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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0725 MDT Wednesday, July 16, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
SPECI KFNL 161318Z AUTO 15006KT 6SM -RA BR OVC012 17/16 A3015 RMK AO2
RAB06 P0000
METAR KFNL 161256Z AUTO 13009KT 6SM BR BKN007 OVC011 17/16 A3015 RMK
AO2 CIG 005V009 SLP136 T01720161
SPECI KFNL 161208Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM BKN007 OVC015 18/17 A3015 RMK AO2
CIG 005V009
METAR KGXY 161256Z 11008KT 10SM SCT020 OVC048 18/16 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01780161
METAR KGXY 161156Z 08008KT 9SM OVC018 17/17 A3013 RMK AO2 RAE45 SLP157
P0001 60001 70001 T01720167 10200 20172 53015
SPECI KGXY 161123Z 10008KT 4SM -RA BR BKN016 OVC026 17/17 A3012 RMK AO2
P0001
METAR KLMO 161315Z AUTO 09004KT 5SM BR OVC008 19/16 A3017 RMK AO2 T01860161
METAR KLMO 161255Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM -RA OVC008 19/16 A3017 RMK AO2
T01880164
METAR KLMO 161235Z AUTO 06005KT 7SM -RA OVC008 19/16 A3016 RMK AO2
T01890162
METAR KBDU 161315Z AUTO 03003KT 7SM -DZ BKN007 OVC013 17/17 A3016 RMK
AO2
METAR KBDU 161255Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM SCT007 OVC013 17/17 A3016 RMK
AO2
METAR KBDU 161235Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM SCT007 OVC013 17/17 A3015 RMK
AO2
METAR KEIK 161315Z AUTO 07006KT 6SM BR OVC006 17/17 A3014 RMK AO2 CIG
005V009 T01720169
METAR KEIK 161255Z AUTO 08004KT 6SM BR OVC007 17/17 A3014 RMK AO2 CIG
005V010 T01740171
METAR KEIK 161235Z AUTO 07006KT 6SM BR OVC006 17/17 A3013 RMK AO2 CIG
005V007 T01740173
KBJC 161127Z 1612/1712 03006KT P6SM SCT007 BKN015
TEMPO 1612/1615 SCT003 BKN007
FM161800 06006KT P6SM SCT025 SCT100 BKN150
FM162000 04008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
TEMPO 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT 4SM TSRA BKN050CB
FM170100 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060 PROB30 1701/1706 6SM
-SHRA BR SCT010 BKN025
FM170600 35005KT P6SM FEW010 SCT025 BKN200
METAR KBJC 161251Z 36005KT 10SM OVC008 18/16 A3018
METAR KBJC 161145Z 01006KT 10SM BKN010 OVC029 18/16 A3016
METAR KBJC 161135Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM SCT010 SCT017 OVC029 18/16 A3016
RMK AO2
KDEN 161127Z 1612/1718 07007KT P6SM SCT007 OVC015
TEMPO 1612/1615 5SM BR SCT003 BKN007
FM161700 08007KT P6SM SCT020 BKN150
FM162100 13011KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
TEMPO 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT 4SM TSRA BKN050CB
FM170100 13011KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060 PROB30 1701/1706 6SM
-SHRA BR SCT010 BKN025
FM170600 09007KT P6SM FEW005 SCT015 BKN200
FM171200 19009KT P6SM FEW015 SCT220
FM171600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KDEN 161253Z 05013KT 9SM BKN009 BKN014 OVC035 16/14 A3015 RMK
AO2 SLP128 T01610139
SPECI KDEN 161238Z 05011KT 8SM BKN008 BKN012 OVC032 16/14 A3015 RMK AO2
T01610144
SPECI KDEN 161211Z 06009KT 9SM SCT009 BKN014 OVC029 17/15 A3014 RMK AO2
T01720150
KBKF 160916Z 1609/1715 07006KT 9999 FEW110 QNH3005INS
BECMG 1612/1613 32003KT 5000 -RA OVC000 QNH3009INS
BECMG 1615/1616 00000KT 8000 -RA BKN009 OVC018 QNH3011INS
BECMG 1623/1700 09010G22KT 8000 +TSRA SCT018 BKN027CB OVC065
QNH3004INS
BECMG 1706/1707 18003KT 8000 -SHRA BKN019 OVC028
QNH3020INS
BECMG 1713/1714 16003KT 8000 BR SCT010 BKN018 QNH3015INS
TX26/1622Z TN15/1611Z
METAR KBKF 161258Z 05007KT 7SM SCT008 BKN016 BKN024 OVC036 17/15 A3016
RMK AO2A SLP129 T01740148
METAR KBKF 161158Z 05008KT 5SM BR BKN008 BKN016 OVC024 17/15 A3014
RMK AO2A SLP122 T01710149 10220 20137 52017
SPECI KBKF 161130Z 05009KT 5SM BR BKN007 BKN016 OVC023 17/15 A3013 RMK
AO2A SLP119
KAPA 161127Z 1612/1712 03007KT P6SM SCT006 BKN015
TEMPO 1612/1615 SCT003 BKN006
FM161700 10006KT P6SM SCT025 SCT100 BKN150
FM162100 14010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
TEMPO 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT 4SM TSRA BKN050CB
FM170100 17010KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060 PROB30 1701/1706 6SM
-SHRA BR SCT010 BKN025
FM170600 11007KT P6SM FEW010 SCT025 BKN200
FM171000 17008KT P6SM FEW015 SCT220
METAR KAPA 161253Z 04004KT 10SM SCT011 OVC016 17/15 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01720150
SPECI KAPA 161243Z 05005KT 10SM SCT010 OVC015 17/15 A3017 RMK AO2
T01720150
SPECI KAPA 161230Z 04005KT 10SM BKN010 BKN014 OVC030 17/15 A3016 RMK AO2
T01720150
METAR KMNH 161315Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM OVC004 13/12 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 161255Z AUTO 32007KT 3SM BR OVC002 12/12 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 161235Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM OVC004 13/12 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 161315Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM OVC010 17/15 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 161255Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM BKN012 BKN018 OVC025 17/16 A3012
RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 161235Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM BKN025 OVC049 17/15 A3013 RMK
AO2
METAR KSTK 161315Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM SCT006 SCT026 OVC060 17/16 A3008
RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 161255Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM SCT006 SCT013 OVC026 17/17 A3010
RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 161235Z AUTO 36008G15KT 10SM SCT010 BKN014 OVC024 17/17
A3010 RMK AO2
SPECI KAKO 161321Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM BKN009 OVC022 17/14 A3013 RMK AO2
CIG 008V015 T01670144
SPECI KAKO 161311Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM BKN011 OVC022 17/14 A3012 RMK AO2
T01670144
METAR KAKO 161253Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM BKN015 OVC020 17/14 A3012 RMK
AO2 SLP141 T01670144
METAR KLIC 161255Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM OVC010 17/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP118
T01670139
SPECI KLIC 161242Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM OVC010 16/14 A3012 RMK AO2
T01610139
METAR KLIC 161155Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM OVC007 16/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP110
T01560144 10194 20122 53011
METAR K2V5 161315Z AUTO 02010G15KT 10SM OVC020 18/16 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 161255Z AUTO 02011G16KT 7SM OVC014 17/15 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 161235Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM OVC009 17/15 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 161253Z AUTO 02013KT 3SM BR OVC002 16/15 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01560150
SPECI KITR 161251Z AUTO 01012KT 3SM BR OVC002 16/15 A3005 RMK AO2
SPECI KITR 161204Z AUTO 02011G21KT 1 1/4SM BR OVC002 16/16 A3002 RMK AO2
T01610156
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025
Fort Collins - 05:43:46 MDT / 20:29:06 MDT
Denver - 05:45:44 MDT / 20:26:16 MDT
Sterling - 05:36:04 MDT / 20:21:58 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/16/25 13:10 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...251/026
14000 FT MSL...332/005
13000 FT MSL...315/015
12600 FT MSL...316/021
12000 FT MSL...321/010
11200 FT MSL...307/014
11000 FT MSL...310/012
10000 FT MSL...302/010
10000 FT MSL...301/009
9000 FT MSL...334/009
8900 FT MSL...338/009
8100 FT MSL...328/006
8000 FT MSL...328/005
7300 FT MSL...005/003
7000 FT MSL...043/006
6600 FT MSL...051/006
6200 FT MSL...073/013
