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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1225 MDT Saturday, June 14, 2025


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

METAR KFNL 141756Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02720133
        10272 20128 55005
METAR KFNL 141656Z 34003KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02500111
METAR KFNL 141556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02110133

METAR KGXY 141756Z 10006KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP129 T02720139
        10289 20133 58003
METAR KGXY 141656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02500133
METAR KGXY 141556Z 29005KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02390139

METAR KLMO 141815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3006 RMK AO2 T02900109
METAR KLMO 141755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3006 RMK AO2 T02860108
       10286 20150
METAR KLMO 141735Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3007 RMK AO2 T02740110

METAR KBDU 141815Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 141755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 141736Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3006 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 141815Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM 30/09 A3002 RMK AO2 T03040092 $
METAR KEIK 141755Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM 30/09 A3003 RMK AO2 T02980093 $
METAR KEIK 141735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 29/09 A3004 RMK AO2 T02890089
        $

KBJC 141731Z 1418/1518 VRB05KT P6SM FEW130 FEW220
     FM142000 06007KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
     FM150100 33008KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
     FM150700 25005KT P6SM FEW220
     FM151200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM151700 08005KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KBJC 141645Z 14005KT 10SM FEW150 26/09 A3009
METAR KBJC 141545Z 20004KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3010

KDEN 141731Z 1418/1524 VRB05KT P6SM FEW130 SCT220
     FM142000 08008KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220 PROB30 1421/1501
      VRB15G30KT -SHRA BKN130
     FM150100 15010KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
     FM150300 06012KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220
     FM150500 17010KT P6SM FEW220
     FM150900 23008KT P6SM FEW220
     FM151600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
     FM152000 13011KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220 PROB30 1521/1524
      VRB15G30KT -SHRA BKN120
METAR KDEN 141753Z 00000KT 10SM FEW150 FEW220 30/08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP097
        T03000083 10300 20133 56004
METAR KDEN 141653Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW150 FEW220 28/09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP099
        T02780094
METAR KDEN 141553Z 24007KT 10SM FEW220 24/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP105 T02390111


KBKF 141700Z 1417/1523 24005KT 9999 FEW210 QNH3009INS
      BECMG 1500/1501 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3005INS
      BECMG 1505/1506 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3013INS TX32/1422Z
      TN15/1512Z
METAR KBKF 141758Z 18003KT 10SM FEW100 FEW210 32/01 A3006 RMK AO2A
        SLP079 T03180010 10318 20139 56005
METAR KBKF 141658Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW200 30/07 A3006 RMK AO2A SLP087
        T02950068
METAR KBKF 141558Z 21010KT 10SM FEW210 27/10 A3006 RMK AO2A SLP094
        T02670104

KAPA 141731Z 1418/1518 VRB05KT P6SM FEW130 FEW220
     FM142000 08008KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220 PROB30 1421/1501
      VRB15G30KT -SHRA BKN130
     FM150100 14009KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
     FM150400 17011KT P6SM FEW220
     FM151000 21008KT P6SM FEW220
     FM151600 13009KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KAPA 141753Z 03003KT 10SM FEW110 FEW180 31/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP103
        T03060011 10306 20133 56005
METAR KAPA 141653Z 17005KT 10SM FEW100 FEW150 28/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP107
        T02830067
METAR KAPA 141553Z 19007KT 10SM FEW150 26/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02610089

METAR KMNH 141815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 141755Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 141735Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3024 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 141815Z AUTO 10007G12KT 10SM CLR A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 141755Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 141735Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR A3004 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 141815Z AUTO 16011G19KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 141755Z AUTO 15012G20KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 141735Z AUTO 17014G19KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3001 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 141753Z AUTO 15008G20KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP120
        T02890128 10289 20150 50005 $
METAR KAKO 141653Z AUTO 18010G18KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP118
        T02720128 $
METAR KAKO 141553Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T02560122 $

METAR KLIC 141755Z AUTO 19016G21KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP113
        T02670128 10267 20122 50001
METAR KLIC 141655Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP116
        T02500117
METAR KLIC 141555Z AUTO 18016G24KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP121
        T02440106

METAR KHEQ 141815Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 141755Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 141735Z AUTO 17010G15KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3002 RMK AO2


METAR K2V5 141815Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 141755Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 141735Z AUTO 19009G15KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A3003 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 141753Z AUTO 20016G22KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP127
        T02670133 10267 20128 52005
METAR KITR 141653Z AUTO 18015KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T02440133
METAR KITR 141553Z AUTO 17016G26KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3006 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 15028/1515 SLP128 T02280139

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/14/2025
Fort Collins - 05:29:02 MDT / 20:32:21 MDT
Denver       - 05:31:18 MDT / 20:29:13 MDT
Sterling     - 05:21:18 MDT / 20:25:15 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 06/14/25 18:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...301/005
                  11200 FT MSL...312/005
                  11000 FT MSL...319/006
                  10000 FT MSL...324/005
                  10000 FT MSL...321/005
                   9000 FT MSL...321/005
                   8900 FT MSL...311/004
                   8100 FT MSL...296/003
                   8000 FT MSL...300/003
                   7300 FT MSL...278/002
                   6600 FT MSL...323/001

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1735 UTC Saturday, June 14, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Sunday/...
Issued at 1132 AM MDT Sat Jun 14 2025
VFR through the TAF period with generally light winds. Should see
a gradual increase in mid-level cloud cover this afternoon, with a
few gusty showers/virga by mid/late afternoon. Main concern will
again be just variable/gusty winds with more than sufficient DCAPE
indicated by forecast soundings. There could be some additional
outflow later this evening if an organized convective cluster
manages to develop east/northeast of DEN later, though confidence
in that is fairly low at this time.
Drainage winds will prevail overnight, becoming light and variable
during the morning hours, with southeasterly winds then likely by
late morning into Sunday afternoon. Can`t rule out a few more
high-based showers tomorrow although coverage overall looks to be
pretty limited.


