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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1245 MDT Tuesday, October 1, 2024


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

METAR KFNL 011756Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP253 6////
       T01561039 10161 20039 56018 PNO $
METAR KFNL 011656Z 34004KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP263
       T01281039 PNO $
METAR KFNL 011556Z 35005KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP275 T01061044
        PNO $

METAR KGXY 011756Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP278
       T01561028 10161 20022 57019
METAR KGXY 011656Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP285
       T01391017
METAR KGXY 011556Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP294
       T01171017

METAR KLMO 011835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3036 RMK AO2
       T01741041
METAR KLMO 011815Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3037 RMK AO2
       T01821030
METAR KLMO 011755Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3038 RMK AO2 T01721035
        10172 20044

METAR KBDU 011835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 011815Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 011755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3035 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 011835Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3032 RMK AO2 T01671035
METAR KEIK 011815Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3034 RMK AO2
       T01581042
METAR KEIK 011755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3034 RMK AO2 T01551041

KBJC 011720Z 0118/0218 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200
     FM012000 04006KT P6SM FEW130
     FM020100 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KBJC 011750Z 06003KT 10SM SKC 16/M06 A3037
METAR KBJC 011645Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3040
METAR KBJC 011545Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3042

KDEN 011720Z 0118/0224 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220
     FM012100 06006KT P6SM FEW120 FEW220
     FM020200 19010KT P6SM SKC
     FM021600 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM022100 06006KT P6SM FEW220
METAR KDEN 011753Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 18/M02 A3035 RMK AO2
       SLP229 T01831022 10183 20044 58022
METAR KDEN 011653Z 22008KT 10SM FEW130 SCT220 15/M03 A3038 RMK AO2
       SLP243 T01501028
METAR KDEN 011553Z 22010KT 10SM FEW130 SCT220 12/M03 A3041 RMK AO2
       SLP260 T01221028


KBKF 011700Z 0117/0223 VRB06KT 9999 FEW065 QNH3012INS
      TX24/0123Z TN10/0209Z
METAR KBKF 011758Z 15005KT 10SM FEW150 FEW220 19/M04 A3033 RMK AO2A
        SLP224 T01891039 10189 20038 57026
METAR KBKF 011658Z 00000KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 16/M03 A3036 RMK AO2A
        SLP238 T01631033
METAR KBKF 011558Z 19008KT 10SM FEW150 FEW220 13/M04 A3039 RMK AO2A
        SLP249 T01331039

KAPA 011720Z 0118/0218 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220
     FM012100 04006KT P6SM FEW130 FEW220
     FM020200 18008KT P6SM SKC
     FM021600 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KAPA 011753Z 00000KT 10SM FEW220 18/M02 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP236
       T01831022 10183 20044 56026
METAR KAPA 011653Z VRB05KT 10SM SCT220 16/M03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP247
       T01561033
METAR KAPA 011553Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW220 12/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP269
        T01171044

METAR KMNH 011835Z AUTO 18019G25KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 011815Z AUTO 19020G26KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 011755Z AUTO 18022G27KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3043 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 011835Z AUTO 18012G19KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 011815Z AUTO 18014KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 011755Z AUTO 18012G19KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A3035 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 011835Z AUTO 16013G25KT 10SM CLR 21/M05 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 011815Z AUTO 17012G21KT 10SM CLR 20/M05 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 011755Z AUTO 16012G22KT 10SM CLR 20/M05 A3036 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 011753Z AUTO 18012G27KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3038 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17027/1747 SLP263 T01831072 10189 20039 56022
METAR KAKO 011653Z AUTO 17019G28KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3040 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17028/1652 SLP273 T01611078
METAR KAKO 011553Z AUTO 18017G26KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3042 RMK AO2 PK WND
       16026/1549 SLP281 T01391078

METAR KLIC 011755Z AUTO 18019G29KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3041 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17032/1727 SLP253 60000 T01721067 10178 21011 56024
METAR KLIC 011655Z AUTO 18024G30KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3043 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17030/1649 RAE12 SLP260 P0000 T01611078
METAR KLIC 011555Z AUTO 18019G26KT 10SM -RA CLR 13/M08 A3047 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 17026/1553 SLP284 P0000 T01331083

METAR KHEQ 011835Z AUTO 17010G20KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 011815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 011755Z AUTO 17008G14KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3041 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 011819Z AUTO 16012G19KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 011759Z AUTO 16011G17KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 011739Z AUTO 17009G19KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3041 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 011835Z AUTO 16012G17KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 011815Z AUTO 12011G16KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 011755Z AUTO 13009G15KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3042 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 011753Z AUTO 17017KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP271
       T01781044 10178 20022 58023
METAR KITR 011653Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP285
       T01611050
METAR KITR 011553Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP297
       T01391056

Sunrise/Sunset for 10/01/2024
Fort Collins - 06:57:37 MDT / 18:41:48 MDT
Denver       - 06:56:53 MDT / 18:41:41 MDT
Sterling     - 06:50:14 MDT / 18:34:21 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 10/01/24 18:32 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...303/024
                  14500 FT MSL...301/025
                  14000 FT MSL...299/026
                  13000 FT MSL...300/028
                  12700 FT MSL...300/028
                  12000 FT MSL...299/027
                  11200 FT MSL...295/025
                  11000 FT MSL...295/024
                  10000 FT MSL...296/018
                  10000 FT MSL...295/018
                   9000 FT MSL...303/011
                   8900 FT MSL...307/010
                   8100 FT MSL...278/004
                   8000 FT MSL...271/004
                   7300 FT MSL...190/004
                   7000 FT MSL...178/003
                   6600 FT MSL...210/004
                   6200 FT MSL...255/005
                   6000 FT MSL...222/005

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1727 UTC Tuesday, October  1, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 1127 AM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024
VFR conditions to prevail through Wednesday under clear to mostly
clear skies. Wind direction forecast will be tricky at times.
Gusty south winds over the plains east of Denver produces a
cyclone after 18Z today. Winds are expected to continue to be
variable as the cyclone forms. Eventually expect a northeast to
develop by 21Z. Once the sunsets, southerly drainage winds return
01-02Z.


