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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1045 MST Sunday, February 23, 2025


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

SPECI KFNL 231735Z 18005KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KFNL 231656Z 18004KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP176 T00781044
METAR KFNL 231556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP195 T00281039

METAR KGXY 231656Z 23003KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP213 T00611033
METAR KGXY 231556Z 32004KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP225 T00281033
METAR KGXY 231456Z 29003KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP229 T00061033
        51007 FZRANO

METAR KLMO 231735Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3006 RMK AO2 T01681084
METAR KLMO 231715Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 T01421028
METAR KLMO 231655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 T01231038

METAR KBDU 231735Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 231715Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 231655Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3007 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 231735Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 T01551074
        $
METAR KEIK 231715Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 T01511073
        $
METAR KEIK 231655Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 T01441070
        $

KBJC 231649Z 2317/2412 18009KT P6SM SCT220
      TEMPO 2317/2321 28013G21KT
     FM232100 26018G28KT P6SM SCT150 BKN220
      TEMPO 2403/2407 28023G33KT
     FM240700 26018G28KT P6SM BKN150
      TEMPO 2407/2411 26025G38KT
METAR KBJC 231650Z 19009KT 10SM FEW220 14/M09 A3010
METAR KBJC 231547Z 26007KT 10SM FEW220 11/M08 A3013
METAR KBJC 231445Z 27010G18KT 10SM FEW120 08/M08 A3013

KDEN 231739Z 2318/2424 23013KT P6SM FEW220
     FM232200 26013KT P6SM SCT220
     FM240300 23011KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150 BKN220
     FM241600 16009KT P6SM SCT220
     FM242000 28015G22KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KDEN 231653Z 22013KT 10SM FEW220 12/M07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP168
        T01221067
METAR KDEN 231553Z 21011KT 10SM FEW075 FEW220 09/M07 A3012 RMK AO2
        SLP187 T00891067
METAR KDEN 231453Z 22011KT 10SM FEW075 FEW220 06/M07 A3013 RMK AO2
        SLP189 T00561067 53009


KBKF 231700Z 2317/2423 20006KT 9999 SKC 510013 QNH3004INS
     BECMG 2408/2409 VRB06KT 9999 FEW100 SCT140 530054 QNH3000INS
     BECMG 2411/2412 VRB06KT 9999 SKC 530054 QNH3000INS
     BECMG 2421/2422 29010G15KT 9999 SKC QNH3006INS TX15/2422Z
     TN01/2413Z
METAR KBKF 231658Z 21011KT 10SM FEW100 12/M08 A3009 RMK AO2A SLP159
        T01171077
METAR KBKF 231558Z 21011KT 10SM FEW090 08/M08 A3012 RMK AO2A SLP186
        T00831079
METAR KBKF 231458Z 22009KT 10SM FEW090 05/M08 A3013 RMK AO2A SLP189
        T00531079 52010

KAPA 231739Z 2318/2418 23010KT P6SM FEW220
     FM232200 27012KT P6SM SCT220
     FM240200 23010KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150 BKN220
     FM241600 18007KT P6SM SCT220
SPECI KAPA 231653Z 23009KT 10SM FEW070 FEW200 08/M07 A3012 RMK AO2
       SLP199 T00831067
METAR KAPA 231653Z 23009KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP199 T00831067
METAR KAPA 231553Z 23010KT 10SM FEW060 FEW100 07/M07 A3014 RMK AO2
        SLP207 T00671072

METAR KMNH 231735Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 231715Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 231655Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3019 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 231735Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 231715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 231655Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3008 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 231735Z AUTO 19014KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 231715Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 231655Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3006 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 231653Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP182
        T00941028
METAR KAKO 231553Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP193
        T00781044
METAR KAKO 231453Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP204
        T00331039 50004

METAR KLIC 231655Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP196
        T01111056
METAR KLIC 231555Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP213
        T00721033
METAR KLIC 231455Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP225
        T00171033 51010


METAR K2V6 231739Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 231719Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 231659Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3008 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 231735Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 231715Z AUTO 30015G19KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 231655Z AUTO 30010G16KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3007 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 231653Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP212
        T00331011
METAR KITR 231553Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP215
        T00221033
METAR KITR 231453Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP218
        T10111061 51005

Sunrise/Sunset for 02/23/2025
Fort Collins - 06:42:04 MST / 17:45:00 MST
Denver       - 06:40:44 MST / 17:45:29 MST
Sterling     - 06:34:45 MST / 17:37:29 MST

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 02/23/25 17:32 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8100 FT MSL...217/013
                   8000 FT MSL...240/007
                   7300 FT MSL...236/008
                   7000 FT MSL...246/014
                   6200 FT MSL...251/017
                   6000 FT MSL...228/012
                   5900 FT MSL...248/013

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1113 UTC Sunday, February 23, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Monday/...
Issued at 408 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025
Winds basically stayed WSW overnight and never did go SSW. Will
keep winds WSW at APA and DIA thru the morning and then have them
more westerly by 21z. At BJC they have been gusty westerly all
night and will keep them gusty thru the aftn.
For tonight winds will be WSW at APA and DIA. BJC will continue to
have periods of gusty west winds at times possibly up to 40 mph.
Otherwise VFR conditions will continue today and tonight.


