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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
2145 MDT Thursday, September 19, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 200256Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T01780033 53009
METAR KFNL 200156Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T02170011
METAR KFNL 200056Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T02391006

METAR KGXY 200256Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T01780028 53007
METAR KGXY 200156Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T02000028
METAR KGXY 200056Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T02280033

METAR KLMO 200335Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 19/00 A3000 RMK AO2
       T01880002
METAR KLMO 200315Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A2999 RMK AO2
       T01800016
METAR KLMO 200255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3000 RMK AO2
       T01790012

METAR KBDU 200335Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 200315Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 200255Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 20/01 A2998 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 200335Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A2997 RMK AO2
       T01680009
METAR KEIK 200315Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A2997 RMK AO2
       T01620006
METAR KEIK 200255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A2996 RMK AO2
       T01820004

KBJC 192321Z 2000/2024 09010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM200200 31007KT P6SM SCT220
     FM200600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220
     FM201700 15006KT P6SM FEW220
     FM202000 12010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
METAR KBJC 200245Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM FEW100 21/M01 A3001
METAR KBJC 200145Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW100 23/M01 A2999
METAR KBJC 200055Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM FEW100 26/M02 A2998

KDEN 200257Z 2003/2106 14010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM200600 19012KT P6SM SCT220
     FM201400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220
     FM201900 11007KT P6SM FEW220
     FM202300 08010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
METAR KDEN 200253Z 13006KT 10SM SCT220 19/00 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T01890000 53007
METAR KDEN 200153Z 13012KT 10SM FEW100 SCT220 22/00 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T02170000
METAR KDEN 200053Z 15013KT 10SM FEW110 SCT220 23/M01 A2997 RMK AO2
       SLP095 T02331006


KBKF 200100Z 2001/2107 16010G18KT 9999 FEW100 QNH2997INS
      BECMG 2007/2008 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3000INS TX30/2022Z
      TN13/2012Z
METAR KBKF 200258Z 17014KT 10SM SCT220 21/M01 A2999 RMK AO2A SLP081
        T02101009 52008
METAR KBKF 200158Z 10005KT 10SM FEW100 SCT220 19/M01 A2998 RMK AO2A
        SLP093 T01911009
METAR KBKF 200058Z 13009KT 10SM FEW100 BKN220 23/M01 A2997 RMK AO2A
        SLP086 T02261015

KAPA 200201Z 2002/2024 17014G22KT P6SM FEW110 SCT220
     FM200400 19012KT P6SM SCT220
     FM201500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220
     FM201800 18007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM202100 22014KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
METAR KAPA 200253Z 19013G21KT 10SM FEW120 SCT250 22/01 A3002 RMK AO2
       SLP101 T02170006 53010
METAR KAPA 200153Z 18013G22KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 22/00 A3000 RMK AO2
       SLP101 T02170000
METAR KAPA 200053Z 16014KT 10SM FEW100 SCT200 23/01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T02280006

METAR KMNH 200335Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 200255Z AUTO 18015KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 200235Z AUTO 17015G20KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3012 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 200335Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 200315Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 200255Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A2996 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 200335Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 200315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 200255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A2994 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 200253Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T02001006 53007
METAR KAKO 200153Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T02001006
METAR KAKO 200053Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T02111011

METAR KLIC 200255Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T01560000 53007
METAR KLIC 200155Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T01780000
METAR KLIC 200055Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T02170000

METAR KHEQ 200335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 200315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 200255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A2996 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 200339Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 200319Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 200259Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A2996 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 200335Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 200315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 200255Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A2995 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 200253Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP110
        T01890033 53007
METAR KITR 200153Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T01780028
METAR KITR 200053Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T02220017

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/19/2024
Fort Collins - 06:45:44 MDT / 19:01:54 MDT
Denver       - 06:45:28 MDT / 19:01:19 MDT
Sterling     - 06:38:18 MDT / 18:54:30 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/20/24 03:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...322/026
                  15000 FT MSL...319/026
                  14500 FT MSL...319/024
                  14000 FT MSL...320/019
                  13000 FT MSL...293/020
                  12700 FT MSL...282/022
                  12000 FT MSL...262/023
                  11200 FT MSL...256/022
                  11000 FT MSL...253/023
                  10000 FT MSL...236/022
                  10000 FT MSL...234/024
                   9000 FT MSL...221/027
                   8900 FT MSL...214/028
                   8100 FT MSL...205/029
                   8000 FT MSL...210/032
                   7300 FT MSL...196/029
                   7000 FT MSL...196/031
                   6600 FT MSL...189/025
                   6200 FT MSL...185/032
                   6000 FT MSL...184/027
                   5900 FT MSL...183/030

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0207 UTC Friday, September 20, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Saturday/...
Issued at 543 PM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
VFR conditions will continue thru the period. Gusty SE winds
should decrease by 01z. By 05Z winds will have a SSW component
and continue overnight. By 14Z Fri winds will become light
and variable.  A Denver cyclone will be in place Thu aftn and
should be SW of DIA. This will allow for ESE winds thru the aftn.