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

METAR K4BM 011835Z AUTO 17012G18KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 011815Z AUTO 18014G20KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 011755Z AUTO 19011G20KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3071 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 011755Z AUTO 15011G20KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP252
        T01531052 10153 20038 58016
METAR KAFF 011655Z AUTO 16014G19KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP270
        T01291062
METAR KAFF 011555Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP275
        T01071062

KCOS 011720Z 0118/0218 17014G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM020300 03006KT P6SM SKC
     FM020500 36006KT P6SM SKC
     FM021600 33010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 011754Z 16014KT 10SM SCT250 16/M04 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP266
        T01561044 10156 20056 58017
METAR KCOS 011654Z 16014G22KT 10SM FEW250 13/M05 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP284
       T01331050
METAR KCOS 011554Z 17012G19KT 10SM FEW250 11/M05 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP297
        T01111050

METAR KABH 011755Z AUTO 19016G21KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP285
        T01621089 10163 20051 58016
METAR KABH 011655Z AUTO 19016G20KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP290
        T01561087
METAR KABH 011555Z AUTO 19016KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP303
        T01251070

METAR KFLY 011835Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3046 RMK AO2 T01511051
METAR KFLY 011815Z AUTO 18013G25KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3047 RMK AO2
       T01471052
METAR KFLY 011755Z AUTO 19012G25KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3048 RMK AO2 T01401055
        10140 20028

KFCS 011300Z 0113/0219 17012KT 9999 SCT130 QNH3051INS
     BECMG 0117/0118 17010G20KT 9999 FEW130 510009 QNH3046INS
     BECMG 0122/0123 17009KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3029INS
     BECMG 0201/0202 32009KT 9999 FEW130 QNH3028INS
     BECMG 0217/0218 32010G20KT 9999 FEW130 510009 QNH3013INS
     TX22/0121Z TN06/0113Z
METAR KFCS 011755Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM M 18/M05 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP275
        T01761050 10178 20060 58019 $
METAR KFCS 011655Z AUTO 17015KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP285
        T01591052 $
METAR KFCS 011555Z AUTO 16013KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP297
        T01351062 $

KPUB 011720Z 0118/0218 14010KT P6SM SKC
     FM012100 13011KT P6SM SKC
     FM020300 03006KT P6SM SKC
     FM020500 28006KT P6SM SKC
     FM021600 28012KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 011753Z 13011G15KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP263
       T01831050 10189 20050 58024 $
METAR KPUB 011653Z 14009KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP275
       T01611044 $
METAR KPUB 011553Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP288
       T01331033 $

METAR KVTP 011835Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 011815Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 011755Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3077 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 011754Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP254
        T01891067 10189 20033 58022 $
METAR KTAD 011654Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP265
       T01671089 $
METAR KTAD 011554Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP275
        T01391094 $

METAR KLHX 011753Z AUTO 13011G18KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP273
       T01721061 10172 20061 58021 $
METAR KLHX 011653Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP286
       T01561056 $
METAR KLHX 011553Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP293
       T01391039 $

METAR KLAA 011753Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP278
        T01781061 10178 20039 58018 $
METAR KLAA 011653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP293
       T01561050 $
METAR KLAA 011553Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP297
       T01441050 $

METAR KSPD 011756Z AUTO 17/M04 A3046 RMK AO1 SLPNO T01671039 58014
METAR KSPD 011656Z AUTO 12006KT A3049 RMK AO1 SLPNO $
METAR KSPD 011556Z AUTO 10009KT A3050 RMK AO1 SLPNO $

Sunrise/Sunset for 10/01/2024
Burlington - 06:45:58 MDT / 18:31:05 MDT
Pueblo     - 06:55:00 MDT / 18:40:50 MDT
Lamar      - 06:46:55 MDT / 18:32:53 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 10/01/24 18:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...297/022
                  14300 FT MSL...296/021
                  14000 FT MSL...295/024
                  13000 FT MSL...292/026
                  12400 FT MSL...291/026
                  12000 FT MSL...291/027
                  11000 FT MSL...288/028
                  10800 FT MSL...286/028
                  10000 FT MSL...279/024
                   9700 FT MSL...274/023
                   9000 FT MSL...268/022
                   8600 FT MSL...249/019
                   8000 FT MSL...210/013
                   7700 FT MSL...197/013
                   7000 FT MSL...175/014
                   7000 FT MSL...185/013
                   6300 FT MSL...186/015
                   6000 FT MSL...171/015
                   5900 FT MSL...174/015
                   5700 FT MSL...175/013

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1714 UTC Tuesday, October  1, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1113 AM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024
VFR conditions are expected at all three TAF sites, KCOS, KPUB, and
KALS, for the next 24 hours. Winds will be diurnally driven, with
gusts to 24kt at KCOS this afternoon. Sky conditions will be clear
at KCOS and KPUB through the period. Mid and upper-level cloud decks
are expected this afternoon at KALS. There is a low chance of
vicinity showers and gusty outflow winds at KALS this afternoon as
well, though chances were too low to include in the TAF at this
time.