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

METAR K4BM 231735Z AUTO 28012G24KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 231715Z AUTO 27017G25KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 231655Z AUTO 27017G23KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3033 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 231655Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP204
       T01131122
METAR KAFF 231555Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP217
       T00851104
METAR KAFF 231455Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP233
       T00481087 53010

KCOS 231726Z 2318/2418 18012KT P6SM SKC
     FM240200 12007KT P6SM SCT200
     FM240500 36006KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KCOS 231654Z 22007KT 10SM CLR 10/M11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP220 T01001106
        $
METAR KCOS 231554Z 33005KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP221 T00941100
        $
METAR KCOS 231454Z 34009KT 10SM CLR 06/M09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP228 T00561089
        53012 $

METAR KABH 231655Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP232
        T01081090
METAR KABH 231555Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP247
        T00721062
METAR KABH 231455Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP249
        T00391053 53010

METAR KFLY 231735Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3018 RMK AO2 T01161110
METAR KFLY 231715Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3018 RMK AO2 T01131106
METAR KFLY 231655Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3018 RMK AO2 T01051108

METAR KFCS 231655Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP222
        T01051082 $
METAR KFCS 231555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP240
        T00701098 $
METAR KFCS 231455Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP231
        T00521087 52013 $

KPUB 231726Z 2318/2418 26007KT P6SM SKC
     FM232000 13007KT P6SM SKC
     FM240300 29007KT P6SM SCT200
     FM240500 29010KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KPUB 231653Z 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01061061 $
METAR KPUB 231553Z 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP233 T00331039 $
METAR KPUB 231453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP240 T10111050
        53014 $


METAR KTAD 231654Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP210
        T01001117 $
METAR KTAD 231554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP221
        T00671122 $
METAR KTAD 231454Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 03/M13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP227
        T00281128 52013 $

METAR KLHX 231653Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP213
        T01001056 $
METAR KLHX 231553Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP218
        T00671050 $
METAR KLHX 231453Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP226
        T00111039 51016 $

METAR KLAA 231653Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP212
        T00941022
METAR KLAA 231553Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP222
        T00441028
METAR KLAA 231453Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP232
        T10061039 53016


Sunrise/Sunset for 02/23/2025
Burlington - 06:29:32 MST / 17:35:10 MST
Pueblo     - 06:37:49 MST / 17:45:40 MST
Lamar      - 06:29:37 MST / 17:37:50 MST

Pueblo (KPUX) 02/23/25 17:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8000 FT MSL...087/001
                   7000 FT MSL...232/010
                   6000 FT MSL...193/009
                   5900 FT MSL...197/008
                   5700 FT MSL...181/009

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1727 UTC Sunday, February 23, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1018 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025
VFR at all taf sites the next 24 hrs. At KCOS and KPUB, winds
will follow usual diurnal cycle, with speeds under 15 kts. At
KALS, weak surge dropping south through the San Luis Valley will
turn winds n-nw this afternoon, before light and variable winds
return overnight. Still a potential (20-30 percent) for low
level wind shear at KCOS after 09z tonight, though latest
indications are that stronger winds will stay above the 2000 ft
AGL LLWS threshold, and won`t include a mention in the taf at
this point.


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

METAR KCAG 231653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP325
        T10441094
METAR KCAG 231553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP337
        T10721094
METAR KCAG 231453Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP337
        T11111128 52001

METAR KHDN 231656Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM M02/M09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP311 T10221089
        FZRANO
SPECI KHDN 231648Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM FEW001 M02/M09 A3035 RMK AO2
       FZRANO
METAR KHDN 231556Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM M05/M09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP323 T10501094
        FZRANO


METAR KC07 231735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 231715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 231655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3033 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 231735Z AUTO 19012G18KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3030 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 231715Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3030 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 231655Z AUTO 17013G19KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3030 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 231653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP295
        T00061072
METAR KEEO 231553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP306
        T10281078
METAR KEEO 231453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP298
        T10391089 52002