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

METAR K4BM 200335Z AUTO 15010G16KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 200315Z AUTO 14009G16KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 200255Z AUTO 15013G20KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3044 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 200255Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP097
        T01871007 52013
METAR KAFF 200155Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP111
        T01961015
METAR KAFF 200055Z AUTO 15016KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
        17027/2357 SLP106 T02111021

KCOS 200120Z 2001/2024 16007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM200400 05006KT P6SM SKC
     FM201200 35007KT P6SM SKC
     FM201600 16006KT P6SM SKC
     FM201800 18012G22KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KCOS 200254Z 18008KT 10SM SCT240 17/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP122 T01720006
        53010
METAR KCOS 200154Z 15006KT 10SM BKN220 BKN240 20/00 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T02000000
METAR KCOS 200054Z 16009KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 BKN240 20/00 A3007 RMK
        AO2 SLP120 T02000000

METAR KABH 200255Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP120
        T01720012 53003
METAR KABH 200155Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM SCT210 17/01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP127
        T01720012
METAR KABH 200055Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 20/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP139
        T01980008

METAR KFLY 200335Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3015 RMK AO2
       T01540000
METAR KFLY 200315Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3015 RMK AO2
       T01510000
METAR KFLY 200255Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3015 RMK AO2 T01540000

KFCS 192150Z 1921/2103 17012G20KT 9999 SKC QNH3001INS
     BECMG 2002/2003 33009KT 9999 SKC QNH3002INS
     BECMG 2016/2017 22015G25KT 9999 SKC 520009 QNH2989INS
     BECMG 2102/2103 33009KT 9999 SKC QNH2994INS TX28/2021Z
     TN08/2012Z
METAR KFCS 200255Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T02190010 53008
METAR KFCS 200155Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM FEW220 22/00 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP125
        T02220001
METAR KFCS 200055Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T02111009

KPUB 200121Z 2001/2024 10010KT P6SM SKC
     FM200300 13010KT P6SM SKC
     FM200600 02006KT P6SM SKC
     FM201200 33006KT P6SM SKC
     FM201500 25006KT P6SM SKC
     FM201800 18012G22KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KPUB 200253Z 10007KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP097 T02060022
       53007
METAR KPUB 200153Z 08008KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T02280017
METAR KPUB 200053Z 10010KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T02500028

METAR KVTP 200335Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 200315Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 200255Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3047 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 200254Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T02220039 53016
METAR KTAD 200154Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T02000033
METAR KTAD 200054Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T02390022

METAR KLHX 200253Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T02110044 53004
METAR KLHX 200153Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T02170033
METAR KLHX 200053Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP091
       T02500033

METAR KLAA 200253Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T02060083 53004
METAR KLAA 200153Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T02220072
METAR KLAA 200053Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T02390078

METAR KSPD 200256Z AUTO 12008KT 18/09 A3000 RMK AO1 SLP101 T01780089
       53005
METAR KSPD 200156Z AUTO 11008KT 18/09 A2999 RMK AO1 SLP102 T01830089
METAR KSPD 200056Z AUTO 11007KT 21/08 A2998 RMK AO1 SLP103 T02110083

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/19/2024
Burlington - 06:34:47 MDT / 18:50:28 MDT
Pueblo     - 06:44:22 MDT / 18:59:40 MDT
Lamar      - 06:36:24 MDT / 18:51:38 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 09/20/24 03:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...323/021
                  15000 FT MSL...317/020
                  14300 FT MSL...289/020
                  14000 FT MSL...297/021
                  13000 FT MSL...267/021
                  12400 FT MSL...251/021
                  12000 FT MSL...245/021
                  11000 FT MSL...234/022
                  10900 FT MSL...232/021
                  10000 FT MSL...214/019
                   9700 FT MSL...204/018
                   9000 FT MSL...190/021
                   8600 FT MSL...175/021
                   8000 FT MSL...171/027
                   7800 FT MSL...161/025
                   7000 FT MSL...153/027
                   7000 FT MSL...141/025
                   6400 FT MSL...121/024
                   6000 FT MSL...133/027
                   5900 FT MSL...132/026
                   5700 FT MSL...122/026

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2331 UTC Thursday, September 19, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 526 PM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
VFR conditions are near certain during the next 24 hours at all
3 taf sites, KPUB, KALs and KCOS. Winds will be diurnally
driven through the period, and will be a bit gusty (15g25kt)
during the afternoon time periods.