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

METAR KCAG 011753Z AUTO A3042 RMK AO2 SLPNO 56014 PWINO $
METAR KCAG 011653Z AUTO A3043 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KCAG 011553Z AUTO A3045 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $

METAR KHDN 011756Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 19/M11 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP250
       6//// T01891111 10194 20022 58011 PNO $
METAR KHDN 011656Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP252
       T01781089 PNO $
METAR KHDN 011556Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP269
        T01281044 PNO $

METAR KSBS 011835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M11 A3042 RMK AO1
       T02021110
METAR KSBS 011815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M11 A3042 RMK AO1
       T02021111
METAR KSBS 011755Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3043 RMK AO1 T01891085
        10189 20011

METAR KC07 011835Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 011815Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 011755Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3065 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 011835Z AUTO 22010G14KT 10SM CLR 20/M09 A3048 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 011815Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 20/M10 A3048 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 011755Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 20/M10 A3049 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 011753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP240
       T01891039 10189 20017 58014
METAR KEEO 011653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP252
       T01561033 $
METAR KEEO 011553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP259
        T01111044 $

METAR K20V 011835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 011815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 011755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3048 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 011835Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3049 RMK AO2
       T02151059
METAR KGNB 011815Z AUTO 31006KT 270V350 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3050 RMK AO2
       T02011057
METAR KGNB 011755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3052 RMK AO2 T01841068
        10184 21017

METAR K0CO 011835Z AUTO 35010G23KT 301V031 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3076 RMK
       AO2
METAR K0CO 011815Z AUTO 30011G20KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 011755Z AUTO 32009G16KT 301V031 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3077 RMK
        AO2

METAR KC99 011830Z AUTO 30012G20KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 011810Z AUTO 29015G23KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 011750Z AUTO 28009G17KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3065 RMK AO2

KGJT 011737Z 0118/0218 17005KT P6SM SKC
     FM012100 30010KT P6SM SKC
     FM020200 36004KT P6SM SKC
     FM020700 10008KT P6SM SKC
     FM021400 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 011753Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP204
       T02561028 10256 20133 58004 $
SPECI KGJT 011700Z COR 18004KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3034 RMK AO2 T02281028
       $
SPECI KGJT 011700Z 18004KT 5SM FEW001 23/M03 A3034 RMK AO2 T02281028
       $

KRIL 011737Z 0118/0218 28009KT P6SM SKC
     FM012100 27013G21KT P6SM SKC
     FM020100 26010KT P6SM SKC
     FM020300 14004KT P6SM SKC
     FM021200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 011753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP229
       T02171017 10217 20072 58010 $
METAR KRIL 011653Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP238
       T01891011 $
METAR KRIL 011553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP246
       T01501011 $

METAR K5SM 011835Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 011815Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 011755Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3072 RMK AO2

KEGE 011737Z 0118/0218 26006KT P6SM SKC
     FM012000 26011G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM020100 23009KT P6SM SKC
     FM020500 11005KT P6SM SKC
     FM021200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 011756Z 19003KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP196 6////
       T01831033 10183 20033 58021 PNO $
METAR KEGE 011656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP205
       T01501039 PNO $
METAR KEGE 011556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP214 T01111050
        PNO $

KASE 011737Z 0118/0218 34006KT P6SM SKC
     FM012000 35011G19KT P6SM SKC
     FM020300 20010KT P6SM SKC
     FM021200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 011753Z 01006KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP206
       T02111039 10211 20028 58012
METAR KASE 011653Z 34005KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP221
       T01831033
METAR KASE 011553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP241
       T01391022

METAR KCCU 011835Z AUTO 28012G21KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 011815Z AUTO 29009G19KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 011755Z AUTO 27009G20KT 230V290 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3076 RMK
        AO2

METAR KLXV 011753Z AUTO 30013G20KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3061 RMK AO2 SLP205
       T01941078 10194 21017 58011
METAR KLXV 011653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3063 RMK AO2 SLP211
       T01721044
METAR KLXV 011553Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3064 RMK AO2 SLP229
       T01171017

Sunrise/Sunset for 10/01/2024
Rangely           - 07:12:17 MDT / 18:56:49 MDT
Grand Junction    - 07:11:01 MDT / 18:56:17 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 07:04:35 MDT / 18:48:51 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 10/01/24 18:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...305/014
                  16000 FT MSL...303/018
                  15600 FT MSL...301/018
                  15000 FT MSL...303/021
                  14000 FT MSL...295/020
                  13000 FT MSL...300/021
                  12500 FT MSL...250/012
                  12000 FT MSL...257/016
                  11700 FT MSL...244/013
                  11000 FT MSL...265/019
                  11000 FT MSL...265/018
                  10400 FT MSL...276/011
                  10200 FT MSL...280/016
                  10100 FT MSL...288/014

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1744 UTC Tuesday, October  1, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1142 AM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024
VFR conditions continue for the terminals through the TAF
period. Light terrain driven winds and mostly clear skies will
prevail at terminals. A few afternoon gusts on the terrain are
expected, but light winds return towards sunset.