METAR K20V 231735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 231715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M13 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 231655Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3038 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 231735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A3039 RMK AO2 T10341102
METAR KGNB 231715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M10 A3039 RMK AO2 T10471105
METAR KGNB 231655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A3039 RMK AO2 T10511110


METAR KC99 231713Z AUTO 30016G34KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 231651Z AUTO 30019G31KT 10SM CLR M04/M13 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 231631Z AUTO 31017G33KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A3026 RMK AO2

KGJT 231728Z 2318/2418 15006KT P6SM SKC
     FM231900 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
     FM240600 09004KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140
     FM241200 10007KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
METAR KGJT 231653Z 15006KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP270 T00721044
        $
METAR KGJT 231553Z 10008KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP280
       T00391033 $
METAR KGJT 231453Z 07004KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP282
       T00171044 53009 $

KRIL 231728Z 2318/2418 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
     FM240700 00000KT P6SM BKN130
METAR KRIL 231653Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP300
        T00221061
METAR KRIL 231553Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP314
        T10061061
METAR KRIL 231453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP304
        T10221056 58000

METAR K5SM 231735Z AUTO 10SM CLR M03/M10 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 231715Z AUTO 10SM CLR M03/M10 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 231655Z AUTO 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3042 RMK AO2

KEGE 231728Z 2318/2418 00000KT P6SM SKC
     FM232100 25009KT P6SM FEW250
     FM240400 11004KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
     FM241200 11002KT P6SM OVC070
METAR KEGE 231656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP319 T10171078
METAR KEGE 231556Z 26004KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP326 T10441089
METAR KEGE 231456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP330 T10611094
        51006

KASE 231728Z 2318/2418 34005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM240200 21005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM240800 20004KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KASE 231653Z 36005KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP266 T00061089
METAR KASE 231553Z 19004KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP282 T10331106
METAR KASE 231453Z 22006KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP299 T10671122
        51006

METAR KCCU 231735Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 231715Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 231655Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3036 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 231653Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 01/M10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP239
        T00111100
METAR KLXV 231553Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP266
        T10221111
METAR KLXV 231453Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR M09/M14 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP275
        T10891139 53005

Sunrise/Sunset for 02/23/2025
Rangely           - 06:56:24 MST / 18:00:21 MST
Grand Junction    - 06:54:25 MST / 18:00:31 MST
Steamboat Springs - 06:49:00 MST / 17:52:06 MST

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1733 UTC Sunday, February 23, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1032 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025
High to mid level clouds will be passing through this afternoon
with cigs lowering to possible ILS conditions toward the TAF
sites with markers above 4kft agl. Otherwise light winds and VFR
conditions will be in place at the TAF sites.


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

METAR KAJZ 231735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3038 RMK AO2 T00661030
METAR KAJZ 231715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3038 RMK AO2 T00651038
METAR KAJZ 231655Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3039 RMK AO2
       T00601041

KMTJ 231728Z 2318/2418 34004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM240400 14006KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KMTJ 231653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP278
        T00391078
METAR KMTJ 231553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP283
        T00171078
METAR KMTJ 231453Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP286
        T10281078 50001

METAR KGUC 231656Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP382
        T11171139 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 231556Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR M12/M16 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP386
        T11171156 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 231456Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR M15/M17 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP392
        6//// T11501172 FZRANO

METAR K7BM 231734Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 231714Z AUTO 13009G14KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 231654Z AUTO 14007KT 110V170 10SM CLR 03/M10 A3030 RMK AO2


METAR KANK 231735Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3025 RMK AO2 T00751109
        TSNO
METAR KANK 231715Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3026 RMK AO2 T00681108
        TSNO
METAR KANK 231655Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3026 RMK AO2 T00631108
       TSNO



KTEX 231728Z 2318/2418 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM232100 28007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM240300 14003KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KTEX 231735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M14 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 231715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M15 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 231655Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 00/M15 A3038 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 231729Z AUTO 29016G20KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 231709Z AUTO 29016G21KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 231649Z AUTO 31016G22KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A3032 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 231653Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP270
        T00611061
METAR KCEZ 231553Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP276
        T00171061
METAR KCEZ 231453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP285
        T10331078 51001

KDRO 231728Z 2318/2418 25005KT P6SM SKC
     FM232000 26011KT P6SM FEW250
     FM240400 28005KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KDRO 231653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP290
        T00221067
METAR KDRO 231553Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP291
        T10061067
METAR KDRO 231453Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP295
        T10391083 51007

