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Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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612 NZUS99 KBOU 150649 SYNBOU Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado 0045 MDT Tuesday, July 15, 2025 * * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * * METAR KFNL 150556Z 31005KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02000106 10333 20200 58000 METAR KFNL 150456Z 02006KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02220094 METAR KFNL 150356Z 12005KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02330100 METAR KGXY 150556Z 05006KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP129 T02000106 10317 20200 53002 METAR KGXY 150456Z 20007KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02280100 METAR KGXY 150356Z 15006KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02330111 METAR KLMO 150635Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3007 RMK AO2 T02010089 METAR KLMO 150615Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3008 RMK AO2 T01990094 METAR KLMO 150555Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3009 RMK AO2 T02100099 10328 20191 METAR KBDU 150635Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3007 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 150615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3008 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 150555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3008 RMK AO2 METAR KEIK 150635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW230 17/11 A3005 RMK AO2 T01740111 METAR KEIK 150615Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM FEW230 18/11 A3006 RMK AO2 T01750108 METAR KEIK 150555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3006 RMK AO2 T01800105 KBJC 150533Z 1506/1606 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM150900 30006KT P6SM FEW220 FM151600 32011KT P6SM FEW100 FEW220 PROB30 1520/1524 VRB20G35KT -SHRA BKN100 FM160000 01012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220 FM160500 33009KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150 METAR KBJC 150635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3011 RMK AO2 METAR KBJC 150615Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3011 RMK AO2 METAR KBJC 150555Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3011 RMK AO2 KDEN 150533Z 1506/1612 17015G23KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200 FM150700 20015G23KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM151000 23010KT P6SM FEW220 FM151600 32011KT P6SM FEW100 FEW220 PROB30 1520/1524 VRB20G35KT -SHRA BKN100 FM160000 03011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 FM160500 06008KT P6SM FEW030 BKN100 TEMPO 1609/1612 BKN025 METAR KDEN 150553Z 18013KT 10SM FEW120 SCT200 22/06 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND 17026/0510 SLP093 T02220056 10300 20217 56007 METAR KDEN 150453Z 16018G25KT 10SM FEW120 BKN200 22/07 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND 16026/0419 SLP096 T02220067 METAR KDEN 150353Z 15015KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 22/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP099 T02220072 KBKF 150100Z 1501/1607 18020G35KT 9999 BKN100 BKN140 BKN180 QNH3006INS BECMG 1503/1504 18006KT 9999 FEW110 SCT150 BKN200 QNH3009INS BECMG 1510/1511 21006KT 9999 SKC QNH3001INS BECMG 1602/1603 34003KT 9999 FEW120 FEW170 SCT240 QNH3001INS TX34/1521Z TN19/1512Z METAR KBKF 150558Z 20017KT 10SM SCT150 SCT220 23/06 A3010 RMK AO2A SLP089 60000 T02270056 10288 20225 55006 METAR KBKF 150458Z 18016KT 10SM FEW160 SCT190 24/05 A3009 RMK AO2A SLP086 T02360050 METAR KBKF 150358Z 18017KT 10SM SCT150 BKN200 23/06 A3011 RMK AO2A SLP100 T02300059 KAPA 150533Z 1506/1606 18014KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM151000 23008KT P6SM FEW220 FM151600 33011KT P6SM FEW100 FEW220 PROB30 1520/1524 VRB20G35KT -SHRA BKN100 FM160000 03012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220 FM160400 05009KT P6SM FEW030 BKN100 METAR KAPA 150553Z 19008KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 22/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02170061 10294 20211 55002 METAR KAPA 150453Z 17012KT 10SM SCT120 BKN180 22/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02220061 METAR KAPA 150353Z 16011KT 10SM SCT120 BKN180 22/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02220061 METAR KMNH 150635Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3026 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 150615Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3026 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 150555Z AUTO 19014KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3025 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 150635Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3003 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 150615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3004 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 150555Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3005 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 150635Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3000 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 150615Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3001 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 150555Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3002 RMK AO2 METAR KAKO 150553Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02170122 10294 20211 58001 METAR KAKO 150453Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02280117 METAR KAKO 150353Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02280111 METAR KLIC 150555Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP110 60001 T01610122 10239 20150 58017 METAR KLIC 150455Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP115 T01890128 METAR KLIC 150355Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP128 T01940122 METAR K2V5 150635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3003 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 150615Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3003 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 150555Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3003 RMK AO2 METAR KITR 150553Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP120 T02060144 10283 20206 58006 METAR KITR 150453Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02060139 METAR KITR 150353Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02110139 Sunrise/Sunset for 07/15/2025 Fort Collins - 05:42:58 MDT / 20:29:42 MDT Denver - 05:44:58 MDT / 20:26:51 MDT Sterling - 05:35:16 MDT / 20:22:35 MDT Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/15/25 06:38 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 14500 FT MSL...312/019 14000 FT MSL...302/016 13000 FT MSL...335/012 12600 FT MSL...329/008 12000 FT MSL...308/016 11200 FT MSL...224/010 11000 FT MSL...218/010 10000 FT MSL...226/017 10000 FT MSL...228/014 9000 FT