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

METAR KCAG 200253Z AUTO A3007 RMK AO2 SLPNO 53014 PWINO $
METAR KCAG 200153Z AUTO A3005 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KCAG 200053Z AUTO A3003 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $

METAR KHDN 200256Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T01561033 53014
METAR KHDN 200156Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T01781033
METAR KHDN 200056Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T02061033

METAR KSBS 200335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3012 RMK AO1
       T01130003
METAR KSBS 200315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3012 RMK AO1
       T01190007
METAR KSBS 200255Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3010 RMK AO1
       T01230009

METAR KC07 200335Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 200255Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 200235Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3036 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 200335Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3022 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 200315Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3022 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 200255Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3021 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 200253Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T01061022 53013
METAR KEEO 200153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T01331011
METAR KEEO 200053Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T02061028

METAR K20V 200335Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 200315Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 200255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3016 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 200335Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 08/M30 A3022 RMK AO2
       T00811298
METAR KGNB 200315Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 11/M32 A3022 RMK AO2
       T01061323
METAR KGNB 200255Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 11/M32 A3021 RMK AO2
       T01121325

METAR K0CO 200335Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 200315Z AUTO 25007KT 201V301 10SM CLR 05/M07 A3050 RMK
       AO2
METAR K0CO 200255Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A3049 RMK AO2

METAR KC99 200330Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 200310Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 200250Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3039 RMK AO2

KGJT 200136Z 2002/2024 27005KT P6SM SKC
     FM200700 10007KT P6SM SKC
     FM201800 16007KT P6SM SKC
     FM201930 25007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 200253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T02111022 53009
METAR KGJT 200153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T02281017
METAR KGJT 200053Z 27005KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP085
       T02611006

KRIL 200136Z 2002/2024 26009KT P6SM SKC
     FM200700 12002KT P6SM SKC
     FM202000 28013G21KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 200253Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T01781006 53015
METAR KRIL 200153Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T02061011
METAR KRIL 200053Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T02391022

METAR K5SM 200335Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 200315Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 200255Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3042 RMK AO2

KEGE 200135Z 2002/2024 28007KT P6SM SKC
     FM200700 11002KT P6SM FEW250
     FM201900 25007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 200256Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP108
       6//// T01441006 53017 PNO $
METAR KEGE 200156Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T01831006 PNO $
METAR KEGE 200056Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T02221006 PNO $

KASE 200135Z 2002/2024 00000KT P6SM SCT250
     FM200800 20006KT P6SM SCT250
     FM201200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KASE 200253Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T01111006 53019
METAR KASE 200153Z 15004KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T01391011
METAR KASE 200053Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T01441022

METAR KCCU 200335Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 200315Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 200255Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3048 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 200253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T01001050 53014 $
METAR KLXV 200153Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP145
       T01221044 $
METAR KLXV 200053Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP125
       T01561056 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/19/2024
Rangely           - 07:00:40 MDT / 19:16:39 MDT
Grand Junction    - 06:59:57 MDT / 19:15:33 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:52:45 MDT / 19:08:54 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/20/24 03:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...180/013
                  14400 FT MSL...270/009
                  14000 FT MSL...206/024
                  13400 FT MSL...285/012
                  13000 FT MSL...200/018
                  12500 FT MSL...288/011
                  12000 FT MSL...294/012
                  11700 FT MSL...292/012
                  11000 FT MSL...302/013
                  11000 FT MSL...296/014
                  10400 FT MSL...260/013
                  10200 FT MSL...303/013
                  10100 FT MSL...253/011

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2317 UTC Thursday, September 19, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 516 PM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
VFR conditions will prevail for the next 24 hours, with mostly
clear skies and generally light and terrain driven winds. Gusty
southerly to southwesterly winds will be possible tomorrow
afternoon.


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


KMTJ 200137Z 2002/2024 15008KT P6SM SKC
     FM201200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM202000 26009G18KT P6SM SKC

METAR KGUC 200256Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T01500022 53015
METAR KGUC 200156Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP169
       T01610050
METAR KGUC 200056Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T01780067

METAR K7BM 200335Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 200315Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 15/M02 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 200255Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 15/M02 A3033 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 200335Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 T01461015
METAR KAEJ 200255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 T01451013
METAR KAEJ 200235Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3019 RMK AO2 T01591020

METAR KANK 200335Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 15/M00 A3017 RMK AO2 T01461003
       $
METAR KANK 200315Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 T01601008
       $
METAR KANK 200255Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM FEW210 17/M01 A3016 RMK AO2
       T01721009 $

METAR KMYP 200335Z AUTO 24013KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 200255Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 200235Z AUTO 23010G16KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3057 RMK AO2


KTEX 200339Z 2004/2024 15004KT P6SM SCT250
     FM201900 18006G16KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 200335Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 200315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 200255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M10 A3031 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 200335Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 200315Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 200255Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3024 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 200253Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T01500056 55003
METAR KCEZ 200153Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T01830061
METAR KCEZ 200053Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T02170044

KDRO 200138Z 2002/2024 02007KT P6SM SCT250
     FM200500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM202000 22008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 200253Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T01390028 55000
METAR KDRO 200153Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T01720039
METAR KDRO 200053Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T01940039

METAR KPSO 200335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3023 RMK AO2
       T00950006
METAR KPSO 200315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3023 RMK AO2
       T01050007
METAR KPSO 200255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3023 RMK AO2
       T01080011

METAR KCPW 200335Z AUTO 21010G15KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 200315Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 200255Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3054 RMK AO2

KALS 200119Z 2001/2024 20008KT P6SM SCT250
     FM200900 16007KT P6SM SKC
     FM201900 21015G25KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KALS 200252Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP161
        T01280000 53013
METAR KALS 200152Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP156
        T01611017
METAR KALS 200052Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP155
        T01891017

