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Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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949 NZUS99 KBOU 181428 SYNBOU Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado 0825 MDT Friday, October 18, 2024 * * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * * METAR KFNL 181356Z 05011KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP114 T00780039 PNO $ METAR KFNL 181256Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM FEW110 10/03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP095 T01000033 PNO $ METAR KFNL 181156Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM BKN120 11/02 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP069 6//// 7//// T01110022 10133 20089 53018 PNO $ SPECI KGXY 181408Z 03012KT 1 1/4SM RA CLR 07/03 A2997 RMK AO2 VIS 1V2 1/2 PNO $ METAR KGXY 181356Z 03014G17KT 2SM -RA CLR 07/03 A2995 RMK AO2 VIS 1 1/4V5 SLP137 T00720028 PNO $ SPECI KGXY 181315Z 02014KT 1 1/4SM RA CLR 08/03 A2992 RMK AO2 PNO $ METAR KLMO 181415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT085 07/03 A3000 RMK AO2 T00700032 METAR KLMO 181355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A2998 RMK AO2 T00640019 METAR KLMO 181335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A2995 RMK AO2 T00530010 METAR KBDU 181415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 08/02 A2997 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 181355Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A2996 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W METAR KBDU 181335Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A2993 RMK AO2 METAR KEIK 181415Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A2997 RMK AO2 T00850033 METAR KEIK 181355Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A2995 RMK AO2 T00630029 METAR KEIK 181335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A2993 RMK AO2 T00340013 KBJC 181125Z 1812/1912 35009KT P6SM SCT015 BKN150 FM181400 36010KT P6SM BKN012 FM181800 01011KT P6SM SCT018 BKN040 FM182100 02012KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 TEMPO 1822/1901 -SHRA BKN020 METAR KBJC 181347Z 03008KT 10SM SCT100 09/02 A2997 METAR KBJC 181254Z 02003KT 10SM SCT100 10/02 A2993 METAR KBJC 181150Z 27004KT 10SM SCT100 08/02 A2990 KDEN 181125Z 1812/1918 02011KT P6SM SCT015 BKN150 FM181400 02010KT P6SM BKN015 FM181800 02012KT P6SM SCT020 BKN045 FM182100 03012G20KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 TEMPO 1822/1901 -SHRA BKN020 FM190100 36010KT P6SM VCSH BKN009 OVC016 TEMPO 1901/1905 5SM -SHRA BR FM191100 VRB06KT P6SM BKN009 OVC016 METAR KDEN 181353Z 00000KT 10SM FEW080 SCT110 BKN200 07/02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP099 T00720022 METAR KDEN 181253Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT110 BKN150 BKN220 07/02 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP082 T00720017 METAR KDEN 181153Z 09007KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 08/02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP057 T00830022 10139 20083 51026 KBKF 180900Z 1809/1915 18009KT 9999 FEW100 SCT210 QNH2980INS BECMG 1810/1811 VRB06KT 9999 FEW100 SCT210 QNH2982INS BECMG 1817/1818 01012KT 9999 BKN040 OVC100 QNH3006INS BECMG 1821/1822 01015G20KT 6000 SHRA BKN020 OVC030 QNH3011INS BECMG 1908/1909 VRB06KT 8000 -SHRA BKN020 OVC030 QNH3032INS TX12/1809Z TN10/1812Z METAR KBKF 181358Z 35004KT 10SM FEW070 SCT110 BKN200 06/00 A2993 RMK AO2A SLP095 T00600001 METAR KBKF 181258Z 15005KT 10SM SCT110 BKN200 07/01 A2990 RMK AO2A SLP081 T00650013 METAR KBKF 181158Z 09005KT 10SM SCT110 BKN200 08/02 A2987 RMK AO2A SLP062 T00800022 10138 20079 52026 KAPA 181125Z 1812/1912 36011KT P6SM SCT015 BKN150 TEMPO 1814/1818 BKN015 FM181800 01010KT P6SM SCT020 BKN045 FM182100 01011KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 TEMPO 1821/1824 -SHRA BKN025 FM190000 01008KT P6SM VCSH BKN009 OVC016 TEMPO 1901/1905 5SM -SHRA BR METAR KAPA 181353Z 33006KT 10SM FEW090 FEW130 FEW180 07/02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP108 T00720017 METAR KAPA 181253Z 30004KT 10SM FEW090 FEW130 FEW220 08/01 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP096 T00780011 METAR KAPA 181153Z 28007KT 10SM FEW150 FEW220 09/02 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP076 T00890017 10128 20083 53022 METAR KMNH 181415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 OVC110 05/01 A3001 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 181355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 05/01 A3000 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 181335Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM SCT090 OVC110 05/01 A2998 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 181415Z AUTO 02017G23KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A2994 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 181355Z AUTO 01016G24KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A2992 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 181335Z AUTO 01015G22KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A2990 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 181415Z AUTO 34016G21KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A2993 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 181355Z AUTO 35009G14KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A2991 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 181335Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A2990 RMK AO2 METAR KAKO 181353Z AUTO 02013KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP097 T00720028 METAR KAKO 181253Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP082 T00670022 METAR KAKO 181153Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP059 T01060050 10161 20100 53021 METAR KLIC 181355Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP078 T01060050 METAR KLIC 181255Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP065 T01060044 METAR KLIC 181155Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP056 T01060044 10133 20094 53009 METAR KHEQ 181415Z AUTO 35006G15KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A2991 RMK AO2 METAR KHEQ 181355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A2990 RMK AO2 METAR KHEQ 181335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A2989 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 181359Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A2990 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 181339Z AUTO 35009G17KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A2988 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 181319Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A2986 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 181415Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A2989 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 181355Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A2989 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 181335Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A2987 RMK AO2 METAR KITR 181353Z AUTO 18019KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND 18027/1343 SLP080 T01280089 METAR KITR 181253Z AUTO 18014KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP077 T01170083 METAR KITR 181153Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP068 T01220083 10167 20122 53008 Sunrise/Sunset for 10/18/2024 Fort Collins - 07:15:26 MDT / 18:15:05 MDT Denver - 07:14:03 MDT / 18:15:37 MDT Sterling - 07:08:08 MDT / 18:07:33 MDT Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 10/18/24 14:17 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 26000 FT MSL...216/050 25000 FT MSL...214/049 24000 FT MSL...223/049 22000 FT MSL...219/048 18000 FT MSL...216/044 