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

METAR K4BM 141815Z AUTO 17009G14KT 10SM CLR 20/M10 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 141755Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 18/M10 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 141735Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3060 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 141755Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T02590112 10259 20104 56005
METAR KAFF 141655Z AUTO 18008KT 9SM CLR 24/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T02410107
METAR KAFF 141555Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T02220103

KCOS 141720Z 1418/1518 14006KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
     FM142100 16012KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
     FM142300 17013KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB SCT200
     FM150200 07009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
     FM150400 01008KT P6SM SCT200
     FM151300 17006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCOS 141754Z 20005KT 10SM FEW120 FEW230 25/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T02500117 10250 20156 56006 $
METAR KCOS 141654Z 11005KT 10SM FEW120 FEW230 23/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T02330122 $
METAR KCOS 141554Z 14006KT 10SM FEW230 22/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02220111
        $

METAR KABH 141755Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP138
        T02620123 10262 20140 58001
METAR KABH 141655Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T02530122
METAR KABH 141555Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP138
        T02370114

METAR KFLY 141815Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3023 RMK AO2 T02600102
METAR KFLY 141755Z AUTO 16007G14KT 120V180 10SM CLR 26/10 A3023 RMK AO2
       T02550102 10255 20137
METAR KFLY 141735Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3024 RMK AO2 T02480102

KFCS 141200Z 1412/1518 15009KT 9999 SKC QNH3005INS
      BECMG 1419/1420 15012KT 9999 BKN120 QNH3003INS
      TEMPO 1422/1502 15025G35KT 8000 -TSRA BKN100CB
      BECMG 1502/1503 33009KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3010INS
      BECMG 1514/1515 14009KT 9999 SKC QNH3011INS TX33/1420Z
      TN16/1412Z
      LAST NO AMDS AFT 1418
      NEXT 1612
METAR KFCS 141755Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T02650118 10265 20165 57008 $
METAR KFCS 141655Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T02500119 $
METAR KFCS 141555Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP139
        T02320116 $

KPUB 141720Z 1418/1518 13006KT P6SM FEW200
     FM142000 14010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM142200 13013KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
     FM150200 06010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
     FM150500 34007KT P6SM SCT200
      TEMPO 1505/1507 01015KT
     FM150900 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KPUB 141753Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02830128
        10283 20139 57007 $
METAR KPUB 141653Z 13005KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP116 T02610128
        $
METAR KPUB 141553Z 17006KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02390128
        $

METAR KVTP 141815Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 20/M07 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 141755Z AUTO 25006G16KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 141735Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A3061 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 141754Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 30/08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP110
        T03000078 10300 20100 58005
METAR KTAD 141654Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP118
        T02720078
METAR KTAD 141554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP125
        T02560078


METAR KLAA 141753Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3003 RMK AO2 WSHFT
        1651 SLP119 T02890161 10294 20167 58003
SPECI KLAA 141711Z AUTO 17011G20KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3003 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       1651 T02780144
METAR KLAA 141653Z AUTO 12013G18KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP115
        T02670161

METAR KSPD 141756Z AUTO 16011G18KT 29/16 A3005 RMK AO1 SLP105 T02940156
        10294 20156 58008
METAR KSPD 141656Z AUTO 16013G23KT 27/16 A3007 RMK AO1 SLP118 T02720156
METAR KSPD 141556Z AUTO 15014KT 26/14 A3007 RMK AO1 SLP118 T02560144

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/14/2025
Burlington - 05:21:54 MDT / 20:17:06 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:34:33 MDT / 20:23:14 MDT
Lamar      - 05:27:05 MDT / 20:14:41 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 06/14/25 18:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...272/016
                  11000 FT MSL...281/015
                  10900 FT MSL...289/014
                  10000 FT MSL...293/011
                   9700 FT MSL...317/009
                   9000 FT MSL...285/008
                   8600 FT MSL...274/007
                   8000 FT MSL...184/005
                   7800 FT MSL...178/006
                   7100 FT MSL...155/008
                   7000 FT MSL...154/008
                   6400 FT MSL...144/009
                   6000 FT MSL...143/010
                   5900 FT MSL...147/010
                   5700 FT MSL...144/010

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1739 UTC Saturday, June 14, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1137 AM MDT Sat Jun 14 2025
VFR conditions anticipated across the forecast area over the next 24
hours, including the three main TAF sites of KCOS, KPUB and KALS.
Very isolated convection expected over the higher terrain today,
mainly across the Pikes Peak region and along the southern CO
border. Main threat from any storms today will be gusty outflow
winds of 30-35 kts.
KCOS: Best chance for some thunderstorm effects, so included VCTS
from 23z-02z. If confidence builds may need to amend to add some
variable higher gusts.
KPUB: Guidance is indicating potential for a brief period of some
stronger northerly winds late, so included a TEMPO group for 05z-07z
for a 15 kt northerly push. May need to amend later to increase the
winds.
KALS: Maintained stronger west winds with gusts to around 20 kts
between 22z-02z.