6000 FT MSL...080/011
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1139 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday/...
Issued at 531 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
As expected, stratus has developed across the terminals over the
past couple of hours, and is expected to persist through at least
15z. There has been some reduced visibilities along with lower
ceilings (generally BKN004-006) closer to the Wyoming border, and
a couple of hours of IFR to perhaps LIFR conditions are possible
this morning before the stratus deck lifts and scatters out.
Convection is still expected to develop near 20-21z and spread
across the terminals through the afternoon hours. Some stronger
storms are still possible in the mid/late afternoon hours.
Additional showers or storms may redevelop this evening.
More uncertainty to the forecast by tonight/Thursday AM, with some
guidance hinting at stratus or fog redeveloping overnight. Did add
a mention of a FEW/SCT low clouds but didn`t have the confidence
to go with any lower prevailing conditions. We should see a return
to consistent VFR conditions sometime Thursday morning.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 161315Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM SCT090 13/00 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 161255Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM BKN090 13/00 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 161235Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM BKN090 13/M01 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 161255Z 36009G16KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3019 RMK AO2A SLP124
T01630123
METAR KAFF 161155Z 36009KT 10SM FEW020 FEW180 16/10 A3016 RMK AO2A
SLP111 T01570100 10193 20128 52011
METAR KAFF 161055Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM SCT120 19/05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP098
T01870052
KCOS 161120Z 1612/1712 32006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM161800 13010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
FM162000 14015KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB PROB30 1620/1623 3SM
-TSRAGR BKN030CB
FM170000 08012KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 BKN100
FM170500 01010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
METAR KCOS 161254Z 34009KT 10SM FEW150 SCT250 17/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP125
T01720111 $
METAR KCOS 161154Z 35008KT 10SM SCT130 SCT250 16/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01560072 10183 20144 53006 $
METAR KCOS 161054Z 30006KT 10SM SCT130 16/10 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP109 T01610100
$
METAR KABH 161255Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01600112
METAR KABH 161155Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP121
T01560134 10173 20138 53008
METAR KABH 161055Z AUTO 06011KT 9SM CLR 15/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP114
T01490136
METAR KFLY 161315Z AUTO 35012G17KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3022 RMK AO2 T01610120
METAR KFLY 161255Z AUTO 35009G18KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3022 RMK AO2 T01520116
METAR KFLY 161235Z AUTO 34011G18KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3021 RMK AO2 T01500108
KFCS 161200Z 1612/1718 31009KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3008INS
BECMG 1615/1616 17009KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3009INS
BECMG 1618/1619 17012G18KT 9000 -SHRA VCTS SCT100 BKN120CB
QNH3004INS
TEMPO 1621/1701 17035G45KT 4800 +TSRAGR BKN050CB OVC080
BECMG 1702/1703 31009KT 9000 SHRA BKN080 OVC120 QNH3011INS
BECMG 1708/1709 17006KT 3200 BR OVC005 QNH3015INS
BECMG 1714/1715 31009KT 9999 NSW BKN008 QNH3012INS
TX31/1619Z
TN14/1708Z
METAR KFCS 161255Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01790093 $
METAR KFCS 161155Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP125
T01520062 10217 20145 52012 $
METAR KFCS 161055Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP114
T01620079 $
KPUB 161120Z 1612/1712 03007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM161700 14010G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
FM162200 05012G22KT P6SM -TSRA OVC070CB
TEMPO 1622/1701 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB
FM170200 08015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 BKN110
FM170400 35008KT P6SM FEW060 SCT110
METAR KPUB 161253Z 34005KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP111 T01830128
METAR KPUB 161153Z 33005KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP104 T01500089
10222 20150 53013
METAR KPUB 161053Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP087
T01670089
METAR KVTP 161315Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 12/M38 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 161255Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 12/M38 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 161235Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 11/M37 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 161254Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP110
T01670067 $
METAR KTAD 161154Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP092
T01610061 10189 20161 53002 $
METAR KTAD 161054Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP086
T01720061 $
METAR KLAA 161048Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SKC 17/15 A2992 RMK DA 4800
METAR KSPD 161256Z AUTO 29008KT 20/11 A2998 RMK AO1 SLP080 T02000111
METAR KSPD 161156Z AUTO 27007KT 18/10 A2998 RMK AO1 SLP078 T01830100
10250 20167 53010
METAR KSPD 161056Z AUTO 28008KT 21/10 A2996 RMK AO1 SLP068 T02060100
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025
Burlington - 05:36:11 MDT / 20:14:18 MDT
Pueblo - 05:48:29 MDT / 20:20:47 MDT
Lamar - 05:40:58 MDT / 20:12:17 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 07/16/25 13:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...339/012
15000 FT MSL...333/011
14300 FT MSL...329/012
14000 FT MSL...325/013
13000 FT MSL...305/010
12400 FT MSL...295/009
12000 FT MSL...269/008
11000 FT MSL...208/007
10900 FT MSL...205/006
10000 FT MSL...173/004
9600 FT MSL...133/004
8000 FT MSL...025/005
7800 FT MSL...028/005
7000 FT MSL...031/013
7000 FT MSL...030/012
6400 FT MSL...028/013
6000 FT MSL...021/016
5900 FT MSL...020/016
5700 FT MSL...013/016
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1053 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 450 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Showers and thunderstorms will be possible at all 3 taf sites
later this afternoon and early evening. Some small hail and
gusty winds will be possible with the storms. Best chance will
be late afternoon and early evening. Otherwise anticipate VFR
conditions will diurnal wind flow.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 161253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01440072
METAR KCAG 161153Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01440056 10194 20139 53001
METAR KCAG 161053Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM FEW065 FEW080 BKN100 17/07 A3017
RMK AO2 SLP127 T01670067
METAR KSBS 161315Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3020 RMK AO1 T01450035
METAR KSBS 161255Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3020 RMK AO1 T01430032
METAR KSBS 161235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3020 RMK AO1 T01270031