17000 FT MSL...218/039 11000 FT MSL...184/020 10000 FT MSL...207/020 8100 FT MSL...341/017 8000 FT MSL...350/035 7300 FT MSL...350/027 7000 FT MSL...359/024 6600 FT MSL...346/026 Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion Issued at 1141 UTC Friday, October 18, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Saturday/... Issued at 541 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024 VFR conditions are possible until 01Z this evening. There is potential for lower cloud decks this morning but there is low forecast confidence if those clouds will arrive KDEN and KBJC. Decided to delay the timing of low clouds instead of removing the potential chance between 14-18Z. Scattered showers will develop late this afternoon and cloud coverage shifts from SCT to BKN and wind speeds increase between 10-13kts. Winds should remain north through the evening. By late evening, there is potential for IMC where cloud decks lower near 8-6k feet. While a few showers may linger, it is possible for fog north of all terminals if showers decrease in coverage into Saturday morning. * * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * * METAR K4BM 181415Z AUTO 15010G16KT 10SM SCT035 SCT047 02/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S METAR K4BM 181355Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM SCT044 01/M04 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW METAR K4BM 181335Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM SCT043 01/M04 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S SPECI KAFF 181356Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM FEW075 OVC095 07/04 A2993 RMK AO2 RAE55 SLP087 METAR KAFF 181355Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM -RA FEW075 OVC095 07/04 A2993 RMK AO2 RAB42 SLP087 P0000 T00690039 SPECI KAFF 181342Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM -RA FEW075 OVC095 07/03 A2993 RMK AO2 RAB42 SLP087 KCOS 181124Z 1812/1912 02006KT P6SM BKN180 FM181300 11009KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120 BKN200 FM181600 15012KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100 BKN200 FM181900 16018G28KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 SCT100 BKN200 PROB30 1821/1824 VRB25G40KT -TSRA BKN060CB BKN100 BKN200 FM190000 01015KT P6SM VCSH BKN040 OVC110 FM190400 36015KT 5SM -SHRA OVC010 METAR KCOS 181354Z 03007KT 10SM OVC110 09/04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP098 T00940039 METAR KCOS 181254Z 29007KT 10SM SCT100 BKN180 08/03 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP096 T00780033 METAR KCOS 181154Z 05006KT 10SM SCT100 BKN180 07/03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP087 T00720033 10094 20061 53012 METAR KABH 181355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC190 06/04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP122 T00640037 METAR KABH 181255Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM OVC190 08/04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP100 T00780036 METAR KABH 181155Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM OVC190 08/04 A2989 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W SLP085 T00770039 10105 20061 52007 METAR KFLY 181415Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM OVC090 08/04 A2998 RMK AO2 T00790039 METAR KFLY 181355Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM SCT100 BKN110 06/03 A2998 RMK AO2 T00610031 METAR KFLY 181335Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A2997 RMK AO2 T00560028 KFCS 181300Z 1813/1919 33009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2989INS BECMG 1816/1817 16010G15KT 9999 VCSH BKN080 610809 QNH2997INS BECMG 1821/1822 16015G25KT 8000 -SHRA BKN060 610709 520009 QNH2996INS BECMG 1823/1824 02015G25KT 8000 -SHRA BKN040 610609 520009 QNH2996INS TEMPO 1903/1906 02020G35KT BKN030 530009 BECMG 1905/1906 02015G25KT 6000 RA OVC020 610609 520009 QNH3022INS BECMG 1912/1913 03012G20KT 8000 -RA OVC030 610609 510009 QNH3023INS TX17/1821Z TN06/1813Z METAR KFCS 181355Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM BKN100 10/04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP107 T00970041 $ METAR KFCS 181255Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM FEW080 OVC100 08/04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP100 T00830039 $ METAR KFCS 181155Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM OVC095 08/04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP097 T00820040 10099 20067 53014 $ KPUB 181124Z 1812/1912 24008KT P6SM BKN200 FM181300 19012G22KT P6SM BKN120 BKN200 FM181900 14011G21KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 SCT110 BKN200 FM182200 11011KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 BKN110 BKN200 FM190000 06015KT P6SM VCSH BKN090 OVC120 FM190400 06012KT 5SM -SHRA BKN025 FM191000 03015KT 3SM SHRA BKN010 METAR KPUB 181353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP080 T01060033 $ METAR KPUB 181253Z 26008KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP066 T01220044 $ METAR KPUB 181153Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP052 T01440039 10161 20139 53010 $ METAR KVTP 181415Z AUTO 24011G20KT 10SM SCT013 03/01 A3019 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 181355Z AUTO 23015G22KT 10SM BKN013 03/01 A3017 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 181335Z AUTO 23013G27KT 10SM BKN011 BKN017 02/01 A3017 RMK AO2 METAR KTAD 181354Z AUTO 25011G18KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP093 T01110056 METAR KTAD 181254Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP084 T01170050 METAR KTAD 181154Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM SCT090 11/06 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND 22026/1123 SLP078 T01110056 10133 20094 51005 METAR KLHX 181353Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP076 T01500072 $ METAR KLHX 181253Z AUTO 21014KT 10SM 15/07 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP068 T01500072 $ METAR KLHX 181153Z AUTO 20015KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND 20030/1101 SLP059 T01610078 10172 20150 53010 METAR KLAA 181353Z AUTO 19017G26KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND 20031/1305 SLP082 T01500089 METAR KLAA 181253Z AUTO 20022G33KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND 21033/1251 SLP074 T01440089 METAR KLAA 181153Z AUTO 20017G28KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND 20029/1131 SLP071 T01500089 10183 20150 53012 METAR KSPD 181356Z AUTO 19013KT 12/09 A2999 RMK AO1 SLP112 T01170094 METAR KSPD 181256Z AUTO 20012KT 11/09 A2997 RMK AO1 SLP107 T01110094 METAR KSPD 181156Z AUTO 20014KT 12/09 A2996 RMK AO1 PK WND 20026/1120 SLP099 T01170094 10156 20117 53010 Sunrise/Sunset for 10/18/2024 Burlington - 07:02:49 MDT / 18:05:20 MDT Pueblo - 07:11:03 MDT / 18:15:53 MDT Lamar - 07:02:51 MDT / 18:08:04 MDT Pueblo (KPUX) 10/18/24 14:20 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...244/026 7000 FT MSL...231/019 5700 FT MSL...239/009 Pueblo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1131 UTC Friday, October 18, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 530 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024 VFR conditions are expected at the beginning of the TAF period, with worsening conditions at all three TAF sites anticipated throughout the period as a system approaches from our southwest. Showers and weak thunderstorms are expected to bring degraded ceilings and visibilities, along with MVFR and IFR, and possibly LIFR conditions by the time we get to early tomorrow morning. Thunder on station is most likely at KCOS from 21-00Z today, but will be possible at all three stations this afternoon and into this evening. Showers could be heavy