10 2717+06 3018-09 3118-21 312836 292743 312952
GCK      0723+14 0509+12 2505+07 3214-10 3317-20 321536 291543 282953
GAG      1606+18 1809+13 2908+06 0406-09 0312-20 021035 330642 272051
AMA      9900    1305+15 1405+06 0908-10 0720-20 081835 990040 301252
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DATA BASED ON 061200Z
VALID 070000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3010+13 3123+05 2826-12 2919-22 252437 243243 243949
BCE                      3509+08 3017-12 2714-23 252535 242942 233349
LND              2907+13 2811+05 2219-12 2521-21 253136 253944 264951
RKS              2816    2817+04 2721-10 2423-21 243336 253943 254350
GJT              3207+14 3007+07 2513-10 2229-21 233135 243642 253650
FMN              9900+16 2111+09 2607-09 1818-20 231734 252241 262051
ABQ              1310+16 1706+08 0807-10 1118-19 321033 291541 271452
MBW              2713    2619+05 2521-10 2533-22 263036 264044 275051
DEN              1605+13 2609+07 2720-09 2621-21 262435 283243 283352
PUB              1818+12 2411+08 2812-09 2710-20 271436 292042 282452
ALS                      2013+09 2910-09 1908-20 271035 281741 271952
TCC      0812    2010+15 9900+07 0909-10 0919-20 031134 341441 351750
BFF      1514    2609+10 2815+05 2820-10 2727-21 283336 284045 285252
GLD      1510    2208+11 2819+07 3016-09 3020-20 292736 292843 303552
GCK      1116+15 9900+12 2810+07 3213-09 3213-20 311936 292243 322652
GAG      1112+15 2310+12 3113+07 0108-10 3608-20 361035 291242 311852
AMA      0811    1609+13 3405+07 0806-10 0814-20 051135 310641 341351
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DATA BASED ON 061200Z
VALID 071200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+12 2713+04 3031-12 2618-23 262638 262646 252650
BCE                      2205+07 2709-12 2915-23 272437 272846 253150
LND              3311+10 3212+03 3127-13 2931-23 283738 273445 273450
RKS              2918    3125+04 3121-13 3022-22 292938 273045 273350
GJT              3605+12 3012+05 3018-12 3017-22 292236 272444 253250
FMN              9900+14 2611+07 2813-12 2420-22 282536 262643 253249
ABQ              2011+13 9900+07 9900-12 2508-20 271635 272441 273050
MBW              2919    2825+02 2925-12 3026-21 273037 273245 274050
DEN              3313+12 3012+05 2625-11 2538-23 263537 263743 263849
PUB              2917+14 2920+07 2418-12 2425-22 253036 253443 263450
ALS                      2617+06 2514-12 2321-22 252436 252942 263250
TCC      2218    2610+11 1807+06 1305-11 1408-20 290934 281641 282151
BFF      2815    2818+12 2620+04 2627-12 2631-24 273837 273944 284450
GLD      2127    2412+11 2515+06 2721-12 2730-22 263336 263843 283951
GCK      2017+13 2521+10 2715+07 2714-11 2814-21 272236 282742 283251
GAG      2113+14 2815+10 2910+05 3206-10 9900-20 301236 301641 292452
AMA      2015    2911+11 9900+06 1306-10 9900-20 320534 311340 282052
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