MSL...235/019 8900 FT MSL...235/017 8100 FT MSL...233/019 8000 FT MSL...240/021 7300 FT MSL...232/022 7000 FT MSL...238/025 6600 FT MSL...229/023 6200 FT MSL...218/028 6000 FT MSL...211/027 5900 FT MSL...214/026 Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion Issued at 0543 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025 .AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Wednesday/... Issued at 1140 PM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025 VFR through Tuesday evening. Drainage winds are established at the terminals this evening and should continue through most of the overnight hours. Expect a turn to the southwest between 09-12z, followed by northwest winds most of Tuesday morning. A little uncertainty if winds eventually turn N/NNE by the afternoon hours, but did not opt for any changes to the previous TAF. Overall a lower chance of gusty showers/outflow winds at the terminals Tuesday afternoon with the previous PROB30 still covering that potential well enough. By Tuesday evening, northeasterly flow looks like it will establish, leading to a gradual moistening trend overnight. Guidance hints at stratus potential after 06z Wednesday with better potential towards MVFR/IFR cigs by Wednesday morning. * * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * * METAR K4BM 150635Z AUTO 20011G19KT 160V220 10SM SCT095 BKN120 11/01 A3062 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 150615Z AUTO 19009G16KT 10SM SCT070 OVC110 11/03 A3063 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 150555Z AUTO 18011G23KT 10SM BKN080 OVC090 11/02 A3064 RMK AO2 METAR KAFF 150555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN170 16/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP125 T01630080 10226 20159 50001 METAR KAFF 150455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN140 17/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP139 T01660078 METAR KAFF 150355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN130 18/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP142 T01840075 KCOS 150520Z 1506/1606 36007KT P6SM BKN150 BKN250 FM151700 01010KT P6SM FEW250 FM152000 36015G25KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 FM160200 34010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 METAR KCOS 150554Z 32006KT 10SM FEW150 SCT250 18/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP136 60000 T01780078 10228 20172 50001 $ METAR KCOS 150454Z 00000KT 10SM BKN150 BKN250 19/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP152 T01890083 $ METAR KCOS 150354Z 18010KT 10SM BKN150 BKN250 19/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01890083 $ METAR KABH 150555Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM SCT240 16/10 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP140 60019 T01640100 10233 20160 50013 METAR KABH 150455Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM BKN150 BKN200 19/10 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP144 T01850103 SPECI KABH 150418Z AUTO 24014G19KT 10SM BKN130 OVC150 20/09 A3022 RMK AO2 WSHFT 13 SLP148 METAR KFLY 150635Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3025 RMK AO2 T01670060 METAR KFLY 150615Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3025 RMK AO2 T01600061 METAR KFLY 150555Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3026 RMK AO2 T01610063 10206 20157 KFCS 150400Z 1504/1610 35009KT 9999 FEW110 BKN150 QNH3017INS BECMG 1509/1510 01009KT 9999 SKC QNH3014INS BECMG 1519/1520 29009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH3004INS BECMG 1522/1523 30012G18KT 9000 -SHRA VCTS BKN090 QNH3005INS BECMG 1603/1604 34009KT 9999 NSW SCT110 QNH3007INS BECMG 1609/1610 01012G18KT 9999 FEW130 SCT190 QNH3011INS TX32/1520Z TN15/1512Z METAR KFCS 150555Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM SCT160 21/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP134 60000 T02130064 10235 20181 58003 $ METAR KFCS 150455Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM BKN140 18/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP160 T01830091 $ METAR KFCS 150355Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM BKN190 18/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP164 T01830094 $ KPUB 150520Z 1506/1606 30006KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200 FM151800 08012KT P6SM FEW200 FM152100 02015G25KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 FM160300 32009KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200 METAR KPUB 150553Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP127 60001 T01780128 10267 20178 58006 METAR KPUB 150453Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3013 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0403 SLP137 T01940128 SPECI KPUB 150423Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3014 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0403 T02000133 METAR KVTP 150635Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3061 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 150615Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3061 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 150555Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3062 RMK AO2 METAR KTAD 150554Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP134 T01610083 10300 20161 58012 $ METAR KTAD 150454Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP142 T01780089 $ METAR KTAD 150354Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE SLP164 T01830089 $ METAR KLAA 150553Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP099 T02330139 10328 20233 58009 METAR KLAA 150353Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND 28026/0316 SLP123 T02560128 METAR KSPD 150556Z AUTO 18005KT 21/14 A3010 RMK AO1 SLP122 T02060139 10311 20200 50001 METAR KSPD 150456Z AUTO 00000KT 23/12 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP128 T02280122 METAR KSPD 150356Z AUTO 24006KT 23/15 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP130 T02280150 Sunrise/Sunset for 07/15/2025 Burlington - 05:35:25 MDT / 20:14:53 MDT Pueblo - 05:47:45 MDT / 20:21:20 MDT Lamar - 05:40:14 MDT / 20:12:50 MDT Pueblo (KPUX) 07/15/25 06:39 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 30000 FT MSL...302/022 29000 FT MSL...278/022 27000 FT MSL...285/028 25000 FT MSL...294/009 24000 FT MSL...259/010 22000 FT MSL...308/024 21000 FT MSL...308/034 20000 FT MSL...323/031 11000 FT MSL...241/020 10000 FT MSL...253/019 9000 FT MSL...198/019 8000 FT MSL...193/013 7800 FT MSL...210/008 7100 FT MSL...283/011 6300 FT MSL...290/021 6000 FT MSL...278/021 5900 FT MSL...272/022 5700 FT MSL...280/022 Pueblo Aviation Discussion Issued at 0511 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025 .