at times. Strong south winds with gusts of 25 to 35kt are expected before the onset of showers and storms today as well. Showers, storms, and degraded and ceilings and visibilities are expected to continue into tomorrow as well. * * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KCAG 181353Z AUTO 08014G23KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP094 T00390022 METAR KCAG 181253Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A2987 RMK AO2 RAE1156 SLP102 P0000 T00330022 METAR KCAG 181153Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM -RA SCT011 BKN033 OVC055 04/03 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP098 P0007 60017 70054 T00390033 10039 20022 58004 METAR KHDN 181356Z AUTO 09014KT 10SM CLR 03/ A2990 RMK AO2 SLP106 T0028 METAR KHDN 181256Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 02/02 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP110 T00220022 FZRANO METAR KHDN 181156Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM FEW039 BKN095 02/02 A2992 RMK AO2 RAE42UPB10E16 SLP107 P0000 60007 70030 T00220022 10022 20000 56003 FZRANO METAR KSBS 181415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/01 A2992 RMK AO1 T00050005 METAR KSBS 181355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/00 A2991 RMK AO1 T00000000 METAR KSBS 181335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT001 SCT055 00/00 A2991 RMK AO1 T00020002 METAR KC07 181415Z AUTO 09008G15KT M1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M02/M02 A3001 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 181355Z AUTO 09007KT 1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M02/M02 A3000 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 181335Z AUTO 08006KT 1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M02/M02 A3000 RMK AO2 METAR K33V 181415Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM SCT006 BKN065 00/00 A3000 RMK AO1 METAR K33V 181355Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM SCT006 BKN050 BKN065 00/M01 A2999 RMK AO1 METAR K33V 181335Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM BKN050 BKN065 00/00 A2998 RMK AO1 METAR KEEO 181353Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 01/01 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP081 T00110006 METAR KEEO 181253Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP070 T00170011 METAR KEEO 181153Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 02/02 A2983 RMK AO2 RAE1056 SLP069 P0000 60025 70070 T00220017 10044 20006 57015 METAR K20V 181415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC009 A2999 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 181355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC009 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W METAR K20V 181335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC009 A2998 RMK AO2 METAR KGNB 181415Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG BKN006 OVC013 00/00 A3001 RMK AO2 T00020000 METAR KGNB 181355Z AUTO 07004KT 1/2SM FZFG BKN013 M01/M01 A3000 RMK AO2 T10091012 METAR KGNB 181335Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT003 M01/M01 A2999 RMK AO2 T10061011 METAR K0CO 181415Z AUTO 12030G35KT M1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M04/M05 A3012 RMK AO2 METAR K0CO 181355Z AUTO 12027G33KT M1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M04/M05 A3011 RMK AO2 METAR K0CO 181335Z AUTO 14027G31KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC001 M04/M05 A3011 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 181351Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM VCTS OVC011 M01/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W METAR KC99 181331Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM BKN011 M02/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W METAR KC99 181311Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW KGJT 181327Z 1813/1912 09014G23KT P6SM VCSH FEW120 BKN180 FM181700 15016KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN070 FM182000 18011KT P6SM -SHRA SCT070 BKN080 FM190200 05011KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 METAR KGJT 181353Z 09014KT 10SM FEW048 FEW075 BKN100 12/04 A2971 RMK AO2 RAB12E45 SLP010 P0000 T01220044 METAR KGJT 181253Z 09014G23KT 10SM FEW120 12/04 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP015 T01170039 METAR KGJT 181153Z 08008KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP016 60014 70016 T01060039 10133 20094 55011 KRIL 181146Z 1812/1912 17005KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 SCT110 FM181600 20005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 FM181800 26006KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 FM182300 34007KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090 FM190300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110 METAR KRIL 181353Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM FEW120 05/04 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP064 T00500039 METAR KRIL 181253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP068 T00610039 METAR KRIL 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW017 06/03 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP062 60033 7//// T00560033 10067 20056 56023 METAR K5SM 181415Z AUTO 10SM SCT038 SCT044 BKN050 M01/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW METAR K5SM 181355Z AUTO 10SM VCTS SCT001 BKN046 OVC060 M01/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW METAR K5SM 181335Z AUTO 4SM -SN OVC001 M01/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW THRU NW KEGE 181146Z 1812/1912 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH BKN035 OVC045 FM181600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050 SCT090 FM182000 19005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN090 FM190200 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 METAR KEGE 181356Z 00000KT 10SM OVC020 03/03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP118 T00330028 SPECI KEGE 181336Z 26004KT 10SM BKN018 03/03 A2996 RMK AO2 METAR KEGE 181256Z 19004KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP107 T00280022 KASE 181326Z 1813/1912 00000KT P6SM VCSH FEW040 SCT120 WS020/21035KT FM181600 11007KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 SCT100 FM181800 17012G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100 FM190200 14005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN090 METAR KASE 181353Z 35006KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP086 T00060000 METAR KASE 181253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/01 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP074 T00110006 SPECI KASE 181223Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM FEW001 00/00 A2992 RMK AO2 T00000000 METAR KCCU 181415Z AUTO 14013G18KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 METAR KCCU 181355Z AUTO 14012G19KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3010 RMK AO2 METAR KCCU 181335Z AUTO 13017KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 METAR KLXV 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP090 T10111044 METAR KLXV 181253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP081 T10221044 METAR KLXV 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW060 M01/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP066 60000 70001 T10111039 10028 21017 53008 Sunrise/Sunset for 10/18/2024 Rangely - 07:29:44 MDT / 18:30:28 MDT Grand Junction - 07:27:42 MDT / 18:30:42 MDT Steamboat Springs - 07:22:21 MDT / 18:22:11 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 10/18/24 14:21 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 24000 FT MSL...193/039 22000 FT MSL...186/055 20000 FT MSL...190/045 19000 FT MSL...194/050 18000 FT