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


KMTJ 011737Z 0118/0218 33008KT P6SM SKC
     FM020300 15010KT P6SM SKC
     FM021200 16006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 011753Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP218
       T02220022 10222 20083 58007
METAR KMTJ 011653Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP228
       T02111006
METAR KMTJ 011553Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP234
       T01781022

METAR KGUC 011756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP277
       T01781006 10178 21006 58017
METAR KGUC 011656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3054 RMK AO2 SLP291
       T01331006
METAR KGUC 011556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP303
       T00941017

METAR K7BM 011835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 011815Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 011755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3061 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 011835Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3048 RMK AO2 T01771013
METAR KAEJ 011815Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3049 RMK AO2 T01661015
METAR KAEJ 011755Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3051 RMK AO2 T01611021 10162
        20007

METAR KANK 011835Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM CLR 19/M01 A3044 RMK AO2
       T01871012
METAR KANK 011815Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 17/M01 A3045 RMK AO2
       T01711014
METAR KANK 011755Z AUTO 05003KT 9SM CLR 17/M02 A3047 RMK AO2 T01671017

METAR KMYP 011835Z AUTO 29029G37KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3086 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 011815Z AUTO 29019G32KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3087 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 011755Z AUTO 26017G27KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3086 RMK AO2


KTEX 011737Z 0118/0218 27008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM012000 27008G18KT P6SM FEW250
     FM020200 14006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 011835Z AUTO 29007G19KT 10SM CLR 22/M16 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 011815Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 22/M15 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 011755Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 21/M15 A3061 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 011835Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 011815Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 011755Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3054 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 011753Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP221
       T02560039 10261 20056 58004
METAR KCEZ 011653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP224
       T02500033
METAR KCEZ 011553Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP233
        T01940022

KDRO 011737Z 0118/0218 23009KT P6SM SKC
     FM020200 08005KT P6SM SKC
     FM021400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 011753Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP231
       T02440033 10250 20072 58004
METAR KDRO 011653Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP238
       T02220033
METAR KDRO 011553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP242
       T01940028

METAR KPSO 011835Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3051 RMK AO2
       T02310009
METAR KPSO 011815Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3052 RMK AO2
       T02300010
METAR KPSO 011755Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3053 RMK AO2 T02220010
       10222 20053

METAR KCPW 011835Z AUTO 21014G21KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3082 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 011815Z AUTO 21013G19KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3082 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 011755Z AUTO 21015G20KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3083 RMK AO2

KALS 011720Z 0118/0218 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM012000 22010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
     FM020300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 011752Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP238
        T02000017 10200 20022 58009 $
METAR KALS 011652Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP247
       T01780006 $
METAR KALS 011552Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP260
        T01330011 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 10/01/2024
Vail    - 07:02:26 MDT / 18:47:18 MDT
Durango - 07:07:39 MDT / 18:54:10 MDT
Alamosa - 06:59:44 MDT / 18:46:07 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 10/01/24 18:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17100 FT MSL...301/012
                  17000 FT MSL...288/016
                  16000 FT MSL...304/017
                  15600 FT MSL...301/017
                  15000 FT MSL...304/020
                  13300 FT MSL...287/018
                  13000 FT MSL...291/019
                  12500 FT MSL...245/014
                  12000 FT MSL...253/014
                  11700 FT MSL...247/015
                  11000 FT MSL...254/015
                  11000 FT MSL...265/019
                  10400 FT MSL...268/012
                  10200 FT MSL...275/012
                  10100 FT MSL...289/013

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1744 UTC Tuesday, October  1, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1142 AM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024
VFR conditions continue for the terminals through the TAF
period. Light terrain driven winds and mostly clear skies will
prevail at terminals. A few afternoon gusts on the terrain are
expected, but light winds return towards sunset.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 011720Z 0118/0218 VRB06KT P6SM SKC

METAR KRQE 011753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP203
       T02500028 10250 20033 58005
METAR KRQE 011653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP211
       T02280017
METAR KRQE 011553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP222
       T01831011

Flagstaff (KFSX) 10/01/24 18:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...075/016
                  13000 FT MSL...087/013
                  12000 FT MSL...075/016
                  11800 FT MSL...080/015
                  11000 FT MSL...074/015
                  10700 FT MSL...076/017
                  10000 FT MSL...072/015
                  10000 FT MSL...075/014
                   9100 FT MSL...077/013
                   9000 FT MSL...066/013
                   8500 FT MSL...076/012
                   8000 FT MSL...056/013
                   7800 FT MSL...058/013
                   7400 FT MSL...055/012
                   7400 FT MSL...050/013

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1824 UTC Tuesday, October  1, 2024

.AVIATION...Tuesday 01/18Z through Wednesday 02/18Z...VFR
conditions will continue through the TAF period. Isolated
-SHRA/virga will be possible along and south of a KPRC-KFLG-KSJN
 line between 18Z-03Z. Winds will varying in direction around 5-15
 kts. Gusty winds likely near showers/storms.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 02/18Z through Friday 04/18Z...VFR conditions
expected through the outlook period. Isolated -SHRA/virga possible
across higher terrain between 18Z Wednesday and 03Z Thursday.
Expect west through north winds 5-15 kts each afternoon.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 011720Z 0118/0224 32008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM020400 15005KT P6SM SKC
     FM021900 33008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 011754Z 01003KT 10SM FEW045 FEW250 22/M05 A3036 RMK AO2
        SLP245 FU FEW045 FU DSNT NW FU ALFT DSNT E-SE T02171050
        10217 20100 58008 $
METAR KSLC 011654Z 00000KT 10SM FEW250 19/M04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP251 FU
       ALFT DSNT E T01941044 $
METAR KSLC 011554Z 15005KT 10SM SCT250 16/M03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP253
        T01611028 $

KVEL 011737Z 0118/0218 21004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM020300 30005KT P6SM SKC
     FM021400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 011753Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM HZ FEW001 22/M04 A3038 RMK AO2
       SLP230 T02171044 10217 20072 58003
METAR KVEL 011653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M08 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP237
       T02001078
METAR KVEL 011553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP240
       T01781072


KCNY 011737Z 0118/0218 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM012100 28008KT P6SM SKC
     FM020200 26004KT P6SM SKC
     FM021400 14003KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 011753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP203
       T02611033 10261 20100 50000
METAR KCNY 011653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP209
       T02391033
METAR KCNY 011553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP210
       T02171028