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1108 PM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025 KALS...generally VFR conditions through the next 24 hours. A few showers and thunderstorms will be possible across the San Luis Valley on Tuesday afternoon in the 23-01z time period. Gusty outflow winds will be the main concern. KCOS and KPUB...VFR conditions through the next 24 hours. A cold front will arrive Tuesday afternoon, bringing a northerly wind shift with gusts near 25 kts possible into the evening. There is a very low probability of an isolated shower, but confidence in occurrence is low at this time. Mozley * * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KCAG 150553Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP114 T01610033 10333 20144 51012 METAR KCAG 150453Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP109 T01940033 METAR KCAG 150353Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP102 T02390033 METAR KSBS 150635Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3019 RMK AO1 T01540030 METAR KSBS 150615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3018 RMK AO1 T01640033 METAR KSBS 150555Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3018 RMK AO1 T01700034 10285 20170 METAR KC07 150635Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM SCT110 13/00 A3050 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 150615Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM SCT110 12/00 A3051 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 150555Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM SCT110 13/01 A3051 RMK AO2 METAR KEEO 150553Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP113 T01441017 10317 20144 51018 METAR KEEO 150453Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP101 T01941006 METAR KEEO 150353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP090 T02331022 METAR K20V 150635Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A3029 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 150615Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A3029 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 150555Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 METAR KGNB 150635Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM SCT095 SCT110 13/06 A3037 RMK AO2 T01280060 METAR KGNB 150615Z AUTO 11014KT 10SM SCT095 SCT110 12/06 A3034 RMK AO2 T01240062 METAR KGNB 150555Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3038 RMK AO2 T01170064 10225 20116 METAR KC99 150620Z AUTO 30016G22KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3053 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 150600Z AUTO 30013G22KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3053 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 150540Z AUTO 31010G18KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3054 RMK AO2 KGJT 150541Z 1506/1606 12011KT P6SM SCT250 FM151500 15007KT P6SM SCT250 FM151800 27008KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KGJT 150553Z AUTO 08013KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP071 T02830028 10383 20283 51015 METAR KGJT 150453Z AUTO 11012KT 10SM CLR 30/03 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND 12026/0411 SLP067 T03000028 METAR KGJT 150353Z 13019KT 10SM CLR 31/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP064 T03110033 KRIL 150541Z 1506/1606 13006KT P6SM SCT250 FM150900 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250 FM151800 31009KT P6SM BKN250 METAR KRIL 150553Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP090 T02610022 10344 20261 51014 METAR KRIL 150453Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP084 T02940011 METAR KRIL 150353Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP079 T02940017 METAR K5SM 150635Z AUTO 10SM SCT100 13/M03 A3056 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 150615Z AUTO 10SM BKN100 BKN120 12/M03 A3056 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 150555Z AUTO 10SM SCT100 SCT120 12/M04 A3055 RMK AO2 KEGE 150541Z 1506/1606 12004KT P6SM FEW250 FM151800 27010G18KT P6SM FEW200 FM152100 33010G18KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250 FM152300 28010KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250 FM160400 30005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200 METAR KEGE 150556Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP128 T01830044 10311 20183 403330117 50014 $ METAR KEGE 150456Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02170033 $ METAR KEGE 150356Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP124 T02440033 $ KASE 150541Z 1506/1606 18009KT P6SM SCT110 BKN140 FM151300 13005KT P6SM FEW150 FM151800 32010G18KT P6SM BKN250 FM160100 36005KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250 FM160500 14008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250 METAR KASE 150553Z 15009KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP101 T02000017 10256 20172 50005 METAR KASE 150453Z 17011G16KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP111 T01890044 METAR KASE 150353Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP114 T01890067 METAR KLXV 150553Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3054 RMK AO2 SLP189 60005 T00720056 10189 20072 51011 METAR KLXV 150453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT110 09/07 A3054 RMK AO2 RAB23E44 SLP156 P0005 T00940067 SPECI KLXV 150433Z AUTO 08010G23KT 7SM -RA FEW060 BKN080 OVC110 11/06 A3052 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE RAB23 P0005 T01060061 Sunrise/Sunset for 07/15/2025 Rangely - 05:59:11 MDT / 20:43:10 MDT Grand Junction - 06:01:10 MDT / 20:39:23 MDT Steamboat Springs - 05:50:12 MDT / 20:36:29 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/15/25 06:37 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 25000 FT MSL...317/040 24000 FT MSL...300/020 22000 FT MSL...283/032 19000 FT MSL...284/016 16000 FT MSL...304/015 15000 FT MSL...311/017 14400 FT MSL...315/021 14000 FT MSL...311/016 13500 FT MSL...314/018 13000 FT MSL...317/019 12500 FT MSL...321/017 12000 FT MSL...308/015 11800 FT MSL...317/017 11100 FT MSL...316/017 11000 FT MSL...308/015 10400 FT MSL...270/011 10200 FT MSL...300/014 10100 FT MSL...266/009 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 0600 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025 .