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

METAR KCAG 141753Z AUTO VRB04G15KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP130
        T02891022 10300 20044 56002 $
METAR KCAG 141653Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP131
        T02610011 $
METAR KCAG 141553Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T02390039 $


METAR KSBS 141815Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3018 RMK AO1 T02651009
METAR KSBS 141755Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A3019 RMK AO1 T02611024
        10261 20059
METAR KSBS 141735Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A3019 RMK AO1 T02561010

METAR KC07 141815Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 141755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 141735Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3050 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 141815Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 25/M04 A3029 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 141755Z AUTO 23011G16KT 10SM CLR 25/M02 A3030 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 141735Z AUTO 21008G14KT 160V230 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3030 RMK
        AO1

METAR KEEO 141753Z AUTO 21016G23KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP117
        T02941028 10294 20061 56006
METAR KEEO 141653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP121
        T02720011
METAR KEEO 141553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T02220017

METAR K20V 141815Z AUTO 24010G17KT 10SM CLR 28/M20 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 141755Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 26/M18 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 141735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M15 A3026 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 141815Z AUTO 25007KT 220V280 10SM CLR 25/M02 A3034 RMK AO2
        T02461018
METAR KGNB 141755Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3035 RMK AO2 T02411021
       10241 20041
METAR KGNB 141735Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3035 RMK AO2 T02301020


METAR KC99 141820Z AUTO 23005G17KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 141800Z AUTO 25005G18KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 141740Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3053 RMK AO2

KGJT 141731Z 1418/1518 29010KT P6SM SKC
     FM142000 29010G19KT P6SM FEW250
     FM150100 30008KT P6SM SKC
     FM150800 10012KT P6SM SKC
     FM151400 12006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 141753Z 30007G15KT 10SM CLR 31/M05 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP101
        T03111050 10311 20172 50001
METAR KGJT 141653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP105 T02891028
METAR KGJT 141553Z 10004KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP105 T02671033

KRIL 141731Z 1418/1518 28015G25KT P6SM FEW250
     FM150200 24008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM150600 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 141753Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 31/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP117
        T03061044 10306 20111 56010
METAR KRIL 141653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP120
        T02670011
METAR KRIL 141553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T02330000

METAR K5SM 141815Z AUTO 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 141755Z AUTO 10SM CLR 19/M03 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 141735Z AUTO 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3055 RMK AO2

KEGE 141731Z 1418/1518 26015G24KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
     FM150200 23009KT P6SM FEW250
     FM150600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 141756Z 30007KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02831033
        10289 20072 56017 $
METAR KEGE 141656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02441033
        $
METAR KEGE 141556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02001028
        $

KASE 141731Z 1418/1518 29010G20KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
     FM150200 20008KT P6SM SKC
     FM151300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 141753Z 23014G22KT 200V260 10SM CLR 27/M07 A3028 RMK AO2
        SLP115 T02671072 10267 20067 55000
SPECI KASE 141732Z 29009G17KT 250V350 10SM CLR 26/M06 A3027 RMK AO2
       T02611061
METAR KASE 141653Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 25/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02501039


METAR KLXV 141753Z AUTO 23010G19KT 10SM CLR 21/M10 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T02111100 10217 20000 55000
METAR KLXV 141653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M09 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T01941094
METAR KLXV 141553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP136
        T01721072

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/14/2025
Rangely           - 05:45:24 MDT / 20:45:39 MDT
Grand Junction    - 05:47:42 MDT / 20:41:32 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:36:18 MDT / 20:39:06 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/14/25 18:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...254/016
                  14000 FT MSL...230/018
                  13000 FT MSL...222/015
                  12500 FT MSL...189/016
                  12000 FT MSL...209/015
                  11700 FT MSL...199/011
                  11000 FT MSL...223/010
                  11000 FT MSL...232/011
                  10400 FT MSL...184/013
                  10200 FT MSL...250/010
                  10100 FT MSL...182/013

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1734 UTC Saturday, June 14, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1131 AM MDT Sat Jun 14 2025
VFR conditions remain anchored in place for the terminals of the
West Slope. A few thin upper level clouds will work through, but
not ceilings are expected. Winds will pick up from the
southwest this afternoon and blow 15 to 25 mph around the
region, before settling back to their terrain driven overnight
character around sunset. Clear skies will close out this TAF
period.


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

METAR KAJZ 141815Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 35/M05 A3011 RMK AO2 T03511054
METAR KAJZ 141755Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 35/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 T03451060
       10345 20145
METAR KAJZ 141735Z AUTO 10SM CLR 34/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 T03431058

KMTJ 141731Z 1418/1518 29010KT P6SM SKC
     FM150200 25010KT P6SM SKC
     FM150500 15012KT P6SM SKC
     FM151400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 141753Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP117
        T03061028 10306 20144 52001 $
METAR KMTJ 141653Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP121
        T02781006
METAR KMTJ 141553Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP118
        T02721006

METAR KGUC 141756Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP178
        T02280006 10233 20028 56012 $
METAR KGUC 141656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP186
        T02001017 $
METAR KGUC 141556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP187
        T01611006 $

METAR K7BM 141813Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 24/M07 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 141753Z AUTO 23005G15KT 10SM CLR 22/M07 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 141733Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3046 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 141815Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 27/M08 A3028 RMK AO2 T02721080
METAR KAEJ 141755Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 26/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 T02561086
        10265 20065
METAR KAEJ 141735Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 26/M08 A3030 RMK AO2
       T02621079

METAR KANK 141815Z AUTO 24012G19KT 9SM FEW370 29/M09 A3024 RMK AO2
        T02861086 $
METAR KANK 141750Z AUTO 27010G21KT 220V300 10SM CLR 28/M08 A3024 RMK
        AO2 WSHFT 1735 T02851081 $
METAR KANK 141735Z AUTO 24015G19KT 9SM CLR 28/M08 A3024 RMK AO2 T02841079
        $

METAR KMYP 141815Z AUTO 30027G34KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 141756Z AUTO 30028G33KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 141735Z AUTO 29023G31KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3073 RMK AO2