MSL...198/048 17100 FT MSL...196/045 17000 FT MSL...194/046 16000 FT MSL...193/047 15600 FT MSL...199/045 15000 FT MSL...200/045 14400 FT MSL...198/045 14000 FT MSL...191/047 13300 FT MSL...192/048 13000 FT MSL...189/046 12500 FT MSL...188/046 12000 FT MSL...189/041 11700 FT MSL...187/044 11000 FT MSL...186/040 11000 FT MSL...182/044 10400 FT MSL...182/041 10200 FT MSL...178/035 10100 FT MSL...183/039 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1151 UTC Friday, October 18, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 551 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024 Gusty winds, some moderate rain, and mountain snow will continue across the region as a strong system approaches from the west. Widespread broken to overcast skies will continue today and into tonight with ILS breakpoints likely being met for the mountain TAF sites due to reductions in vis and lower ceilings. VFR conditions will likely continue before chances increase for MVFR and IFR conditions during the latter part of the morning. Mountain obscurations will be common along with some possible LLWS for the higher elevation TAF sites. These conditions will persist through much of tonight. * * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * * KMTJ 181146Z 1812/1912 14010KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 OVC090 FM181700 18012KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100 FM182000 28010KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN100 FM182300 35008KT P6SM VCSH BKN090 FM190300 17005KT P6SM SCT080 BKN090 METAR KMTJ 181353Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP039 T01110006 METAR KMTJ 181253Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP039 T00940011 METAR KMTJ 181153Z AUTO 25012G18KT 10SM OVC075 12/01 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP047 T01170011 10133 20083 53004 METAR KGUC 181356Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP126 T00221006 FZRANO METAR KGUC 181256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW080 M01/M01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP127 T10061006 FZRANO METAR KGUC 181156Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP113 70009 T00001006 10044 21011 53006 FZRANO METAR K7BM 181415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 03/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW METAR K7BM 181355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT045 BKN060 BKN095 05/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W METAR K7BM 181335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 SCT095 04/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW METAR KAEJ 181415Z AUTO SCT065 SCT080 BKN100 07/00 A3001 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW T00650003 PWINO METAR KAEJ 181355Z AUTO SCT075 BKN110 07/00 A2999 RMK AO2 T00741004 PWINO METAR KAEJ 181335Z AUTO OVC110 06/00 A2998 RMK AO2 T00620000 PWINO METAR KANK 181415Z AUTO VRB06KT 9SM OVC060 08/01 A3001 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW T00800014 $ METAR KANK 181355Z AUTO 21004KT 9SM BKN060 OVC080 08/02 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W T00770015 $ METAR KANK 181335Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM FEW055 BKN075 OVC090 09/00 A2998 RMK AO2 T00860002 $ METAR KMYP 181415Z AUTO 23017KT M1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M02/M02 A3022 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 181355Z AUTO 24020KT M1/4SM FZFG OVC003 M02/M02 A3021 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 181336Z AUTO 24021KT 2 1/2SM -SN SCT003 BKN009 OVC016 M02/M02 A3020 RMK AO2 KTEX 181146Z 1812/1912 17008G19KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN080 WS020/20045KT FM182000 16010G20KT 6SM -SHRASN BR SCT040 OVC045 FM190000 13007KT 5SM -SHRASN BR SCT035 OVC045 FM190100 16006KT 2SM -SHSNRA BR BKN020 OVC030 FM190700 12005KT 3SM -SHSNRA BR BKN025 OVC040 METAR KTEX 181415Z AUTO 15017G20KT 10SM SCT045 SCT055 05/M01 A2998 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 181355Z AUTO 16013G18KT 10SM SCT033 BKN044 BKN055 05/M01 A2997 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 181335Z AUTO 17025G35KT 10SM SCT035 BKN043 OVC060 05/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 181415Z AUTO 10SM SCT025 SCT045 OVC060 05/03 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW METAR K04V 181355Z AUTO 15005KT 2 1/2SM UP BKN022 OVC027 05/03 A3007 RMK AO2 P0004 LTG DSNT SW AND W METAR K04V 181335Z AUTO 5SM RA SCT022 BKN031 OVC042 04/04 A3006 RMK AO2 P0001 LTG DSNT SW METAR KCEZ 181353Z AUTO 17019G33KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A2983 RMK AO2 PK WND 15033/1349 SLP042 T01390006 METAR KCEZ 181253Z AUTO 16015G26KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND 16027/1226 SLP036 T01390000 METAR KCEZ 181153Z AUTO 17014G27KT 10SM FEW070 BKN090 14/00 A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND 15029/1126 LTG DSNT NW SLP031 60000 70004 T01390000 10161 20133 55002 $ KDRO 181146Z 1812/1912 VRB04KT P6SM VCTS FEW060CB BKN110 FM181700 12009KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT045CB BKN080 FM190200 07006KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS BKN015CB OVC020 FM190600 VRB03KT 3SM SHRASN BR BKN008 OVC040 FM190800 VRB04KT 4SM SHRA BR BKN015 OVC025 METAR KDRO 181353Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM SCT065 BKN080 BKN090 07/03 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP095 T00720033 METAR KDRO 181253Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP095 T00720028 METAR KDRO 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A2992 RMK AO2 RAE17 TSE1055 SLP087 P0000 60001 70005 T00780028 10094 20072 55002 METAR KPSO 181415Z AUTO 26006KT 2SM /VCTSRA 06/04 A3000 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED LTG DSNT S T00600035 METAR KPSO 181415Z AUTO 26006KT 2SM +VCTSRA 06/04 A3000 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED LTG DSNT S T00600035 METAR KPSO 181355Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM -DZ SCT035 SCT044 OVC050 06/05 A3001 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE THRU NW T00550048 METAR KCPW 181415Z AUTO VCTS OVC001 M03/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND NW METAR KCPW 181355Z AUTO OVC001 M02/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W P0006 PWINO METAR KCPW 181335Z AUTO VCTS OVC001 M03/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW P0004 KALS 181124Z 1812/1912 18008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN110 FM181600 18026G35KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 FM182100 19021G33KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 OVC080 FM190200 12012KT 4SM -SHRA BKN040 OVC060 FM190600 10012KT 3SM -RA OVC015 FM191000 10010KT 2SM RA OVC008 METAR KALS 181352Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM OVC070 06/05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP122 T00610050 METAR KALS 181252Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM FEW070 SCT085 04/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP115 T00440028 METAR KALS 181152Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP114 7//// T00390022 10067 20028 53002 Sunrise/Sunset for 10/18/2024 Vail - 07:19:32 MDT / 18:21:18 MDT Durango - 07:23:00 MDT / 18:29:55 MDT Alamosa - 07:15:13 MDT / 18:21:45 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 10/18/24 14:21 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 24000 FT MSL...193/039 22000 FT MSL...186/055 20000 FT MSL...190/045 19000 FT MSL...194/050 18000 FT MSL...198/048 17100 FT MSL...196/045 17000 FT MSL...194/046 16000 FT MSL...193/047 15600 FT MSL...199/045 15000 FT MSL...200/045 14400 FT MSL...198/045 14000 FT MSL...191/047 13300 FT MSL...192/048 