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/19/2024
Vail    - 06:51:04 MDT / 19:06:53 MDT
Durango - 06:57:33 MDT / 19:12:30 MDT
Alamosa - 06:49:31 MDT / 19:04:33 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/20/24 03:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...180/013
                  14400 FT MSL...270/009
                  14000 FT MSL...206/024
                  13400 FT MSL...285/012
                  13000 FT MSL...200/018
                  12500 FT MSL...288/011
                  12000 FT MSL...294/012
                  11700 FT MSL...292/012
                  11000 FT MSL...302/013
                  11000 FT MSL...296/014
                  10400 FT MSL...260/013
                  10200 FT MSL...303/013
                  10100 FT MSL...253/011

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2317 UTC Thursday, September 19, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 516 PM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
VFR conditions will prevail for the next 24 hours, with mostly
clear skies and generally light and terrain driven winds. Gusty
southerly to southwesterly winds will be possible tomorrow
afternoon.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 192320Z 2000/2024 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 200253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP069
       T02390039 55000 $
METAR KPGA 200153Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP065
       T02670033 $
METAR KPGA 200053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/05 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP065 T02830050
       $

METAR KRQE 200253Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T01441011 53007
METAR KRQE 200153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T01941011
METAR KRQE 200053Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP098
       T02331006

Flagstaff (KFSX) 09/20/24 03:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...270/007
                  10700 FT MSL...240/008
                  10000 FT MSL...280/008
                   9900 FT MSL...274/009
                   9100 FT MSL...291/010
                   9000 FT MSL...293/011
                   8500 FT MSL...305/012
                   8000 FT MSL...308/016
                   7800 FT MSL...310/015
                   7400 FT MSL...321/017
                   7400 FT MSL...308/015

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0248 UTC Friday, September 20, 2024

.AVIATION...Friday 20/00Z through Saturday 21/00Z...VFR conditions
persist. Expect south-southwest winds 10-20 kts through 02Z,
becoming variable under 10 kts overnight. South-southwest winds
increase again after 18Z Friday with speeds 10-20 kts and gusts
20-30 kts. There is a slight chance of a light shower west of a
KPRC-KPGA line after 22Z.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 21/00Z through Monday 23/00Z...Cloud cover
increases from west to east on Friday night through mid day
Saturday, with chances for -SHRA and an isolated -TSRA. Greatest
chances will be along and west of a KPRC-KFLG-KPGA line. Showers
could linger throughout Saturday near the AZ/UT border before
ending by sunset. VFR conditions with SKC return on Sunday.
West-northwest winds 10-20 kts on Saturday, then variable winds
mostly 10 kts or less for Sunday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 200257Z 2003/2106 30004KT P6SM SCT150
     FM200400 16005KT P6SM SKC
     FM201700 33008KT P6SM FEW120
     FM210300 33005KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KSLC 200254Z 27003KT 10SM BKN170 20/12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T02000117 53005
METAR KSLC 200154Z 28008KT 10SM BKN170 21/11 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP102 VIRGA
       DSNT W T02060106
METAR KSLC 200054Z 27007KT 10SM FEW080 SCT160 22/09 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP100
       VIRGA DSNT W ACSL DSNT SE T02220089

KVEL 200140Z 2002/2024 25003KT P6SM SKC
     FM202000 18006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 200253Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3000 RMK AO2 RAE29
       SLP115 P0000 60000 T01500022 53006
SPECI KVEL 200217Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA FEW002 13/04 A2999 RMK AO2
       P0000 T01330039
METAR KVEL 200153Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM -RA CLR 16/02 A2998 RMK AO2 RAB51
       SLP115 P0000 T01610017


KCNY 200141Z 2002/2024 30009KT P6SM SKC
     FM200700 01002KT P6SM SKC
     FM201900 20008G18KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 200253Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP095
        T01941067 53006
METAR KCNY 200153Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 22/M07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP091
       T02171067
METAR KCNY 200053Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 26/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP083
        T02611061


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 09/20/24 03:30 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...259/017
                  20000 FT MSL...270/016
                  19000 FT MSL...269/019
                  18000 FT MSL...274/019
                  17700 FT MSL...264/015
                  17000 FT MSL...262/017
                  16000 FT MSL...206/030
                  15500 FT MSL...262/016
                  15000 FT MSL...269/022
                  14000 FT MSL...270/026
                  13600 FT MSL...263/013
                  13000 FT MSL...270/026
                  12100 FT MSL...277/013
                  12000 FT MSL...296/015
                  11000 FT MSL...291/020
                  10900 FT MSL...291/020
                  10000 FT MSL...307/021
                   9800 FT MSL...306/021
                   9000 FT MSL...320/022
                   9000 FT MSL...320/022
                   8200 FT MSL...329/021
                   8000 FT MSL...332/021
                   7500 FT MSL...341/019
                   7000 FT MSL...355/018
                   6900 FT MSL...355/018
                   6900 FT MSL...358/019
                   6600 FT MSL...002/017