KTEX 141731Z 1418/1518 26010G20KT P6SM FEW250
     FM150200 26005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM150600 14008KT P6SM SKC
     FM151400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 141815Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 22/M21 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 141755Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 22/M19 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 141735Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 21/M21 A3044 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 141808Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 25/M05 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 141748Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 141728Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3035 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 141753Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T02891033 10294 20056 56002
METAR KCEZ 141653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/M03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP145 T02831033
METAR KCEZ 141553Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T02501011

KDRO 141731Z 1418/1518 27010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM150200 29007KT P6SM SKC
     FM150500 01004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 141753Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 29/M05 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP147
        T02891050 10289 20044 58003
METAR KDRO 141653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02671039
METAR KDRO 141553Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T02331022

METAR KPSO 141815Z AUTO 20008G18KT 180V240 10SM CLR 26/M08 A3033 RMK
        AO2
METAR KPSO 141755Z AUTO 20009G18KT 170V250 10SM CLR 26/M08 A3033 RMK
        AO2 10264 20051
METAR KPSO 141735Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 25/M06 A3033 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 141815Z AUTO 21006G16KT 170V250 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3069 RMK
        AO2
METAR KCPW 141755Z AUTO 21009G17KT 170V230 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3069 RMK
        AO2
METAR KCPW 141735Z AUTO 23008G15KT 190V260 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3069 RMK
       AO2

KALS 141720Z 1418/1518 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM142000 24008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM142200 27010G20KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM150200 25006KT P6SM FEW200
     FM150600 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 141752Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP168
        T02440000 10244 20033 58006
METAR KALS 141652Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T02220011
METAR KALS 141552Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP174
        T01890017

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/14/2025
Vail    - 05:37:10 MDT / 20:34:31 MDT
Durango - 05:50:29 MDT / 20:33:18 MDT
Alamosa - 05:41:57 MDT / 20:25:52 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/14/25 18:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...254/016
                  14000 FT MSL...230/018
                  13000 FT MSL...222/015
                  12500 FT MSL...189/016
                  12000 FT MSL...209/015
                  11700 FT MSL...199/011
                  11000 FT MSL...223/010
                  11000 FT MSL...232/011
                  10400 FT MSL...184/013
                  10200 FT MSL...250/010
                  10100 FT MSL...182/013

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1734 UTC Saturday, June 14, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1131 AM MDT Sat Jun 14 2025
VFR conditions remain anchored in place for the terminals of the
West Slope. A few thin upper level clouds will work through, but
not ceilings are expected. Winds will pick up from the
southwest this afternoon and blow 15 to 25 mph around the
region, before settling back to their terrain driven overnight
character around sunset. Clear skies will close out this TAF
period.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 141726Z 1418/1518 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KPGA 141753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 31/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP109
        T03061044 10311 20200 50001
METAR KPGA 141653Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP111
        T02941039
METAR KPGA 141553Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T02721039

METAR KRQE 141753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/M07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02831067
        10283 20056 58006
METAR KRQE 141653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/M05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02561050
METAR KRQE 141553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP125
        T02391039

Flagstaff (KFSX) 06/14/25 18:10 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...188/010
                  15000 FT MSL...219/009
                  14600 FT MSL...196/011
                  14000 FT MSL...209/025
                  13000 FT MSL...213/011
                  13000 FT MSL...207/009
                  12000 FT MSL...190/008
                  11800 FT MSL...178/008
                  11000 FT MSL...186/005
                  10700 FT MSL...187/005
                  10000 FT MSL...199/003
                   9900 FT MSL...203/003
                   9100 FT MSL...209/003
                   9000 FT MSL...228/004
                   8500 FT MSL...190/003
                   8000 FT MSL...230/007
                   7800 FT MSL...241/006
                   7400 FT MSL...232/006
                   7400 FT MSL...123/003

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1703 UTC Saturday, June 14, 2025

.AVIATION...Saturday 14/18Z through Sunday 15/18Z...VFR expected.
SW winds 10-15 kts with gusts 20-25 kts, becoming light and
variable after 03Z.
OUTLOOK...Sunday 15/18Z through Tuesday 17/18Z...VFR expected.
SW winds 10-15 kts with gusts to 25 kts on Sunday, increasing to
10-20 kts with gusts to 30 kts on Monday and Tuesday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 141813Z 1418/1524 19010KT P6SM FEW200
     FM142100 28010KT P6SM FEW200
     FM150200 02008KT P6SM FEW130 FEW200
     FM150600 15008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM151500 18015G25KT P6SM FEW180
METAR KSLC 141754Z 20015KT 10SM SCT200 32/M03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP089
        T03171033 10317 20194 51003
METAR KSLC 141654Z 18012KT 10SM SCT180 31/M02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP089
        T03111017
METAR KSLC 141554Z 15009KT 10SM SCT150 28/01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP090 T02830006

KVEL 141731Z 1418/1518 20007KT P6SM SKC
     FM142000 23009G18KT P6SM SKC
     FM150100 26009KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
     FM150600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KVEL 141753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 30/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP115
        T03001022 10300 20133 56002
METAR KVEL 141653Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T02670017
METAR KVEL 141553Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP113
        T02390006

METAR KPUC 141753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP090
        T02891078 10289 20150 51001
METAR KPUC 141653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP091
        T02721056
METAR KPUC 141553Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 26/M05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP100
        T02561050

KCNY 141731Z 1418/1518 25008KT P6SM SKC
     FM142000 25008G18KT P6SM SKC
     FM150200 24007KT P6SM SKC
     FM150600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 141753Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 33/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP097
        T03281072 10328 20194 53001
METAR KCNY 141653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 32/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP096
        T03171061
METAR KCNY 141553Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 31/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP094
        T03061067