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 10/01/24 18:30 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  20000 FT MSL...039/002
                  17000 FT MSL...037/003
                  16000 FT MSL...007/003
                  14000 FT MSL...289/008
                  13600 FT MSL...298/008
                  12100 FT MSL...310/003
                  12000 FT MSL...286/009
                  11000 FT MSL...287/014
                  10900 FT MSL...271/015
                  10000 FT MSL...266/018
                   9800 FT MSL...262/016
                   9000 FT MSL...261/014
                   9000 FT MSL...260/013
                   8200 FT MSL...271/009
                   8000 FT MSL...269/013
                   7500 FT MSL...261/004
                   7000 FT MSL...087/005
                   6900 FT MSL...138/005
                   6900 FT MSL...124/003
                   6600 FT MSL...139/005

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0829 UTC Tuesday, October  1, 2024

.AVIATION...KSLC...Light south to at times VRB winds expected to
shift northwest around 17Z-19Z Tuesday, with magnitudes through the
day generally remaining at 10 kts or less. A flip back to light
south winds then anticipated between around 03Z-05Z thereafter. For
cloud cover, some high cirrus may continue to filter through during
the TAF period, but conditions to remain VFR.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Quiet weather anticipated as
high pressure ridging starts to build into the region. Winds at area
terminals generally expected to follow a diurnally normal
directional pattern as a result, with most terminals also seeing
light daytime magnitudes at or below 10 kts. That said, some higher
elevation northern terminals nearer the departing trough (such as
KEVW) may once again mix down some gusts in the 20 to 25 kt range
through the afternoon. Skies remain mostly clear aside from some
high cirrus filtering through, with VFR conditions persisting.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 011720Z 0118/0218 23010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM012000 25012G24KT P6SM FEW250
     FM020200 20007KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 011753Z AUTO 22010G16KT 10SM CLR 19/M11 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP243
       T01941106 10194 20028 58003
METAR KEVW 011653Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP250
       T01561094
METAR KEVW 011553Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP261
       T01171094

KRKS 011723Z 0118/0218 26008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM011930 27012G20KT P6SM FEW200
     FM020100 25010KT P6SM SKC
     FM021600 26012G20KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 011754Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 17/M13 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP255
       T01671128 10167 20022 58006
METAR KRKS 011654Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP267
        T01391106
METAR KRKS 011554Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP267
        T01061106

KRWL 011726Z 0118/0218 25019G28KT P6SM FEW250
     FM020200 24014KT P6SM FEW250
     FM020600 25019G28KT P6SM FEW250
     FM020900 25015G23KT P6SM FEW250
     FM021100 24019G29KT P6SM FEW250
     FM021400 25018G28KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 011753Z AUTO 21014KT 10SM CLR 19/M13 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP230
       T01891133 10189 21022 58010
METAR KRWL 011653Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP242
       T01671094
METAR KRWL 011553Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP259
       T01171100

KLAR 011726Z 0118/0218 28013KT P6SM FEW250
     FM020200 23010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM020600 22021G32KT P6SM FEW250
     FM020900 22012KT P6SM FEW250
     FM021200 23023G34KT P6SM FEW250
     FM021500 25017G25KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 011753Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 19/M11 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP210
       T01941111 10194 20028 58007
METAR KLAR 011653Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP218
       T01721083
METAR KLAR 011553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP231
        T01331094

KCYS 011726Z 0118/0218 19012KT P6SM FEW220
     FM020200 22009KT P6SM FEW250
     FM020500 25010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM021100 27013G21KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/28040KT
     FM021400 28016G25KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/28045KT
     FM021700 29018G28KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 011753Z 18009KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP241
       T01501050 10150 20039 58014
METAR KCYS 011653Z 18011KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP253
       T01281056
METAR KCYS 011553Z 19014KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP266
       T01001067

Riverton (KRIW) 10/01/24 18:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...308/016
                   9000 FT MSL...307/023
                   9000 FT MSL...303/018
                   8200 FT MSL...317/013
                   8000 FT MSL...317/013
                   7400 FT MSL...013/001
                   6200 FT MSL...062/003
                   6000 FT MSL...059/004
                   6000 FT MSL...066/004

Cheyenne (KCYS) 10/01/24 18:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...302/029
                  14000 FT MSL...312/026
                  13200 FT MSL...287/024
                  13000 FT MSL...288/026
                  12000 FT MSL...291/031
                  11700 FT MSL...289/031
                  11000 FT MSL...292/029
                  10500 FT MSL...293/029
                  10000 FT MSL...293/026
                   9500 FT MSL...296/023
                   9000 FT MSL...298/019
                   8600 FT MSL...300/015
                   8000 FT MSL...297/019
                   7900 FT MSL...289/007
                   7400 FT MSL...228/003
                   7000 FT MSL...186/007