METAR KPSO 231735Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 231715Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 231655Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 02/M12 A3032 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 231735Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR M01/M14 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 231715Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR M02/M15 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 231655Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR M03/M15 A3042 RMK AO2

KALS 231726Z 2318/2418 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM231900 32011KT P6SM SKC
     FM240200 VRB06KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KALS 231652Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP258
        T00391122
METAR KALS 231552Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP273
        T00061106
METAR KALS 231452Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP287
        T10441111 53013

Sunrise/Sunset for 02/23/2025
Vail    - 06:46:14 MST / 17:51:09 MST
Durango - 06:49:49 MST / 17:59:39 MST
Alamosa - 06:42:01 MST / 17:51:29 MST

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1733 UTC Sunday, February 23, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1032 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025
High to mid level clouds will be passing through this afternoon
with cigs lowering to possible ILS conditions toward the TAF
sites with markers above 4kft agl. Otherwise light winds and VFR
conditions will be in place at the TAF sites.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 231720Z 2318/2418 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 231653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP265
        T00831067
METAR KPGA 231553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP272
        T00611067
METAR KPGA 231453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP264
        T00441067 53012

METAR KRQE 231653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP265
        T00501089
METAR KRQE 231553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP273
        T00001094
METAR KRQE 231453Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP286
        T10671111 53006

Flagstaff (KFSX) 02/23/25 17:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...013/004
                   9100 FT MSL...359/004
                   9000 FT MSL...358/004
                   8000 FT MSL...031/008
                   7800 FT MSL...049/007
                   7400 FT MSL...084/007
                   7400 FT MSL...053/003

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1721 UTC Sunday, February 23, 2025

.AVIATION...Sunday 23/18Z through Monday 24/18Z...Expect VFR
conditions and light winds.
OUTLOOK...Monday 24/18Z through Wednesday 26/18Z...Expect VFR
conditions and light winds.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 231720Z 2318/2424 18009KT P6SM BKN100
     FM232100 33005KT P6SM SCT070 OVC100
     FM240200 18006KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 OVC060 PROB30 2402/2406 -RA
      SCT030 OVC040
     FM240600 16005KT P6SM SCT050 BKN060
     FM241900 16009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100
METAR KSLC 231654Z 12010KT 10SM BKN100 BKN150 BKN200 06/M06 A3028 RMK
        ACSL DSNT S
METAR KSLC 231554Z 14012KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 04/M05 A3028 RMK ACSL
        DSNT SW
METAR KSLC 231454Z 12010KT 10SM FEW150 FEW220 01/M06 A3028

KVEL 231728Z 2318/2418 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
     FM240200 30002KT P6SM BKN110 BKN200
METAR KVEL 231653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP284
        T00331050
METAR KVEL 231553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP289
        T00171039
METAR KVEL 231453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP293
        T10281056 51001

METAR KPUC 231653Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP291
        T00501083
METAR KPUC 231553Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP285
        T00501083
METAR KPUC 231453Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP288
        T00061083 51002

KCNY 231728Z 2318/2418 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KCNY 231653Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP271
        T00721039
METAR KCNY 231553Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP281
        T00281044
METAR KCNY 231453Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP292
        T10221072 53009


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 02/23/25 17:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...284/034
                  17000 FT MSL...278/040
                  16000 FT MSL...284/034
                  15400 FT MSL...290/027
                  15000 FT MSL...277/034
                  14000 FT MSL...279/035
                  13600 FT MSL...276/032
                  13000 FT MSL...278/034
                  12100 FT MSL...275/033
                  12000 FT MSL...273/033
                  11000 FT MSL...273/030
                  10900 FT MSL...273/029
                  10000 FT MSL...271/024
                   9800 FT MSL...267/025
                   9000 FT MSL...270/019
                   9000 FT MSL...279/011
                   8200 FT MSL...289/004
                   8000 FT MSL...255/023
                   7500 FT MSL...036/001
                   6900 FT MSL...230/007
                   6900 FT MSL...071/005
                   6600 FT MSL...247/010

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1119 UTC Sunday, February 23, 2025