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 06/14/25 18:11 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...190/016
                  20000 FT MSL...043/003
                  19000 FT MSL...038/003
                  18000 FT MSL...071/006
                  17700 FT MSL...061/005
                  16000 FT MSL...276/014
                  15500 FT MSL...326/004
                  15000 FT MSL...300/006
                  13600 FT MSL...075/007
                  13000 FT MSL...244/004
                  12100 FT MSL...227/010
                  12000 FT MSL...207/019
                  11000 FT MSL...207/018
                  10900 FT MSL...207/016
                  10000 FT MSL...195/016
                   9900 FT MSL...190/013
                   9000 FT MSL...179/010
                   9000 FT MSL...184/010
                   8300 FT MSL...185/008
                   8000 FT MSL...191/008
                   7600 FT MSL...193/007
                   7000 FT MSL...186/005
                   6900 FT MSL...228/008
                   6900 FT MSL...206/006
                   6600 FT MSL...218/009

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0921 UTC Saturday, June 14, 2025

.AVIATION...KSLC...Light southeast winds will last through much of
the morning. Gusts will increase to around 20 knots by 15Z. Winds
will lighten and transition to northwest around 21Z with scattered
clouds building in.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Light winds, generally from
southeast to southwest, will prevail through much of the morning.
Winds from the same directions will increase by 15Z. Gusts will be
strongest in southwest Wyoming and southwest Utah, where 20-30 knot
gusts will continue through around 03Z. Scattered clouds will build
in around 21Z.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 141739Z 1418/1518 25015G25KT P6SM FEW200
     FM150100 29010KT P6SM FEW200
     FM150400 15006KT P6SM FEW200
     FM151500 21015G25KT P6SM FEW200=
METAR KEVW 141753Z AUTO 23016G21KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP125
        T02501006 10250 20133 51006
METAR KEVW 141653Z AUTO 25012G22KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP120
        T02331011
METAR KEVW 141553Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP117
        T02171017

KRKS 141724Z 1418/1518 26013G21KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
     FM150130 29011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
     FM150600 13006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
     FM151700 24010KT P6SM SCT090 SCT200
METAR KRKS 141754Z AUTO 27012G17KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP109
        T02781061 10283 20117 53002
METAR KRKS 141654Z AUTO 27009G18KT 10SM CLR 26/M05 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T02611050
METAR KRKS 141554Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP110
        T02441017

KRWL 141725Z 1418/1518 24011KT P6SM SKC
     FM141900 24013G23KT P6SM SCT120
     FM150100 28010KT P6SM SCT120
     FM150500 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM151700 23011KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 141753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP097
        T02891039 10294 20089 56003
METAR KRWL 141653Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP103
        T02781011
METAR KRWL 141553Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP101
        T02500006

KLAR 141725Z 1418/1518 24011KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1419/1422
      VRB15G30KT 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
     FM142200 35011KT P6SM SCT120
     FM150100 14014KT P6SM SKC
     FM151200 17010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 141753Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP085
        T02891033 10294 20117 53001
METAR KLAR 141653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP087
        T02831011
METAR KLAR 141553Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP089
        T02611006

KCYS 141725Z 1418/1518 14010KT P6SM SKC
     FM142100 15011KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
      TEMPO 1421/1423 VRB15G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM150000 09011KT P6SM SCT100
     FM150600 21008KT P6SM SKC
     FM151600 15010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 141753Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP106 T02670111
        10272 20128 53001
METAR KCYS 141653Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP104 T02560100
METAR KCYS 141553Z 16003KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T02170128

Riverton (KRIW) 06/14/25 18:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...210/010
                   9000 FT MSL...219/010
                   8100 FT MSL...194/006
                   8000 FT MSL...198/006
                   7300 FT MSL...161/004
                   7000 FT MSL...115/004
                   6700 FT MSL...139/003
                   6200 FT MSL...093/006
                   6000 FT MSL...094/005
                   6000 FT MSL...085/005

Cheyenne (KCYS) 06/14/25 18:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11700 FT MSL...222/019
                  11000 FT MSL...216/016
                  10000 FT MSL...144/010
                   9500 FT MSL...106/009
                   9000 FT MSL...073/005
                   8600 FT MSL...100/005
                   8000 FT MSL...113/006
                   7900 FT MSL...116/006
                   7300 FT MSL...119/006
                   7000 FT MSL...121/006
                   6700 FT MSL...125/010
                   6500 FT MSL...128/009

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1042 UTC Saturday, June 14, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 430 AM MDT Sat Jun 14 2025
Mostly SKC skies this morning, with VFR conditions expected to prevail
at all terminals through the TAF period. However, LIFR/IFR
clouds have developed near KCPR and northern Natrona County.
These clouds should lift/dissipate around 15Z/16Z. Enough mid-
level moisture lingers today to ignite late day convection,
mainly along and north of KJAC- KRIW- KCPR line and confined
mostly east of the Divide. Dewpoints greater than 40F favor a
20-30 percent chance of showers and storms over the Bighorn
Basin, including KCOD and KWRL, between 20Z-24Z/Saturday. These
showers and storms will progress into Johnson County and exit
the forecast area after 03Z. Large hail and strong winds will be
possible with those storms. A drier sub- cloud layer over the
southern half of the region leads to little more than gusty
outflow wind from isolated late day convection across Fremont,
Natrona, and far southern Sweetwater Counties. Westerly 10-20kt
surface wind expected at many terminals, except KCOD and KWRL,
beginning as early as 19Z/Saturday until around 02Z/Sunday.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence
forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1733 UTC Saturday, June 14, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1125 AM MDT Sat Jun 14 2025
Another round of scattered thunderstorms is expected to kick off
this afternoon. Storms will begin early afternoon in Wyoming,
with WY terminals clearing out after about 23z. Nebraska
terminals can expect storms nearby beginning around 22z near
KBFF and continuing through about 03 to 04z at KCDR, KAIA, and
KSNY. Today`s storms will have the potential to produce strong,
gusty, and erratic winds, isolated large hail, frequent
lightning, and torrential rainfall (producing brief IFR
conditions). Expect skies to clear late in the evening with
southerly winds taking over again Sunday morning.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 141815Z AUTO 17011G17KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3006 RMK AO2
       T02830147
METAR KIBM 141755Z AUTO 19014G17KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3006 RMK AO2
       T02790142 10280 20137
METAR KIBM 141735Z AUTO 16014G19KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A3006 RMK AO2
       T02730146