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1708 UTC Tuesday, October  1, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1105 AM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024
Northwest mid-level flow will become more westerly by the end of
the day and into Wednesday, with the surface pressure gradient
driving gusty southwest to west winds this afternoon and
evening. The strongest winds will be in the eastern foothills of
the mountains and from KRKS to KCPR. Some high-level clouds are
skirting northern WY today, but skies should become mostly
clear by midnight. Smoke continues to be an issue for some areas
as well, reducing visibilities to 5 or 6 SM. Winds will remain
breezy in some areas past midnight tonight before decreasing
somewhat. With mostly clear skies on Wednesday, west to
southwest winds will increase by late morning and be gusty
(15-25 kts) during the afternoon. A weak cool front will again
push from MT into northern WY early Wednesday afternoon, moving
southward through the evening into central WY. Some increasing
mid-level clouds (and possibly low-level clouds around KBYG) will
move into north-central WY Wednesday evening, and westerly
winds will remain gusty into the evening across southern WY as
well. VFR conditions are generally expected, though brief MVFR
may occur due to smoke in the early morning hours.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence
forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1731 UTC Tuesday, October  1, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1127 AM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024
VFR expected at all terminals through the forecast period. LLWS
is anticipated for KCYS overnight and into early Wednesday
morning due to a short period of stronger wind gusts aloft. KRWL
and KLAR will also see elevated wind gusts overnight. Haze will
slowly move into the NE Panhandle terminals region by Wednesday
morning from nearby wildfire smoke. Please see individual TAFs
for further information.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 011835Z AUTO 19017G22KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A3036 RMK AO2
       T01961045
METAR KIBM 011815Z AUTO 18014G19KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3037 RMK AO2
       T01891040
METAR KIBM 011755Z AUTO 19016G23KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3037 RMK AO2
       T01831051 10185 20020

KSNY 011726Z 0118/0218 18017G26KT P6SM FEW250
     FM020300 19012KT P6SM FEW250
     FM020600 22017G26KT P6SM FEW250
     FM020800 24014KT P6SM FEW250
     FM021200 27013KT P6SM FEW250
     FM021700 30018G27KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 011753Z AUTO 19020G27KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 PK WND
       20027/1744 SLP262 T01721067 10172 21022 58019
METAR KSNY 011653Z AUTO 19016G23KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP276
       T01441067
METAR KSNY 011553Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP290
       T01281067

METAR KOGA 011835Z AUTO 17009G15KT 10SM CLR 19/M03 A3036 RMK AO2
       T01911034
METAR KOGA 011815Z AUTO 18009G17KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3038 RMK AO2
       T01841038
METAR KOGA 011755Z AUTO 20010G15KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3039 RMK AO2
       T01811037 10182 20017

METAR KIML 011753Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP297
       T01721044 10178 20028 58016
METAR KIML 011653Z AUTO 19008G14KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP305
       T01611044
METAR KIML 011553Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP313
       T01391044

KMCK 011720Z 0118/0218 17007KT P6SM SKC
      TEMPO 0121/0124 19013KT
     FM021300 21009KT P6SM SKC
     FM021700 25007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 011753Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP291
       T01781039 10183 20044 58016
METAR KMCK 011653Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP302
       T01671033
METAR KMCK 011553Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP310
       T01391033

North Platte (KLNX) 10/01/24 18:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...306/031
                  12000 FT MSL...300/033
                  12000 FT MSL...301/033
                  11000 FT MSL...294/031
                  10100 FT MSL...285/028
                  10000 FT MSL...277/031
                   9000 FT MSL...266/032
                   8600 FT MSL...266/032
                   8000 FT MSL...265/031
                   7400 FT MSL...262/028
                   7000 FT MSL...253/023
                   5500 FT MSL...231/010
                   5000 FT MSL...191/013
                   4700 FT MSL...199/011
                   4100 FT MSL...199/012
                   4000 FT MSL...189/012
                   3600 FT MSL...186/013
                   3400 FT MSL...190/012

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1747 UTC Tuesday, October  1, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1240 PM CDT Tue Oct 1 2024
Winds will continue to increase through the afternoon out of the
south to southwest. Sustained winds will be around 5 to 10 kts,
with gust of 20 kts or stronger, with the stronger winds across
the northern Sandhills, including KVTN terminal. Winds will
remain breezy through the overnight, before diminishing in the
early morning hours. Winds then switch by mid morning to the
west northwest around 10 kts. VFR conditions will prevail over
the next 24 hours with just a few high clouds across the
forecast area throughout the forecast period.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 011720Z 0118/0218 17011KT P6SM SKC
      TEMPO 0120/0123 18014G20KT
     FM020000 17012KT P6SM SKC
     FM021000 21010KT P6SM SKC
     FM021500 26006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 011753Z AUTO 19011G20KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP281
       T01721050 10178 20033 58020
METAR KGLD 011653Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP290
       T01611056
METAR KGLD 011553Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP300
       T01391056

KGCK 011742Z 0118/0218 04010KT P6SM SKC
     FM012100 11008KT P6SM SKC
     FM020600 18012KT P6SM SKC
     FM021600 19015G24KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 011754Z 10009KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP279
       T01781044 10178 20078 58012
METAR KGCK 011654Z 06011G19KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP292
       T01671050
METAR KGCK 011554Z 07016KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP293
       T01561056

METAR KLBL 011756Z AUTO 07011G16KT 10SM CLR 19/M03 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP287
       6//// T01891028 10194 20100 58008 PNO $
METAR KLBL 011656Z AUTO 04011KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP291
       T01781022 PNO $
METAR KLBL 011556Z AUTO 06011KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP297
       T01611017 PNO $

METAR KEHA 011835Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3045 RMK AO2
       T01941038
METAR KEHA 011815Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3046 RMK AO2
       T01881040
METAR KEHA 011755Z AUTO 05007KT 7SM HZ CLR 19/M04 A3047 RMK AO2
       T01861037 10193 20077

Goodland (KGLD) 10/01/24 18:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...312/031
                  17000 FT MSL...276/025
                  16000 FT MSL...299/028
                  15000 FT MSL...299/029
                  14000 FT MSL...298/029
                  13000 FT MSL...294/028
                  12000 FT MSL...291/028
                  11600 FT MSL...288/027
                  11000 FT MSL...286/026
                  10000 FT MSL...278/027
                   9900 FT MSL...278/027
                   9000 FT MSL...253/021
                   8200 FT MSL...239/019
                   8000 FT MSL...236/019
                   7000 FT MSL...198/012
                   6500 FT MSL...178/011
                   6000 FT MSL...173/011
                   5000 FT MSL...166/011
                   4800 FT MSL...164/011
                   4600 FT MSL...164/011
                   4100 FT MSL...166/011
                   4000 FT MSL...165/012