.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will persist through the period
for the KSLC terminal. Some mid level clouds will increase during
the day ahead of a grazing trough to the north. Conditions at the
terminal will stay mostly dry during the afternoon as showers will
be closer to the Idaho border. Light southerly winds will likely
persist throughout the entire period with brief periods of light
northerly flow possible (~40% chance) during the afternoon.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will persist
for all terminals, except KLGU that has dense fog and IFR conditions
through sunrise, throughout the period. Mid level clouds will
increase during the day across the north with showers for areas near
the Idaho border during the afternoon. This will create intermittent
mountain obscuration, but precip rates will be light. Winds will be
light and variable areawide.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 231720Z 2318/2418 24016G25KT P6SM SCT040 OVC050
     FM240100 23012KT P6SM VCSH SCT010 OVC030 PROB30 2401/2407 1SM
      -SN BR SCT005 OVC015
     FM240800 24010KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050=
METAR KEVW 231653Z AUTO 23015KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP257
        T00061089
METAR KEVW 231553Z AUTO 22014KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP268
        T10111100
METAR KEVW 231453Z AUTO 23014KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP276
        T10391111 55005

KRKS 231723Z 2318/2418 25012G22KT P6SM SCT250
     FM232000 26022G35KT P6SM BKN080
     FM240200 25020G30KT P6SM FEW030 BKN050
METAR KRKS 231654Z AUTO 25015KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP250
        T00331072
METAR KRKS 231554Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP264
        T00001078
METAR KRKS 231454Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP266
        T00001083 55003

KRWL 231720Z 2318/2418 22028G45KT P6SM SKC
     FM240100 24020G30KT P6SM BKN100 WS020/27045KT
     FM240600 25020G30KT P6SM BKN060
METAR KRWL 231653Z AUTO 22029G40KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3016 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 23044/1643 SLP207 T00501078
METAR KRWL 231553Z AUTO 22028G43KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 23043/1551 SLP216 T00331078
METAR KRWL 231453Z AUTO 22017G25KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 22033/1354 SLP228 T00001083 58008 FZRANO

KLAR 231720Z 2318/2418 22016G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM231900 25020G30KT P6SM FEW250
     FM240100 24018G28KT P6SM BKN250 WS020/29050KT
METAR KLAR 231653Z AUTO 24024G31KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 23032/1638 SLP177 T00561072
METAR KLAR 231553Z AUTO 22016G25KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP194
        T00281078
METAR KLAR 231453Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP197
        T00111078 58001

KCYS 231720Z 2318/2418 28025G40KT P6SM SKC
     FM240100 27020G30KT P6SM BKN250 WS020/29050KT
METAR KCYS 231653Z 28026G39KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
        29042/1643 SLP158 T00671067
METAR KCYS 231553Z 28022G37KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND
        27037/1544 SLP172 T00501061
METAR KCYS 231453Z 27019G30KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
        27030/1450 SLP181 T00331067 53004

Riverton (KRIW) 02/23/25 17:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...291/026
                  25000 FT MSL...275/030
                   6200 FT MSL...247/009
                   6000 FT MSL...227/016

Cheyenne (KCYS) 02/23/25 17:30 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...273/011
                  14100 FT MSL...288/010
                  14000 FT MSL...298/011
                  13000 FT MSL...268/005
                  12400 FT MSL...302/020
                  12000 FT MSL...298/018
                  11000 FT MSL...303/021
                  10700 FT MSL...309/025
                  10000 FT MSL...297/025
                   9000 FT MSL...283/035
                   8900 FT MSL...283/035
                   8000 FT MSL...274/038
                   7400 FT MSL...267/039
                   7100 FT MSL...270/042
                   7000 FT MSL...262/038
                   6600 FT MSL...273/040

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1743 UTC Sunday, February 23, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1042 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025
Prevailing VFR conditions through this morning. A weather system
moves in from the northwest early in the period. As this storm
system moves in, mountain obscuration will increase across western
mountain ranges during the afternoon, becoming prevalent this
evening.
This system will bring snow, which could mix with rain at times (30%
chance of rain), to KJAC by 20Z. The heaviest snow/rain will begin
around 22Z at KJAC with conditions dropping to IFR by that time.
Snowfall rates will lessen by 02Z, but cigs look to remain mostly
IFR through Sunday night. Another heavier wave of precipitation
looks possible (30% chance) during the night, but by early Monday
morning, visibilities should begin to improve more notably.
Precipitation Monday morning does look to become more rain than snow
but rates decrease significantly and visibility, as well as
eventually ceiling, will gradually improve through the morning at
KJAC.
Lower ceilings move into KBPI and KPNA after 06Z Monday. Low clouds
are expected to produce very light misty snow, so have included -SN
for both terminals, despite little model indications of accumulating
snowfall.
Wind will be the story at other terminals as strong wind continues
at KCPR/KCOD this afternoon. Gusts as high as 50 knots will be
possible at times Sunday afternoon at these terminals. Wind shear
due to mountain waves are possible at KCOD and also KLND during the
afternoon.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1718 UTC Sunday, February 23, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1018 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025
VFR conditions prevail through this TAF period. The area of high
pressure of northwest Colorado remains strong throughout the day
as the 700mb jet (45-60kts) continues to reside overhead. This
will keep the stronger wind gusts persisting throughout the day
and evening for the Southeast Wyoming terminals and KBFF.
Starting at 01z low level wind shear will start to develop with
40-50kts at all sites. Moisture and weak forcing creates some
snow chances for KRWL after 06z with the best chances between
10z through 14z. However, given the dry atmosphere not confident
enough to put light snow in the TAF.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 231735Z AUTO 28021G28KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3001 RMK AO2
       T01231044
METAR KIBM 231715Z AUTO 28020G25KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3002 RMK AO2
       T01161043
METAR KIBM 231655Z AUTO 27017G22KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3004 RMK AO2
       T01071040