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1141 PM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025 A few isolated showers continue overnight over the higher terrain with outflow gusts to 40+ kts. Look for these to become limited to mostly north of the I-70 corridor after 08Z. Otherwise expect VFR conditions with light winds through 18Z after which winds will pick up from the west to northwest along with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms lasting into the evening. Wild fires in the region are producing heavy smoke that may periodically impact KGUC, KMTJ and KGJT with reduced visibility through the TAF period. * * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KAJZ 150635Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM BKN001 24/05 A3009 RMK AO2 T02410052 PWINO METAR KAJZ 150615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN001 25/05 A3008 RMK AO2 T02450053 PWINO METAR KAJZ 150555Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM BKN001 BKN080 25/04 A3008 RMK AO2 T02510041 10314 20251 403950185 PWINO KMTJ 150541Z 1506/1606 14009KT P6SM SCT250 FM151400 22006KT P6SM FEW250 FM151800 33009KT P6SM FEW250 FM160200 20008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM160500 14008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 METAR KMTJ 150553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3014 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0457 SLP104 60000 T02280033 10306 20222 51010 SPECI KMTJ 150517Z AUTO 15014KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3012 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0457 T02440028 METAR KMTJ 150453Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02280033 METAR KGUC 150556Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP184 T01220050 10250 20117 402890078 51014 $ METAR KGUC 150456Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP181 T01390050 $ METAR KGUC 150356Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP170 T01560061 $ METAR K7BM 150633Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 12/05 A3050 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 150613Z AUTO 21003G14KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 15/02 A3052 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 150553Z AUTO 26010G15KT 10SM SCT120 14/03 A3052 RMK AO2 METAR KAEJ 150635Z AUTO 10008KT CLR 14/06 A3038 RMK AO2 T01380059 PWINO METAR KAEJ 150615Z AUTO 00000KT SCT120 14/06 A3040 RMK AO2 T01440060 PWINO METAR KAEJ 150555Z AUTO 00000KT SCT120 14/06 A3040 RMK AO2 T01440055 10240 20144 402740098 PWINO METAR KANK 150635Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM FEW160 13/07 A3035 RMK AO2 T01340071 $ METAR KANK 150615Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3035 RMK AO2 T01320074 $ METAR KANK 150555Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3036 RMK AO2 60000 T01310073 10235 20131 51016 $ METAR KMYP 150635Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3078 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 150615Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM SCT100 10/00 A3078 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 150555Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3078 RMK AO2 KTEX 150541Z 1506/1606 13008KT P6SM SCT200 FM151700 28006KT P6SM FEW200 FM151800 31008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250 PROB30 1519/1523 VRB25G45KT 5SM -TSRA BKN110CB FM160100 14006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250 METAR KTEX 150635Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3045 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 150615Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3045 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 150555Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3045 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 150627Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3038 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K04V 150607Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/07 A3038 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K04V 150547Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3039 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KCEZ 150553Z AUTO 22007G15KT 210V270 10SM CLR 24/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP113 60000 T02440039 10317 20233 53015 METAR KCEZ 150453Z AUTO 11013G21KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP106 T02780028 METAR KCEZ 150353Z AUTO 08009G22KT 10SM FEW042 FEW070 FEW090 29/01 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND 35048/0327 WSHFT 0330 RAB37E47 SLP092 P0000 T02940011 KDRO 150541Z 1506/1606 06006KT P6SM SCT110 FM151300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250 FM151800 26010G18KT P6SM FEW250 PROB30 1520/1522 VRB25G45KT 5SM -TSRA BKN120CB FM152200 34011KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 PROB30 1522/1601 VRB25G45KT 5SM -TSRA BKN120CB FM160100 06011KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM160300 04006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250 METAR KDRO 150553Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP158 60000 T01830050 10289 20172 51026 METAR KDRO 150453Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02000050 METAR KDRO 150353Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02280028 METAR KPSO 150635Z AUTO 03002KT 10SM SCT070 16/04 A3040 RMK AO2 METAR KPSO 150615Z AUTO 33002KT 10SM SCT070 SCT085 SCT120 17/04 A3040 RMK AO2 METAR KPSO 150555Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM FEW048 BKN085 BKN120 17/04 A3039 RMK AO2 10266 20156 402970088 METAR KCPW 150635Z AUTO 24015G21KT 10SM SCT100 08/01 A3070 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 150615Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM SCT100 08/01 A3070 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 150555Z AUTO 25011G14KT 10SM SCT110 08/01 A3071 RMK AO2 KALS 150520Z 1506/1606 VRB05KT P6SM SCT150 FM151900 36008KT P6SM FEW200 FM152200 29013KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 PROB30 1523/1601 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB FM160100 02008KT P6SM SCT200 METAR KALS 150552Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP164 60001 T01440078 10244 20144 50002 METAR KALS 150452Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP164 T01560083 METAR KALS 150352Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP165 T01720094 Sunrise/Sunset for 07/15/2025 Vail - 05:50:48 MDT / 20:32:11 MDT Durango - 06:03:23 MDT / 20:31:41 MDT Alamosa - 05:54:55 MDT / 20:24:12 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/15/25 06:37 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 25000 FT MSL...317/040 24000 FT MSL...300/020 22000 FT MSL...283/032 19000 FT MSL...284/016 16000 FT MSL...304/015 15000 FT MSL...311/017 14400 FT MSL...315/021 14000 FT MSL...311/016 13500 FT MSL...314/018 13000 FT MSL...317/019 12500 FT MSL...321/017 12000 FT MSL...308/015 11800 FT MSL...317/017 11100 FT MSL...316/017 11000 FT MSL...308/015 10400 FT MSL...270/011 10200 FT MSL...300/014 10100 FT MSL...266/009 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 0600 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025 .