As I stated a few weeks back, the Western Region of the NWS has been having problems with wx data obs being updated "on time" and have been conversing with NWS regional headquarters in SLC. I specifically sent this thread to them today to see if the problems are somehow interrelated. Whether he/she takes the time to research it, no idea, but he/she has been over-the-top helpful so far. I'll post the response if I get one.