METAR KC07 161315Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM SCT120 11/02 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 161255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 11/01 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 161235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 10/01 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KEEO 161253Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01670044
METAR KEEO 161153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW055 16/05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP104
T01560050 10189 20156 50003
METAR KEEO 161053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01610044
METAR K20V 161315Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 161255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 12/M02 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 161235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 11/M01 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 161315Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3036 RMK AO2 T00910040
METAR KGNB 161255Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM SCT100 SCT110 08/04 A3036 RMK
AO2 T00760039
METAR KGNB 161235Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM BKN110 09/03 A3034 RMK AO2 T00860033
METAR KC99 161303Z AUTO 30011G19KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 161240Z AUTO 29011G16KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 161220Z AUTO 29010G17KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3048 RMK AO2
KGJT 161233Z 1613/1712 10009KT 6SM FU FEW110 SCT250
FM161600 16006KT 6SM FU FEW130 FEW250
FM161800 28010G18KT 6SM FU BKN250
FM170100 30009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM170300 02007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
METAR KGJT 161253Z 10007KT 6SM FU FEW120 24/05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP082
T02390050
SPECI KGJT 161155Z 08006KT 6SM FU CLR 23/04 A3002 RMK AO2 T02280044
METAR KGJT 161153Z 07007KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP082 T02280044
10283 20228 51014
KRIL 161120Z 1612/1712 09006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM161600 27006KT 6SM FU FEW120 FEW250
FM161800 32012G22KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1619/1622 VRB25G45KT
6SM -TSRA BKN120CB
FM170100 17008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM170700 08005KT 6SM FU FEW100 SCT250
METAR KRIL 161253Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM FEW110 19/04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP106
T01940039
METAR KRIL 161153Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP104
T01940033 10250 20189 53009
METAR KRIL 161053Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02110033
METAR K5SM 161315Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/00 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 161255Z AUTO 10SM SCT075 SCT120 12/00 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 161235Z AUTO 10SM BKN075 BKN120 11/00 A3052 RMK AO2
KEGE 161120Z 1612/1712 11005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM161400 00000KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM161800 28012G20KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1618/1623 VRB25G45KT
6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM170100 34009KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM170600 VRB02KT P6SM SCT090 BKN250
METAR KEGE 161256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP140
T01610033 $
METAR KEGE 161156Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM FEW120 16/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP140
70004 T01560039 10194 20150 53013 $
METAR KEGE 161056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01560039 $
KASE 161120Z 1612/1712 20006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM161800 34012G19KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1618/1623 VRB25G45KT
6SM -TSRA OVC100CB
FM170100 28005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM170300 18006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM170700 16005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
METAR KASE 161253Z 19004KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP119 T01330044
METAR KASE 161153Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM FEW120 13/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP115
7//// T01330033 10156 20111 53007
METAR KASE 161053Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP110
T01170033
METAR KLXV 161253Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP149
T00560017
METAR KLXV 161153Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP137
T00670006 10094 20039 53002
METAR KLXV 161053Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP145
T00390006
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025
Rangely - 05:59:58 MDT / 20:42:34 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:01:55 MDT / 20:38:48 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:51:00 MDT / 20:35:53 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/16/25 13:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...249/023
26000 FT MSL...255/022
25000 FT MSL...257/022
22000 FT MSL...282/015
21300 FT MSL...282/023
20000 FT MSL...248/012
19000 FT MSL...241/014
19000 FT MSL...262/022
12000 FT MSL...263/018
11100 FT MSL...238/011
11000 FT MSL...257/015
10400 FT MSL...257/014
10200 FT MSL...266/012
10100 FT MSL...256/011
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1147 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 546 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Expect mostly VFR conditions through the TAF period though smoke
from local wildfires will have minor impacts on visibilities at most
TAF sites along and south of the I-70 corridor. Widely scattered
showers with embedded thunderstorms will develop around 18Z favoring
the higher terrain, and will last to about 01Z before diminishing
with a few lingering showers continuing through 06Z. Primary threats
from these storms are lightning and strong outflow winds gusting 45
kts.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 161315Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3010 RMK AO2 T02020057
PWINO
METAR KAJZ 161255Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3010 RMK AO2 T01950060
PWINO
METAR KAJZ 161235Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3010 RMK AO2 T01920064
PWINO
KMTJ 161120Z 1612/1712 13007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM161800 33010KT 6SM FU BKN250
FM162100 33010G19KT 6SM FU FEW130 SCT200
FM162300 25010G19KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT200
FM170200 06008KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT250
FM170500 14006KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT200
METAR KMTJ 161253Z AUTO 15006KT 9SM CLR 18/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP118
T01830039
METAR KMTJ 161153Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP104
T01940039 10244 20194 53008
METAR KMTJ 161053Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP097
T02000039
METAR KGUC 161256Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP176
T01060044 $
METAR KGUC 161156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP173
70006 T00890050 10178 20089 53008 $
METAR KGUC 161056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01060056 $