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1141 PM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025 A few isolated showers continue overnight over the higher terrain with outflow gusts to 40+ kts. Look for these to become limited to mostly north of the I-70 corridor after 08Z. Otherwise expect VFR conditions with light winds through 18Z after which winds will pick up from the west to northwest along with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms lasting into the evening. Wild fires in the region are producing heavy smoke that may periodically impact KGUC, KMTJ and KGJT with reduced visibility through the TAF period. * * * * * Arizona * * * * * KPGA 150520Z 1506/1606 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM151900 33008KT P6SM VCSH SCT150 FM160200 24006KT P6SM BKN200 METAR KPGA 150553Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 33/M02 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP066 T03281017 10389 20328 53010 METAR KPGA 150453Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 33/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP064 T03331011 METAR KPGA 150353Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 34/M02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP059 T03391017 METAR KRQE 150553Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02110033 10278 20194 51018 METAR KRQE 150453Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02280033 METAR KRQE 150353Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP103 T02000022 Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/15/25 06:38 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 16000 FT MSL...348/016 15000 FT MSL...024/022 14600 FT MSL...025/024 14000 FT MSL...016/023 13100 FT MSL...353/020 13000 FT MSL...352/020 12000 FT MSL...340/020 11900 FT MSL...338/023 11000 FT MSL...324/022 10800 FT MSL...325/022 10000 FT MSL...326/020 10000 FT MSL...323/021 9200 FT MSL...311/015 9000 FT MSL...245/013 8600 FT MSL...269/011 8000 FT MSL...208/021 7900 FT MSL...210/021 7500 FT MSL...251/012 7500 FT MSL...194/018 Flagstaff Aviation Discussion Issued at 0501 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025 .AVIATION...Tuesday 15/06Z through Wednesday 16/06Z...Mostly VFR conditions will prevail, but brief MVFR conditions in SHRA/TSRA possible. -SHRA remains along and south of a KPRC-KSOW line this evening, but more scattered activity is expected after 18Z. SHRA/TSRA chances increase to widespread after 00Z, primarily Flagstaff eastward. FU/HZ likely near KGCN and KPGA from local wildfires. OUTLOOK...Wednesday 16/06Z through Friday 18/06Z...Daily chances for SHRA/TSRA will continue, with best chances between 18Z-04Z each day. Outside of reduced visibilities and ceilings in heavier storms, VFR conditions should prevail. W-SW winds 5-15 kts gusting near 25 kts expected during the afternoons, but gusty/erratic winds from storms will be likely. * * * * * Utah * * * * * KSLC 150526Z 1506/1612 15007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150 FM151900 17012G22KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150 FM152000 32010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150 PROB30 1522/1604 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN120CB FM160400 15008KT P6SM SCT150 METAR KSLC 150554Z 18006KT 10SM SCT170 27/04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP080 T02670044 10367 20267 50001 METAR KSLC 150454Z 18003KT 10SM FEW180 28/06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP084 T02830056 METAR KSLC 150354Z 24005KT 10SM FEW100 SCT180 SCT230 31/03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP079 T03060033 KVEL 150541Z 1506/1606 35006KT P6SM FEW250 FM151800 27008KT P6SM BKN250 FM152100 31012KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200 FM160100 21011KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200 FM160300 13006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 METAR KVEL 150553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP085 T02440006 10350 20244 51010 METAR KVEL 150453Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP082 T02781033 METAR KVEL 150353Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP078 T02891033 METAR KPUC 150553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/M03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP073 T02501033 10350 20239 51010 METAR KPUC 150453Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP084 T02391044 METAR KPUC 150353Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP074 T02611039 KCNY 150541Z 1506/1606 32009KT P6SM SCT250 FM150900 23006KT P6SM SKC FM151800 28008KT P6SM BKN250 FM152200 27013KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250 FM160300 23008KT P6SM SCT140 BKN250 FM160500 17006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 METAR KCNY 150553Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 25/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP068 T02501056 10383 20250 51015 METAR KCNY 150453Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP064 T02671056 METAR KCNY 150353Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 29/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP055 T02941056 Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/15/25 06:36 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 50000 FT MSL...005/004 40000 FT MSL...010/004 39700 FT MSL...358/005 35000 FT MSL...353/004 33300 FT MSL...019/005 30000 FT MSL...281/043 28100 FT MSL...274/041 28000 FT MSL...276/044 26000 FT MSL...263/036 25000 FT MSL...276/040 24000 FT MSL...278/040 23800 FT MSL...278/040 22000 FT MSL...283/036 20400 FT MSL...288/037 20000 FT MSL...287/041 19000 FT MSL...302/025 18000 FT MSL...289/033 17000 FT MSL...300/026 16000 FT MSL...299/022 15000 FT MSL...294/028 14000 FT MSL...298/034 13600 FT MSL...312/024 13000 FT MSL...311/028 12100 FT MSL...312/031 12000 FT MSL...315/033 11000 FT MSL...314/025 10900 FT MSL...306/024 10000 FT MSL...315/025 9900 FT MSL...305/022 9000 FT MSL...318/022 9000 FT MSL...316/022 8200 FT MSL...314/016 8000 FT MSL...323/019 7600 FT MSL...324/018 7000 FT MSL...331/013 6900 FT MSL...330/012 6900 FT MSL...285/013 6600 FT MSL...328/011 Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion Issued at 2149 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025 .AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will persist at the KSLC terminal through the TAF period. Gusty northerly winds may persist until 04- 05z before shifting to the southeast if current showers in NW Utah persist after sunset...thus added a Prob30 for periods of gusty and erratic winds should these showers impact the terminal. .REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions are expected to persist through the TAF period. Generally diurnal winds continue while the overall flow remains light across UT aside from typical gusty westerlies at KEVW. The slight chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms near KCDC and KBCE continues into early evening, with a potential for gusty and erratic winds. * * * * * Wyoming * * * * * KEVW 150526Z 1506/1606 22007KT P6SM SCT100 FM151900 26015G25KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1522/1524 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN100CB= METAR KEVW 150553Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP120 T01720011 10289 20172 58004 METAR KEVW 150453Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 20/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02000006 METAR KEVW 150353Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND 27034/0310 SLP122 T02220000 KRKS 150522Z 1506/1606 25008KT P6SM SKC FM151830 27014G24KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1521/1602 VRB20G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB FM160200 20012KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090 METAR KRKS 150554Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP105 