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2137 UTC Thursday, September 19, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...The SLC terminal will see VFR conditions
through the evening with mostly clear skies. Northwest winds are
expected to shift to the southeast between 03Z and 05Z.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...The airspace will see VFR
conditions through the evening with some scattered clouds this
afternoon over the higher terrain. Winds will be generally light
and terrain driven through the valid TAF period, though southwest
Utah will see some breezy southerly winds into the early evening.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 192320Z 2000/2024 26010G20KT P6SM FEW120
     FM200100 32006KT P6SM FEW120
     FM200600 13005KT P6SM SKC
     FM201800 27011G22KT P6SM FEW100=
METAR KEVW 200253Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T01390017 53009
METAR KEVW 200153Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T01501011
METAR KEVW 200053Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T01830000

KRKS 192339Z 2000/2024 25010KT P6SM FEW200
     FM200130 23006KT P6SM FEW200
     FM201800 27011G18KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 200254Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T01611011 53005
METAR KRKS 200154Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T01721011
METAR KRKS 200054Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T01831011

KRWL 192320Z 2000/2024 24012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM200300 24005KT P6SM SKC
     FM201800 25015G25KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 200253Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T01001033 53009
METAR KRWL 200153Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T01391033
METAR KRWL 200053Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T01941039

KLAR 192320Z 2000/2024 23012KT P6SM SKC
     FM200200 19006KT P6SM SKC
     FM201500 22010KT P6SM SKC
     FM201800 24015G25KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 200253Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T01561033 53013
METAR KLAR 200153Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM OVC110 17/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T01721022
METAR KLAR 200053Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T01891067

KCYS 192320Z 2000/2024 20010KT P6SM SKC
     FM200500 25006KT P6SM SKC
     FM201100 24010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 200253Z 20005KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T01721011 53008
METAR KCYS 200153Z 15005KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T01721017
METAR KCYS 200053Z 19005KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T02061017

Riverton (KRIW) 09/20/24 03:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...302/042
                  15000 FT MSL...289/036
                  14600 FT MSL...285/034
                  14000 FT MSL...287/034
                  13000 FT MSL...286/025
                  12800 FT MSL...280/022
                  12000 FT MSL...247/020
                  11200 FT MSL...247/017
                  11000 FT MSL...241/017
                  10000 FT MSL...251/013
                  10000 FT MSL...255/013
                   9000 FT MSL...296/015
                   9000 FT MSL...296/015
                   8200 FT MSL...321/022
                   8000 FT MSL...322/023
                   7400 FT MSL...326/028
                   7000 FT MSL...325/029
                   6700 FT MSL...326/029
                   6200 FT MSL...329/028
                   6000 FT MSL...328/027
                   6000 FT MSL...330/026

Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/20/24 03:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...333/022
                  15100 FT MSL...329/020
                  15000 FT MSL...334/021
                  14000 FT MSL...330/018
                  13200 FT MSL...314/016
                  13000 FT MSL...321/015
                  12000 FT MSL...320/014
                  11700 FT MSL...279/013
                  11000 FT MSL...303/009
                  10500 FT MSL...313/006
                  10000 FT MSL...184/017
                   7900 FT MSL...045/008
                   7400 FT MSL...036/012
                   7000 FT MSL...021/022
                   6700 FT MSL...026/021
                   6600 FT MSL...029/020

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2344 UTC Thursday, September 19, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 544 PM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
VFR prevails at all terminals through 00Z/Saturday. Any
lingering 10 to 20 kt wind gusts end between 01Z and
02Z/Friday. KCPR, KCOD, and KJAC see surface winds increase from
the west to southwest between 15Z and 18Z/Friday. Most other
terminals see westerly 10 to 14kt surface winds develop between
18Z and 21Z/Friday ahead of a cold front approaching from the
north. The passage of a weak shortwave across the region leads
to little more than a few more mid and high cloud decks late
Friday, especially across the far north. Cold frontal passage
occurs just beyond the valid period of this forecast. Expect
occasional mountain top obscurations until 02Z/Friday over
northwest Wyoming.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2311 UTC Thursday, September 19, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 509 PM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
VFR conditions expected for the 00Z TAF period. Winds will
continue to decrease over the next 1-3 hours, with mostly calm
winds overnight. Expect to see winds increasing again late
tomorrow morning into the afternoon hours. KCDR may see some
smoke from the fire across northern Sioux County, but as of 00Z
the smoke was elevated.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 200335Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3002 RMK AO2
       T01560040
METAR KIBM 200315Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3002 RMK AO2
       T01420043
METAR KIBM 200255Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3002 RMK AO2
       T01550043

KSNY 192320Z 2000/2024 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM200200 17007KT P6SM SKC
     FM201100 20006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 200253Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T01560017 53010
METAR KSNY 200153Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T01830022
METAR KSNY 200053Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP105
       T02110022

METAR KOGA 200335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A2994 RMK AO2
       T01300080
METAR KOGA 200315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A2994 RMK AO2
       T01320078
METAR KOGA 200255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A2994 RMK AO2
       T01440065