METAR K7BM 161312Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM SCT120 15/01 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 161252Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM BKN120 15/01 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 161232Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM SCT120 15/01 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 161315Z AUTO 32007KT CLR 13/03 A3030 RMK AO2 T01310029 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 161255Z AUTO 32005KT CLR 13/03 A3030 RMK AO2 T01300026 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 161235Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 12/03 A3030 RMK AO2 T01160027 PWINO
METAR KANK 161315Z AUTO 30006KT 8SM CLR 14/04 A3026 RMK AO2 T01370041
$
METAR KANK 161255Z AUTO 30007KT 8SM CLR 13/04 A3026 RMK AO2 T01270041
$
METAR KANK 161235Z AUTO 24006KT 7SM CLR 11/05 A3026 RMK AO2 T01140045
$
METAR KMYP 161315Z AUTO 30015KT 10SM OVC085 09/00 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 161255Z AUTO 30017KT 10SM OVC085 09/00 A3068 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 161235Z AUTO 28015KT 10SM SCT085 09/00 A3068 RMK AO2
KTEX 161125Z 1612/1712 13004KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
FM161800 29006G15KT P6SM SCT080 SCT150 PROB30 1618/1621
VRB25G45KT 6SM -SHRA BKN090 BKN100
FM162200 29009KT 6SM FU SCT090 BKN150 PROB30 1700/1703
VRB20G35KT 6SM -SHRA BKN090 BKN100
FM170400 13004KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
METAR KTEX 161315Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM OVC100 12/02 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 161255Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM SCT100 11/02 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 161235Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 161307Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3033 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 161247Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3033 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 161227Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/04 A3032 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 161253Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP123
T01500050
METAR KCEZ 161153Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01330044 10239 20128 53005
METAR KCEZ 161053Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01440050
KDRO 161120Z 1612/1712 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM161800 30012G22KT 6SM FU BKN250
FM161900 26010G18KT 6SM FU FEW110 SCT200 PROB30 1619/1622
VRB25G45KT 6SM -TSRA BKN110CB
FM162200 33013G22KT 6SM FU SCT120 BKN200 PROB30 1700/1702
VRB20G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN110CB
FM170200 35009KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM170600 09005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
METAR KDRO 161253Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01170056
METAR KDRO 161153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP147
70004 T01110061 10183 20111 53004
METAR KDRO 161053Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP140
T01220067
METAR KPSO 161315Z AUTO 32002KT 6SM HZ CLR 11/03 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 161255Z AUTO 31002KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 161235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 161315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 161255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN080 10/M01 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 161235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN080 10/M01 A3063 RMK AO2
KALS 161120Z 1612/1712 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200
FM161800 10010KT P6SM SCT200
FM162000 27012G22KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200 PROB30 1620/1623 -TSRA
BKN050CB
FM170200 15010KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200
FM170600 14005KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KALS 161252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP163
T00890050
METAR KALS 161152Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP159
T00720028 10150 20067 53002
METAR KALS 161052Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP157
T00720033
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025
Vail - 05:51:35 MDT / 20:31:35 MDT
Durango - 06:04:06 MDT / 20:31:10 MDT
Alamosa - 05:55:38 MDT / 20:23:40 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/16/25 13:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...249/023
26000 FT MSL...255/022
25000 FT MSL...257/022
22000 FT MSL...282/015
21300 FT MSL...282/023
20000 FT MSL...248/012
19000 FT MSL...241/014
19000 FT MSL...262/022
12000 FT MSL...263/018
11100 FT MSL...238/011
11000 FT MSL...257/015
10400 FT MSL...257/014
10200 FT MSL...266/012
10100 FT MSL...256/011
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1147 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 546 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Expect mostly VFR conditions through the TAF period though smoke
from local wildfires will have minor impacts on visibilities at most
TAF sites along and south of the I-70 corridor. Widely scattered
showers with embedded thunderstorms will develop around 18Z favoring
the higher terrain, and will last to about 01Z before diminishing
with a few lingering showers continuing through 06Z. Primary threats
from these storms are lightning and strong outflow winds gusting 45
kts.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 161120Z 1612/1712 19003KT P6SM VCSH FEW120
FM162000 28010G18KT P6SM VCTS SCT110CB PROB30 1621/1623
VRB10G20KT P6SM -TSRA OVC080CB
FM170300 20006KT P6SM BKN110
METAR KPGA 161253Z AUTO 34003KT 6SM HZ CLR 26/09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP096
T02560089 $
METAR KPGA 161153Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT048 26/08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP089
70002 T02560083 10294 20256 53007 $
METAR KPGA 161053Z AUTO 22005KT 9SM CLR 27/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP082
T02670072 $
METAR KRQE 161253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP105
T01670072
METAR KRQE 161153Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP099
70002 T01670067 10211 20167 53003
METAR KRQE 161053Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01830078
Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/16/25 13:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
42000 FT MSL...329/003
35000 FT MSL...212/005
34200 FT MSL...281/006
32000 FT MSL...280/007
30000 FT MSL...222/010
29000 FT MSL...177/009
28900 FT MSL...189/007
28000 FT MSL...155/006
27000 FT MSL...155/006
26000 FT MSL...175/008
25000 FT MSL...196/007
24800 FT MSL...200/006
24000 FT MSL...189/008
23000 FT MSL...183/011
22000 FT MSL...184/016
21400 FT MSL...171/016
21000 FT MSL...168/019
20000 FT MSL...171/017
19000 FT MSL...158/018
18700 FT MSL...211/011
18000 FT MSL...214/009
17000 FT MSL...171/014
16500 FT MSL...180/008
16000 FT MSL...166/010
15000 FT MSL...154/011
14600 FT MSL...153/010
10000 FT MSL...350/013
10000 FT MSL...014/004
9200 FT MSL...332/008
9000 FT MSL...306/012
8600 FT MSL...349/013
8000 FT MSL...300/013
7500 FT MSL...327/016
7500 FT MSL...309/011
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1141 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION...Wednesday 16/12Z through Thursday 17/12Z...SHRA/TSRA is
expected to develop N/E of KCMR-KPAN line after 19Z, then gradually
move southwest through 06Z. Some lingering SHRA will be possible
thereafter. Brief MVFR conditions and gusty, erratic winds will be
possible in and around TS. HZ/FU possible near KGCN/KPGA due to
nearby wildfires. Otherwise, VFR conditions with winds SW-NW 5-15 kts
with gusts 20-25 kts in the afternoon.