KSNY 231720Z 2318/2418 29014KT P6SM SKC
     FM231900 27020G30KT P6SM SKC
     FM240100 28012KT P6SM BKN250 WS020/29050KT
METAR KSNY 231653Z AUTO 29014KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T01061083
METAR KSNY 231553Z AUTO 29014KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP184
       T00781083
METAR KSNY 231453Z AUTO 29013KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP189
       T00441083 53000

METAR KOGA 231735Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3000 RMK AO2
       T01020009
METAR KOGA 231715Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3002 RMK AO2
       T00990003
METAR KOGA 231655Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3004 RMK AO2
       T00820001

METAR KIML 231653Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP187
       T00891017
METAR KIML 231553Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP199
       T00611022
METAR KIML 231453Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP201
       T00331028 53005

KMCK 231720Z 2318/2418 28012KT P6SM SKC
     FM240500 26009KT P6SM BKN220 WS015/33040KT
     FM241100 28010KT P6SM FEW220
     FM241755 32015G23KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KMCK 231653Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP195
       T00611011 $
METAR KMCK 231553Z AUTO 28012KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T00331022 $
METAR KMCK 231453Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP197
       T00001033 53006 $

North Platte (KLNX) 02/23/25 17:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   4100 FT MSL...223/003
                   4000 FT MSL...262/014
                   3600 FT MSL...258/013
                   3400 FT MSL...214/011

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1721 UTC Sunday, February 23, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1120 AM CST Sun Feb 23 2025
Inherited TAF forecast, is underestimating the degree of high
cloudiness drifting into northern Nebraska ATTM. Decided to
increase cloud cover today for both the KLBF and KVTN terminal
forecasts with scattered and broken ceilings around 20000 FT AGL
respectively. Winds will increase 1500 to 2500 FT AGL overnight
with LLWS possible at both terminals between 04z and 12z Monday.
Winds at these levels will be west-northwesterly and
northwesterly at 35 to 40 KTS with SFC winds under 10 KTS.
Broken cloud cover is expected at the KVTN terminal on Monday
with ceilings around 15000 FT AGL.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 231720Z 2318/2418 29012KT P6SM SKC
     FM232100 26012KT P6SM SKC
     FM240700 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220
     FM241755 34013KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 231653Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP200
       T00781022
METAR KGLD 231553Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP205
       T00611028
METAR KGLD 231453Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T00391033 53006

KGCK 231733Z 2318/2418 30011KT P6SM SCT200
     FM232300 26008KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KGCK 231654Z 34011KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T01061039
METAR KGCK 231554Z 35014KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP199
       T00891044
METAR KGCK 231454Z 35013KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP200
       T00611039 53014

METAR KLBL 231656Z AUTO 01016G19KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP200
       T01501044
METAR KLBL 231556Z AUTO 34015KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP204
       T01061044
METAR KLBL 231456Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP214
       T00281050 53013

METAR KEHA 231735Z AUTO 02011KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3016 RMK AO2
       T01551060
METAR KEHA 231715Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3016 RMK AO2
       T01461062
METAR KEHA 231655Z AUTO 01014KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3017 RMK AO2
       T01371061

Goodland (KGLD) 02/23/25 17:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   5400 FT MSL...298/004
                   5000 FT MSL...276/007
                   4700 FT MSL...258/009
                   4300 FT MSL...304/011
                   4000 FT MSL...216/006

Dodge City (KDDC) 02/23/25 17:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11500 FT MSL...158/005
                   6000 FT MSL...112/004
                   5900 FT MSL...331/004
                   5100 FT MSL...180/002
                   5000 FT MSL...177/003
                   4000 FT MSL...309/007
                   3800 FT MSL...342/006
                   3200 FT MSL...304/008
                   3000 FT MSL...326/007
                   3000 FT MSL...326/007