KMCK 192320Z 2000/2024 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250
     FM201500 17012G20KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 200253Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 19/08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T01940078 53010
METAR KMCK 200153Z AUTO 10003KT 9SM CLR 23/08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP105
       T02280078
METAR KMCK 200053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T02560067

North Platte (KLNX) 09/20/24 03:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...285/067
                  15000 FT MSL...304/045
                  14000 FT MSL...311/044
                  13000 FT MSL...302/043
                  12000 FT MSL...304/040
                  12000 FT MSL...302/042
                  11000 FT MSL...310/038
                  10200 FT MSL...311/036
                  10000 FT MSL...312/036
                   9000 FT MSL...314/027
                   8600 FT MSL...313/023
                   8000 FT MSL...318/019
                   7400 FT MSL...327/018
                   7000 FT MSL...334/017
                   6300 FT MSL...342/017
                   6000 FT MSL...345/017
                   5500 FT MSL...351/017
                   5000 FT MSL...001/017
                   4700 FT MSL...004/016
                   4100 FT MSL...015/017
                   4000 FT MSL...021/018
                   3600 FT MSL...028/018
                   3400 FT MSL...030/016

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2322 UTC Thursday, September 19, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 616 PM CDT Thu Sep 19 2024
Widespread VFR is likely across wrn and ncntl Nebraska tonight
and Friday.
Dry air associated with an area of weak Pacific high pressure
will continue to build into wrn/ncntl Nebraska tonight. This
high pressure will move east Friday and sfc low pressure
across the nrn high Plains will cause strong south winds to
develop across wrn/ncntl Nebraska. No appreciable increase in
moisture to cause MVFR or lower flight conditions is expected
Friday.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 192320Z 2000/2024 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
     FM201700 18012G20KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 200253Z AUTO 16009KT 4SM HZ CLR 17/ A2996 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T0172 53006 $
METAR KGLD 200153Z AUTO 13005KT 9SM CLR 18/ A2995 RMK AO2 SLP110 T0183
       $
METAR KGLD 200053Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 24/ A2993 RMK AO2 SLP101 T0244
       $

KGCK 192320Z 2000/2024 04007KT P6SM SCT250
     FM200600 09009KT P6SM SKC
     FM201200 16009KT P6SM SKC
     FM201800 22023G33KT P6SM BKN180
METAR KGCK 200254Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T02110089 53008
METAR KGCK 200154Z 08006KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T02170100
METAR KGCK 200054Z 08006KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T02330111

SPECI KLBL 200334Z AUTO 08007KT 4SM HZ CLR 23/12 A2995 RMK AO2
SPECI KLBL 200331Z AUTO 08007KT 1 3/4SM HZ CLR 23/12 A2994 RMK AO2 VIS
       3/4V5
SPECI KLBL 200319Z AUTO 06008KT 1SM HZ CLR 23/11 A2994 RMK AO2 VIS 3/4V1
       3/4

METAR KEHA 200335Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3000 RMK AO2
       T01990104
METAR KEHA 200315Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A2999 RMK AO2
       T01960104
METAR KEHA 200255Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A2999 RMK AO2
       T01990102

Goodland (KGLD) 09/20/24 03:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...328/032
                  15000 FT MSL...325/032
                  14800 FT MSL...327/032
                  14000 FT MSL...323/030
                  13000 FT MSL...319/028
                  12600 FT MSL...318/028
                  12000 FT MSL...315/026
                  11000 FT MSL...308/022
                  10700 FT MSL...304/022
                  10000 FT MSL...304/014
                   9200 FT MSL...333/008
                   9000 FT MSL...346/008
                   8100 FT MSL...041/009
                   8000 FT MSL...044/008
                   7000 FT MSL...066/011
                   7000 FT MSL...068/011
                   6100 FT MSL...078/013
                   6000 FT MSL...082/013
                   5300 FT MSL...097/014
                   5000 FT MSL...112/015
                   4700 FT MSL...102/014
                   4200 FT MSL...128/018
                   4000 FT MSL...113/017
                   4000 FT MSL...113/017

Dodge City (KDDC) 09/20/24 03:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...299/018
                  13900 FT MSL...260/013
                  13000 FT MSL...262/033
                  12000 FT MSL...262/034
                  11600 FT MSL...264/037
                  11000 FT MSL...260/038
                  10000 FT MSL...266/037
                   9700 FT MSL...267/037
                   9000 FT MSL...271/036
                   8200 FT MSL...286/032
                   8000 FT MSL...293/031
                   7000 FT MSL...319/028
                   7000 FT MSL...319/028
                   6000 FT MSL...347/026
                   6000 FT MSL...347/026
                   5100 FT MSL...009/026
                   5000 FT MSL...011/026
                   4300 FT MSL...016/028
                   4000 FT MSL...016/029
                   3700 FT MSL...015/028
                   3200 FT MSL...012/028
                   3000 FT MSL...011/027
                   3000 FT MSL...011/027

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2310 UTC Thursday, September 19, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 509 PM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
VFR expected to prevail at both KGLD and KMCK through the TAF
period. Light winds tonight will increase from the south Friday
morning.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2200 UTC Thursday, September 19, 2024

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 500 PM CDT Thu Sep 19 2024
Excellent flying weather will continue through this TAF period,
with more VFR/SKC at all airports, followed by increasing mid
level clouds after 18z Fri. Light north winds currently will
trend light easterly overnight then southeast by 12z Fri.
A sharp increase in SW winds is expected after 18z Fri, with
gusts near 30 kts.