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1645 UTC Tuesday, October  1, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1041 AM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024
VFR conditions remain forecasted for each terminal. Winds will
slowly become more southerly through the day as a surface high
moves off to the east. KGLD may see some gusts up to 20 knots
this afternoon due to diurnal mixing. Winds will become more SSW
overnight around 09-12 knots before becoming westerly towards
the end of the TAF period as the next wind shift approaches the
area. A LLJ is forecast to develop overnight which may lead to
some LLWS concerns for each terminal. Guidance is differing on
the strength of the jet so opted to leave out for now, future
shifts may need to monitor this potential however.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1741 UTC Tuesday, October  1, 2024

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1236 PM CDT Tue Oct 1 2024
Surface high pressure will build across the high plains tonight
and then pass off to the east by the end of the period. This
will result in northeast winds at 10-12 kts diminishing this
evening to 5-8 kts and then becoming southerly. Expect south to
southwest winds to increase to 15-20 kts toward the end of the
period as a strong surface trough forms in the lee of the
Rockies.


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

KGUY 011814Z 0118/0218 05012G19KT P6SM SKC
     FM012100 11007KT P6SM SKC
     FM020900 19009KT P6SM SKC
     FM021100 21014KT P6SM SKC WS011/23035KT
     FM021500 23018G25KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 011753Z AUTO 08011G16KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP269
       T01891006 10189 20094 58008
METAR KGUY 011653Z AUTO 05012G19KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP272
       T01781011
METAR KGUY 011553Z AUTO 06012G21KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP278
       T01611022

KDHT 011744Z 0118/0218 04013KT P6SM SKC
     FM012000 10009KT P6SM SKC
     FM020000 16008KT P6SM SKC
     FM020900 21011KT P6SM SKC
     FM021500 23021G30KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 011753Z AUTO 05011KT 10SM -RA CLR 19/M01 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP269
       P0000 60000 T01891011 10189 20111 58010
METAR KDHT 011653Z AUTO 04013KT 10SM -RA CLR 17/M02 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP274
       P0000 T01721022
METAR KDHT 011553Z AUTO 05013KT 10SM -RA CLR 16/M03 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP279
       P0000 T01561028

Amarillo (KAMA) 10/01/24 18:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...073/007
                  15000 FT MSL...070/007
                  14000 FT MSL...057/004
                  13000 FT MSL...019/007
                  12700 FT MSL...009/008
                  12000 FT MSL...349/012
                  11000 FT MSL...329/011
                  10800 FT MSL...323/010
                  10000 FT MSL...266/006
                   9300 FT MSL...221/006
                   9000 FT MSL...212/005
                   8000 FT MSL...134/003
                   8000 FT MSL...129/003
                   7100 FT MSL...052/007
                   7000 FT MSL...052/007
                   6200 FT MSL...035/012
                   6000 FT MSL...034/013
                   5500 FT MSL...027/013
                   5000 FT MSL...028/013
                   4700 FT MSL...021/013
                   4300 FT MSL...031/013
                   4000 FT MSL...032/012
                   4000 FT MSL...028/012

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1843 UTC Tuesday, October  1, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 124 PM CDT Tue Oct 1 2024
Dry airmass will lead to VFR conditions through the forecast
period. There is a 35-40 kt SW-NE oriented H85 LLJ will develop
after midnight across the northern Panhandles. This will lead to
marginal LLWS across the north, but esepcially GUY and this is the
only site where it is currently included (11-15 UTC).


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

KFMN 011720Z 0118/0218 VRB06KT P6SM FEW110
     FM020200 08007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 011753Z 13006KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP225 T02610017
       10261 20106 58003
METAR KFMN 011653Z 11006KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP229
       T02390017
METAR KFMN 011553Z 12004KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP230 T02060028

METAR KSKX 011556Z AUTO 10SM 18/03 RMK AO2 SLPNO T01780028 PNO $

KLVS 011720Z 0118/0218 09008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM012000 16011KT P6SM FEW100
     FM012100 18014G24KT P6SM FEW100
     FM020200 19009KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KLVS 011753Z AUTO 07006KT 17/ A3053 RMK AO2 SLP253 T0167 10172
       20044 58009 $
METAR KLVS 011653Z AUTO 05008KT 15/M02 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP264
       T01501022
METAR KLVS 011553Z AUTO 06010KT 13/M03 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP265
       T01331033

METAR KRTN 011753Z AUTO 19008G17KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP255
       T01721039 10178 20056 58015
METAR KRTN 011653Z AUTO 18009G18KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP259
       T01611039
METAR KRTN 011553Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3053 RMK AO2 SLP271
       T01331072

METAR KCAO 011755Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 16/ A3048 RMK AO2 SLP280 T0156
       10161 20078 58010 $
METAR KCAO 011655Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 14/ A3050 RMK AO2 SLP285 T0144
        $
METAR KCAO 011555Z AUTO 06012G16KT 10SM CLR 13/ A3051 RMK AO2 SLP291
       T0133 $