KSNY 141725Z 1418/1518 17010KT P6SM SKC
     FM141900 15012G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM150000 12015G24KT P6SM VCSH SCT060
      TEMPO 1501/1503 VRB20G35KT 2SM TSRA BKN050CB
     FM150400 12010KT P6SM SCT060
     FM151000 18006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 141753Z AUTO 16014KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T02720161 10272 20150 56005
METAR KSNY 141653Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T02440156 $
METAR KSNY 141553Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T02170139 $

METAR KOGA 141815Z AUTO 15004KT CLR 26/19 A3002 RMK AO2 T02610189
METAR KOGA 141755Z AUTO 18004KT CLR 26/19 A3002 RMK AO2 T02580185 10258
       20177
METAR KOGA 141735Z AUTO 16005KT CLR 26/18 A3003 RMK AO2 T02550181

METAR KIML 141753Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 25/19 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02500189 10256 20172 53003
METAR KIML 141653Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T02500167
METAR KIML 141553Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T02220161

KMCK 141720Z 1418/1518 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 PROB30 1419/1421
      VRB06G20KT 4SM SHRA BKN025
     FM142200 14012G22KT P6SM SCT010
     FM150300 10008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM150600 VRB06KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1507/1511 VRB06G25KT 4SM
      -TSRA OVC015CB
     FM151100 VRB06KT P6SM SCT011 BKN035
METAR KMCK 141753Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T02440172 10244 20183 50020
METAR KMCK 141653Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T02330167
METAR KMCK 141553Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T02170167

North Platte (KLNX) 06/14/25 18:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...318/008
                  25000 FT MSL...302/011
                  24000 FT MSL...005/009
                  22000 FT MSL...352/015
                  20000 FT MSL...350/016
                  19000 FT MSL...345/019
                  13000 FT MSL...197/022
                  12000 FT MSL...182/009
                  12000 FT MSL...175/007
                  11000 FT MSL...185/014
                  10100 FT MSL...177/016
                  10000 FT MSL...177/017
                   9000 FT MSL...177/020
                   8600 FT MSL...173/022
                   8000 FT MSL...170/023
                   7400 FT MSL...171/021
                   7000 FT MSL...175/020
                   6300 FT MSL...187/017
                   6000 FT MSL...192/016
                   5500 FT MSL...194/014
                   5000 FT MSL...193/013
                   4700 FT MSL...192/012
                   4100 FT MSL...187/012
                   4000 FT MSL...192/012
                   3600 FT MSL...197/013
                   3400 FT MSL...196/012

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1752 UTC Saturday, June 14, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1239 PM CDT Sat Jun 14 2025
High clouds will gradually thin from the west this afternoon.
Thunderstorms are likely to move into western Nebraska this
evening, then weaken as they move into southwest Nebraska
after midnight. Seeing some signal for potential low clouds and
MVFR/local IFR across portions of the southern Sandhills and
southwest Nebraska Sunday morning. Confidence is not high enough
to include in the TAF at this time due to the potential
thunderstorm activity tonight.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 141720Z 1418/1518 20015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM142100 17013G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM150100 13013KT P6SM SCT010 PROB30 1503/1508 10010G20KT 3SM
      TSRA OVC015CB
     FM150900 VRB06KT P6SM BKN025 PROB30 1509/1510 10010G20KT 5SM
      -SHRA OVC010
     FM151300 VRB06KT P6SM BKN010
METAR KGLD 141753Z AUTO 20012G19KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T02890122 10289 20156 53009
METAR KGLD 141653Z AUTO 22013G24KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T02670133
METAR KGLD 141553Z AUTO 21014KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
       21028/1524 SLP120 T02500139

KGCK 141754Z 1418/1518 16013KT P6SM BKN100
     FM142100 14013KT P6SM FEW250
     FM151000 13010KT P6SM SCT080
     FM151200 10009KT P6SM BKN040
     FM151400 14010KT P6SM BKN040
     FM151600 16011KT P6SM SCT060
METAR KGCK 141754Z 16010G19KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP128 60002
       T02780150 10278 20172 50005
METAR KGCK 141654Z 19010KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T02440161
METAR KGCK 141554Z 20010KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T02280167

METAR KLBL 141756Z AUTO 10012G16KT 10SM CLR 29/19 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP132
       6//// T02940189 10294 20189 52001 PNO $
METAR KLBL 141656Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 27/19 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T02720194 PNO $
METAR KLBL 141556Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T02610183 PNO $

METAR KEHA 141815Z AUTO 16008G17KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A3007 RMK AO2
       T02920173
METAR KEHA 141755Z AUTO 16010G18KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3007 RMK AO2
       T02890163 10291 20186
METAR KEHA 141735Z AUTO 14013G17KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3008 RMK AO2
       T02790162

Goodland (KGLD) 06/14/25 18:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...211/017
                   9200 FT MSL...186/012
                   9000 FT MSL...184/012
                   8000 FT MSL...189/016
                   8000 FT MSL...186/016
                   7000 FT MSL...177/017
                   7000 FT MSL...180/016
                   6100 FT MSL...171/016
                   6000 FT MSL...173/017
                   5300 FT MSL...166/016
                   5000 FT MSL...167/016
                   4800 FT MSL...165/015
                   4200 FT MSL...167/017
                   4000 FT MSL...165/017
                   4000 FT MSL...164/016