13000 FT MSL...189/046 12500 FT MSL...188/046 12000 FT MSL...189/041 11700 FT MSL...187/044 11000 FT MSL...186/040 11000 FT MSL...182/044 10400 FT MSL...182/041 10200 FT MSL...178/035 10100 FT MSL...183/039 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1151 UTC Friday, October 18, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 551 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024 Gusty winds, some moderate rain, and mountain snow will continue across the region as a strong system approaches from the west. Widespread broken to overcast skies will continue today and into tonight with ILS breakpoints likely being met for the mountain TAF sites due to reductions in vis and lower ceilings. VFR conditions will likely continue before chances increase for MVFR and IFR conditions during the latter part of the morning. Mountain obscurations will be common along with some possible LLWS for the higher elevation TAF sites. These conditions will persist through much of tonight. * * * * * Arizona * * * * * KPGA 181141Z 1812/1912 20010KT P6SM -SHRA BKN050 OVC070 FM181300 25008G16KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 FM181800 27009KT 6SM BR VCTS BKN045CB TEMPO 1818/1821 4SM -SHRA BR OVC035 FM190000 34010G16KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC045 PROB30 1900/1903 4SM TS BR OVC020CB FM190800 09008KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN025 SPECI KPGA 181423Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM SCT016 SCT023 OVC040 10/06 A2972 RMK AO2 T01000061 SPECI KPGA 181401Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM BKN016 BKN022 BKN070 10/07 A2972 RMK AO2 T01000067 METAR KPGA 181353Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM SCT020 BKN070 BKN110 11/08 A2972 RMK AO2 RAB11E38 SLP017 P0001 T01060083 METAR KRQE 181353Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM SCT038 SCT060 BKN075 09/02 A2990 RMK AO2 RAE44 SLP044 P0002 T00940022 METAR KRQE 181253Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM -RA SCT050 BKN065 OVC080 08/03 A2989 RMK AO2 RAB35 SLP038 P0000 T00830033 METAR KRQE 181153Z AUTO 19012G21KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP028 T01000017 10111 20078 56005 Flagstaff (KFSX) 10/18/24 14:16 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 42000 FT MSL...331/004 29000 FT MSL...243/062 28900 FT MSL...243/062 28000 FT MSL...244/061 27000 FT MSL...242/060 26000 FT MSL...240/056 25000 FT MSL...241/058 24700 FT MSL...240/057 24000 FT MSL...241/060 23000 FT MSL...238/063 22000 FT MSL...235/062 21300 FT MSL...236/066 21000 FT MSL...233/065 20000 FT MSL...232/064 19000 FT MSL...231/063 18600 FT MSL...230/063 18000 FT MSL...229/062 17000 FT MSL...226/060 16400 FT MSL...226/059 16000 FT MSL...226/059 15000 FT MSL...221/058 14500 FT MSL...221/058 14000 FT MSL...219/058 13000 FT MSL...215/058 13000 FT MSL...215/058 12000 FT MSL...215/055 11800 FT MSL...213/055 11000 FT MSL...212/051 10800 FT MSL...208/050 10000 FT MSL...204/047 10000 FT MSL...203/047 9200 FT MSL...199/043 9000 FT MSL...197/042 8500 FT MSL...198/038 8000 FT MSL...198/030 7800 FT MSL...195/033 7400 FT MSL...196/027 7400 FT MSL...195/029 Flagstaff Aviation Discussion Issued at 1208 UTC Friday, October 18, 2024 .AVIATION...Friday 18/12Z through Saturday 19/12Z...A cold front east of KGCN-KPGA at 1200Z will bring 4-6 hours of SHRA/TSRA/BR to each location as it moves east, reaching the New Mexico border by 00Z Saturday. Areas MVFR within the frontal passage. Behind the front, mainly VFR, although occasional MVFR/IFR over higher terrain with -SHRA/-SHSN. Sfc winds S-SW10-20g25-30kts ahead of the front, switching to SW-W10-20g25-35kts after the front passes each location. Sfc winds decrease rapidly after 00Z Saturday. OUTLOOK...Saturday 19/12Z through Monday 21/12Z...Nearly stationary low pressure will produce MVFR conditions in -SHRA/-SHSN/BR through 15Z Sunday, then VFR. Locations away from showers will be VFR. Sfc winds becoming light and variable, generally less than 10-15kts. * * * * * Utah * * * * * KSLC 181120Z 1812/1918 34013G24KT P6SM -RA BKN020 OVC040 FM181700 33014G25KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 OVC040 FM182100 33015G25KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060 FM190300 32006KT P6SM FEW060 FEW120 METAR KSLC 181354Z 34010KT 10SM FEW015 SCT065 BKN080 BKN150 06/03 A2991 RMK AO2 RAE31 SLP114 VCSH P0000 T00610028 SPECI KSLC 181305Z 35014KT 10SM -RA FEW026 OVC035 06/03 A2991 RMK AO2 P0000 T00560028 METAR KSLC 181254Z 35012KT 10SM -RA FEW021 OVC026 06/03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP109 P0001 T00560028 KVEL 181324Z 1813/1912 03009KT P6SM -RA OVC035 FM182000 03013KT P6SM -SHRA SCT045 BKN070 FM190300 04008KT P6SM FEW090 SCT130 METAR KVEL 181353Z AUTO 34008KT 6SM RA BR OVC036 06/04 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP072 P0011 T00610039 METAR KVEL 181253Z AUTO 03009KT 7SM RA OVC037 06/04 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP068 P0015 T00610039 METAR KVEL 181153Z AUTO 05008KT 8SM -RA OVC035 07/04 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP067 P0007 60021 7//// T00670039 10078 20067 55002 KCNY 181327Z 1813/1912 31016KT P6SM VCTS SCT045 BKN060CB OVC070 TEMPO 1813/1817 5SM TSRA BR SCT030CB OVC050 FM181700 18011KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 OVC045 FM190300 12005KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 BKN100 SPECI KCNY 181423Z AUTO 28005KT 4SM -RA BR FEW034 OVC047 08/07 A2973 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S P0007 T00780067 SPECI KCNY 181408Z AUTO 32011KT 5SM VCTS RA BR FEW019 OVC045 08/07 A2972 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E-SW P0004 T00780067 SPECI KCNY 181350Z AUTO 33011KT 7SM RA OVC050 08/07 A2972 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N-SE P0009 Salt Lake City (KMTX) 10/18/24 14:18 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 19000 FT MSL...084/013 18000 FT MSL...065/018 17700 FT MSL...068/010 17000 FT MSL...056/015 16000 FT MSL...076/027 15000 FT MSL...018/022 14000 FT MSL...039/026 13000 FT MSL...052/025 11000 FT MSL...021/019 9000 FT MSL...004/013 9000 FT MSL...341/003 8300 FT MSL...026/002 8000 FT MSL...016/023 7500 FT MSL...331/004 6900 FT MSL...336/005 6800 FT MSL...344/006 6600 FT MSL...355/005 Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion Issued at 0924 UTC Friday, October 18, 2024 .AVIATION...KSLC...Low clouds with ceilings into MVFR range along with light to moderate rain will last through roughly 15Z. Rain will be more scattered after 15Z, with VFR conditions prevailing. Stronger showers will lower conditions into MVFR range. Northwest winds will prevail, with gusts around 25 knots most of the afternoon. Showers and clouds will diminish later in the afternoon, with mostly clear conditions by around 00Z. .REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Rain and snow will bring lowered ceilings and visibility to southwest Wyoming and much of Utah. Snow with ceilings and visibility into IFR or lower range will prevail most of the morning in southwest Wyoming. Snow showers will last through much of the afternoon, with northeast winds gusting around 30 knots. Throughout northern Utah, valley rain is likely, with ceilings into MVFR range. Scattered rain showers are likely much of the afternoon, with VFR conditions prevailing, but stronger showers will lower ceilings into at least MVFR range. Northwest winds will gust around 25 knots for much of this area. Winds will be relatively light later in the day, but gusty east winds are likely at KLGU and KOGD starting in the evening. Rain and snow will continue later throughout southern Utah. Snow with IFR or lower ceilings and visibility will last through the morning