OUTLOOK...Thursday 17/12Z through Saturday 19/12Z...Widespread
SHRA/TSRA continues, with strongest storms likely between 18Z-04Z
each afternoon/evening. Brief MVFR conditions and gusty, erratic
winds will be possible in and around TS. Otherwise, VFR conditions
with W/SW winds 5-15 kts on Thursday, becoming S/SW on Friday.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 161122Z 1612/1718 14007KT P6SM SCT120
FM161800 32011KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM170300 15008KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KSLC 161254Z 00000KT 10SM FEW180 23/07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP079 T02280067
$
METAR KSLC 161154Z 00000KT 10SM SCT180 SCT220 22/07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP071
T02170072 10283 20217 53010 $
METAR KSLC 161054Z 19005KT 10SM FEW180 24/08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP063 T02390078
KVEL 161120Z 1612/1712 24009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM161800 23012G20KT P6SM OVC250
FM162100 26009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM162300 36008KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200
FM170400 30006KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
METAR KVEL 161253Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01890078
METAR KVEL 161153Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP107
60000 T01830072 10250 20161 53007
METAR KVEL 161053Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP108
T01780083
METAR KPUC 161253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP087
T01830022
METAR KPUC 161153Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP086
T01720022 10250 20161 53001
METAR KPUC 161053Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP088
T01830028
KCNY 161120Z 1612/1712 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM161800 26008KT P6SM BKN250
FM162000 28014G25KT P6SM BKN250
FM170000 30010G18KT 6SM FU FEW140 SCT250
FM170500 15006KT 6SM FU FEW130 SCT250
METAR KCNY 161253Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP076
T02500039
METAR KCNY 161153Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP072
T02500039 10278 20228 51006
METAR KCNY 161053Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP072
T02390039
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/16/25 13:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
9000 FT MSL...239/015
9000 FT MSL...257/011
8300 FT MSL...277/003
7500 FT MSL...287/004
7000 FT MSL...051/005
6900 FT MSL...066/005
6800 FT MSL...083/002
6600 FT MSL...099/005
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1003 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will persist at the KSLC terminal
through this period. Drainage flow is currently taking hold with
northwesterly winds expected to develop around 18-19z. Following
this, drainage flow will occur once again around 04z.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions are settling in
across all terminals this morning. While VFR conditions will persist
across the majority of our TAF sites, particularly KBCE and KCDC
following 19z. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible near
these sites with gusty and erratic winds possible at and near the
terminals. Following sunset, VFR conditions will settle in across
all sites once again.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 161122Z 1612/1712 18010KT P6SM SCT080
FM161600 24012KT P6SM SCT100
FM161800 25015G25KT P6SM FEW100
FM170400 29009KT P6SM SKC
FM170600 17006KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 161253Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP113
T01330056
METAR KEVW 161153Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP106
70001 T01330050 10183 20128 53005
METAR KEVW 161053Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP105
T01330050
KRKS 161120Z 1612/1712 08006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200
FM161730 29014G24KT P6SM FEW200 PROB30 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT
6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM170200 21012KT P6SM SCT200
FM170600 15006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 161254Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01220089
METAR KRKS 161154Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP126
T01170083 10172 20117 55002
METAR KRKS 161054Z AUTO 06010KT 10SM SCT110 13/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP122
T01280083
KRWL 161131Z 1612/1712 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120
FM161600 24009KT P6SM SCT120
FM161800 26015G23KT P6SM SCT120
FM162000 27016G24KT P6SM SCT060 PROB30 1622/1702 VRB20G35KT
3SM TSRA BKN025CB
FM170300 06008KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KRWL 161253Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM BKN110 14/10 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP116
T01390100
METAR KRWL 161153Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01280094 10167 20122 55004
METAR KRWL 161053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 13/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP111
T01280089
KLAR 161131Z 1612/1712 17008KT P6SM SCT120
FM161700 27010KT P6SM SCT120
FM162000 31012G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 PROB30 1621/1702
VRB20G35KT 2SM TSRA BKN025CB
FM170300 15015G23KT P6SM SCT100
FM171000 17010KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KLAR 161253Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM FEW080 BKN100 12/09 A3022 RMK
AO2 SLP123 T01220094
METAR KLAR 161153Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP122
T00940083 10167 20094 53001
METAR KLAR 161053Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01110089
KCYS 161250Z 1613/1712 13008KT 1/2SM FG OVC002
TEMPO 1613/1614 6SM BR BKN006
FM161400 14008KT 6SM BR OVC007
FM161500 15008KT P6SM BKN015
FM161700 14012G20KT P6SM BKN050
FM161900 12012G20KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 1621/1702 VRB15G28KT
2SM TSRA BKN025CB
FM170800 10010KT P6SM BKN007
METAR KCYS 161253Z 14006KT 1/4SM FG VV002 13/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP141
T01330133 RVRNO
SPECI KCYS 161228Z 12009KT 1/4SM FG OVC003 14/13 A3017 RMK AO2 T01390133
RVRNO
METAR KCYS 161153Z 09006KT 10SM OVC003 14/13 A3017 RMK AO2 RAE21 SLP134
P0000 60003 70003 T01390133 10167 20139 50004
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1204 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 455 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Showers and isolated thunderstorms are ongoing over northern
portions of the CWA this morning. These showers have pushed east past
KCOD and KWRL terminals, but will likely impact KBYG from 12Z to 15Z.
VLIFR to LIFR conditions are in place at KJAC and KCOD, with conditions
expected to improve at KJAC after sunrise and VFR conditions returning
by 16Z. LIFR to MVFR ceilings will remain in place across northern
portions throuygh 18Z/19Z. MVFR ceilings are expected to develop over
the Wind River Basin after sunrise, with VFR conditions returning by 17Z/18Z.
Showers and thunderstorms will redevelop over southern portions this
afternoon, impacting KRKS between 21Z and 01Z. Wind gusts around 25 kt
will also impact terminals west of the Divide, except KJAC. Clouds
will scatter out across the west this afternoon, with SKC skies in place
for most areas by sunset this evening. Lingering SCT-BKN FL040 clouds over
portions of Johnson/Natron counties through the TAF period.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1142 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 540 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Low CIGs and areas of fog/mist have moved in over most of the
High Plains, leading to MVFR to IFR conditions this morning at
all terminals east of the Laramie range. Occasional LIFR will
also continue for the next few hours at KCYS and KSNY. In
addition, showers will produce areas of moderate rainfall near
KCDR and KAIA for a few more hours. CIGs may temporarily lift
during periods of rainfall. Expect gradual improvement to MVFR
by mid morning, and VFR by early afternoon as CIGs lift and
break up.