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

KGUY 192325Z 2000/2024 01005KT P6SM FEW240
     FM201600 22008KT P6SM FEW240
     FM202000 22012KT P6SM SCT180
     FM202100 25012G22KT P6SM SCT170=
METAR KGUY 200253Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T02280122 53012
METAR KGUY 200153Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP082
       T02330122
METAR KGUY 200053Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP080
       T02670117

KDHT 192325Z 2000/2024 22005KT P6SM SKC
     FM201600 21009KT P6SM SCT210
     FM202000 24013G23KT P6SM SCT200
     FM202300 27010G20KT P6SM BKN090
METAR KDHT 200253Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T02170089 53013
METAR KDHT 200153Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T02330089
METAR KDHT 200053Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T02610083

Amarillo (KAMA) 09/20/24 03:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...297/046
                  16000 FT MSL...273/024
                  15000 FT MSL...259/022
                  14900 FT MSL...262/022
                  14000 FT MSL...313/018
                  13000 FT MSL...322/018
                  12700 FT MSL...305/017
                  12000 FT MSL...309/017
                  11000 FT MSL...321/018
                  10800 FT MSL...318/016
                  10000 FT MSL...325/017
                   9300 FT MSL...327/017
                   9000 FT MSL...326/018
                   8000 FT MSL...325/017
                   8000 FT MSL...324/017
                   7000 FT MSL...316/018
                   7000 FT MSL...316/018
                   6200 FT MSL...311/015
                   6000 FT MSL...239/018
                   4300 FT MSL...350/014
                   4000 FT MSL...359/015
                   4000 FT MSL...357/015

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2325 UTC Thursday, September 19, 2024

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 623 PM CDT Thu Sep 19 2024
VFR conditions expected throughout the 00Z TAF period at all TAF
sites. Light and variable winds to start the TAF period will
become southwesterly and westerly at 10 to 20 kts with higher
gusts at times on Friday afternoon. Mid to high sct to bkn clouds
expected by the end of the TAF period.
Meccariello


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

KFMN 192326Z 2000/2024 10007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM200100 06008KT P6SM SKC
     FM202000 17009KT P6SM FEW220
METAR KFMN 200253Z 07008KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP116 T02170000
       55000
METAR KFMN 200153Z 07009KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T02280006
METAR KFMN 200053Z 08008KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T02501006

METAR KSKX 200256Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T01390033 53009
METAR KSKX 200156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T02001011
METAR KSKX 200056Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP169
       T02170011

KLVS 192326Z 2000/2024 21013G21KT P6SM FEW250
     FM200100 21007KT P6SM SKC
     FM200900 VRB06KT P6SM SCT110
     FM201500 17008KT P6SM VCSH BKN090
     FM201800 18013G21KT 6SM -SHRA BKN090 BKN150 PROB30 2019/2021
      VRB15G25KT -TSRA OVC060CB
METAR KLVS 200253Z AUTO 16006KT 16/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP131 T01560022
       53012 $
METAR KLVS 200153Z AUTO 00000KT 20/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02001017
       $
METAR KLVS 200053Z AUTO 21005KT 21/00 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02060000
       $

METAR KRTN 200253Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T01670028 53013
METAR KRTN 200153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T01890033
METAR KRTN 200053Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T02220039

METAR KCAO 200255Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T01780072 53009 $
METAR KCAO 200155Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP105
       T01940078 $
METAR KCAO 200055Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP105
       T02330072 $

Albuquerque (KABX) 09/20/24 03:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...014/003
                  17100 FT MSL...013/004
                  17000 FT MSL...303/007
                  16000 FT MSL...312/014
                  15000 FT MSL...308/014
                  14800 FT MSL...293/014
                  14000 FT MSL...308/015
                  13000 FT MSL...292/012
                  12900 FT MSL...287/012
                  12000 FT MSL...287/010
                  11400 FT MSL...280/010
                  11000 FT MSL...268/010
                  10300 FT MSL...237/010
                  10000 FT MSL...192/018
                   9200 FT MSL...211/015
                   9000 FT MSL...187/021
                   8400 FT MSL...193/015
                   8000 FT MSL...181/022
                   7600 FT MSL...181/016
                   7000 FT MSL...158/012
                   6900 FT MSL...163/012
                   6500 FT MSL...071/012
                   6200 FT MSL...060/013

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2326 UTC Thursday, September 19, 2024

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 520 PM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
VFR prevails this evening before abundant moisture from the Gulf
of Mexico advances northward through eastern and central NM Friday
morning. Broken to overcast ceilings 060-120 will result with
showers developing over the highlands west and northwest of KROW.
This shower activity will spread northward toward KSAF and KLVS by
the late morning and early afternoon and toward the east to KROW
and KTCC during the afternoon. A few embedded thunderstorms will
be possible, and one or two of those could become strong to severe
with severe wind gusts being the main threat. Drier prevailing
southerly to southwesterly winds will be the rule along and west
of the Rio Grande Valley.