at KCDC, with snow showers much of the afternoon. Snow with IFR conditions is likely most of the day at KBCE. MVFR conditions will prevail throughout much of southern Utah where there is rain. North winds will prevail for much of southern Utah, with gusts around 25 knots. Locally higher wind gusts are likely for southwest Utah. * * * * * Wyoming * * * * * KEVW 181120Z 1812/1912 02010KT 1SM -SN BR SCT007 OVC015 FM181900 04018G30KT 6SM -SHSN BR SCT020 BKN040 FM190100 09017G27KT P6SM FEW040= SPECI KEVW 181414Z AUTO 36015KT 2SM -SN BR OVC003 00/M01 A2991 RMK AO2 P0000 T00001011 METAR KEVW 181353Z AUTO 35015KT 3/4SM -SN BR VV003 00/M01 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP109 P0000 T00001011 SPECI KEVW 181337Z AUTO 35016KT 1SM -SN BR VV003 00/M01 A2990 RMK AO2 P0000 T00001011 KRKS 181120Z 1812/1912 14011KT P6SM VCSH BKN015 OVC035 FM181300 09010KT 5SM -SN BKN008 OVC015 FM182200 09012G18KT P6SM BKN015 OVC025 FM190100 06010KT P6SM BKN035 FM190700 23006KT P6SM FEW080 SPECI KRKS 181357Z AUTO 06013KT 5SM RA BR BKN009 OVC013 03/02 A2993 RMK AO2 P0001 T00280022 METAR KRKS 181354Z AUTO 06011KT 5SM RA BR OVC013 03/02 A2993 RMK AO2 RAB27 SLP120 P0004 T00280022 SPECI KRKS 181341Z AUTO 07010KT 6SM RA BR SCT005 OVC014 03/02 A2992 RMK AO2 RAB27 P0001 T00280022 KRWL 181134Z 1812/1912 09010KT P6SM VCSH OVC012 FM181500 04010KT 2SM -SHSNRA BR OVC008 TEMPO 1816/1818 3/4SM -SN BR OVC005 FM182000 05015G25KT P6SM VCSH OVC007 FM190400 07010KT P6SM OVC005 SPECI KRWL 181350Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM SCT009 BKN014 OVC020 04/02 A2997 RMK AO2 RAB10E32 P0000 METAR KRWL 181353Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM BKN009 BKN014 OVC020 04/02 A2997 RMK AO2 RAB10E32 CIG 008V013 SLP125 P0000 T00390022 METAR KRWL 181253Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM OVC018 04/02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP116 T00390022 KLAR 181134Z 1812/1912 01006KT P6SM VCSH OVC020 FM181800 09012G20KT P6SM BKN040 FM182200 06015G25KT 6SM -SHRASN OVC012 FM190300 13010KT P6SM -SHSNRA OVC020 SPECI KLAR 181419Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM BKN003 OVC060 03/01 A2998 RMK AO2 T00280006 SPECI KLAR 181410Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM SCT003 OVC065 03/00 A2998 RMK AO2 T00280000 METAR KLAR 181353Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM BKN065 OVC100 03/00 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP105 T00280000 KCYS 181134Z 1812/1912 01011KT P6SM VCSH BKN004 OVC025 TEMPO 1812/1815 SCT004 BKN015 FM181500 03010KT P6SM OVC010 FM182300 03009KT 2SM -SHRA BR OVC004 FM190500 01005KT 5SM BR VCSH OVC004 SPECI KCYS 181404Z 02009G22KT 10SM OVC006 03/01 A2999 RMK AO2 CIG 004V007 T00280006 METAR KCYS 181353Z 02016G25KT 5SM BR OVC004 03/01 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND 36027/1336 CIG 002V007 SLP112 T00280011 SPECI KCYS 181334Z 02017G26KT 5SM BR OVC004 03/02 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 01026/1332 T00330017 Riverton (KRIW) 10/18/24 14:22 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 20000 FT MSL...174/030 16000 FT MSL...106/021 14600 FT MSL...100/009 14000 FT MSL...103/009 13000 FT MSL...100/011 12700 FT MSL...097/011 12000 FT MSL...106/016 11200 FT MSL...099/015 11000 FT MSL...097/015 10000 FT MSL...079/012 10000 FT MSL...081/013 9000 FT MSL...049/014 9000 FT MSL...056/012 8100 FT MSL...046/014 8000 FT MSL...037/016 7400 FT MSL...039/014 7000 FT MSL...030/016 6700 FT MSL...029/013 6200 FT MSL...020/020 6000 FT MSL...025/018 6000 FT MSL...025/018 Cheyenne (KCYS) 10/18/24 14:17 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 27000 FT MSL...214/047 26000 FT MSL...216/045 25000 FT MSL...217/045 24000 FT MSL...219/041 23000 FT MSL...217/039 22000 FT MSL...214/036 21000 FT MSL...209/033 20000 FT MSL...208/023 19000 FT MSL...210/015 18000 FT MSL...189/032 17400 FT MSL...255/024 17000 FT MSL...250/025 16000 FT MSL...191/037 15100 FT MSL...210/024 15000 FT MSL...209/024 14000 FT MSL...183/030 8000 FT MSL...333/021 Riverton Aviation Discussion Issued at 1017 UTC Friday, October 18, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 413 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024 IFR to MVFR ceilings at many locations with the first surge post frontal with rain on station and some restrictions to visibility. IFR to LIFR ceilings and visibility west of the Divide through mid to late morning 15-17Z, before improving through the afternoon as snow tapers off west to east. A bit later east of the Divide lingering at KLND with the heaviest impacts due to upslope conditions with snow. Lower visibility to IFR with possible ceilings to LIFR through evening around 00Z before improving there. Improving skies after 00-01Z for all locations into the overnight hours into Saturday morning. Some TAF sites may see fog after 06Z Saturday if the sky can clear rapidly but not enough confidence to pinpoint at this time. Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence Cheyenne Aviation Discussion Issued at 1151 UTC Friday, October 18, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 550 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024 Pacific storm system and its associated cold front will push south of the region today and stall near the four corners area. Persistent east to northeast upslope flow will develop and continue through tonight. Bands of rain showers will occasional develop ahead of this storm system and lift northeast across the area through late this evening. Rain may mix with snow or change over to all snow above 6500 feet. HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: MVFR CIGS will develop over the area if they already haven`t yet early this morning. These conditions will likely persist through much of the day and into tonight. KCYS and KRWL have the best chance to see more persistent IFR conditions in low clouds and some fog, but not confident how long this will last, so added some tempo groups to address this. Bands of showers and a stray thundershower are expected today and will lift northeast across the area. Rain will change over to snow or mix with snow at KRWL and KLAR. This change over can`t be ruled out at KCYS, but confidence is low at this time. * * * * * Nebraska * * * * * METAR KIBM 181415Z AUTO 36014G19KT 10SM OVC008 04/02 A2998 RMK AO2 T00410023 METAR KIBM 181355Z AUTO 01014G19KT 10SM SCT008 04/02 A2997 RMK AO2 T00400022 METAR KIBM 181335Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A2995 RMK AO2 T00400021 KSNY 181134Z 1812/1912 36010KT P6SM OVC100 FM181600 01015G25KT P6SM OVC100 FM190000 02010G20KT P6SM VCSH OVC020 FM190300 01008KT 6SM -SHRA OVC015 FM190700 33005KT P6SM OVC015 METAR KSNY 181353Z AUTO 35016G23KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP114 T00440011 METAR KSNY 181253Z AUTO 35016G26KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 35026/1242 SLP099 T00560011 METAR KSNY 181153Z AUTO 34017KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP082 T00610017 10161 20061 53027 METAR KOGA 181415Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A2989 RMK AO2 T01170052 METAR KOGA 181355Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A2988 RMK AO2 T01180061 METAR KOGA 181335Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A2988 RMK AO2 T01330085 METAR KIML 181353Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP102 T01390089 METAR KIML 181253Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP089 T01330083 METAR KIML 181153Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP075 T01440083 10206 20144 53018 KMCK 181120Z 1812/1912 18018G30KT P6SM SCT250 FM190000 18013KT P6SM BKN110 FM191000 16008KT P6SM -SHRA OVC030 METAR KMCK 181353Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP115 