Attention shifts back to thunderstorms for the afternoon hours
with several rounds of storms expected across the area. The
highest probability for storms is at KCYS and KLAR, but all
terminals will have the potential to see aviation impacts due to
thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The strongest storms
will be between about 21z and 03z. Heavy rainfall, gusty/erratic
winds, lightning, and hail are all possible. Expect this
activity to clear out late in the evening, before low CIGs surge
in again towards Thursday morning.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 161315Z AUTO 10005KT 4SM BR OVC003 15/15 A3014 RMK AO2
T01470147
METAR KIBM 161255Z AUTO 10006KT 1SM BR OVC003 15/15 A3013 RMK AO2
T01480148
METAR KIBM 161235Z AUTO 10006KT 3/4SM BR OVC003 15/15 A3013 RMK AO2 VIS
1/4V4 T01460146
KSNY 161131Z 1612/1712 03010KT 4SM -RA BR OVC003
FM161300 04008KT 6SM BR OVC008
FM161500 05008KT P6SM OVC012
FM161800 07010KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 1622/1703 VRB20G35KT 2SM
TSRA BKN025CB
FM170300 12010KT P6SM SCT100
FM171000 15008KT 6SM BR OVC008
SPECI KSNY 161314Z AUTO 07009KT 6SM BR BKN004 OVC010 15/14 A3010 RMK AO2
CIG 003V007 T01500144
SPECI KSNY 161300Z AUTO 05007KT 3SM BR OVC006 15/14 A3011 RMK AO2 CIG
003V011 T01500144
METAR KSNY 161253Z AUTO 04008KT 2 1/2SM BR BKN006 OVC010 14/14 A3011 RMK
AO2 CIG 003V009 SLP149 T01440144
METAR KOGA 161315Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM OVC009 18/16 A3009 RMK AO2
T01780155
METAR KOGA 161255Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM OVC009 18/16 A3009 RMK AO2
T01770155
METAR KOGA 161235Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM OVC009 18/16 A3009 RMK AO2
T01780157
METAR KIML 161253Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM SCT008 SCT012 OVC023 18/17 A3006
RMK AO2 SLP140 T01830167
SPECI KIML 161232Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM SCT009 OVC023 18/17 A3005 RMK AO2
T01830167
SPECI KIML 161209Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM SCT015 OVC021 18/17 A3004 RMK AO2
T01830167
KMCK 161120Z 1612/1712 04009KT P6SM OVC007
FM161400 04011KT P6SM OVC015
FM162100 05012KT P6SM BKN035
FM170200 04013G22KT P6SM BKN015 PROB30 1706/1709 4SM -TSRA
OVC015CB
FM171000 06008KT P6SM BKN005
METAR KMCK 161253Z AUTO 04013KT 10SM OVC010 18/16 A2999 RMK AO2 CIG
008V013 SLP127 T01830161
METAR KMCK 161153Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM OVC010 18/16 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01830161 10194 20167 53017
SPECI KMCK 161135Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM OVC009 18/16 A2997 RMK AO2
T01830161
North Platte (KLNX) 07/16/25 13:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...252/066
19000 FT MSL...258/057
16000 FT MSL...259/047
8000 FT MSL...313/017
6000 FT MSL...003/030
5000 FT MSL...013/010
4700 FT MSL...011/014
4100 FT MSL...011/015
4000 FT MSL...005/013
3600 FT MSL...003/013
3400 FT MSL...000/013
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1122 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 620 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
For the KLBF terminal: Expect IFR ceilings this morning around
700 FT AGL, lifting to MVFR ceilings of 1200 to 2500 FT AGL this
afternoon. Skies will remain cloudy tonight with ceilings
falling back to around 1500 FT AGL overnight. For the KVTN
terminal: IFR ceilings of 400 to 700 FT AGL will continue this
morning before increasing to 1300 to 2000 FT AGL this
afternoon. Ceilings will increase further to 3000 to 5000 FT AGL
before falling to 1500 FT AGL overnight tonight. Some patchy
fog will impact the terminal through 15z this morning with
visibilities as low as 4 miles.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 161133Z 1612/1712 01010KT 6SM BR OVC004
FM161600 02011KT P6SM OVC015
FM161900 06012G20KT P6SM SCT045
FM170200 05011G25KT P6SM BKN020 PROB30 1702/1705 3SM TSRA
OVC015CB
FM170600 09010KT P6SM OVC005
METAR KGLD 161253Z AUTO 04012KT 9SM OVC004 16/15 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP115
T01610150
METAR KGLD 161153Z AUTO 05013KT 10SM OVC006 17/16 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP104
T01670156 10211 20167 53010 $
METAR KGLD 161053Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM OVC009 18/17 A2996 RMK AO2 CIG
006V012 SLP094 T01780167 $
KGCK 161120Z 1612/1712 19010KT P6SM FEW250
FM161500 24009KT P6SM BKN120 PROB30 1622/1702 4SM -TSRA
BKN040CB
FM170200 09010KT 6SM -TSRA OVC035CB
FM170600 02011KT P6SM OVC010
METAR KGCK 161254Z 17006KT 8SM CLR 21/19 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP087
T02110189
METAR KGCK 161154Z AUTO 16006KT 8SM CLR 20/19 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP083
T02000189 10222 20200 53005
METAR KGCK 161054Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP077
T02060183
METAR KLBL 161256Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02220189 PNO $
METAR KLBL 161156Z AUTO 19010KT 9SM CLR 21/19 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP095 6////
7//// T02060189 10250 20206 53004 PNO $
METAR KLBL 161056Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP089
T02060189 PNO $
METAR KEHA 161315Z AUTO 23014KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A2997 RMK AO2
T02400171
METAR KEHA 161255Z AUTO 23015KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A2996 RMK AO2
T02280170
METAR KEHA 161235Z AUTO 23014KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A2996 RMK AO2
T02200169
Goodland (KGLD) 07/16/25 13:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...281/017
14900 FT MSL...281/017
14000 FT MSL...283/017
13000 FT MSL...278/014
12600 FT MSL...284/014
12000 FT MSL...286/013
11000 FT MSL...275/011
10700 FT MSL...278/011
10000 FT MSL...277/010
9300 FT MSL...293/009
9000 FT MSL...298/008
8100 FT MSL...001/007
8000 FT MSL...360/008
7000 FT MSL...029/016
7000 FT MSL...030/015
6200 FT MSL...028/019
6000 FT MSL...028/020
5300 FT MSL...025/021
5000 FT MSL...023/021
4800 FT MSL...023/020
4200 FT MSL...018/018
4100 FT MSL...020/018
4000 FT MSL...023/019
Dodge City (KDDC) 07/16/25 13:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...001/017
15000 FT MSL...355/016
14000 FT MSL...003/009
13900 FT MSL...004/007
13000 FT MSL...111/002
12000 FT MSL...041/006
11700 FT MSL...052/006
11000 FT MSL...054/006
10000 FT MSL...100/006
9800 FT MSL...110/005
9000 FT MSL...191/005
8300 FT MSL...222/004
8000 FT MSL...206/015
7100 FT MSL...218/015
7000 FT MSL...229/018
6000 FT MSL...229/022
5900 FT MSL...219/025
5100 FT MSL...220/024
5000 FT MSL...221/024
4300 FT MSL...232/027
4000 FT MSL...234/030
3700 FT MSL...235/026
3200 FT MSL...220/022
3000 FT MSL...214/016
3000 FT MSL...214/016
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1111 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 501 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
For KGLD & KMCK... Rough aviation conditions are forecast for
most of the period. Ceilings are forecast to remain around
400-900ft for a majority of the morning between 12-18Z, with
some slight improvement to 1500-2500ft possible after 15Z.