T02221017 10317 20222 51010 METAR KRKS 150454Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP101 T02441017 METAR KRKS 150354Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP101 T02441033 KRWL 150520Z 1506/1606 26011KT P6SM SKC FM151500 27013G25KT P6SM SCT150 FM160200 03010KT P6SM FEW150 BKN250 METAR KRWL 150553Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP082 T01721044 10328 20172 51007 METAR KRWL 150453Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 24/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP070 T02391072 METAR KRWL 150353Z AUTO 25011G18KT 10SM CLR 27/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP066 T02671078 KLAR 150520Z 1506/1606 17015G25KT P6SM FEW100 FM150800 18010KT P6SM SKC FM151500 33012G22KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1518/1522 VRB25G40KT TS BKN100CB FM152200 05011G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 FM160300 15011KT P6SM BKN120 METAR KLAR 150553Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND 15026/0518 SLP084 60000 T01720061 10261 20172 58004 METAR KLAR 150453Z AUTO 15017G25KT 10SM FEW100 20/06 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND 15028/0407 SLP085 T02000061 METAR KLAR 150353Z AUTO 16015G20KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP087 T02110044 KCYS 150520Z 1506/1606 26010KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 FM151500 35012G22KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1519/1524 VRB25G35KT -TSRA BKN090CB FM160000 07010G18KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 METAR KCYS 150553Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP095 60000 T02060078 10272 20194 58009 $ METAR KCYS 150453Z AUTO 19010G23KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND 19031/0407 RAB0355E15 SLP095 P0000 T02220061 $ METAR KCYS 150353Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM FEW055 FEW070 SCT100 20/10 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP117 T02000100 $ Riverton (KRIW) 07/15/25 06:33 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 14000 FT MSL...284/008 13000 FT MSL...320/015 12800 FT MSL...315/013 12000 FT MSL...321/014 11300 FT MSL...335/012 11000 FT MSL...316/016 10000 FT MSL...355/014 10000 FT MSL...342/013 9000 FT MSL...334/014 8900 FT MSL...334/013 8100 FT MSL...340/013 8000 FT MSL...350/014 7300 FT MSL...335/014 7000 FT MSL...328/013 6700 FT MSL...326/012 6200 FT MSL...322/010 6000 FT MSL...324/009 5900 FT MSL...315/009 Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/15/25 06:35 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 30000 FT MSL...203/004 29000 FT MSL...342/023 28000 FT MSL...337/022 27000 FT MSL...328/012 26000 FT MSL...264/006 22000 FT MSL...329/027 21000 FT MSL...284/037 18000 FT MSL...302/033 17000 FT MSL...311/037 16000 FT MSL...305/029 15000 FT MSL...297/028 14100 FT MSL...291/025 14000 FT MSL...289/025 13000 FT MSL...279/025 12500 FT MSL...268/023 12000 FT MSL...258/023 11000 FT MSL...221/023 10700 FT MSL...225/024 10000 FT MSL...199/025 9000 FT MSL...189/029 9000 FT MSL...189/030 8000 FT MSL...192/031 7300 FT MSL...181/024 7100 FT MSL...182/025 7000 FT MSL...173/024 6500 FT MSL...169/025 Riverton Aviation Discussion Issued at 0347 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025 .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 947 PM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025 VFR conditions will prevail tonight into Tuesday morning. Moisture will increase tonight into tomorrow as a weather system moves in from the north. This weather system will bring widespread shower and thunderstorm chances to the area beginning Tuesday afternoon. Impacts are likely (70%) from these showers and storms at terminals, but confidence remains low on the exact timing of impacts, thus PROB30 groups remain for now. With the increased moisture values it is conceivable vis may drop to MVFR/IFR with the strongest storms. Damaging wind gusts will be possible with storms across the area and large hail will be possible with storms east of The Divide, Tuesday afternoon and evening. A strong cold front will push through tonight into tomorrow from north to south, with a wind shift becoming northerly east of The Divide. This front will result in an increase in wind speeds tonight through Tuesday evening. low clouds will move into northern Wyoming Tuesday evening, with IFR conditions at KCOD by 03Z. 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 0542 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025 .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1140 PM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025 A Surface cold front will move south across the high plains starting late tonight and early Tuesday morning. This front is forecast to stall across southeast Wyoming late Tuesday night bringing widespread rainfall and thunderstorms to the region through Wednesday. HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: A few remaining showers are producing gusts up to 55 mph near KBFF and possibly CDR. Otherwise, these showers will continue drifting east and weakening through 08z. Generally VFR conditions expected through tonight and Tuesday. Expect some thunderstorm develop as the cold front moves south, so mentioned the possibility of thunder (PROB30) for most terminals. Nocturnal thunderstorms and low CIGS are expected near KCDR, KAIA, and KBFF after 04z Wednesday with IFR conditions possible. * * * * * Nebraska * * * * * METAR KIBM 150635Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3005 RMK AO2 T01830119 METAR KIBM 150615Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3006 RMK AO2 T01890120 METAR KIBM 150555Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3007 RMK AO2 60013 T01970119 10284 20190 KSNY 150520Z 1506/1606 19011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM151200 22010KT P6SM SKC FM151800 35014G22KT P6SM FEW080 METAR KSNY 150553Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP100 60000 T02280106 10306 20211 56013 METAR KSNY 150453Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW RAE04 SLP101 P0000 T02610078 METAR KSNY 150353Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM -RA FEW050 BKN090 OVC110 24/09 A3001 RMK AO2 RAB53 PRESFR SLP098 P0000 T02440094 METAR KOGA 150635Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3000 RMK AO2 T02200158 METAR KOGA 150615Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3000 RMK AO2 T02300156 METAR KOGA 150555Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3000 RMK AO2 T02310155 10335 20231 METAR KIML 150553Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP124 T02280139 10322 20217 58001 METAR KIML 150453Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02330144 METAR KIML 150353Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02170161 KMCK 150520Z 1506/1606 17009KT P6SM SCT250 WS002/18035KT FM151200 17012KT P6SM FEW250 FM151700 17018KT P6SM FEW250 PROB30 1600/1603 VRB06G35KT 3SM TSRA BKN100CB FM160300 07009KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1603/1606 4SM -TSRA OVC100CB METAR KMCK 150553Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP129 T02330144 10333 20233 403610178 50001 METAR KMCK 150453Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02330133 METAR KMCK 150353Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02390133 North Platte (KLNX) 07/15/25 06:43 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 10000 FT MSL...223/013 9000 FT MSL...245/019 8600 FT MSL...240/019 8000 FT MSL...232/021 7400 FT MSL...225/020 7000 FT MSL...215/024 6500 FT MSL...212/026 6000 FT MSL...205/031 5600 FT MSL...203/036 5000 FT MSL...203/037 4700 FT MSL...203/037 4100 FT MSL...200/034 4000 FT MSL...202/034 3600 FT MSL...193/023 3400 FT MSL...183/018 North Platte Aviation Discussion Issued at 0430 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025 .