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1641 UTC Sunday, February 23, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 940 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025
GLD: VFR conditions and mostly clear skies will rule through
the TAF period.. with cloud cover confined to transient wisps of
cirrus at or above ~20,000 ft AGL. Expect WNW to WSW winds at
10-15 knots throughout the day.. decreasing to 5-10 knots late
this evening and overnight. NW winds will increase to 12-17
knots late Monday morning (~17-18Z).. further increasing to
15-25 knots Monday afternoon.
MCK: VFR conditions and mostly clear skies will rule through
the TAF period.. with cloud cover confined to occasional cirrus
at or above ~20,000 ft AGL. Expect WNW to WSW winds at 10-15
knots throughout the day.. decreasing to 5-10 knots this evening
and overnight. Light (5-10 knot) westerly winds will shift to
the NW and increase to 15-25 knots late Monday morning (at or
very near the end of the 18Z TAF period). A period of low level
wind shear is anticipated at the MCK terminal late this evening
and overnight (~05-11Z Mon), when a ~40 knot northwesterly low-
level jet (~1500 ft AGL) will impinge upon southwest Nebraska.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1007 UTC Sunday, February 23, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 406 AM CST Sun Feb 23 2025
VFR is expected through TAF pd. Winds will be pretty light through
the TAF cycle. Generally speaking, a light southwest to northwest
wind with magnitudes less than 12 kt.


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

KGUY 231728Z 2318/2418 36010G22KT P6SM FEW250
     FM240000 22008KT P6SM SKC
     FM241200 27006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM241600 35007KT P6SM SCT250=
METAR KGUY 231653Z AUTO 02017G25KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01026/1615 SLP189 T01391061
METAR KGUY 231553Z AUTO 02015G19KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP193
       T01111050
METAR KGUY 231453Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP195
       T00391050 53014

KDHT 231728Z 2318/2418 01012G24KT P6SM FEW250
     FM240000 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM240300 22007KT P6SM SKC
     FM241100 27007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM241600 33010KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KDHT 231653Z AUTO 03023G31KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3015 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 02032/1629 SLP204 T01331072
METAR KDHT 231553Z AUTO 36017KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP204
        T01061083
METAR KDHT 231453Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP201
        T00391078 53009

Amarillo (KAMA) 02/23/25 17:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   6200 FT MSL...204/002
                   4300 FT MSL...338/012

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1705 UTC Sunday, February 23, 2025

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1104 AM CST Sun Feb 23 2025
VFR conditions and light winds at all terminals and across the
panhandles for the next 24 hours.


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

KFMN 231740Z 2318/2418 27011KT P6SM SKC
     FM231900 28014G24KT P6SM FEW250
     FM240200 31005KT P6SM SCT250
     FM240800 07005KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KFMN 231653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP279 T00501094
METAR KFMN 231553Z 08005KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP281 T00111083
METAR KFMN 231453Z 11007KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP280 T10171089
        51009

METAR KSKX 231656Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP292
        T00391106
METAR KSKX 231556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP291
        T00171106 FZRANO
METAR KSKX 231456Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP301
        T10331106 53008 FZRANO

KLVS 231740Z 2318/2418 36011KT P6SM SKC
      TEMPO 2318/2322 36011G21KT
     FM232300 22011KT P6SM SCT250
     FM240700 32008KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KLVS 231653Z AUTO 34011G19KT 10SM CLR 13/M16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP181
        T01331156 $
METAR KLVS 231553Z AUTO 02012KT 10SM CLR 11/M14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP185
        T01111139 $
METAR KLVS 231453Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 06/M14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP184
        T00611139 53010 $

METAR KRTN 231653Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 12/M13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP204
        T01171133
METAR KRTN 231553Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 09/M13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP209
        T00891133
METAR KRTN 231453Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP208
        T00391128 53017

SPECI KCAO 231741Z AUTO 03013KT 7SM BKN029 14/M09 A3016 RMK AO2
       T01391089
METAR KCAO 231655Z AUTO 01017G25KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3017 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 35027/1602 SLP198 T01331094
METAR KCAO 231555Z AUTO 36016G27KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A3015 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 33028/1515 SLP192 T01171100

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1121 UTC Sunday, February 23, 2025

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 415 AM MST Sun Feb 23 2025
VFR conditions will prevail for the next 24 hours. Another band of
cirrus is crossing NM this morning as another shortwave begins to
cross the area. Northwesterly breezes will return this afternoon
across central and western NM with a few gusts up to 25kt. Winds
will remain breezy just east of the Central Mtn Chain overnight.