Adding to the problems is that there are still some outflows
from overnight storms that may temporarily improve conditions,
only to have them degrade again shortly after.
Between 18Z and 01Z, there is a chance that the ceilings could
lift above 3000ft and VFR conditions prevail. Still may need to
watch for a pop up shower or storm and wind gusts could reach
20-30 kts from the south. After 01Z, storms are possible as
clusters develop west of the terminals and move east. The
ceilings are also forecast to lower back below 2000ft, with
ample moisture remaining in the area. Once storms pass, ceilings
should lower to around 500ft. Fog will also be possible, with
visibilities around 1-3SM.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1005 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 503 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Main focus this morning will be on chance for thunderstorms
today and early tonight followed by low clouds (IFR conditions)
spreading into southwest Kansas after midnight behind a cold
frontal passage.
A stalled surface boundary across southwest Kansas will be the
primary forcing mechanism for afternoon thunderstorms developing
after 2 PM. Short term models are coming into better agreement
that this boundary will likely be located south of Hays, between
Dodge City and Garden City, by late today. This results in a
30% chance of thunderstorms at these TAF sites this afternoon. A
higher chance (60-80%) of thunderstorms is expected across all
of southwest Kansas after 00Z Thursday. This is due to an upper
level trough exiting the Rockies and crossing western Kansas.
BUFR soundings, HREF ceiling probabilities, and LAMP guidance
all indicate VFR conditions today, with VFR ceilings developing
this afternoon (9000 to 15000ft AGL). Ceilings are expected to
lower to 2500 to 4000 ft AGL after 00Z Thursday. After 06Z there
is a greater than 60% chance of ceilings falling below 1000 ft
AGL as gusty north winds develop behind a cold frontal passage.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 161120Z 1612/1712 20010KT P6SM FEW250
FM170000 14010KT P6SM FEW230 PROB30 1700/1703 4SM TSRA BR
BKN230CB
FM170400 09009KT 6SM -TSRA BR BKN120CB
FM170600 01009KT 6SM SHRA BR BKN080 PROB30 1706/1712 4SM TSRA
BR OVC025CB=
METAR KGUY 161253Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP079
T02170167
METAR KGUY 161153Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP076
T02000167 10244 20200 53004
METAR KGUY 161053Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP068
T02110167
KDHT 161120Z 1612/1712 20009KT P6SM FEW250
FM170100 15009KT P6SM SCT240 PROB30 1701/1704 4SM TSRA BR
BKN240CB
FM170400 05009KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1710/1712 4SM TSRA BR
OVC025CB
METAR KDHT 161253Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP096
T02000167
METAR KDHT 161153Z AUTO 20007KT 8SM CLR 18/16 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP093
T01780161 10222 20178 53003
METAR KDHT 161053Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP084
T01890161
Amarillo (KAMA) 07/16/25 13:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...057/016
15000 FT MSL...045/016
14800 FT MSL...045/016
14000 FT MSL...042/015
13000 FT MSL...053/017
12600 FT MSL...056/017
12000 FT MSL...050/016
11000 FT MSL...008/014
10700 FT MSL...010/014
10000 FT MSL...352/012
9200 FT MSL...341/010
9000 FT MSL...331/009
8000 FT MSL...292/009
8000 FT MSL...293/009
7000 FT MSL...254/011
6900 FT MSL...254/011
6100 FT MSL...226/014
6000 FT MSL...232/019
5300 FT MSL...229/020
5000 FT MSL...227/021
4600 FT MSL...229/022
4200 FT MSL...221/021
4000 FT MSL...198/011
4000 FT MSL...207/016
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1058 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 449 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
VFR conditions expected to prevail through 00Z Thursday for KDHT
and KGUY, 06Z Thursday for KAMA. During the overnight period
thunderstorm chances increase after 00Z Thu mainly across the
northern combined OK/TX Panhandle. Conditions from heavy rain and
even low clouds going into 12Z tomorrow may fall to IFR even LIFR
are times. Winds will should remain southerly until a
front/outflow boundary move in from the north along with the
thunderstorm activity bringing winds to the north to easterly.