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

DATA BASED ON 200000Z
VALID 200600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      0605    1007+11 2010+04 2225-13 2242-25 228137 239143 237649
BCE                      1713+04 1940-10 2163-21 229733 720741 229849
LND              2509+11 2520+03 2530-13 2448-23 248137 249044 248251
RKS              2805    2212+04 2434-11 2344-23 248736 740443 248551
GJT              2110+14 2119+06 2126-09 2357-19 238234 239541 249650
FMN              1623+17 1822+09 2238-06 2252-17 237632 238640 247550
ABQ              2123+17 2120+10 2132-05 2239-16 236930 236839 246250
MBW              2615    2423+05 2532-11 2546-22 258435 750243 259451
DEN              2217+14 2420+08 2529-07 2456-18 257933 259341 259151
PUB              2219+16 2323+09 2428-05 2445-17 256932 258441 267550
ALS                      2126+09 2432-05 2346-17 247132 248541 257150
TCC      1708    2117+19 2217+10 2421-03 2433-15 255931 256240 255450
BFF      1820    2219+13 2421+05 2742-09 2651-20 268034 269442 269351
GLD      1716    2319+14 2721+08 2628-05 2650-17 266534 268542 278852
GCK      1306+21 2523+16 2518+09 2625-04 2739-17 276432 277641 277051
GAG      1815+22 2120+15 2517+07 2825-02 2733-15 275332 276441 285752
AMA      2127    2414+17 2514+08 2620-01 2427-15 265331 265641 275651
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DATA BASED ON 200000Z
VALID 201200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+11 2509+03 2119-13 2145-25 227536 228642 237849
BCE                      1709+03 2031-12 2161-22 219734 710940 229548
LND              2514+11 2625+03 2534-12 2447-25 247738 249044 248550
RKS              9900    2612+04 2328-12 2352-23 248036 249843 249250
GJT              1808+14 2114+06 2135-10 2257-20 238334 239741 239350
FMN              2214+14 2018+07 2137-08 2253-18 227631 238440 238350
ABQ              2209+16 2123+09 2227-06 2246-16 235830 236339 236551
MBW              2517    2627+04 2435-10 2451-21 248635 740343 740051
DEN              3112+15 2809+07 2428-08 2453-18 247635 249041 258851
PUB              2413+16 2520+09 2332-06 2342-18 246633 257741 248151
ALS                      2329+08 2332-06 2341-17 246531 247240 247451
TCC      2325    2316+17 2317+10 2224-04 2240-15 245432 255840 255451
BFF      2508    2610+13 2719+05 2535-10 2555-20 258336 259843 750451
GLD      1729    2424+15 2520+08 2428-07 2545-18 266734 268241 268251
GCK      1620+21 2313+16 2821+09 2627-05 2439-17 265833 266941 277151
GAG      2422+23 2415+16 2614+07 2617-03 2435-16 275532 276341 276051
AMA      2323    2312+17 2411+09 2316-03 2335-15 265332 265941 265151
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DATA BASED ON 200000Z
VALID 210000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      3505    3210+12 2507+04 2118-13 9900-24 240537 232545 224450
BCE                      1407+04 1609-14 2050-25 217936 218941 217847
LND              2907+13 2615+05 2534-12 2619-22 302038 263846 246752
RKS              2811    2710+05 2228-12 2439-23 244837 246845 237752
GJT              9900+15 1913+07 2230-10 2254-21 227935 228542 238150
FMN              2014+18 1917+09 2034-10 2261-20 228632 229241 229151
ABQ              1918+18 2119+10 2343-06 2251-17 226931 227141 237251
MBW              2716    2617+07 2340-11 2556-23 257337 259044 248852
DEN              1710+18 2122+10 2530-09 2452-20 247834 249042 249052
PUB              2013+18 2117+10 2435-08 2448-19 237532 248242 248152
ALS                      2117+09 2438-08 2351-19 237632 238342 248352
TCC      2317    1923+13 1928+07 2229-05 2433-15 233830 234541 245854
BFF      1606    1908+15 2216+07 2647-11 2562-21 258135 259743 259552
GLD      1821    2122+16 2432+09 2541-08 2548-18 257232 257942 257652
GCK      2018+25 2324+17 2326+09 2630-07 2653-18 266232 256341 266152
GAG      1922+24 2215+16 2411+09 2621-06 2643-16 264931 265041 274852
AMA      1923    1922+17 2019+09 2516-06 2445-15 255431 255641 264952
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