Dodge City (KDDC) 06/14/25 18:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...279/021
                  11700 FT MSL...256/019
                  11000 FT MSL...277/023
                  10000 FT MSL...279/017
                   9600 FT MSL...277/016
                   8000 FT MSL...340/010
                   7000 FT MSL...174/013
                   6900 FT MSL...166/006
                   6000 FT MSL...180/015
                   5900 FT MSL...180/015
                   5100 FT MSL...180/019
                   5000 FT MSL...183/019
                   4300 FT MSL...179/017
                   4000 FT MSL...174/017
                   3700 FT MSL...168/013
                   3200 FT MSL...169/015
                   3000 FT MSL...164/014
                   3000 FT MSL...164/014

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1722 UTC Saturday, June 14, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1110 AM MDT Sat Jun 14 2025
Another TAF period full of storms and showers. KGLD, will see
winds favoring the southwest for the next couple of hours as the
showers and storms to the east pull in air from KGLD. Once
these storms dissolve, winds will favor the southeast. Gusts of
20-30 kts can be expected again today ahead of the storms this
evening. KMCK is on the east side of the line of showers, and
they may hold together long enough to impact the airport, likely
between 19-21Z. These showers are not overly impressive, but
brief MVFR or even IFR conditions cannot be ruled out as they
move overhead.
The main round of storms tonight may impact both TAF sites from
the west. These storms are not expected to be very organized and
may miss direct impacts on the TAF sites during the PROB30
times. If the storms do move overhead or near the sites, expect
heavy rain and lowering ceilings, potentially down to IFR, and
erratic, gusty winds up to 40-50 kts at max.
The showers and storms are expected to clear both sites around
or just before sunrise, but stratus or fog may move in behind
the storms. Currently, guidance is showing low MVFR ceilings and
minimal fog, but we should have better idea on this potential
for the 0Z TAFs.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1755 UTC Saturday, June 14, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1254 PM CDT Sat Jun 14 2025
In the very near term, note the convective SIGMET until about
19z fore areas east of KDDC. Will also include a VCSH in the HYS
TAF as that are of precipitation is waning. Any convective
chances beyond this appear becoming more and more isolated given
the HRRR trends into Tonight, and even though a Marginal severe
risk is in place coverage is expected not to begin until at
least about 4 am Sunday, and decaying storms are more likely to
be the rule. Meanwhile mid level clouds left over from last
nights convection will linger with a few showers at times


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

KGUY 141734Z 1418/1518 18012KT P6SM SKC
     FM150000 14013KT P6SM FEW250
     FM151200 11008KT P6SM SCT240
     FM151700 17011KT P6SM FEW160=
METAR KGUY 141753Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T03000172 10300 20194 56016
METAR KGUY 141653Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T02720178
METAR KGUY 141553Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T02440178

KDHT 141734Z 1418/1518 20012KT P6SM SKC
     FM150000 16012KT P6SM FEW250
     FM150600 09010KT P6SM SCT250
     FM150800 17009KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KDHT 141753Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP108
        T03110122 10311 20167 58011
METAR KDHT 141653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP116
        T02890117
METAR KDHT 141553Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T02830111

Amarillo (KAMA) 06/14/25 18:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...228/017
                  10000 FT MSL...218/015
                   9200 FT MSL...210/015
                   9000 FT MSL...211/015
                   8000 FT MSL...205/018
                   8000 FT MSL...206/019
                   7000 FT MSL...179/013
                   7000 FT MSL...188/012
                   6200 FT MSL...167/007
                   6000 FT MSL...164/006
                   5400 FT MSL...154/005
                   5000 FT MSL...152/005
                   4800 FT MSL...156/005
                   4300 FT MSL...143/006
                   4000 FT MSL...155/007
                   4000 FT MSL...131/007

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1741 UTC Saturday, June 14, 2025

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1235 PM CDT Sat Jun 14 2025
VFR conditions are expected throughout the 18Z TAF period at all
TAF sites. Winds will be variable at 5-15 kts under few to sct
high clouds. Cannot completely rule out VCTS, but confidence is
too low to include in the forecast at this time.


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

KFMN 141738Z 1418/1518 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
     FM142000 27010G15KT P6SM FEW250
     FM150200 30007KT P6SM SKC
     FM151100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KFMN 141753Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02941072
        10294 20133 56005 $
METAR KFMN 141653Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02671061
        $
METAR KFMN 141553Z 13005KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02331028
        $


KLVS 141738Z 1418/1518 19011KT P6SM SKC
     FM141900 22012G22KT P6SM SCT150
     FM150200 19008KT P6SM FEW150
     FM150500 02006KT P6SM SKC
     FM151700 13007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLVS 141753Z AUTO 15008KT 130V190 10SM CLR 29/07 A3024 RMK AO2
        SLP117 T02890067 10294 20122 52003
METAR KLVS 141653Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T02780050
METAR KLVS 141553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T02560072

METAR KRTN 141753Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP125
        T02940072 10294 20106 56004
METAR KRTN 141653Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T02670089
METAR KRTN 141553Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP125
        T02390089

METAR KCAO 141755Z AUTO 21009G20KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP107
        T02940133 10294 20172 58004
METAR KCAO 141655Z AUTO 21009G15KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP111
        T02780128
METAR KCAO 141555Z AUTO 18015G20KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T02610117