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1130 PM CDT Mon Jul 14 2025 VFR conditions will remain in place through Tuesday afternoon. Increasing clouds are expected by mid to late afternoon in advance of the next thunderstorm potential. While location and timing still has some uncertainty, anticipate thunderstorms to develop by late afternoon across the Sandhills. Impacts to both terminals should be expected through mid-evening before storms push to the southeast. Across northern Nebraska, some lingering showers are possible through at least 06Z Wednesday. * * * * * Kansas * * * * * KGLD 150520Z 1506/1606 18010KT P6SM SCT250 WS002/18040KT FM151230 18015KT P6SM FEW250 FM160300 03009KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KGLD 150553Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02170139 10300 20211 58001 METAR KGLD 150453Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02170133 METAR KGLD 150353Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02170133 KGCK 150520Z 1506/1606 15008KT P6SM SKC FM151400 19016G26KT P6SM SKC METAR KGCK 150554Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02110172 10300 20211 403110167 50004 METAR KGCK 150454Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02280172 METAR KGCK 150354Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02280161 METAR KLBL 150556Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP145 6//// T02170189 10311 20217 50004 PNO $ METAR KLBL 150456Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02330189 403220183 PNO $ METAR KLBL 150356Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM SCT070 25/19 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02500189 PNO $ METAR KEHA 150635Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM BKN075 22/18 A3010 RMK AO2 T02150177 METAR KEHA 150615Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM BKN075 22/18 A3010 RMK AO2 T02190181 METAR KEHA 150555Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3010 RMK AO2 T02170182 10322 20217 Goodland (KGLD) 07/15/25 06:41 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 25000 FT MSL...233/020 13000 FT MSL...348/009 12600 FT MSL...000/011 12000 FT MSL...351/013 11000 FT MSL...334/013 10800 FT MSL...324/012 10000 FT MSL...288/011 9300 FT MSL...257/016 9000 FT MSL...256/017 8100 FT MSL...250/025 8000 FT MSL...241/022 7000 FT MSL...198/025 7000 FT MSL...200/026 6200 FT MSL...174/035 6000 FT MSL...173/036 5300 FT MSL...167/039 5000 FT MSL...164/039 4800 FT MSL...163/038 4200 FT MSL...160/036 4100 FT MSL...160/029 4000 FT MSL...160/027 Dodge City (KDDC) 07/15/25 06:32 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 14000 FT MSL...050/006 13900 FT MSL...060/004 13000 FT MSL...335/009 12000 FT MSL...357/010 11700 FT MSL...359/012 11000 FT MSL...337/014 10000 FT MSL...322/017 9800 FT MSL...315/017 9000 FT MSL...281/014 8300 FT MSL...230/011 8000 FT MSL...239/014 7100 FT MSL...214/026 7000 FT MSL...214/026 6000 FT MSL...205/028 5900 FT MSL...204/028 5100 FT MSL...192/026 5000 FT MSL...193/029 4300 FT MSL...178/029 4000 FT MSL...175/031 3700 FT MSL...172/029 3200 FT MSL...167/028 3000 FT MSL...161/025 3000 FT MSL...161/025 Goodland Aviation Discussion Issued at 0524 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025 .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1114 PM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025 Expect LLWS tonight from the south at 35-40 kts around the 200-500 feet AGL height. There is a chance some gusts around 30 kts could mix down to the surface before sunrise, but they will be sporadic. As the sun rises, the low level jet will weaken and the inversion will erode. We will see southerly winds pick up in the mid morning, being fairly similar to yesterday. Around 0Z, both KGLD and KMCK will see a potential of strong to severe storms moving in from the west. KGLD has about a 15-25% chance of seeing these storms while KMCK has a 30-40% chance of seeing the storms. These look to be run of the mill high based, High Plains storms, so expect erratic winds and visibility reductions if you run into a storm. Storms look to leave the TAF sites between 4-6Z, but we could see IFR ceilings by 12Z Wednesday. Dodge City Aviation Discussion Issued at 0404 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025 .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1101 PM CDT Mon Jul 14 2025 VFR conditions will prevail in vicinity of all TAF sites through late Tuesday afternoon. Light south-southeast winds through mid- morning Tuesday will increase 15 to 25kt generally after 14-15Z as lee side troughing slowly strengthens in eastern Colorado. * * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * * KGUY 150520Z 1506/1606 18008KT P6SM FEW250 FM151500 20016G24KT P6SM FEW250 FM160100 18012KT P6SM SCT250= METAR KGUY 150553Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02280178 10328 20228 403390161 51006 $ METAR KGUY 150453Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02330183 $ METAR KGUY 150353Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02390172 $ KDHT 150520Z 1506/1606 19010KT P6SM FEW250 FM151500 21016G25KT P6SM FEW250 FM160000 18013KT P6SM FEW250 METAR KDHT 150553Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLPNO T01940172 10317 20194 403280172 50006 METAR KDHT 150453Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3012 RMK AO2 SLPNO T02060172 METAR KDHT 150353Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02280167 Amarillo (KAMA) 07/15/25 06:37 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...019/023 14000 FT MSL...012/020 13000 FT MSL...004/020 12600 FT MSL...001/019 12000 FT MSL...355/018 11000 FT MSL...345/012 10700 FT MSL...339/011 10000 FT MSL...314/009 9200 FT MSL...294/009 9000 FT MSL...282/009 8000 FT MSL...259/012 8000 FT MSL...272/015 7000 FT MSL...230/013 6900 FT MSL...241/013 6100 FT MSL...210/020 6000 FT MSL...205/021 5300 FT MSL...203/028 5000 FT MSL...198/029 4600 FT MSL...200/026 4200 FT MSL...194/026 4000 FT MSL...183/017 4000 FT MSL...185/019 Amarillo Aviation Discussion Issued at 0502 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025 .