T01440078 $ METAR KMCK 181253Z AUTO 18011G19KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 18027/1154 SLP105 T01330072 $ METAR KMCK 181153Z AUTO 18015G23KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND 17028/1126 SLP096 T01390072 10183 20139 53015 North Platte (KLNX) 10/18/24 14:19 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 17000 FT MSL...208/040 16000 FT MSL...205/040 14200 FT MSL...202/053 14000 FT MSL...202/047 12000 FT MSL...188/041 6000 FT MSL...222/027 5000 FT MSL...333/022 4700 FT MSL...318/030 4100 FT MSL...341/015 4000 FT MSL...332/016 3600 FT MSL...314/008 3400 FT MSL...307/012 North Platte Aviation Discussion Issued at 1132 UTC Friday, October 18, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 630 AM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024 A front bisects central Nebraska southwest to northeast with KVTN on the cold side and KLBF on the warm side. At KVTN, expect VFR conditions with northerly winds at or below 10kt. Winds will increase heading into this evening as showers develop and start streaming up form the southwest and flight categories descend to MVFR through the latter portion of the valid period. At KLBF, expect light southeast winds and some low level wind shear for the first hour or two. By mid morning diurnal heating will mix stronger winds down to the surface with gusts 20 to 25kt persisting through the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms will then develop toward sunset and continue through the latter portion of the valid period with the front pushing through KLBF around 03Z with winds becoming northeasterly. Behind the front CIGs will gradually descend through MVFR to IFR before daybreak Saturday. * * * * * Kansas * * * * * KGLD 181120Z 1812/1912 19019G31KT P6SM SCT250 FM190000 16018G29KT P6SM SCT090 FM190300 17014G24KT P6SM -SHRA BKN030 FM190800 18010KT P6SM OVC015 METAR KGLD 181353Z AUTO 19021G27KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 19027/1353 SLP088 T01330106 METAR KGLD 181253Z AUTO 17016KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP084 T01110089 METAR KGLD 181153Z AUTO 18017KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 18027/1133 SLP078 T01220083 10183 20122 53009 KGCK 181120Z 1812/1912 17015G25KT P6SM SKC WS020/20050KT FM181500 18024G33KT P6SM BKN200 FM190200 16015KT P6SM BKN120 METAR KGCK 181354Z 16012G22KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP141 T01220044 METAR KGCK 181254Z 16013G23KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 18028/1205 SLP136 T01110039 METAR KGCK 181154Z AUTO 17019G30KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND 17032/1139 SLP125 T01170039 10144 20117 53006 METAR KLBL 181356Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 15/08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP150 T01500083 PNO $ METAR KLBL 181256Z AUTO 17015KT 10SM OVC120 14/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP146 T01440072 PNO $ METAR KLBL 181156Z AUTO 18014KT 10SM FEW090 OVC110 14/07 A3002 RMK AO2 RAB12E22 SLP143 6//// 7//// T01440072 10150 20139 53011 PNO $ METAR KEHA 181415Z AUTO 20016KT 7SM -RA SCT018 SCT070 BKN090 14/12 A3004 RMK AO2 T01390116 METAR KEHA 181355Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM SCT110 14/11 A3003 RMK AO2 T01430108 METAR KEHA 181335Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM SCT025 14/11 A3002 RMK AO2 T01430108 Goodland (KGLD) 10/18/24 14:19 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 19000 FT MSL...201/046 6000 FT MSL...226/033 5400 FT MSL...206/034 5000 FT MSL...201/033 4300 FT MSL...185/026 Dodge City (KDDC) 10/18/24 14:17 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 18000 FT MSL...201/033 17000 FT MSL...201/032 16000 FT MSL...203/031 15000 FT MSL...204/031 14000 FT MSL...205/031 13000 FT MSL...207/031 11600 FT MSL...205/005 8200 FT MSL...276/006 7000 FT MSL...208/019 6000 FT MSL...214/024 5100 FT MSL...197/008 5000 FT MSL...216/035 4400 FT MSL...184/008 3200 FT MSL...188/030 Goodland Aviation Discussion Issued at 1103 UTC Friday, October 18, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 457 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024 For KGLD... VFR conditions are forecast until around 03Z, then ceilings are forecast to lower. Moisture is forecast to continue moving into the area. During the day, the only potential problem is a small chance for showers and storms around 18-21Z. The overall chance is around 20%, but precip might form south of the terminal and move north. This evening, a low pressure system is forecast to move over the area and provide a greater chance for precipitation. While the better chances are to the west of the terminal, there is still a 60% chance for precip this evening. Additionally, the air column will begin to saturate, and ceilings lower towards 1000ft. For KMCK... VFR conditions are forecast through the period for now. Currently the best moisture and precip chances are forecast to be west and south of the terminal. While chances are low, it is worth mentioning that showers and storms are possible around the 20-00Z time period, and then again late overnight. Both chances are generally below 20%, so they are not included at this time since the system favors a westward pull. Towards the end of the period, enough moisture may move into the area for ceilings to being lowering. Dodge City Aviation Discussion Issued at 1048 UTC Friday, October 18, 2024 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 545 AM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024 South winds will continue this TAF period with wind speeds increasing to 20 to 25 knots sustained. Mid and high level cloud will continue to overspread western Kansas, and ceilings are forecast to gradually lower down to MVFR flight category late in the period. Numerous rain showers and widely scattered thunderstorms are likely to remain west of southwest Kansas terminals through this TAF period. * * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * * KGUY 181120Z 1812/1912 17017G27KT P6SM OVC020 PROB30 1821/1903 3SM TSRA BR OVC015CB FM190300 16015KT P6SM OVC015= METAR KGUY 181353Z AUTO 18013G21KT 10SM OVC110 15/09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP126 T01500094 METAR KGUY 181253Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP121 T01440094 METAR KGUY 181153Z AUTO 18011G22KT 10SM OVC030 14/09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP119 T01440089 10161 20133 50007 KDHT 181120Z 1812/1912 18017G27KT P6SM OVC015 PROB30 1820/1902 3SM TSRA BR OVC010CB FM190200 15018G28KT P6SM OVC007 METAR KDHT 181353Z AUTO 19015G23KT 10SM SCT023 OVC090 14/11 A3003 RMK AO2 RAE12 SLP129 P0000 T01440111 METAR KDHT 181253Z AUTO 17016KT 10SM -RA BKN090 BKN120 14/11 A3000 RMK AO2 RAB25 SLP121 P0000 T01390111 METAR KDHT 181153Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM SCT090 14/11 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND 18026/1059 SLP119 T01440106 10167 20144 53001 Amarillo (KAMA) 10/18/24 14:23 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 22000 FT MSL...190/039 20000 FT MSL...200/045 19000 FT MSL...186/044 18000 FT MSL...182/046 17000 FT MSL...176/045 16000 FT MSL...179/044 15000 FT MSL...193/038 14000 FT MSL...192/039 13000 FT MSL...197/038 11000 FT MSL...184/023 10000 FT MSL...203/026 9000 FT MSL...211/025 7000 FT MSL...214/031 6000 FT MSL...200/027 4300 FT MSL...162/022 Amarillo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1123 UTC Friday, October 18, 2024 .