Albuquerque (KABX) 10/01/24 18:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...064/010
                  17100 FT MSL...087/030
                  16000 FT MSL...058/007
                  15000 FT MSL...064/007
                  14800 FT MSL...324/004
                  13000 FT MSL...285/008
                  12000 FT MSL...066/008
                  11400 FT MSL...270/014
                  11000 FT MSL...244/009
                  10300 FT MSL...253/008
                  10000 FT MSL...215/007
                   9000 FT MSL...159/004
                   8400 FT MSL...094/009
                   8000 FT MSL...094/009
                   7700 FT MSL...095/008
                   7000 FT MSL...084/010
                   7000 FT MSL...081/010
                   6500 FT MSL...112/008
                   6300 FT MSL...110/008

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1721 UTC Tuesday, October  1, 2024

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1121 AM MDT Tue Oct 1 2024
Northeast and east winds across central and eastern TAF sites will
continue to decrease early this afternoon veering to a southerly
direction this afternoon for most areas. Some south gusts of
around 20 to 25 kts possible at KSAF and KLVS late this afternoon.
Drier mid level air will result in less cumulus buildups over the
higher terrain this afternoon with a low chance for a few
sprinkles in Catron County near the AZ border and in the Tusas
Mountains near the CO border. Clear skies and light winds after
sunset. Southwest winds ramp up across the northeast and east
central plains near the TX border tomorrow morning due to the
development of a surface lee trough.

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

DATA BASED ON 011200Z
VALID 011800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2608+12 2912+08 2814-08 3313-17 341835 351346 063057
BCE                      2506+09 9900-07 0210-20 041736 032246 032557
LND              2808+13 3013+07 2918-07 3419-18 312936 352446 364458
RKS              2717    2814+07 2911-07 3414-19 351935 362446 021958
GJT              2509+15 2514+08 3112-07 3414-19 352037 012947 054458
FMN              1913+15 9900+09 0306-08 0213-20 011836 362046 011557
ABQ              1709+13 1506+07 0607-10 0617-20 062536 062446 021656
MBW              2721    2820+07 3115-07 3529-19 333036 342746 364459
DEN              2913+13 2919+08 2820-09 3322-20 353336 034046 014159
PUB              2515+11 2720+09 2913-09 3216-21 362537 362947 362557
ALS                      2618+09 3207-08 3413-21 362237 352346 341757
TCC      0512    1506+14 0906+07 0210-09 0518-20 041936 041646 301355
BFF      2020    2511+09 3018+07 3120-08 3228-20 333137 353447 355260
GLD      1710    2417+08 2721+07 3021-08 3216-21 333238 343448 353459
GCK      0710+10 2807+09 2819+08 3118-09 3317-22 332537 312747 303358
GAG      0712+13 2709+11 3211+07 3407-10 3612-21 331537 321646 292456
AMA      0815    2005+13 0406+07 0307-09 0415-20 031737 031146 282355
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DATA BASED ON 011200Z
VALID 020000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2611+14 2718+08 2822-07 2708-16 331434 310945 190857
BCE                      3205+10 9900-06 0307-19 031436 052046 102756
LND              2709+15 2818+09 2721-06 2525-18 292734 272245 322557
RKS              2716    2824+08 2715-05 2612-18 311934 990045 351757
GJT              2707+17 2712+09 3013-07 3608-19 041935 081445 043056
FMN              9900+18 2305+10 3506-08 0414-19 051936 072047 052156
ABQ              1606+16 9900+09 0309-09 0513-20 041636 041346 080857
MBW              2722    2824+08 2916-06 3011-18 321635 021346 363457
DEN              2607+15 2919+10 2915-07 0108-19 011735 362046 023658
PUB              2315+16 2818+10 3117-08 0215-20 032436 052647 053956
ALS                      2511+10 3317-09 0316-19 042436 052246 041856
TCC      1408    2211+14 9900+08 0514-09 0515-21 021336 011046 290556
BFF      1916    3024+14 2921+08 3024-07 3316-18 332236 012546 013758
GLD      1917    3116+14 2920+09 3013-07 3516-19 021736 032148 013857
GCK      1811+12 2623+13 2823+08 3216-08 3514-20 042337 052447 362456
GAG      2106+14 2717+13 3012+08 3513-09 3611-21 361837 321847 292456
AMA      1307    2610+13 9900+08 0412-09 0410-21 361336 341146 271455
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DATA BASED ON 011200Z
VALID 021200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2614+14 2818+07 3020-08 2725-19 262235 272246 252755
BCE                      3012+09 3007-08 3112-20 990036 041046 091757
LND              3015+15 3017+09 2827-08 2739-19 264235 254045 253654
RKS              2824    2828+06 3019-07 2725-18 272835 252645 252256
GJT              2714+15 2820+08 2920-08 3112-19 990036 011345 121156
FMN              9900+15 2907+09 3407-08 3508-20 071336 062547 092557
ABQ              2312+13 3406+08 0709-09 0505-21 070637 080546 990056
MBW              2741    2834+08 2921-06 2727-18 242735 243144 262457
DEN              3013+17 2906+08 2716-06 2513-18 190735 151145 161657
PUB              3019+17 2912+09 2712-08 1605-19 091336 112645 122857
ALS                      2916+08 3208-08 0106-20 091936 092646 102757
TCC      2333    2411+14 9900+08 1108-09 9900-21 130537 990046 220755
BFF      2931    2815+14 2819+09 2728-05 2632-19 253035 262744 282257
GLD      2306    2313+16 2716+09 2613-06 2015-17 180735 090946 101857
GCK      2434+18 2517+16 2713+09 2612-07 1415-18 101136 102746 083056
GAG      2730+17 2521+13 2713+07 9900-08 1219-19 092238 083747 111955
AMA      2626    2318+13 2108+08 1206-09 1208-21 990037 990046 990055
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