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1156 PM CDT Mon Jul 14 2025 VFR sky conditions are forecast at all sites throughout the period. Winds will be out of the south-southwest at 10-20 kts with slightly higher gusts at times, peaking this afternoon. Harrel * * * * * New Mexico * * * * * KFMN 150533Z 1506/1606 09010KT P6SM FEW200 FM152000 27008KT P6SM FEW120 FM160000 04015G25KT P6SM SCT120 FM160100 08013G21KT P6SM BKN200 FM160400 09008KT P6SM SCT200 METAR KFMN 150553Z AUTO 13018G26KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND 11026/0552 SLP142 T02610061 10339 20256 51027 $ METAR KFMN 150453Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02560056 $ METAR KFMN 150353Z AUTO 12014G22KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02720050 $ KLVS 150533Z 1506/1606 19007KT P6SM BKN200 FM152100 16010G18KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200 PROB30 1522/1602 VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB FM160200 01011KT P6SM BKN080 OVC120 AMD NOT SKED METAR KLVS 150553Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/ A3029 RMK AO2 SLP140 T0167 10261 20139 50002 $ METAR KLVS 150453Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/ A3029 RMK AO2 SLP141 T0178 $ METAR KLVS 150353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/ A3030 RMK AO2 SLP157 T0139 $ METAR KRTN 150553Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01720089 10289 20167 50006 METAR KRTN 150453Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP151 T01780094 METAR KRTN 150353Z AUTO 02009G14KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3025 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE SLP150 T02060117 METAR KCAO 150555Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02000167 10289 20200 50004 METAR KCAO 150455Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM SCT090 20/17 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02000167 METAR KCAO 150355Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02110161 Albuquerque (KABX) 07/15/25 06:37 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 45000 FT MSL...004/004 30000 FT MSL...336/004 29900 FT MSL...336/004 28000 FT MSL...353/006 26600 FT MSL...009/006 26000 FT MSL...004/006 25000 FT MSL...346/016 24000 FT MSL...351/017 23300 FT MSL...351/010 22000 FT MSL...336/019 20000 FT MSL...338/025 19800 FT MSL...338/013 19000 FT MSL...343/013 18000 FT MSL...037/013 17100 FT MSL...328/014 17000 FT MSL...337/018 16000 FT MSL...033/010 14800 FT MSL...036/010 14000 FT MSL...357/016 13000 FT MSL...341/007 12900 FT MSL...337/009 12000 FT MSL...352/012 11500 FT MSL...356/009 11000 FT MSL...328/011 10300 FT MSL...328/011 10000 FT MSL...328/009 9000 FT MSL...319/012 6500 FT MSL...316/012 6300 FT MSL...310/013 Albuquerque Aviation Discussion Issued at 0542 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025 .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1133 PM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025 Only a few showers remain in the middle Rio Grande Valley tonight. An outflow boundary associated with these showers will continue its way south down the Rio Grande Valley, creating gusty outflow winds in its wake for an hour or two. No additional storm development is expected tonight, allowing VFR conditions and light winds to prevail. Storms tomorrow will develop around 18Z and favor the high terrain along and west of the central mountain chain. Storms will slowly drift south off the mountains and create gusty outflow winds as they do. Brief gusty outflow winds up to 40KT will be a threat at all sites, with the highest confidence in central and western NM. Similar to today, storm coverage and intensity will trend down between 00Z and 06Z. * * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * * DATA BASED ON 150000Z VALID 150600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 3608 3414+19 3308+11 2832-07 2943-21 272836 282743 292952 BCE 3511+14 9900-07 3415-20 290935 281042 311752 LND 3212+19 3009+11 2214-10 2719-20 241137 281745 292953 RKS 2918 2819+11 2929-08 2825-20 293036 293145 294652 GJT 3105+22 3107+14 2912-07 2811-21 282434 272544 292353 FMN 1818+18 9900+12 3517-07 3312-19 241434 231544 320953 ABQ 2109+18 9900+10 0409-07 0709-18 990033 330644 250955 MBW 2520 2621+12 2522-09 2727-21 262836 252545 262754 DEN 2114+20 1708+12 3113-07 2908-19 243335 243845 263555 PUB 2215+18 2116+10 2412-07 2410-18 271234 251545 262055 ALS 9900+10 2909-07 3306-19 250734 241644 271254 TCC 2117 2107+16 0305+08 1015-05 1213-18 020833 360943 262056 BFF 2126 2220+19 2013+12 2510-08 2616-21 222135 233746 254256 GLD 2030 2517+17 2510+10 2208-07 2116-19 271234 281545 262156 GCK 1927+20 2515+13 9900+10 9900-06 9900-18 990035 361244 361756 GAG 1916+19 2609+13 9900+09 0605-05 0713-18 260635 281044 271655 AMA 1915 2506+14 3309+07 0713-05 1118-18 341133 341743 282656 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 150000Z VALID 151200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 3606 3413+19 3113+10 2631-08 2831-20 303035 283044 283753 BCE 2911+13 2307-07 2809-20 292035 302243 291953 LND 3309+16 3011+09 2819-10 3018-21 311635 301945 293753 RKS 3020 2924+09 2839-08 2842-21 284135 293843 284152 GJT 2509+19 2606+12 3019-08 3229-21 262235 272642 292453 FMN 2111+17 2707+11 3512-08 3009-19 261735 281744 311653 ABQ 2114+16 2609+10 0121-07 3607-18 990033 990044 321254 MBW 2921 2823+10 2728-08 2822-20 282637 282745 284053 DEN 3112+21 3115+12 2912-07 2817-21 263335 263945 284154 PUB 2514+18 3017+12 3316-07 2615-19 252334 262744 282354 ALS 2915+11 3413-07 9900-19 252034 262444 301353 TCC 2423 2307+16 9900+08 1208-06 3405-18 070832 150943 241357 BFF 2513 2716+20 2714+12 2418-09 2422-22 233036 253445 272954 GLD 2123 2111+17 2114+10 2615-07 2327-19 241734 242745 282254 GCK 2125+21 2410+15 9900+09 2714-05 2212-18 990034 340544 281255 GAG 2218+19 9900+13 9900+08 0706-06 1208-18 350635 351144 291054 AMA 2421 2307+14 0405+06 1010-06 9900-18 360832 340543 291956 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 150000Z VALID 160000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 2209+22 2412+13 2620-07 2431-20 244435 263845 253953 BCE 2717+14 2214-07 2212-19 261034 261443 262153 LND 1307+17 1909+11 2828-08 2836-21 263837 254345 265153 RKS 2509 2508+12 3114-09 2930-20 264135 254445 264853 GJT 3109+22 2811+14 2516-07 2718-19 282135 272444 263454 FMN 0207+23 3107+14 9900-06 3408-19 261134 271042 261553 ABQ 9900+22 9900+13 0206-06 3407-18 271333 271243 261453 MBW 0205 2808+10 2519-09 2732-19 273536 274045 274452 DEN 3308+20 3407+12 3120-07 2829-19 272835 263343 273653 PUB 9900+22 9900+13 0505-07 3105-20 282634 263444 272553 ALS 9900+13 3605-07 3509-18 251133 261843 282053 TCC 1915 2015+18 2406+10 0208-05 3208-17 341433 321143 260655 BFF 0419 3510+17 3013+10 2820-09 2929-20 293735 283944 274052 GLD 2008 2108+20 2307+11 2914-07 2927-18 263135 263743 273353 GCK 1819+26 2118+17 2713+10 3110-05 2617-18 262134 253144 261953 GAG 1919+23 2017+14 3608+09 9900-05 9900-18 261232 251543 231755 AMA 1916 1916+15 9900+09 0708-05 2807-17 261232 241143 221155 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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