Some of the storms may be strong to severe with torrential
rainfall.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 161137Z 1612/1712 09007KT P6SM FEW200
FM161900 28011G19KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200 PROB30 1702/1706
VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN120
FM170600 08010KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
METAR KFMN 161253Z 11006KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP124 T01940050
$
METAR KFMN 161153Z 09004KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP119 T01830050
10233 20172 53007 $
METAR KFMN 161053Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP108
T01830050 $
KLVS 161137Z 1612/1712 02006KT P6SM FEW200
FM161700 14009KT P6SM FEW120
TEMPO 1620/1623 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM170200 07010KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200 PROB30 1703/1706
VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN040
FM170600 03011KT P6SM BKN060 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KLVS 161253Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/ A3019 RMK AO2 SLP113 T0139 $
METAR KLVS 161153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/ A3017 RMK AO2 SLP110 T0111 10189
20111 53000 $
METAR KLVS 161053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/ A3016 RMK AO2 SLP096 T0133 $
METAR KRTN 161253Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP115
T01330083
METAR KRTN 161153Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP110
T01220072 10189 20106 53000
METAR KRTN 161053Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01220072
METAR KCAO 161255Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP089
T02000133
METAR KCAO 161155Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP084
T01830128 10233 20178 51006
METAR KCAO 161055Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP088
T01890144
Albuquerque (KABX) 07/16/25 13:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...064/007
17100 FT MSL...078/015
17000 FT MSL...070/012
16000 FT MSL...071/010
15000 FT MSL...023/004
14800 FT MSL...051/006
12000 FT MSL...340/004
11500 FT MSL...309/008
11000 FT MSL...003/012
10300 FT MSL...000/012
10000 FT MSL...005/014
9200 FT MSL...006/013
9000 FT MSL...004/015
8400 FT MSL...036/011
6500 FT MSL...037/008
6300 FT MSL...034/009
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1147 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 538 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Light winds and VFR conditions will prevail this morning. Storms
will develop over the high terrain of western and northern NM
around 18Z and increase in coverage through the afternoon. Storm
motion will be slow and erratic, driven mainly by outflow
boundaries. Gusts of 30 to 40 kts will be commonplace with these
outflow boundaries. A backdoor front will intrude from the
northeast around 00Z, surging south and westward overnight. Storms
may initiate along the boundary and continue past 06Z in the
northeast quadrant of the state. Gusty east winds (20 to 35 kts)
are likely at KABQ at the tail end of the TAF period from this
backdoor front as it surges through the gaps of the central
mountain chain.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 160000Z
VALID 160600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 3613 3518+13 2810+07 2440-08 2433-19 251835 242246 244552
BCE 2816+13 2712-08 2418-20 222234 232844 243052
LND 9900+09 2317+08 2530-09 2644-19 263936 263847 264454
RKS 1208 2418+10 2622-08 2645-20 263935 253846 254454
GJT 2308+20 2414+12 2710-07 2616-19 252535 252945 263153
FMN 2505+20 2911+12 9900-07 9900-18 281434 252243 262352
ABQ 9900+21 9900+13 0113-07 1905-18 261932 272442 261953
MBW 1432 2022+10 2429-08 2740-18 273934 282944 253854
DEN 2108+18 2214+11 2721-07 2923-18 272635 262844 262653
PUB 2513+19 2312+12 3007-06 2908-18 271934 282343 261152
ALS 2309+12 3108-06 9900-18 250734 261943 271852
TCC 2026 2511+17 0116+12 0407-06 9900-16 281533 271243 281352
BFF 0728 2713+15 2817+09 2829-09 2625-19 273234 252443 242952
GLD 3507 2907+18 2715+11 3029-07 2922-17 282634 272143 250852
GCK 2233+24 2614+19 3007+11 3310-05 3408-18 301534 301443 990053
GAG 2221+21 2407+16 9900+10 9900-04 3207-17 291333 261144 990054
AMA 2019 3009+15 9900+11 9900-05 3506-16 291433 271443 281153
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DATA BASED ON 160000Z
VALID 161200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2808+15 2817+09 2727-09 2723-21 253936 254445 254152
BCE 2912+11 2418-08 2422-20 242734 243643 253952
LND 2509+08 2819+06 2828-09 2734-20 244536 255146 265054
RKS 2910 2719+07 2932-08 2731-20 244236 254945 254853
GJT 2309+18 2820+11 2618-08 2526-20 243535 253744 253952
FMN 2908+19 3010+12 2810-07 2408-19 252433 264742 262752
ABQ 2605+19 9900+12 0505-07 2506-17 271832 263142 263054
MBW 2623 2638+08 2639-07 2535-19 253635 244145 265253
DEN 2910+15 2916+11 2516-07 2417-18 262635 263345 253852
PUB 2609+18 2510+11 2813-07 2312-18 251535 262643 252753
ALS 3111+12 3006-07 2009-19 251934 273043 262652
TCC 2226 2906+17 0608+11 0106-06 1905-17 272033 283442 282854
BFF 1115 2216+12 2527+09 2630-08 2736-19 283835 263945 254753
GLD 0505 2705+19 2612+11 2724-07 2625-18 282235 272343 242853
GCK 2420+24 2005+19 9900+11 3111-07 2509-18 292034 261843 252153
GAG 2113+21 9900+15 0108+10 9900-05 2605-17 261234 261644 272353
AMA 2312 9900+15 0313+09 9900-05 9900-16 251133 272443 282353
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DATA BASED ON 160000Z
VALID 170000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2910+18 2918+11 2725-08 2717-21 281136 281845 253155
BCE 2815+11 2614-08 2219-20 232334 243242 243753
LND 9900+11 2416+09 2731-09 2827-21 273038 263946 254755
RKS 2514 2814+09 2920-09 2925-21 262636 243645 244055
GJT 3312+20 2911+12 2616-07 2525-20 243635 254244 254654
FMN 2913+22 3013+13 9900-06 2107-19 233433 244543 253653
ABQ 9900+22 9900+13 9900-06 2508-17 222131 252542 262455
MBW 9900 2709+08 2735-09 2737-21 264136 265445 265153
DEN 1009+17 1107+08 2829-07 2636-19 235234 245444 255254
PUB 2607+19 2006+11 2512-07 2614-17 262232 253043 273954
ALS 3009+10 2115-06 2319-17 263133 254043 264154
TCC 1712 1812+20 1909+11 3311-06 2815-15 262131 272542 283055
BFF 0718 3315+10 2933+07 2838-08 2743-20 255836 255945 255853
GLD 0517 3307+17 2710+11 2718-08 2524-19 253734 263743 264052
GCK 1005+26 1507+17 2107+10 2709-07 2519-17 263234 273843 274053
GAG 1815+23 9900+16 0507+11 9900-05 2711-16 272633 283442 273153
AMA 1612 1711+17 0206+11 3205-04 2910-16 282332 283342 273954
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