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

DATA BASED ON 231200Z
VALID 231800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      2109    2522+02 2834-04 2836-15 2940-26 285143 295154 305759
BCE                      3119+00 3025-14 3131-25 323043 322453 315162
LND              2743+03 2841+00 2923-14 2827-28 284245 306055 306663
RKS              2736    2840-03 2933-14 2934-27 305044 305654 315663
GJT              2606+00 3121-04 3222-14 3232-27 335143 345054 315862
FMN              3314+03 3519-02 3537-13 3644-27 355045 014855 336859
ABQ              3529+03 3524-01 3441-16 3557-29 017045 016153 337454
MBW              2755    2828-02 2929-15 3134-29 324845 334953 304562
DEN              2806+03 3211-03 3427-15 3537-29 355945 015054 325859
PUB              3006+02 3513-04 3638-17 0262-28 017145 037655 347256
ALS                      3521-04 3551-16 0258-28 016845 037255 337657
TCC      0320    0115+03 3519-04 3330-19 3231-34 333546 333848 344250
BFF      2732    2718+02 2912-01 3120-15 3242-30 345646 355755 314562
GLD      3227    3216+01 3518-04 3522-19 0234-31 027546 037055 336254
GCK      3421+07 3225+01 3222-06 3519-20 3118-32 312047 363553 333851
GAG      2806+08 3505+02 3323-05 2917-19 2721-32 262548 282654 323452
AMA      9900    3511+03 3314-04 2919-20 2623-32 262947 303049 323453
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DATA BASED ON 231200Z
VALID 240000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2624+00 2834-03 2739-15 2848-26 286243 276554 296655
BCE                      3021-01 2938-13 2941-25 284443 283553 313955
LND              2834+00 2936-02 2838-13 2846-26 295743 286454 297960
RKS              2743    2844-04 2843-14 2946-25 295943 286654 306659
GJT              2513+03 3024-02 3036-14 3036-26 304942 294553 314657
FMN              3218+05 3323+00 3128-13 3137-25 313943 313553 344158
ABQ              3220+06 3317+00 3330-12 3342-26 354943 353653 345959
MBW              2756    2950-03 2842-14 2941-26 305543 306453 316158
DEN              3125+07 3210-01 2723-14 3140-26 315243 325553 334761
PUB              2924+06 3120+00 3316-13 3337-27 335342 345053 345662
ALS                      3126-02 3121-13 3338-26 335542 345453 345060
TCC      9900    3313+04 3418-02 0154-14 0161-28 016445 366454 357555
BFF      2844    3032+05 2926-01 2734-15 2940-26 304443 316754 314359
GLD      2822    3029+04 2911-01 3323-14 3532-28 353144 344554 325064
GCK      2927+09 3016+03 3511-02 0242-14 0145-29 014545 034356 347860
GAG      3213+08 3118+02 3518-04 0125-19 0132-31 034746 014349 366554
AMA      9900    3409+03 3516-04 0134-19 0158-30 026245 015449 365451
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DATA BASED ON 231200Z
VALID 241200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2815-01 2927-06 2937-16 2854-28 286645 286450 297245
BCE                      3023-01 2835-13 2547-26 273243 274651 305247
LND              2943+02 2925-01 2946-15 2867-28 307146 286953 298048
RKS              2941    2942-05 2946-15 2855-28 296345 286752 307046
GJT              2818+02 2926-04 3038-14 2943-27 296744 286752 305947
FMN              3224+05 3132-01 3040-12 3047-26 294143 284652 304950
ABQ              3225+05 3127+01 3136-12 3241-25 303843 294551 314553
MBW              2759    2938-03 2943-14 2941-28 296646 297553 306948
DEN              3035+07 3206+01 3022-15 2948-27 297644 297153 306350
PUB              3418+06 3406-02 3029-13 3040-25 306343 296252 304952
ALS                      3131-03 3141-12 3138-25 315143 305452 305451
TCC      3109    3213+07 3021+02 3027-13 3136-25 313943 314652 315455
BFF      2944    3134+02 3030-03 2944-15 3054-28 295846 297054 307051
GLD      2918    3140+04 3045-03 3036-14 2946-26 296244 296455 305353
GCK      9900+12 3211+03 3220-03 2928-14 3037-26 315544 316054 305655
GAG      2715+11 3209+03 2821+01 2826-14 3027-27 325143 335554 325656
AMA      2516    2612+04 2820+02 2824-14 3131-26 324343 325053 315555
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