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 620 AM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024 MVFR conditions will prevail through this forecast. A few showers will be possible from time to time, but these are not expected to worsen conditions below MVFR. A few thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening, so have inserted a PROB 30 group for this possibility. Southerly winds will prevail at 15 to 25 knots with higher gusts. * * * * * New Mexico * * * * * KFMN 181139Z 1812/1912 15013KT P6SM BKN100 FM181700 18020G32KT P6SM VCSH OVC080 TEMPO 1818/1821 VRB25G39KT 5SM -TSRA SCT030 OVC040CB FM182100 27015G23KT 6SM -SHRA OVC025 FM190400 10013G21KT P6SM VCSH OVC015 METAR KFMN 181353Z 06004KT 10SM SCT075 OVC100 13/M01 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP067 T01281006 METAR KFMN 181253Z 11008KT 10SM FEW080 14/M02 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP062 T01391017 METAR KFMN 181153Z 12008KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP060 T01391022 10161 20139 53002 METAR KSKX 181356Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM 08/04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLPNO T00830044 METAR KSKX 181256Z AUTO 10SM 09/04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP131 T00890039 SPECI KSKX 181248Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW001 BKN090 09/04 RMK AO2 $ KLVS 181248Z 1813/1912 18010KT P6SM FEW015 BKN100 WS020/20042KT TEMPO 1813/1815 1/2SM FG FM181600 18023G33KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 TEMPO 1821/1824 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA SCT035 OVC050CB FM190200 15014G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 OVC030 FM190500 17020G32KT 3SM -SHRA OVC015 SPECI KLVS 181419Z AUTO 19012KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC003 08/08 A3007 RMK AO2 T00830078 SPECI KLVS 181406Z AUTO 18009KT 4SM BR OVC002 08/08 A3006 RMK AO2 T00780078 SPECI KLVS 181358Z AUTO 18009KT 2SM BR OVC002 08/07 A3006 RMK AO2 T00780072 SPECI KRTN 181423Z AUTO 19006KT 8SM OVC009 09/08 A3002 RMK AO2 CIG 005V011 T00890078 METAR KRTN 181353Z AUTO 22008KT 8SM BKN010 OVC017 08/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP118 T00830072 SPECI KRTN 181316Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM OVC010 08/07 A3001 RMK AO2 T00830072 METAR KCAO 181355Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM FEW013 SCT025 BKN110 11/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP133 T01061033 $ SPECI KCAO 181353Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM FEW013 SCT025 BKN110 11/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 $ SPECI KCAO 181344Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM SCT013 BKN026 11/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 T01061028 $ Albuquerque (KABX) 10/18/24 14:20 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 12000 FT MSL...202/033 11000 FT MSL...202/031 10000 FT MSL...193/032 9000 FT MSL...184/025 8000 FT MSL...190/023 7000 FT MSL...187/026 6500 FT MSL...175/020 6300 FT MSL...177/019 Albuquerque Aviation Discussion Issued at 1154 UTC Friday, October 18, 2024 .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 542 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024 Intermittent MVFR cigs have developed tonight in the eastern plains near the TX border and will likely continue through around 15Z this morning. A few showers are lingering across the north and east, but most of the state remains dry. A potent upper-level trough is currently digging into northern AZ. A cold front will approach New Mexico from the west today, reaching the NM/AZ border around 18Z. Cigs and Vis will drop rapidly with the frontal passage, but may rebound later in the evening as drier air moves in behind it. Breezy to gusty southerly winds will prevail across most of the area today, with the strongest gusts along the Rio Grande Valley where patchy blowing dust could reduce visibility at times. Fast-moving severe storms are possible in eastern NM where rounds of showers and storms will continue through the overnight. Confidence is increasing that IFR conditions will develop in northern and eastern NM around sunset and persist through the end of the TAF period. Areas of fog could result in VLIFR conditions across north-central and northeastern areas, including KLVS, KCAO, and KSKX. * * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * * DATA BASED ON 181200Z VALID 181800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 3512 0430-01 0633-06 1117-17 1409-29 151847 361650 361350 BCE 0613-06 1313-20 1639-30 152942 160543 311046 LND 0719-05 0911-07 1818-17 2127-29 223146 213354 233051 RKS 0737 1320-04 1814-16 1922-29 193247 214052 212851 GJT 1824+06 1935-02 1837-17 2015-30 204947 205648 213149 FMN 1730+08 1732-01 2046-16 2052-30 216743 216848 227549 ABQ 1932+07 2036+00 2151-13 2251-24 227541 226650 227653 MBW 1012 1722-02 2227-17 2231-29 215446 207552 225653 DEN 9900+02 2029+00 2032-15 2047-28 217342 217152 227054 PUB 1914+08 2021+01 1932-15 2050-26 216642 216751 227253 ALS 2035+00 2039-15 2051-26 217742 217251 237652 TCC 1925 2122+09 2121+02 2135-12 2134-23 224640 225150 225155 BFF 0217 9900+04 2127+00 2133-16 2144-27 216943 217353 226153 GLD 2019 2129+09 2136+02 2149-14 2147-25 215041 225551 244555 GCK 2029+09 2029+09 2030+02 2033-13 2142-25 223641 224250 224456 GAG 2040+11 2032+08 1919+03 2028-13 2132-24 232540 222349 223056 AMA 2033 1927+08 1937+02 2142-13 2134-23 222839 213249 233956 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 181200Z VALID 190000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 0310 0431+00 0214-03 0805-14 9900-28 045643 035451 364853 BCE 0624-04 0730-17 0732-32 093342 042945 362047 LND 0211-04 0406-06 2410-15 2420-28 232147 331452 301852 RKS 0635 2307-03 2313-15 2211-28 244346 251052 281752 GJT 0805+03 1217-02 1527-14 1627-27 162145 192852 211952 FMN 1534+08 1638+00 1741-16 2049-28 206343 205647 235248 ABQ 1839+08 1841+00 2047-14 2163-25 226842 216149 217054 MBW 1016 9900-01 2316-16 2140-27 205246 215653 234253 DEN 0510+00 1624-02 2037-14 2041-26 214944 205451 235554 PUB 1817+08 1916+01 2024-14 2040-27 226342 216050 236553 ALS 1834+00 2135-14 2046-26 226843 215650 227253 TCC 1626 1824+09 1929+02 2135-12 2235-23 225040 215250 215654 BFF 0323 1207+01 2020+00 2128-16 2241-27 216444 217052 235355 GLD 1732 1927+07 2219+01 2135-13 2139-24 215141 215551 236056 GCK 1832+11 2033+06 2133+01 2134-12 2231-23 223940 214750 224956 GAG 1730+10 1931+06 2022+03 2125-13 2232-23 222539 223449 224156 AMA 1832 1824+08 1924+02 2127-12 2326-23 223240 214049 214055 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 181200Z VALID 191200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 0407+04 1406+00 0431-12 0444-25 045841 036551 015759 BCE 0628-05 0647-16 0360-28 037143 037047 025850 LND 2908+04 2412+01 0215-12 0530-24 044042 044552 023459 RKS 0305 2115+01 0907-13 0522-26 054342 045051 033357 GJT 1115+06 1415+00 1320-15 1638-28 165045 163550 101753 FMN 1427+03 1428-03 1651-17 1662-29 167144 175647 163450 ABQ 1829+04 1832-02 1958-17 1967-26 197542 197048 214951 MBW 2509 2615+01 2510-13 2216-27 224443 242351 251456 DEN 1912+03 2114+01 2118-14 2128-26 193743 205754 230954 PUB 1412+05 1623-01 1731-13 1935-24 203742 214153 224855 ALS 1914-01 1737-13 1645-26 175243 185751 205255 TCC 1730 2032+07 1925+01 1928-12 1936-25 204842 205451 216355 BFF 1805 2218+04 2312+01 2331-13 2433-25 235244 234952 242857 GLD 1815 2116+05 1926+01 2026-13 2129-24 213642 214452 224657 GCK 2231+11 2121+06 1919+01 1923-12 2131-24 223442 224251 235056 GAG 2020+12 1823+05 1814+02 2019-12 2120-24 222841 223250 224455 AMA 1935 1720+07 1818+02 1825-12 2032-24 213841 224051 225455 --------------------------------------------------------------------- This product is updated automatically at approximately 10, 30 and 50 minutes after each hour, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 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