Albuquerque (KABX) 06/14/25 18:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...293/006
                  16000 FT MSL...284/009
                  15000 FT MSL...275/024
                  14800 FT MSL...275/027
                  13000 FT MSL...274/017
                  13000 FT MSL...263/018
                  12000 FT MSL...261/014
                  11500 FT MSL...277/017
                  11000 FT MSL...266/013
                  10300 FT MSL...279/012
                  10000 FT MSL...273/011
                   9200 FT MSL...278/013
                   9000 FT MSL...263/005
                   8500 FT MSL...267/006
                   8000 FT MSL...262/008
                   7700 FT MSL...261/005
                   7000 FT MSL...260/006
                   7000 FT MSL...262/005
                   6500 FT MSL...181/005
                   6300 FT MSL...176/005

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1758 UTC Saturday, June 14, 2025

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1144 AM MDT Sat Jun 14 2025
An upper level ridge of high pressure will start to build over
eastern Arizona and New Mexico, leading to fewer showers and
thunderstorms with hotter temperatures. The hot conditions will
lead to high density altitude readings that will pose poor
aircraft performance for some. A stray shower or storm cannot be
ruled out over southwestern New Mexico today with southeastern
(ROW, PRZ, CVN) and northeastern (RTN and CAO) areas being the
more likely candidates to observe isolated storms with very gusty
downburst winds during the late afternoon and early evening. A
weak surface boundary will enter northeastern New Mexico tonight
which will help trigger more gusty thunderstorms on Sunday.

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

DATA BASED ON 141200Z
VALID 141800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2108+16 2214+08 2525-10 2527-23 252340 253348 243957
BCE                      2208+09 2518-08 2526-22 254139 254146 253856
LND              2214+18 2319+10 2319-11 2423-23 232540 232549 242956
RKS              2410    2310+10 2515-10 2422-22 232540 242948 243456
GJT              2508+18 2314+10 2625-08 2629-22 262739 252946 242957
FMN              2705+18 2612+10 2617-07 2723-21 273039 272647 262655
ABQ              3206+19 2615+11 2912-06 2915-21 272038 283347 263555
MBW              2606    2607+10 2817-10 2618-22 242240 243048 243656
DEN              3007+19 3006+11 2916-09 2818-22 262039 252548 253355
PUB              3110+20 3207+12 3020-08 2924-22 272339 272546 252554
ALS                      2710+11 2820-07 2922-21 273139 272647 252856
TCC      2009    2611+19 2710+12 3214-08 3218-21 292137 272446 273253
BFF      1415    2108+17 2913+10 2811-10 2822-22 252139 222847 215255
GLD      1307    3105+16 3114+09 3122-09 3028-21 251636 213144 185155
GCK      2116+18 2612+15 3015+09 3029-08 3028-21 251236 192444 173556
GAG      2206+21 2507+15 2317+08 3125-09 3219-19 231635 182444 162755
AMA      2309    2521+17 2512+11 3416-08 3223-21 302037 241546 232352
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DATA BASED ON 141200Z
VALID 150000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2207+19 2214+11 2428-09 2428-23 253340 254449 244657
BCE                      2312+12 2316-08 2422-22 253238 243847 244457
LND              3007+19 2609+11 2418-10 2425-23 282040 262349 243656
RKS              2617    2617+11 2622-09 2624-23 252740 253649 254356
GJT              2607+21 2610+13 2618-08 2627-23 263039 263646 263856
FMN              2807+22 2808+13 2615-06 2518-21 252838 273147 273756
ABQ              9900+23 2906+14 2610-06 2612-21 252437 272847 274255
MBW              9900    2508+12 2522-09 2526-22 242738 262847 252856
DEN              2207+20 9900+12 2822-08 2729-22 272237 282246 262455
PUB              1806+21 2107+12 2927-07 2930-21 283137 292346 292455
ALS                      9900+14 2716-07 2720-21 283139 283247 273855
TCC      2107    2208+21 2609+12 3216-06 3118-21 292937 293246 283653
BFF      1816    2016+16 3105+10 2914-10 3015-22 282637 263246 263356
GLD      1312    9900+17 3312+11 3123-08 3025-21 291837 281645 272256
GCK      1512+22 3305+17 3113+11 3124-08 3026-21 271237 231545 262053
GAG      1712+23 2412+15 3017+10 3128-08 3023-20 261537 232145 262153
AMA      1815    2015+18 2614+10 3225-07 3225-20 281937 272346 273453
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DATA BASED ON 141200Z
VALID 151200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      2107    2117+18 2015+09 2228-08 2436-23 234440 234351 244459
BCE                      2019+11 2322-07 2433-22 244039 254348 265356
LND              1607+16 2308+10 2426-10 2538-24 263740 253149 243160
RKS              1411    2012+11 2323-09 2533-23 253440 253750 253659
GJT              2206+20 2210+12 2317-08 2527-22 263839 263649 263759
FMN              9900+20 2005+12 2426-07 2721-21 282838 282448 283355
ABQ              1706+21 1908+13 2613-08 3012-21 301937 271546 294253
MBW              2910    2817+11 2823-09 2828-23 263039 263348 243258
DEN              2508+18 3310+12 3318-08 3024-23 282538 262348 232658
PUB              3107+16 3309+12 3016-08 2930-22 292137 261947 232358
ALS                      9900+12 2617-07 2925-21 292237 261646 251957
TCC      2431    2719+21 2814+13 3111-07 2808-21 291437 311445 302455
BFF      2421    2108+17 3006+10 3019-09 3021-23 262439 253147 243858
GLD      1307    3314+16 3322+09 3428-10 3229-22 252035 232345 222557
GCK      3009+24 3018+17 3124+09 3033-10 2730-20 252135 190944 154154
GAG      2632+23 2822+17 2821+08 2825-08 3224-20 352535 091642 114253
AMA      2629    2816+20 2906+12 3216-08 3123-21 321537 351046 331753
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